Fitness First By Linda

Always have your eyes on your child.

Safety Tips for Pool Owners

Please read and watch your children at all times.

SWIMMING Be safe when swimming - know the tips!We know water is everywhere. So to make water safety easy, we divided it into three categories: Water safety at home, swimming safety and boating safety. Here you'll find everything you need to know about swimming safety. Whether it's a trip to the beach or a dip in the community or backyard pool, you can ensure that swimming is as safe as it is fun by following a few basic safety tips.... Hard Facts about Swimming Safety Among preventable injuries, drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 4 years old. Children 1 4 years old are more likely to drown in a pool. Children 5 years and older are more likely to drown in natural water, such as ponds, lakes and rivers. The risk of drowning in open water increases with age: The average 10-year-old, for example, is three times more likely to drown in open water than in a pool. Top Tips about Swimming Safety Watch kids when they are in or around water, without being distracted. Keep young children within arm’s reach of an adult. Make sure older children swim with a partner every time. Teach children how to swim. Every child is different, so enroll children in swim lessons when they are ready. Consider their age, development and how often they are around water when deciding if they are ready for swim lessons. Make sure kids learn these five water survival skills and that they are able to: step or jump into water over their heads and return to the surface; float or tread water for one minute; turn around in a full circle and find an exit; swim 25 yards to exit the water; and exit the water. If in a pool, be able to exit without using the ladder Teach children that swimming in open water is not the same as swimming in a pool. They need to be aware of uneven surfaces, river currents, ocean undertow and changing weather. Know what to do in an emergency. Learning CPR and basic water rescue skills may help you save a child’s life.

Good Morning Since all schools are closed we have no swim classes. I’m thinking schools will not open till after Spring break which would be the week of April 20th. I will credit your missed classes due to the virus according to how many classes are not in session. So your payment will be less for the Spring session. Stay Healthy! Linda

Registration for swim lessons is available now. Three locations available. Stella Niagara, Maple Ave School and 60th Street School. Call Linda 285-4890 or text 903-1884. www.fitnessfirstbylinda.com

I am looking for a lifeguard at 60th street school starting in January. It is on Monday & Wednesday evenings from 4pm to 6pm and also Friday morning from 9am to 11:30. You do need your Lifeguarding and CPR certification. Please call me at 285-4890. Thanks LindaI am looking for a lifeguard at 60th street school starting in January. It is on Monday & Wednesday evenings from 4pm to 6pm and also Friday morning from 9am to 11:30. You do need your Lifeguarding and CPR certification. Please call me at 285-4890. Thanks Linda

It’s time to register for swim!

Registration is now available for the Winter Session of Swim Lessons. American Red Cross Level’s include Water Baby, Parent and Tot, Level 1 thru 6 Learn To Swim. Call 2854890 to register. Web-Site www.fitnessfirstbylinda.com

WaterBaby and Parent and Tot Classes now offered at 60th Street School CEC Call Linda to register 285-4890WaterBaby and Parent and Tot Classes now offered at 60th Street School CEC Call Linda to register 285-4890

Although I don’t agree with everything this article states it is still a must read. I feel that the younger a child is in swim lessons the better. Acclamation to the dangers of water is so important. Parents involved with their child in swim lessons also learn self rescue skills for themselves as well as their child. Vigilance at all times when your child is near water.

It’s a tragedy. Please be vigilant with your children around water. My heart goes out to this family.