Drowning is fast. It’s silent. And it can happen in less than 20 seconds. There is often no splashing, no warning, and no clear sign that someone is in trouble. It can happen quietly, and by the time it is noticed, there may be very little time to help. Sadly, drowning continues to affect families…
Why do we pause swimming lessons in winter? As winter rolls in, something curious happens. Kids rug up and head to outdoor sports training and practice. Weekend mornings are spent on cold sidelines watching netball, soccer, football or hockey. Early starts, muddy fields, frosty fingers. But when it comes to swimming lessons? Many families hit pause. There’s a long-standing belief that swimming is a ‘summer activity’, something to do when the weather is hot and summer holidays are near. Winter swimming lessons, on the other…