What will be happening at the pool? Our concept of programming at the pool is based on what we’ve heard so far from the community, and input is still needed. We’re thinking we would have different programs available throughout the day, including lap swimming, water aerobics, swim classes, therapeutic exercise, children’s and adult swimming lessons, and more. Depending on community input, we could add water volleyball, beginning scuba diving, and related classes. Ideally, we would keep at least one or two lanes open at all times for lap swimming.
10 REASONS WHY EVERY CALIFORNIA CHILD SHOULD LEARN TO SWIM
As a part of the recreational sports spectrum, the ability to swim is a basic right for all citizens.
During their grade school careers, our school systems provide each student the opportunity to learn various forms of sport; no other sport can save a person’s life throughout their entire life.
The time to learn to swim is early in each person’s life since child drowning is an ever-present threat. Bodies of water are literally everywhere so this life-skill is a necessity, just like wearing seat belts while traveling in a car!
Throughout every person’s life, there will be frequent occasions where water in some form will be nearby. Accidents of this type happen daily. Swimming is a life-skill that once learned, is never forgotten.
California is a great state, with a green and growing economy and population. Giving children this basic life skill is a responsibility, not an option.
California has bodies of water everywhere; many of which are backyard pools. While there are all types of regulations requiring barriers to entry, none of them are foolproof.
The only secure way of minimizing accidental drownings in the 0-4 age group is by preventative measures, not mechanical devices or barriers which can provide a false sense of security.
It would be rare for an accidental drowning to occur when the child or adult already knows how to swim and has competent water safety knowledge.
Aquatic exercise for people of all ages and abilities generally is not an option unless the person has basic swim skills.
Swimming is a fun, healthy form of exercise and is a family-style form of sharing happiness together!