City of Lafayette Aquatics feels that Water Safety is one of our number one goals. It is our hope that through our program we promote and teach water safety to children and adults of all ages. Water Safety is a huge issue in our country today:
- Drowning is the number one cause of death for children under five and the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children between the ages of one and 14 (Centers for Disease Control, 2003);
- Nineteen percent of drowning deaths involving children occur in public pools with certified lifeguards present (Drowning Prevention Foundation);
- 9 people drown each day in the U.S. (USA Swimming)
- Of all preschoolers who drown, 70 percent are in the care of one or both parents at the time of the drowning and 75 percent are missing from sight for five minutes or less.(Orange County, CA, Fire Authority)
Through our swim lessons program and through United States Swimming's Make A Splash Program we hope to make an impact on water safety in our community.
USA Swimming Make a Splash Program
Water Safey Article from Kidshealth.org
Safe Kids Water Safety Page
Mommy and Me Water Safety Article
Poolside tips from USA Swimming
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