The new Dallamires Lane swimming pool in Ripon is due to open next Wednesday (March 2, 2022) The new swimming pool has 70% more water space compared to the Ripon thermal baths. The pool will be fitted with an AngelEye pool safety system which, through the use of underwater cameras, …
Read More »A father’s quest to become a swimming instructor after his son drowned in the pool – NBC 6 South Florida
A South Florida dad experienced the unimaginable after his son drowned in their family pool. But from this tragedy was born a new vocation. Flemens Casimir’s son was just 3 years old when he slipped through the garden and drowned in the swimming pool at the family home in Coral …
Read More »Drowning prevention: make sure your pool is childproof
Despite child drownings occurring weekly in national swimming pools across South Africa, parents should be reminded to make drowning prevention a clear priority during the festive season, according to PowerPlastics Pool Covers, a leader in the swimming pool safety industry. “A swimming pool is 14 times more likely than a …
Read More »Halifax Recreation Center and Pool plan to go past Calderdale rulers
Artist’s impression of the new Halifax Recreation Center and Pool At the Calderdale Council Cabinet meeting on Monday, January 17, members will consider whether to recommend to the full council to allocate funds and use prudential borrowing to advance advanced facility development. This would allow the construction of new combined …
Read More »How a woman challenges stereotypes by teaching black people to swim
At last summer’s Olympics in Tokyo, the United States swim team took on 53 athletes. Only three of the swimmers were black. Much has been written about the lack of diversity in the pool, but for swim instructor Paula Lamonier harmful stereotypes prevent addressing the real reasons for the imbalance. …
Read More »Death of 5-year-old girl who drowned in condo pool resulted in tragic mishap
Jean IauThe times of the straitsOctober 18, 2021 The death of a five-year-old girl who drowned while alone by a swimming pool has been called a tragic mishap. Presenting the findings of the coroner’s inquest into the death of Aurelia Liu Jiabao, Coroner Kamala Ponnampalam said Monday, October 18, that …
Read More »Forced closure of indoor pools risking children’s lives, swimming industry says
The impact of the NSW government’s decision to postpone the opening of indoor pools until December 1, 2021 will put lives at risk and force many swim school businesses to close or scale back their swimming pools. operations according to swimming industry groups. ASCTA, Swimming NSW, Swimming Australia and Swim …
Read More »Revised New South Wales reopening roadmap will see early opening of indoor pools for courses
The latest advice from the NSW government on reopening Greater Sydney’s economy indicates that when the state reaches an 80% full immunization level, more activities will be possible – including reopening of indoor swimming pools for sports courts and stadiums, theme parks and racing courts that can reopen with density …
Read More »Otley Lido: Campaign to reopen the outdoor pool for the first time since 1993 includes a retractable roof, gym and restaurant with terrace on the river
Ian Lawton, Sarah Langli and John Hamilton, members of the Otley Lido Friends Committee at the old pool site The site of the former 30-meter swimming pool on Farnley Lane is, except for a short time when it functioned as a children’s amusement park, has remained derelict and derelict since, …
Read More »Green Mountain Falls Board of Directors Considering Hiring Pool Management Company | Pikes Peak Courier
GREEN MOUNTAIN FALLS ⢠If Mayor Jane Newberry and the Green Mountain Falls Board of Directors approve a management contract with USA Pools, the city will be exempt from hiring and training lifeguards and day-to-day operations. Before the COVID-19 restrictions, the municipal swimming pool attracted visitors from across the region …
Read More »CEO Loria Yeadon is learning to swim and so can you • EBONY
The stereotype that “black people don’t swim” disdains facts; especially since, historically, racial discrimination prohibited African Americans in this country from using public swimming pools, the psychological effect of this trauma having been passed on to future generations. Learning to swim is an honor. There is joy and pride. Plus, …
Read More »Dirty pool? – Fort Worth Weekly
Nestled in a grove among oak trees, within earshot of the Fort Worth Zoo, the Forest Park Tiered Pool has served Fort Worth for just under a century. Plans to demolish it and replace it with a new, smaller one are bubbling up with locals. âThey basically want to replace …
Read More »Public swimming schedules return for fall at the Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center
Urbana Park District offers a fall schedule that includes public swimming hours seven days a week at the Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center Oh, how we missed you, Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center. Although the facility has been available on a limited basis for the past 18 months for swim teams and …
