Orlando, FL
British Swim School started for many reasons: our founder loves the sport of swimming, our instructors adore seeing happy children splashing in the water, and we are committed to helping adults find comfort in the pool when they used to be afraid; But ultimately, the company exists to save lives.
With all the joy that the water brings, it is simply dangerous. Whether a cold rushing river, a backyard pool or a shallow bathtub, water precautions are critical for the safety of every human being.
According to the CDC, “drowning is a leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide, and the highest rates are among children. Overall, drowning death rates in the United States have declined in the last decade; however, drowning is the leading cause of injury death among children aged 1–4 years.”
“We need to keep the dialogue going about water safety and frankly make some noise about it,” said Rita Goldberg, founder and CEO of British Swim School. “The conversation can never be over. New babies are born every day and water-related risks surround us.”
One place to start the conversation with those who need water education is on our website. More than 5,000 people have taken the Water Safety Pledge and we want that number to grow daily. If you haven’t yet, please sign and share it today.
“We can’t urge people enough to talk to kids about water safety; write a post on Facebook, share a water safety infographic on Instagram, install proper equipment – do whatever you can,” continued Rita. “Help us get the word out that lives can and will be saved through water safety education.”
Here are a few easy tips to remember and teach:
S – Swim with a buddy in sight of a lifeguard
W – Wear a life jacket when boating
I – Install and use gates around any water (hot tubs, pools, paths to lakes)
M – Make sure an adult is on duty and paying attention when a child is in the water
At British Swim School Orlando, we are very proud to offer Water Safety presentations on an ongoing basis. The presentations are FREE and fully sponsored by British Swim School.
The aim is to teach about:
- Adult supervision
- Teaching kids how to swim
- Ways to prevent accidental drowning
- How to respond in an emergency
The presentations are available to:
- Pre-School / Day Care
- Parent Groups
- PTA Groups
- Church / Temple / Mosque Affiliated Groups
For more information and to book a presentation contact us at 407-574-6916 or email us at bssorlando@britishswimschool.com
British Swim School Orlando offers premium swimming lessons for babies, kids and adults, starting from three months. We proudly serve the communities of Windermere, Bay Hill, Gotha, Hunters Creek, South Chase, Tangelo Park, Meadow Woods, Williamsburg, Dr Phillips, International Drive, Osceola County, Kissimmee,. Call 407-574-6916 to enroll or find a class online.
