According to the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia there were 39 drowning deaths in swimming pools in 2013/2014. For this reason it is essential that pool owners ensure that the gate is secure, in good working order and kept shit so that little ones can’t get into the pool area. If you are a […]
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Is it too Late to Start Swimming Lessons with my Child
Not all parents will get an opportunity to introduce their baby to the water from birth. It is a common misconception that if children do not start from birth, then they are incapable of catching up. And therefore, cannot achieve great swimming skills. Forty years teaching experience has shown that children who are regularly exposed […]
Children’s Swimming Lessons: What to Teach
At children’s swimming lessons, children should learn to swim! It sounds basic but I have people who e-mail, join my swim school and approach me on the street and tell me that they have attended lessons for X years and their child doesn’t know how to swim. Tips for Children’s Swimming Lessons Learning to swim […]
Swimming Pool Fencing Safety – Safety Tips
Kids Alive Water Safety Tips: Pool Fencing Checklist Pool owners must regularly make sure that the fence around their pool is in good working order and that the area around the pool fence is clear. To ensure swimming pool fencing safety, pool owners should ask themselves these questions: Kids, in particular, can get themselves into […]
Utilising Swim Teaching Equipment – Teaching Tips
Laurie has always pushed the mantra of “maximum practice time” in his swim school. Over the past 45 years, Laurie has operated his swim schools in various locations. As well as with a variety of different teaching environments. Swim school owners and operators are constantly chasing that illusive ideal teaching environment. Specifically designed teaching pools […]