Get Safe for Summer is Parkwood Leisure's successful and much loved water safety campaign. It aims to raise awareness of basic water safety principles and it will shortly be coming to a school near you. Both the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) and the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) support the scheme.
Summer is fast approaching. You may be going on a seaside holiday or planning a daytrip by a lake or river. Andrew Holt, Managing Director commented, “We want your family to be safe around the water no matter where you go which is why we have devised this scheme. It is vital for children to realise that swimming in open water is very different to swimming in a pool.”
“A good understanding of water safety is just as important as learning to swim because according to the RLSS, drowning is the third most common cause of accidental death for children in the UK. After attending one of our sessions children will better understand the dangers involved with open water swimming, they will be able to recognise potential dangers, know what to do in an emergency and how to stay safe”.
The Get Safe for Summer teams will be on the road in June and July. If they are not scheduled to call at your school and you would like to see them there, contact your nearest centre today to arrange a visit.