We’ve loved the photos and videos we’ve seen from you, showing how you’ve been practicing your swim skills at home. Keep it up, and keep sharing!
For this edition, we’re taking it easy on our parents by sharing a few fun videos of British Swim School students giving water safety tips. You may have seen these posted on social media – we think they’re re-watchable if you’ve viewed them already. Watch with your child, share with your friends, and post to your social pages…the more people who see these tips, the better! Click on each image below to watch the tips, and put them into practice at home!
Then, scroll down to watch a fun video from British Swim School owners across the U.S. and Canada to tell our swimmers how much we miss them!
Never Swim Alone
Swimming alone is dangerous. No matter how advanced a students’ skills may be, they should always swim with a lifeguard or Water Watcher present. Even strong swimmers can encounter dangers in the water!
(Courtesy: British Swim School of Detroit)
Don’t Play with Pool Drains or Pool Suctions
Never play near pool drains or suctions! These can pose a serious danger to young children who are too small to break away.
(Courtesy: British Swim School of Detroit)
Remove Toys When You’re Done in the Pool
Pool toys are designed for pure fun – whether swimming fins for little mermaids, massive beach balls or water rockets! Regardless of the type, always remove toys and floats from the water when you’re done using them. When left in the pool, toys can attract children to the water and cause danger.
(Courtesy: British Swim School of Delaware Valley)
Never Leave Water in Buckets or Inflatable Pools
Inflatable pools and other refillable water sources are a great way for kids to cool down on hot summer days. Just be sure to drain the water after you’re finished! Contrary to popular belief, drowning can occur in just an inch or two of water.
(Courtesy: Capitol Momma, in partnership with British Swim School of Northern Virginia & Central Maryland)
Never Play Breath Holding Games
While we love playing games in the pool, breath holding games can be dangerous and should be avoided. If a water incident were to occur, drowning can occur much more quickly when children are already deprived of oxygen from breath holding games.
(Courtesy: Adventure Moms DC, in partnership with British Swim School of Northern Virginia & Central Maryland)
Don’t Jump in the Water to Save a Friend: “Throw, Don’t Go!”
You could put yourself in a dangerous situation if you enter the water to try to rescue someone. When helping someone in the water it is always best to throw them something to hold onto – don’t go in!
(Courtesy: Adventure Moms DC, in partnership with British Swim School of Northern Virginia & Central Maryland)
Floaties Don’t Replace Life Vests
Arm floaties are not a replacement for a properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life vest and can give children and parents a false sense of security. If your child needs assistance in the water, find a fun (but approved) life vest they’ll love!
(Courtesy: Adventure Moms DC, in partnership with British Swim School of Northern Virginia & Central Maryland)
Always Follow the Pool Rules
Pool rules are an important layer of water safety, and both parents and children should be with the rules at each swim location. Cool kids follow pool rules!
(Courtesy: British Swim School of Coral Springs)
Always Jump in with Your Feet First
Diving, especially into a shallow pool, brings the risk of injury. Always jump in with your feet first to protect the face, head, neck and spine.
(Courtesy: British Swim School of Coral Springs)
We Miss Our Swimmers!
We can’t wait to see everyone back at the pool!
