Emergency Action .... best practice .... post 59

 

©       Always know where your child is

©       Keep a child / children within arm’s length in and around water to prevent a 
         fatal drowning accident

©       Water is found in buckets toilets the bath drains ponds water features     
         paddling / swimming pools rivers dams lagoons estuaries canals vleis 
         swamps tidal pools the ocean

The first rule is…….. NEVER PANIC

The seconds and minutes which feel like hours when faced with a drowning situation can make the difference between saving and losing a life. Stay calm act quickly every second counts

Knowing how to administer Resuscitation and / or CPR may save someone’s life by helping maintain vital blood flow to the heart and brain until emergency medical assistance arrives

Guidance from website instructions is not intended to replace CPR courses. Professional training from a certified instructor prior to administering CPR is advised. CPR classes teach the proper procedures  

©   Resuscitating an unconscious infant (younger than 12 months) requires quite different techniques. Seek out a certified infant CPR courseAlways have Emergency telephone numbers at the telephone or inserted into your mobile phone

©   Be familiar with accessing these telephone numbers

©   Ensure that your family / domestic workers / au pair / nanny are aware of these   Emergency telephone numbers

©   Phone your local Police Service Station if you are not sure which Emergency Services to contact. They will alert Rescue Services

©   Phone more than one Emergency Service to ensure that there will be assistance

 

BE VIGILANT IN AND AROUND WATER AT ALL TIMES
HAVE FUN!

 

Swimming Guidance Guide for Emergency Action – Resuscitation & CPR .... post 58

 

We have experienced the exciting process of learning / teaching swimming by following the charming production of the video I WISH I WISH I WAS A FISH 'COS THEN I CAN SWIM - WATER REBORN Modules 1 - 16

We have taken on the responsibility to learn to be or to teach safety in and around water

The process of learning / teaching swimming slowly, step by step takes us from being fearful to that of being aware of our limits in and around water. We too, through our experiences, learn to identify unsafe water practices, play, environment where others are present

Even basic knowledge of dealing with an emergency will make the difference to saving a life in or around water

Two basic rules .... NEVER PANIC and NEVER ATTEMPT A RESCUE IN WATER WHICH CAN POSSIBLY CAUSE A DOUBLE TRAGEDY

 

BE VIGILANT IN AND AROUND WATER AT ALL TIMES

 

 

Swimming Guidance learn / teach skills Module 16 of 16 Swim across the pool the ultimate goal and achievement .... post 57

We have learned to use our hands and arms. The 'hand holding technique' stimulated us to, without teaching the obvious, be independent of 'clutching' onto someone or something. We hold, we reach, we learn to open and to stretch our body. This action puts us into the opposite to fetal position, therefore we have confidence to physically express. Arms forward or up when diving into water is a safety precaution

We have reached the wonderful stage of swimming freely, without assistance or support. No swimming aids or goggles. We use our skills which we have learned through consistent and repeated practices
 

Swimming is safe and fun! We have one more step to go ....

 

 

Swimming Guidance learn / teach skills Module 15 of 16 Learn to swim independent of swimming aids .... post 56

We have learned to use our hands and arms. The 'hand holding technique' stimulated us to, without teaching the obvious, be independent of 'clutching' onto someone or something. We hold, we reach, we learn to open and to stretch our body. This action puts us into the opposite to fetal position, therefore we have confidence to physically express. Arms forward or up when diving into water is a safety precaution

We have reached the wonderful stage of swimming freely, without assistance or support. No swimming aids or goggles. We use our skills which we have learned through consistent and repeated practices
 

Swimming is safe and fun! We have one more step to go ....

 

 

Swimming Guidance learn / teach skills Module 14 of 16 holding the bottles while sitting dive onto the tummy at the deep end .... post 55

With confidence due to the repeated practices of the learned swimming skills we progress to advanced skills, challenges, adventurous skills which bring us closer to the final step .... swimming freely, independently of any support

We manage how we use the bottles and for what purpose. We think for ourselves. We totally express ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally. We achieve the short term goals we set for ourselves. We swim safely. We are having such fun!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABAildomdEQ 

 

Swimming Guidance learn / teach skills Module 13 of 16 Kick holding bottles .... post 54

Visit the International Swimming Hall of Fame Ft Lauderdale Florida USA .... post 53

Induction into The International Swimming Hall of Fame ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Swimming_Hall_of_Fame )  requires an individual contribution which reflects the true nature, skills and ability of an inductee. The museum records the history and value of each individual’s contribution to the water discipline participated in or with

A naive South African Swimming Teacher sightseeing by cycling along the festive beach front promenade of Ft. Lauderdale. A tiny sign marks the direction of the ISHOF. Ignorance, inquisitive, a sense of adventure steered me to the left passed a building on which were displayed larger than life images of

Esther Williams ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esther_Williams ) ,
Johnny Weissmuller (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Weissmuller)  and

 

 

Duke Kahanamoku  (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_Kahanamoku)

I was so excited, I knew who they were. I saw all of Esther Williams’ movies. Synchronised Swimming was originally known as ‘water ballet’. A ‘pipe dream’ to a teenage South African who grew up in the heart of the ‘bushveld’

Handsome wild man of the original ‘Tarzan’ movies, Johnny Weissmuller could swim across raging rivers

I was a late starter yet in the mix from the late 70’s in the surf culture. We all knew and marvelled at the surfing skills of ‘The Duke’ on the famous waves in Hawaii  

 
As I stop to look at the tile inlay at the entrance to the International Swimming Hall of Fame a wonderful feeling of peace flows through my entire being. My throat chokes up. My eyes well up with tears of an unexplained emotion. I sense that I am entering a field of vibration which touches every positive part of my senses. On entry into the reception I am welcomed with such warmth and friendliness. My Cape Town speaking accent is recognised. An enquiry as to whether I am associated with swimming in any way. Wished a pleasant tour ....

To experience a visit to The Swimming International Hall of Fame can only be described in the true meaning of the word .... awesome!