Pool Safety - Water Familiarisation

Water Familiarisation classes build confidence and are an important stepping stone to a more formal learn to swim program when the toddler gets older.

Around the house, bath tubs, buckets and even puddles formed by hose leaks all have the potential to be life threatening to curious toddlers - not just swimming pools. Toddlers who participate in Water Familiarisation classes experience many special techniques which will assist them to remain afloat.

Children who have enough muscular strength to hold their head up can participate in activities designed to encourage them to roll over and attach themselves to something to keep afloat.

The skills experienced may contribute to saving their life. Even though you may supervise your children very carefully, accidents do happen and these abilities may prolong the time you have to respond in an emergency.

Water Familiarisation is an important part of any aquatic safety program.