May 05, 2023 // Franchising.com // CHICAGO – May is National Water Safety Month and a key reminder to prepare kids and families for a summer of swimming and safe water activities. The unfortunate reality is that drowning is a leading cause of death for children under 14. However, the positive news is that formal swimming lessons from a trained instructor, school or organization can reduce the chance of drowning by 88%. In honor of National Water Safety Month, Big Blue Swim School is sharing water safety tips that are key for a safe and confident summer of swimming.
“As both a parent and a lifelong swimmer, I know firsthand that swimming is an important life skill that all children should learn,” says Tom Dolan, Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer and Franchise Partner, Big Blue Swim School. “Not only does it keep everyone safe by the water, but it instills a strong sense of confidence in kids that they can carry with them throughout life. It’s never too late to start swim lessons, so we love to use National Water Safety Month as everyone’s reminder to make this a priority for their family.”
Big Blue Swim School shares water safety tips, which are easily remembered by the SAFER acronym:
“Swimming and simply spending time in the water delivers so many benefits to kids and families; not only is it fun, but it has significant physical and mental health benefits,” says Chris DeJong, Founder and President of Big Blue Swim School, and five-time U.S. National Champion swimmer. “It is our mission at Big Blue Swim School to ensure families are confident and safe around the water and this is the perfect time to get started.”
SOURCE Big Blue Swim School
Big Blue Swim School was founded in 2010 by competitive swimmers, Big Ten finalist John Lonegran and US National Champion Chris DeJong.