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😎 HOLIDAY.... 😎

Most of you know...but for those that don't....I'm away, just for a few days....so there will be a delay on replies.
I will reply to anything urgent but for everything else, it will be done in a few days when I'm back x

🏊List is well underway....

We currently have a list for our Summer Courses.

We will allocate times based on age, ability and your availability.

Lessons will be available morning and late afternoon/evening.

If you would like adding, please inbox your child's name and date of birth along with an email address and contact number and any previous swimming history/experience x

🛟 WATER SAFETY WEEK 🛟

Feedback.....

Did they enjoy it?

Do you feel like they learnt anything?

Would they like to do it again?

What would you like to see us add?

📸 If anyone has any photos that they'd be happy for us to share, please inbox them x

DAY 7 - Our Water Safety Week.

Quiz time....

What should you do if you see someone in trouble in the water?

Why does water temperature make a difference?

What does the red and yellow flag mean at the beach?

What is the Water Safety Code?

Name 3 differences between Pool and Open Water Swimming?

DAY 6 - Our Water Safety Week

TEENS - This one is for the older ones, the one's that are starting to venture out alone.

Here's TEN situations worth talking about with them....

1. Entering water to "rescue" a friend.

2. COLD or fast moving water swimming.

3. Peer-Pressure.

4. Jumping or diving into unknown water.

5. "Tombstoning" from bridges, walls or jetties.

6. Drinking alcohol near or in water.

7. Using inflatables or makeshift rafts.

8. Running or messing around of slippery banks.

9. Swimming near boats or jumping from them.

10. Exploring drains, culverts, weirs or restricted areas.

In a controlled environment, SOME of these activities can be enjoyable, fun, family friendly days out BUT make sure they know the difference and most importantly the DANGERS.

For more detailed information (including more information on each topic).....
https://www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety-for-teenagers

DAY 5 - Our Water Safety Week

🤔 Do you know the difference between swimming in a pool and swimming outside??

Here's a few - feel free to add your own...

🌡️ TEMPERATURE - did a post about this earlier in the week on it's own as it's the BIGGEST difference.

🛟 Open water is often UNSUPERVISED, where's as a pool usually has Lifeguards

👀 Water Clarity - water outdoors is usually difficult vision whereas a pool is clear and therefore much easier to see and swim in a straight line

🐟 Water Quality - open water has fish, ducks, plants and insects etc whereas pool water is checked regularly and uses chemicals to keep it clean.

📏 Water Depth - open water is unpredictable and can change rapidly whereas a pool is regular with signage!

🌊 Water Movement - Pool water barely moves. Open water can move faster than you can swim.
BEWARE of the Waves, Swell and Chop.

We are still on the hunt for the right person to join our team.

Preferably Level 2 and Adult & Child qualified.

If you are interested in becoming a swimming instructor please drop us a message 🏊 x

DAY 4 - Our Water Safety Week

THE WATER SAFETY CODE....

Whenever you are around water 💦

✋ STOP and Think
👫 Stay TOGETHER

In an Emergency ❗

📞 Call 999
⭐ Float

Resource taken from RLSS

DAY 3 - Our Water Safety Week

⛱️ If you are heading to the Beach this Summer - get familiar with the flags.

👀 Look where the Lifeguards are stationed 🛟

DAY 2 - Our Water Safety Week

🌡️ TEMPERATURE 🌡️

🥶 Open Water is usually between minus and 20°

🥵 Swimming Pools are around 30° (ours is usually around 32°).

That's a BIG difference.

❗Cold Water Shock is the BIGGEST problem with Open Water Swimming.
The water is often MUCH colder than it looks and MUCH colder than you are (in terms of body temperature) ESPECIALLY on a hot day 🥵