This is an extremely relevant topic, as all parents worry about the dangers of kids swimming. We will aim to answer 2 extremely important questions here:
1. What defines a child “being able to swim”?
2. At what age should kids be allowed to swim unsupervised (if at all)?
Renting pool space greatly limits the control we have over the premises.
Let’s point out the obvious advantage to renting pool space, before going deeper into our analysis: Using someone else’s pool greatly reduces operating and start up costs. These savings are passed onto our clients.
The main disadvantage is that this greatly limits our control over the premises. We will highlight 3 main areas where this lack of control can influence the swimming lessons we offer.
Definitions, symptoms, treatment and prevention of secondary drowning.
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It could have been simpler. Just set one registration date for everyone, open the flood gates and let everyone duke it out for spots. But that isn’t our way. Since the creation of our club, certain values have endured above all: hard work, perseverance, and fairness. With registration imminent prior to a new season, thousands upon thousands of eager clients are waiting to get at the new schedule. But we don’t deal with your regular run-of-mill athletic classes. We offer private swim classes, with a focus on developing personal, long-term relationships between instructors and their clients. Starting fresh every...
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I’ll never forget one of my first experiences as a swim instructor. I was 16, doing at stage as part of my swim instructor certification course. I was assisting a veteran swim instructor with her lessons, and we were working with a group of three 3 year olds, none of whom could swim. Or rather, none of whom were expected to be able to swim on their own, and thus they were not being taught how to swim on their own. We would sign a song, and hold the kids. Then the kids would jump and we would catch...
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I know, I know. It’s winter in Canada and it’s time to take part in all our national sports, like; Hockey Skiing Snowboarding Cross country skiing Curling Skating …and every other kind of outdoor activity to help us get through the cold months of the year! For many Canadians, swimming is a summer sport and to most families, it is not a priority to enroll your kids in swimming lessons during the winter. The truth is, swimming remains the first sport your children can successfully do before they can even walk. Swimming is a life skill...
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LETS TALK POOL SAFETY Protect your family permanently As Canadians, we look forward to summer all winter long! Summer is everyone’s favorite time of year and there is no better place to be in the summer than by the beach, the lake, the pool, or the water slides. With good weather comes tons of excitement and we want everyone to be able to enjoy themselves, stress free, knowing they took all the necessary precautions to make sure their family is safe this season. Canada Swim School would like to remind all families to use extreme caution when...
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Few things are as thrilling as playing sports, swimming, and being active. In sports, just like in life, adversity will challenge us at every opportunity. In this article I will attempt to illustrate how adversity can always be turned into an opportunity, by referencing a life-changing personal experience, an by demonstrating how these lessons can be applied to teaching swimming lessons. Let me start with my personal experience. It was a cold Tuesday night in February, ball hockey night. I’ll never forget hockey that night, tied 2-2, late in the final period. The game was leaning our way, and...
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The other day my 4 year old son came to me and said “Daddy, I want to run as fast as the Flash.“ I knew that if he was going to be fast as the Flash he would have to practice running a lot every day. His answer was “ok, lets do it! We quickly agreed that the next day I would pick him up from daycare and run home about 4.5 km’s away. When it was time to pick him up, I drove to the daycare and he was ready to run! He said “Daddy, Im going to...
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While kids in pools typically find ways to entertain themselves, these fun swimming pool games will make sure everyone in the group is having fun all at once and nobody is being left out. These are great for birthday parties and summer get-togethers. Safety first! Games are fun but always remember to pay attention that the water is not too deep, that fair play occurs, and have a supervisor nearby, especially if the games involve performing tricks or stunts. Here are some of the most popular group pool games we’ve encountered. Game #1: Octopus This one’s based on red...
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Some parents find that their child isn’t getting the right amount of attention during group swim lessons. This feeling is not uncommon, especially if you can see they are having difficulty developing certain skills. These issues are discouraging for parents and children alike. Private swim lessons can solve those problems, and CSS specializes in private coaching due to several key factors that we noticed after years of experience. Here are some benefits to consider when deciding if private swim lessons are right for you. It Helps Kids Get Used to the Pool This is the most important part of...
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Whether you want your child to be a competitive swimmer or not, it’s important to know what the learning curve should be for kids who are enrolled in a swimming lessons program. Little is done to educate parents and swimmers on the expectations for a swimmers age and skill level. This article will help identify the different stages of development for swimmers and what you can do to make sure that your swimmer is where they are supposed to be. Stages of Development Learn to Survive: LIVE Learning to survive in the water is a process that should be...
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