Buckler Aquatics North York, Toronto training centre shares pool safety tips for children to help them swim safely with confidence. Parents & swimming trainers need to aware kids with basic safety measures in water sports to reduce frowning chances.

1. For Kids

2. No Child
Should MissOut learningthe Swim
Safety Tips...

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4. Keep Fingers Together on The Freestyle Arm StrokeKeep Fingers Together on The Freestyle Arm Stroke
Swim Only When a Lifeguard Is On DutySwim Only When a Lifeguard Is On Duty
Never let your Kid Swim Alone during initial training periodNever let your Kid Swim Alone during initial training period
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6. The dangers of water include:
• Very cold temperatures
• Hidden currents
• It can be deep
• It is difficult to estimate depth
There may be hidden rubbish like shopping trolleys or broken glas
s
• It can be difficult to get out (steep slimy banks)
• No lifeguards
• Water pollution may make you ill
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7.  Never leave children unattended, not even if they can swim,
not even for a few moments.
 Use a buddy system and maintain eye contact.
 Keep pool area locked and secure when not in use.
 Swim only in supervised and approved areas
 Keep rescue equipment near the pool.
 Enroll children in swim lessons.
 Enforce water safety rules. Especially no running,
pushing or dunking.
 Take all toys out of the pool when not in use so that children
will not be tempted to go in after them.
 Learn CPR and other water rescue techniques.
 Never falsely claim to need help in the water.

9. Teaching your child to swim and encouraging him to swim regularly can have
significant benefits for both his health and safety.
Swimming provides a more effective workout than some other activities
Take your kids to indoor pools in the colder months to promote an active
lifestyle all year long.
Especially on a hot day, swimming is a way to
keep cool while encouraging a healthy level of
physical and social activity.
Swimming is a way to prevent childhood obesity.

10. We can make our Child Enjoy the Water World….
Fun
Excitement
Safety
Learning
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11. Contact: 416-499-0151
Buckler Aquatics
562 McNicoll Avenue, North York Ontario
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