Did You Know?
A study conducted in 2019, which interviewed 150,000 people in 142 countries, revealed that 55% of people aged 15 and older cannot swim unassisted.
In Canada, an average of 400 people drown each year due to not knowing how to swim.
Drowning is the #1 leading cause of death in children ages 1-4 years old.
Learning to swim can reduce the risk of drowning by 88%.
The Importance of Swimming:
Swimming is a lifelong skill - Learning to swim, especially starting at a young age, can help you to avoid drowning and other injuries related to water. It is a skill that can be taken anywhere and used when you least expect to need it. EVERYONE should know how to swim!
Physical Fitness - Swimming is a low impact, aerobic sport making it amazing for cardiovascular health and thus significantly decreasing risk of injury. Actually! Swimming is recommended by many rehabilitation experts to aid in healing muscular and joint injuries!
Mental Stimulation - Swimming is proven to significantly lower stress, release endorphins making you happier and boosts confidence and self discipline when made a routine!
Fun Factor - Plain and simple, swimming is a FUN activity that everyone can enjoy! Whether it's for competitive sport, a hot day to cool off in the pool or a trip to the beach with friends.
