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Swim Lessons Save Lives! Drowning is the leading cause of death for children one to four years old, and the second leading cause of death for children ages 5-14. Two children die every day from drowning. However, participating in formal swim lessons can reduce the risk by 88%. Swimming is the only activity or after-school sport that can save your child’s life or teach them how to save someone else’s. Being comfortable in the water is a necessity in life, because even if kids don’t go to a swimming pool regularly, they should be at ease near any body of water. Water is everywhere. It improves their social life Rare are the times when you’ll find a kid who doesn’t enjoy a good pool party, a summer dip to cool off or a chance to just splash around. Taking swimming lessons early means that your kid will fit right in at a party or during playtime without you having to worry about him or her being an outsider. It’s an incredible, low-impact workout There’s a reason why swimming is a preferred workout. It’s something you can continually do without putting stress on your joints. Swimming isn’t the easiest thing to do, but it gives people a high-intensity workout without stressing joints and muscles the same way that running or lifting weights do. It’s a workout that they can start early and never stop. Confidence is key Find a child swimming in any body of water and, chances are, they’re confident. Swimming gives kids something to do where they’re truly in charge of how quickly they improve. Kids will feel like if they can handle swimming, they can handle just about anything. Ultimately, it’s more of a question as to why shouldn’t your child be swimming, rather than why they should. Kids greatly benefit from everything that swimming offers, and there’s no doubt that they should be involved early and often. #swimlessons #watersafety #learntoswim #swimlessonssavelives

Part two of our educational series with Andrew Baildon OLY: As a parent, what should you look for from a high-quality swim school for your school-aged swimmer? Firstly, that the swim school is a recognised swim centre without governing bodies and the instructors are fully qualified for all children; a high level of water safety is paramount. Face up, floating. Treading water, falling in the water and paddling back to the side, and grabbing the ledge of the pool. Once these skills are established, the teaching emphasis needs to be on strong swimming skills with a priority on emphasising a strong kick. A focus on a child's head and body position. Instructors correcting technique to make the most effective swimming strokes and easy to follow. Progression of skills that will encompass all four swimming strokes. Lessons over short distances until strong swimming skills are developed and that your child is regularly getting progress checks. Also importantly, make sure that lessons do not have instructors who let bad stroking habits develop with limited correction that your instructor is on pool deck while your child needs assistance in the pool. Having swimmers just swim for long distances with bad technique, and have children put into swim squads too early before all strokes are developed well. Swimming is a skill that will remain with you for the rest of your life, and that's why it's paramount for your children to learn to swim the right way. Have a question? Give our team a call: Pacific Pines 5529 4343 Sunnybank 3323 3188 Benowa 5597 1311 Worongary 5530 6116 Redland Bay 3086 0131 https://lnkd.in/gaG-AM88 For more tips look on our website. superfish.com.au/forms Learn to Swim Experts® Since 1996 Andrew Baildon OLY Karen Baildon Royal Life Saving – Australia Royal Life Saving Society Queensland Inc AUSTSWIM #learntoswim #drowningprevention #goodparenting #parenting

We offer year-round swim lessons and Jump Start Clinics to boost swim skills. We understand busy schedules and believe swim lessons are valuable. Here are a few reasons why #swimlessons should stay on your calendar all year 🐚

My 9-year-old grandson was looking forward to his school swimming carnival in 2024, completely aware he may not be competitive, but just wanting to have a go and perhaps cheering on others in his school house. So, it was a real surprise to be told over the weekend, he and most of the other kids in his primary school were denied the opportunity to attend, let alone swim, as they were not “squad swimmers”. The Sydney Morning Herald carried a similar story on Sunday, “Swimming Carnivals are competitive. Safety experts want to change that.” Christopher Harris’s story highlighted a growing trend in Sydney schools where parents have been told “the annual swimming carnival was limited to those who were confident swimmers.” School swimming carnivals, like the annual athletics and cross-country carnivals, have always been competitive. But that alone shouldn’t be a reason to prohibit kids from participating. The pathway from the local school carnival to State & Nationals has always been present, but not allowing those that don’t or won’t make that cut is elitism at its worst. It tells kids not to bother unless you are very good and the system won’t support you unless you are. Equally, there are lessons to be gained from winning and losing. Having teachers in my family, I am also aware some kids aren’t the best judge of their ability and I’m reliably informed it’s not uncommon for lifeguards (or teachers) to take a dip when a kid in the 50 ‘fly doesn’t make it all the way. I get that and support 100% the focus on safety. School carnivals should be about allowing kids to support everyone in their team or house colours, regardless of ability. Modifying events to cater for those that want to have a go, should be part of the schedule, while allowing those that will shine the opportunity to do so in front of the whole school, not just the kids they train with. Daring to try, regardless of the outcome, is a wonderful thing in my humble opinion.  

