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5 Things to Know Before Going to the Pool This Summer Expert advice on swimming pool safety as the coronavirus pandemic wears on by Rachel Nania, AARP, May 24, 2021 | Comments: Getty Images The pandemic is by no means over, but as more Americans get vaccinated and fewer people fall ill to COVID-19, this summer is shaping up to be sunnier than the last — particularly for eager pool-goers. A whopping 93 percent of outdoor swimming pools plan to open this summer, according to a newly published snapshot from the National Recreation and Park Association. But with less than half of th...

Free swim lessons in the Valley offered through YMCA The YMCA is offering free swim lessons in the Valley to children as young as six-months-old. and last updated 2021-05-05 14:11:25-04 PHOENIX — May is National Water Safety Month, which is why the Valley of the Sun YMCA is offering free swim lessons for families. The first 1,000 people to register at one of 10 locations will receive free lessons for the week of May 17. Lessons are open to non-swimmers ages 6 months and older, but you must register in person. SRP has also provided Water Watcher tags to the YMCA, which you can pick up at ...

Make sure you've got the latest safety certificate before cooling off. Tweed's swimming pool and spa owners are reminded to remain vigilant and ensure their property meets the required safety standards. Under NSW Government legislation, all pools and spas must be registered and certified as part of the approval process. Additionally, anyone buying, selling or leasing properties with a swimming pool (including spas and wading pools) must have a Certificate of Registration and a Certificate of Compliance. This applies equally to short-stay holiday rentals offered through providers such as ...

Premium Content Subscriber only There is no Australian pastime quite like having a dip in the pool, but a lack of precaution can see a pool become a dangerous place. Drowning is the greatest cause of accidental death for children under five in Australia. Each week, on average, one child drowns, many in their own backyards. Research by CHOICE found more than half of Australian pool fences tested did not meet the Australian safety standards for pool fencing. "We know swimming is a favourite pastime for Aussies, but sadly, we also know toddlers are most at risk of drowning, particularly in ...