PREECEVILLE — The Sturgis and District Regional Park, Lady Lake site, is once again sponsoring swimming lessons for all levels of swimmers.
The first set of lessons kicked off on July 21 to 25 with approximately 20 children registered in the Rookie, Swimmer, Preschool, and Life Saving programs. The following week is the next session with room for more swimmers wanting to learn to swim.
Basic swimming ability is a fundamental requirement in any meaningful attempt to eliminate drowning in Canada, stated the Lifesaving Society website.
The Lifesaving Society offers training programs from learn-to-swim through advanced lifesaving, lifeguarding and leadership. The Lifesaving Society provides a fun and challenging progression of lifesaving training programs.
Learning to swim is a vital life skill that enhances safety, promotes physical health, and opens up social opportunities
“Learning to swim is a vital life skill that enhances safety, promotes physical health, and opens up social opportunities. One of the most critical reasons to learn how to swim is safety. Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death, particularly among children. Knowing how to swim can significantly reduce the risk of drowning and equip individuals with the skills to help themselves and others in emergencies. Early swimming lessons instill confidence and essential survival skills, making it less likely for individuals to panic in water situations,” stated Alex Neilson, instructor.
Neilson has all his certifications including his bronze medallion, life guarding, first aid, CPR, and Swim for Life courses