Really? This is really happening in our schools? Having a 1 or 2 kids make it to zone or states does not make you a good school (I assume this is why they are only including squad swimmers). Having all kids wanting to give it a go and come back next week and try again is the only goal you need. School (and sport clubs) must be a place of inclusion and participation and we must appreciate that people learn, grow and developing at their own rates. A mind set of: 'you haven't leant this by now so you're excluded' is abysmal. What if this was the approach they took with english and maths too? All sports clubs (and schools) need to be able to individualise their approach and cater for people who join later or develop at different rates. If you can cate for the individual you'' stand a much better chance of retaining them. It's too easy with this sort of mindset to exclude people and lose them from your sport. Don't be like these schools.

EDIT: TL;DR: Achlanes High School swimmers can’t swim a meet because of a technical issue with the meet entry system and NCS/CIF would not let them swim even though they had done their due diligence to enter the meet. #letdonsswim While I think the commissioners failed in their mission statement, I’m here mainly to talk about the root of the issue. The tech. As a swimmer, I’m livid. I would be upset that a technical error took my chances to swim at championships. As a product manager though, I am trying to think of why ClubAssistant didn’t have a feature implemented giving a confirmation if you entered as a coach? That's bad user design. Simple user story: As a user, I would like to know my entries are confirmed so I don’t show up to a meet realizing my entry wasn’t valid. Getting confirmation through a psych sheet 2 days after entries close is not acceptable, untimely and causes issues for the user, in this case. Just to add, it's not even from ClubAssistant, it's from the meet directors or whoever is at NCS. From what some commenters and coaches are saying, this is not like submitting an email with an attachment of entries. If I get a confirmation screen and email that I was able to enter a meet successfully on the other products, then why is this one an exception? Unfortunately I cannot test the product for myself and confirm the findings, but if this is the feedback I am seeing as someone working with ClubAssiatant, I would bring this up to the team and see what solutions are there right now. If the feedback from users also say that it’s confusing- then my next question is: “what can we do to make this more user friendly?” But I will also admit I am not perfect either. Sometimes a simple solution gets overlooked for being “too simple” or it doesn’t get caught until a user tests it and realizes: “this isn’t working the way it should”. That’s when it’s too late, just like how the issue is here. It’s something everyone can learn from. (This isn’t a new swim coach for the team. This coach has coached for 3 years at Acalanes.) **I am in no way affiliated with Acalanes High School. EDIT: Software for swimming is honestly terrible and also a niche market, so I can see why user improvements and user design aren't exactly a priority. #sportstech #userstory #casestudy #pm #product #productmangement

Preparing Your Child for Their First Swim Lessons For many children, their first swim lesson can be an exciting yet daunting experience. It's natural for kids to feel a mix of emotions - pride in this upcoming milestone coupled with concerns or fears with swimming. We understand these feelings and are committed to ensuring a seamless transition. To help make a child's first swim lesson a positive and memorable experience, here are some tips for effective preparation: 1. Talk it up: In the weeks leading up to the lesson, engage the child in conversations about swimming. Discuss what they might expect, such as wearing a swimsuit, getting in the pool, and learning from an instructor. This familiarity can help alleviate anxieties. 2. Watch swimming videos: Visual aids can be incredibly helpful for young minds. Show age-appropriate videos of other children participating in lessons, emphasizing how much fun they're having. 3. Visit the facility: If possible, take the child for a tour before their first lesson. Allowing them to see the pool and changing areas can demystify the environment. 4. Dress for success: Ensure the child has a well-fitted swimsuit, towel, and any other necessary gear. Proper equipment instills preparedness and confidence. 5. Establish routines: On the lesson day, maintain the child's regular routines as much as possible. Familiar patterns provide stability amidst this new experience. 6. Stay positive: Children pick up on emotions around them. Approach with a positive, encouraging attitude, and they'll likely mirror that enthusiasm. Every child is unique, some adapting more quickly than others. Our experienced instructors create a nurturing, engaging environment ensuring each child feels comfortable and supported throughout their swimming journey. By taking these steps, you'll set the child up for a successful first lesson and lay the foundation for a lifelong love of swimming!