Read More »Fat Burning Pool Workouts That Are Not Just Swimming
It’s tempting to think of a backyard pool purely as a place to float with a beer in hand (could we suggest one of those stellar summer beers), but even the smaller backyard varieties can provide challenging pool workouts for serious and recreational swimmers. Many of the exercises you do …
Read More »Ranked: the best and worst swimming pools in Herefordshire
WITH the kids home for summer vacations and overseas trips many canceled, we’re all looking for things to do closer to home. Swimming is always a popular activity, but which of the county’s pools should you choose? Here we took a look at how you rated the Herefordshire Halo Pools …
Read More »OHSU Doernbecher Offers Water Safety Advice As Child Drowning Risks Rise
Children aged 1 to 4 who have taken water safety training or swimming lessons are much less likely to drown than others. (Getty Images) Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children aged 1 to 4, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, and, as temperatures rise this …
Read More »Teton Valley Aquatics Sees Success of Portable Pool Program, Plans New Facility | New
Teton Valley Aquatics keeps your head above water during a busy summer. In organizing free swimming lessons in Driggs City Park, TVA had to be inventive in designing the program for this summer. âWe decided in January that Teton Valley Aquatics was going to try and do this portable pool …
Read More »Certified swimming instructors respond to local drownings
Posted: Jul 18, 2021 / 5:16 PM CDT / Update: Jul 18, 2021 / 7:50 PM CDT WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – In one week, two lives cut short. A toddler and a teenager both drowned in the swimming pools at the house. One, a fifteen year old girl from Newton …
Read More »New partnership to teach KCMO children to swim
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Meha Asir admitted she was a late bloomer by competitive swimming standards. But the 15-year-old from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, is making up for lost time. As a member of Empire KC Swim Club, she leads the charge to teach the youngest to swim. âIt’s so much …
Read More »How to make your backyard pool safer
Q: I would like to build a swimming pool in the backyard. How can I make it as safe as possible for young children and their friends? A: The swimming pool can give small children a powerful attraction even when it is not time to swim. It’s good that you …
Read More »Muskegon Lakeshore Boys and Girls Club opens pool for club and community members
Until renovations are complete, access to the facility for the community will be limited to hours when the Clubhouse’s youth programming is not in session. MUSKEGON, Mich .– The length and freestyle are now open to the public at Boys & Girls Club at the new Muskegon Lakeshore clubhouse at …
Read More »With drownings on the rise, defenders call for vigilance ahead of holiday weekend – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
It can happen in just a few seconds. And far too often it is. Drowning is the leading cause of death from injury in children between the ages of one and four. Anna Slayton’s youngest son was only two when it happened to him. âThat morning, I was with my …
Read More »NYC hit by lifeguard shortage, canceling swimming lessons and crews
A staff shortage is forcing some Rockaway Beach lifeguards to fly solo, creating a potentially dangerous situation, guards told The Post. Town beach rescuers said long hours on the stand alone compromise safety as they tire or face multiple rescues. Some held a demonstration on Friday. “If you were in …
Read More »Pool where thousands of Ayrshire children took their first dive closes after 25 years
It is a swimming pool where thousands of young Ayrshires took their first dip in the water. Today, after 25 years of existence, the famous Mungo’s Well is marking time – leaving a lasting legacy filled with generations of confident swimmers. For boss Sheila Belcher, the past quarter of a …
Read More »Twain Harte Pool Reopens, Some Tuolumne County Recreation Programs Begin Enrollment | New
A public swimming pool in Twain Harte has reopened and other summer programs through the Tuolumne County Recreation Department have started to take registrations despite ongoing difficulties finding part-time seasonal workers. Eric Aitken, library and recreation director for the county, said the Twain Harte community pool was open for the …
Read More »Carmichaels Pool Opening Delayed Due to ‘Major’ Leak | Local News
Greene County Commissioners said the opening of the county-owned pool at Wana B Park in Carmichaels was delayed due to what they call a “significant” leak. The Greene County-owned pool was scheduled to open on June 5, but according to a June 2 statement by commissioners, the county’s parks and …
Read More »Water safety at the pool or at the beach
