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Before you pack up for the pool or beat it to the beach, here are some pointers that could help keep you out of hot water.
A 1-year-old girl drowned in family's pool in Jensen Beach; Boy, 5, drowned in neighbor's pool in Stuart; Girl, 2, drowned in ...
A Maryland swim instructor is reminding adults to keep an eye on kids at the pool to prevent drownings during the summer.
During the World Largest Swim Lesson kids spent the morning at Smith-Hazel Park Recreation Center Pool learning how to swim ...
May is Childhood Drowning Prevention Month, and Healthy and Safe Swimming Week takes place from May 19-25, stressing the importance of taking safety precautions around water.
In households where the income is less than $50,000, nearly 80% of kids don’t have basic swimming skills. After Friday’s lesson, students received vouchers for free swim lessons at the YMCA.
Swimming vs. basic fitness: why the right technique is so important First of all, a person of average fitness who is good at running or cycling does not necessarily have to be good at swimming.
AND WHILE THE WATER CAN BE A GREAT WAY FOR KIDS TO STAY ACTIVE AND COOL OFF, IT ALSO COMES WITH SOME VERY REAL RISKS. JOINING ...
The World’s Largest Swim Lesson is a worldwide event to prevent adolescent drowning. Boulder City Pool held free lessons for ...
Drowning deaths have increased in recent years, exceeding 4,500 annually from 2020-2022. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children aged 1 to 4 in the U.S. The CDC recommends swimming ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 in the United States.
Adult/teen classes teach Swim Basics, including water safety, floating, pushing and turning, and Swim Strokes, which builds on basic skills and focuses on techniques.