Fish Tails Swim School

Swimming is..
☑️ an exciting sport
☑️ a fun pastime
☑️ good exercise
☑️ healthy for the mind
☑️ a nice after school activity

Yes, all of these are true, but most importantly, swimming is a CRITICAL SURVIVAL SKILL.

A term you'll often hear in conversations about is this concept of "Layers of Protection."

In a state like Florida and a community like the Treasure Coast, water is everywhere. EVERYWHERE!💧There is no single safeguard to prevent all drownings. We must implement as many layers of protection as possible to give our children the safest environment we can.

This visual gives a big-picture look at the various layers of protection that help prevent childhood drownings:

👀 ADULT SUPERVISION: There is no substitute

➕TRAINED ADULTS: Learn the basics of First Aid and CPR; know the physical address of your location in case of an emergency; become a strong swimmer yourself

❌ BARRIERS: Utilize pool fences, safety alarms on a pools and doors, and self closing/latching gates; check for missing or broken pool drain covers; keep furniture away from pool fences so children can't climb over

🩹 SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Pool alarms, lifesaver rings, first aid kits, life jackets (in open water) and other safety equipment add additional layers of protection

🏊 EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN: Teach children to swim early and continue with their training! Talk about water safety, pool rules, what to do in an emergency. Teach children to never swim alone, even as they age.

The more layers you implement, the better protection for you and your loved ones! 💪💦