While U.S. public health officials say there are no reports of COVID-19 spreading to people through water in swimming pools, water playgrounds, or other properly treated aquatic sites, the water safety should remain a priority for parents as summer begins and more community pools and beaches begin to receive near-normal …
Read More »Chenoa City Council meets, discusses finances and other matters
CHENOA – The Treasurer’s Review for Fiscal Year 2020-21 was presented to Chenoa City Council members on Tuesday evening. Bryan Rowold reported that the city’s general fund had a loss of $ 104,000, while the fuel tax had a surplus and the TIF fund had a deficit of $ 75,000. …
Read More »UNCW Learn to Swim program offering free lessons to DC Virgo students
Monday 07 June 2021 Twenty-four students at DC Virgo Preparatory Academy will receive two weeks of free swimming lessons as part of a pilot program that aspires to make swimming a part of the public school curriculum. The UNCW Learn to Swim program is delivered through a partnership involving UNCW …
Read More »La Crosse swimming pools reopen for the summer with new safety instructions
LA CROSSE, Wisconsin (WXOW) – Authorities have announced that La Crosse’s three community pools are open to fifty percent of their capacity this summer. According to the City of La Crosse Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department, the Erickson Pool, Northside Community and Veterans Memorial is scheduled to be open to …
Read More »Baer Memorial Pool to open on Memorial Day – Times News Online
Posted May 28, 2021 2:45 PM It may take a few days later than normal, but the Baer Memorial Pool in Lehighton will still be open on Memorial Day weekend. Borough recreation director Tom Evans said that rather than opening on Saturday, the decision was made to postpone the opening …
Read More »The region’s swimming pools are getting ready for the 2021 season
BROKEN BOW: the Broken Bow Aquatic Center will open on Tuesday June 1st at 12:30 pm according to the person in charge of the swimming pool Laurie French. Swimming pool Hours:Monday Friday12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.Adult swimming: 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and …
Read More »Swimming lessons for your child
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children ages 1-4, and swimming instructors want to make sure your child is ready to be near water. KNOXVILLE, Tennessee – Summer is coming⦠is your child ready to be near water? For many families in eastern Tennessee, summer means a …
Read More »Youth participation in sport rebounds to pre-pandemic levels
Club Industry was not involved in the creation of this content. BATH, UK – May 2021 – As the UK leisure industry reopens sports course management software provider CoursePro is reporting a sharp increase in the number of children returning to sport. Between April 12 and April 30, 2021, CoursePro, …
Read More »“The water you do?” focuses on swimming pool safety SanTan Sun News
By the city of Chandler May is Water Safety Awareness Month. With summer temperatures warming and more families working and home-schooled, the risk of drowning is on the rise. According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, drowning rates in Arizona increased 300% in 2020 in direct correlation with the …
Read More »All Lincoln Pools To Open This Summer With Reduced Hours | Local
Star City Shores and the city’s other eight swimming pools will open Memorial Day weekend. Last year, due to COVID-19, the pools opened late and four, including Star City Shores, remained closed for the summer. Star Journal File Photo A survey of 2,000 adults found that many people want to …
Read More »Musselburgh and North Berwick Pools to Open This Week
The pools at Musselburgh and North Berwick will reopen this Friday after a delay due to “major hitches and safety concerns”. enjoyleisure, which manages the facilities on behalf of East Lothian Council, said both pools were fitted with brand new booms and floating floors by the end of 2020. Pool …
Read More »Columbia Pools to Open May 26
The Maxcy Gregg Pool and Greenview Pool will open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on opening day, May 29. COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia’s outdoor pools and splash skates are scheduled to open on Saturday, May 29, 2021. The Maxcy Gregg and Greenview pools will open from …
Read More »5 California local swimming committees ask Governor Newsom to reopen pools
The General Chairs of 5 U.S. Local Swimming Committees (LSCs) sent a joint letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom asking him to authorize the reopening of length swimming and supervised swimming practices at the facilities private, public and educational institutions of the State. “We are writing to you on behalf …
Read More »The Republic of Arizona
The Republic | azcentral.com When temperatures start to hit 100 degrees, there is nothing more refreshing than going for a swim. Catch the kids and splash around in one of East Valley’s 21 public pools, listed by city – Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert, and Tempe – and alphabetically. FIND SWIMMING LESSONS:Here’s …
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