Today's reminder to swim with great technique 👇👇👇 Swimming fast is all about the fundamentals. Work hard. Swim with great technique. That’s about it, when you boil down fast swimming to its simplest components. That said, reminders for the fundamentals are crucial. After all, how many times have you been told to do something obvious in the water (“Don’t pull on the lane rope!”) and still kept doing it? The fundamentals are so obvious that we often pass them over for shinier aspects of performance, like obsessing over tech suit designs, goggle lenses, or supplements. A study with collegiate swimmers showed just how vital good technique is for performing like a boss on race day. Researchers took a group of 39 Division III swimmers, 21 women, 18 men, average age of 19 years with over a decade of competitive swimming experience. The researchers and coaches involved in the study assessed all the swimmers during training for freestyle technique using a seven-point checklist of common technique errors. Things like: Cross over hand entry, dropped elbow during the pulling motion, tilted head positions, and so on. After finger-clapping away at a calculator for a bit, and comparing the best times of the swimmers in competition, what did the researchers learn? That swimmers with better technique were faster swimmers. (Note: Yes, I know, this should be exceedingly obvious, but the “obvious” things aren’t always what we focus on when we go to the pool. And as we will see in a moment, being able to attach a specific figure to the performance costs of poor technique might just be the thing to motivate you to swim with better technique today.) 👉 In fact, the study found that 35% of the variance between slower swimmers and faster swimmers was due to technique. Hey, I get it: There are some swimmers that just “get” the water. They dive in, and within moments, they are intuitively grabbing more water, positioning their body more efficiently, and gliding through the water easily. For the rest of us, work hard in terms of effort and with your technique. Count your strokes. Swim mindfully. Aim to be technically excellent with every stroke and every lap.

Fostering a Positive Attitude Towards Swimming Swimming is not only a valuable life skill but also a gateway to a lifetime of physical and mental wellbeing. However, cultivating a genuine appreciation for this aquatic activity often begins with fostering the right mindset from an early age. At our swim school, we believe in nurturing a positive attitude towards swimming, as it paves the way for children to fully embrace its numerous benefits. Lead by Example: Children are perceptive and tend to mirror the attitudes around them. As instructors, parents, or guardians, it's essential to approach swimming with enthusiasm and a positive demeanor. Our excitement and joy will be infectious, inspiring them to share in the passion for this pursuit. Celebrate Progress: Every child progresses at their own pace, and it's crucial to acknowledge and celebrate achievements, no matter how small. Whether mastering a new stroke or overcoming a fear, positive reinforcement builds confidence and motivates continued effort. Emphasize Enjoyment: While technique and skill development are important, it's equally vital to ensure swimming remains an enjoyable experience. Incorporate games, songs, and engaging activities into lessons to foster excitement and anticipation. Encourage Perseverance: Swimming can present challenges, like any worthwhile endeavor. By encouraging perseverance and a growth mindset, children learn to embrace these challenges as opportunities rather than sources of frustration. Foster a Supportive Environment: A positive, supportive atmosphere is key for nurturing a love for swimming. Promote kindness, respect, and teamwork, creating a space where children feel comfortable taking risks and learning from mistakes. Highlight the Benefits: Share the numerous physical, mental, and social advantages of swimming. Understanding this holistic value can deepen appreciation and commitment to their aquatic journey. By fostering a positive swimming attitude from the start, we equip children with not only a valuable skill but also a lifelong passion for an activity that enriches their lives in many ways! Embrace the joy of swimming, and watch as your child's love for the water flourishes.

5 Surprising Benefits of Swimming for Babies 1. Baby swim lessons can help reduce drowning Swimming is a life skill — even for younger babies. It can help them learn how to swim and stay safe in the water. If you're a parent, consider enrolling your baby in swimming classes as soon as they're ready — or even start them young. Swimming lessons will help your child be safe in any body of water and can give them a lifetime of enjoyment. There are many benefits to baby swim lessons. In addition to reducing the risk of drowning, swimming lessons can help babies build confidence in the water, learn how to stay safe, and have fun. 2. Improve your baby's overall health Swimming is a great workout for your baby and toddler. It helps to improve their muscle tone, flexibility, and cardiovascular health. Swimming also helps to build strength and coordination. All of these things are important for your baby's health. Swimming can help prevent obesity and other health problems in the future. Swimming is an awesome way to keep them active and healthy. All of these benefits then add up to a healthy and happy baby. 3. Swimming can help improve your baby's cognitive skills Swimming is a great way to stimulate your baby's brain. The water provides a unique environment that can help improve your baby's cognitive skills. What’s amazing is that swim classes can even help babies learn to read and write sooner. The cognitive skills that your baby develops in the pool will help them in every area of their life. Swimming is a great way to stimulate your baby's brain and help them excel in school. 4. Swimming can help improve the baby's muscle tone and coordination Apart from it being a great workout, swimming is also a great way to improve your baby's muscle tone and coordination. Swimming helps babies use all of their muscles, not just their arms and legs. Swimming can help improve your baby's balance and coordination. This is important for later in life when they start walking and learning new skills. Swimming can help improve your baby's muscle tone and coordination. 5. Swimming is a fun and social activity Swimming with your baby or toddler is also a great way. #swimwithadil #captainadilspeaks