Magazine Sep-Oct 2016

Water Safety WHAT YOU CAN DO

Why are swimming lessons important? What else can you do to reduce the risks for your children?

42 Drowning deaths in Singapore in 2015

5 For every child who drowns in the US, five more are hospitalized for near-drowning

88% Organized swimming lessons can decrease the downing risks by up to 88% in children 1-4 years old!

Estimated number of child drownings per year in Asia 37,616

WHAT STEPS CAN YOU TAKE?

ACTIVE SUPERVISION Always remain within arm’s reach of any child who can’t swim well Stay off your phone if your child is in the pool Watch them all the time!

NO TOYS AROUND THE POOL Keep the pool and pool deck clear of toys – children love to chase toys and might follow them into the pool.

SWIMMING LESSONS Enroll in a Drowning Prevention program that leads into a Learn to Swim program.

CPR Learn Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

WHAT DO WE OFFER AT THE AMERICAN CLUB?

STAR FISH

AQUA STARS

SHOOTING STARS

MASTERS

Go to http://www.amclub.org.sg/fitness-leisure/aquatics/our-programs.html for more information

59 THE AMERICAN CLUB SEP / OCT 2016