Make Swimming Your Superpower! SwimTastic Participates in SWIMSAFER Week to Promote Water Safety
As a leading swim school, SwimTastic is dedicated to helping families discover the joy of swimming while prioritizing water safety. With concerns about an increase in drownings during the upcoming summer, SwimTastic is participating in SWIMSAFER Week from November 21-27, 2022, to encourage all New Zealand parents to prioritize swimming lessons for their children and equip them with life-long water safety skills.
Alarming research conducted earlier this year by Swim Coaches and Teachers New Zealand (NZSCTA) revealed that 30% of parents believed their child's swimming skills and confidence in the water were low, and 66% were not confident that their child could get themselves out of trouble in a water safety emergency. Additionally, the research found that 48% of kids were not enrolled in swimming lessons, and 23% of parents had no plans to enroll their children in swimming lessons.
These statistics paint a grim picture for long-term water safety in New Zealand, and SwimTastic believes that there is a lot at stake if children do not learn to swim as early as possible. SwimTastic emphasizes the importance of starting water familiarization early, as the skills learned build upon each other at each stage of development. They believe that every child should be taught to swim in a proper learning facility, with trained professionals providing the right foundations for their swimming skills.
SwimTastic also recognizes that spreading awareness about swimming being everyone's superpower is crucial in promoting water safety. The more children learn to swim, the fewer drownings occur. SwimTastic encourages parents to not only enroll their children in regular swimming lessons but also to spread the word about the importance of swimming as a vital skill for all children to learn. By educating friends and family about the benefits of swimming and water safety, SwimTastic aims to create a ripple effect in promoting water safety in the community.
In addition, SwimTastic is supporting a brand new initiative called Swim it Forward, which aims to help less fortunate children afford swimming lessons. For just $20, which is the cost of one swimming lesson, individuals can donate to Swim it Forward and contribute to providing swimming lessons to those most at risk of drowning. More information about Swim it Forward and how to donate can be found at www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/swim-it-forward.
In conclusion, SwimTastic's participation in SWIMSAFER Week and their commitment to promoting water safety through swimming lessons and community initiatives like Swim it Forward highlight their dedication to making swimming a superpower for children. By prioritizing water safety education, spreading awareness about swimming, and supporting initiatives to make swimming accessible to all, SwimTastic aims to create a safer environment for children in and around water. Join SwimTastic in making swimming a superpower and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn life-long water safety skills.