Monday, 17 June 2013
THANK YOU! RE: Waterloo Service Centre Open House
A huge Waterloo WAHOO to my colleagues for putting on another fantastic Service Centre Open House on Satuday June 15th. SEALS Swim to Survive was honoured to have a booth at the open house and take part in the festivities as well as spread the message about our cause, drowning prevention. A HUGE thank you to colleagues and residents for your generous donations through the BBQ! Also, to my dedicated volunteers Wil, Shanna and Jaclyn!
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
June 11th Practice
Practicing in the pool and doing dry land training is no comparison to being in the open water! Nature has a way of consuming me and putting me at ease. The 48 degree water was face numbing, but that didn't stop me from getting a 1.2 hour workout in. The morning was drizzly and very foggy. The water was calm and cold. Just me and the geese taking a swim along the shore line.
Monday, 3 June 2013
How to Donate!
Interested in learning how to get involved or donate? Contact Lesley at sealsswimtosurvive@gmail.com or go to the Lifesaving Society website, click "Donate Now" and choose the "SEALS Swim to Survive" Fund/Designate - thank you for helping us educate children about water safety and providing them with essential survival skills!
http://www.lifesavingsociety.com/donate.aspx
http://london.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=938252
http://www.lifesavingsociety.com/donate.aspx
http://london.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=938252
Saturday, 11 May 2013
May 24 - Victoria Day long weekend
Happy Mother's Day weekend! I hope everyone is able to spend some time with their loved ones this weekend.
As we are quickly approaching Canada's kickoff to summer - Victoria Day long weekend (May 18-20) I would like to stress the importance of staying safe in and around water!
Be prepared.
If you are boating, make sure you and your 2 legged and 4 legged friends wear their lifejackets. And don't drink and boat!
If you are opening your pool, make sure you don't leave children or pets unattended in or near the water.
If you are setting up a pool, make sure all 4 sides are fenced and closed with a self closing latch.
If you are swimming in open water, be aware of hypothermia the waters are still very cold! And don't drink and swim!
The start of the season requires reminders for young and old.
If you see something unsafe - speak up! Correct the action or alert someone who can.
Prevention = Life
Listen to The Talk Show with Bryan Allen on May 15th at 11:00am AM 920 CKNX for more water safety awareness and drowning prevention tips!
As we are quickly approaching Canada's kickoff to summer - Victoria Day long weekend (May 18-20) I would like to stress the importance of staying safe in and around water!
Be prepared.
If you are boating, make sure you and your 2 legged and 4 legged friends wear their lifejackets. And don't drink and boat!
If you are opening your pool, make sure you don't leave children or pets unattended in or near the water.
If you are setting up a pool, make sure all 4 sides are fenced and closed with a self closing latch.
If you are swimming in open water, be aware of hypothermia the waters are still very cold! And don't drink and swim!
The start of the season requires reminders for young and old.
If you see something unsafe - speak up! Correct the action or alert someone who can.
Prevention = Life
Listen to The Talk Show with Bryan Allen on May 15th at 11:00am AM 920 CKNX for more water safety awareness and drowning prevention tips!
Monday, 15 April 2013
Each year, many children drown in backyard swimming pools and in small kiddie pools.
As the nice weather approaches and we have beautiful spring days such as today our thoughts shift to outdoor pool openings.
Each year, many children drown in backyard swimming pools and in small kiddie pools. This can be cause of danger for children as they like to play in water; move quickly; and can drown in only a few centimeters (1 inch) of water.
Why are these drowning occurring? Sometimes the pool is not fenced in all the way around; sometimes the gate to the backyard is not shut all the way or locked; sometimes a young child gets to the pool through a patio door or garage door that opens into the backyard.
Safety Tips from Health Canada include:
- Check with your town or city to find out the rules for putting up a fence around your pool.
- Build a fence and a gate that will keep children away from your pool.
- Keep the gate locked at all times.
- ALWAYS have an adult watching children in and around the pool.
- Children under the age of 3 and children who cannot swim must wear a life jacket or PFD (personal floatation device).
- Send children to swimming and water safety lessons.
- Make sure lifesaving equipment and a first aid kit are handy.
- Take a course on pool safety, first aid and lifesaving skills (such as CPR).
- Have emergency phone numbers listed at the telephone closest to the pool.
- Make sure toys, garden furniture and tools are not near the pool fence. Children can climb up on these things to get into the pool.
Prevention = Life
Each year, many children drown in backyard swimming pools and in small kiddie pools. This can be cause of danger for children as they like to play in water; move quickly; and can drown in only a few centimeters (1 inch) of water.
Why are these drowning occurring? Sometimes the pool is not fenced in all the way around; sometimes the gate to the backyard is not shut all the way or locked; sometimes a young child gets to the pool through a patio door or garage door that opens into the backyard.
Safety Tips from Health Canada include:
- Check with your town or city to find out the rules for putting up a fence around your pool.
- Build a fence and a gate that will keep children away from your pool.
- Keep the gate locked at all times.
- ALWAYS have an adult watching children in and around the pool.
- Children under the age of 3 and children who cannot swim must wear a life jacket or PFD (personal floatation device).
- Send children to swimming and water safety lessons.
- Make sure lifesaving equipment and a first aid kit are handy.
- Take a course on pool safety, first aid and lifesaving skills (such as CPR).
- Have emergency phone numbers listed at the telephone closest to the pool.
- Make sure toys, garden furniture and tools are not near the pool fence. Children can climb up on these things to get into the pool.
Prevention = Life
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
It is important to keep all members of your family safe in and around water, K9 911 reminds us that most dogs do not know how to swim. If your dog falls into deep water, its center of gravity is what will make them sink almost immediately when they get tired. Take precautions such as don't play around fast moving water; put a lifejacket on your dog if you are around deep water or boating; work on obedience so you can recall your dog if they tread into difficult water - thanks K9 911 for the advice.
Friday, 22 March 2013
Friday Funday Reminder!
Reminder: with the mixed weather and spring on the verge, stay clear of walking on/near waterways. The ice is thinning and the water beneath is moving quickly!
Avoid accidents from happening, keep your kids and pets safe!
Prevention = Life
Water activities should be fun! Like my Friday Funday workout - I love my Friday swim workouts! A day after a full body strength workout the water feels like jello; every scull and kick is pronounced. A strong 3 x 1000 m swim today just managed to squeek this quick one in today.
Tonight I looking forward to seeing you aquatic pros at the Lifesaving Society's AGM in Kitchener!
Avoid accidents from happening, keep your kids and pets safe!
Prevention = Life
Water activities should be fun! Like my Friday Funday workout - I love my Friday swim workouts! A day after a full body strength workout the water feels like jello; every scull and kick is pronounced. A strong 3 x 1000 m swim today just managed to squeek this quick one in today.
Tonight I looking forward to seeing you aquatic pros at the Lifesaving Society's AGM in Kitchener!
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