Bite-sized advice
Goggles - to wear or not to wear?
Debates on the pros and cons of children wearing goggles while learning to swim have raged between swimming teachers for years.
Asthma and swimming
Parents often worry that their children’s asthma may get in the way of swimming. But this doesn’t have to be the case. Here are a few tips to enable they fully enjoy the benefits pools can offer.
The use of wheelchairs on poolside
Swimmers with a disability have the same opportunities as able-bodied swimmers. Your child can take part in a range of swimming opportunities, from social to competitive swimming, together with many other water based activities.
Child water safety
Did you know a child can drown in less than 5cm of water? It’s a sobering thought. So it is important all parents and guardians are keenly aware of the dangers. Here is a brief guide: