Lifecycle Swimming

27/12/2023

Our Confidence Curriculum helps build self-esteem and saves lives! http://tinyurl.com/2smys7mu

26/12/2023

Snowy Swimmington wishes everyone happy holidays and a healthy new year! Congratulations to siblings Callie and Casey for winning our Holiday Card Contest! Thanks to all of our clients for taking swimming and water safety classes with us in 2023.

20/12/2023

LifeCycle Swim School is interviewing college students over the holiday break for summer employment. We have great summer job opportunities with most salaries over $20p/h. Looking for college students who either swim for college, or used to competitive swim in highschool to be teachers and lifeguards. Also looking for social media manager, administrative assistant. PM me to start, or fill out our on-line job applications.

LifeCycle Swim School is hiring

15/12/2023

Winner gets $50 Visa card, runners up get $25 towards our swim lessons! http://tinyurl.com/mu4vkrv2

10/08/2023

Today, August 10th, is Lifeguard appreciation day! Thank you to all the lifeguards out there for keeping us safe in the water (a special thanks to ours at Lifecycle Swimming)!

05/08/2023

As 1 of NDPA’S 5 Layers of Protection, life jackets should be worn by everyone when around open water – especially when boating, on non-motorized watercraft, or in/around natural bodies of water.
Life jackets must be sized appropriately for the wearer, so an adult’s life jacket won’t fit a child, just as a child’s life jacket won’t fit an adult!

A life jacket is useful in many environments, including a backyard gathering with a pool present. When other Layers of Protection may break down in that setting, the life jacket layer can help prevent an unintentional drowning.

Keep in mind, life jackets alone will not teach a child to swim and are only effective when they are worn before you end up in the water.
Never replace or substitute inflatable arm bands, inner tubes, or other water toys for tested and approved life jackets.
Drowning is preventable!

Use ALL 5 Layers of Protection to keep you and your loved ones safe around water!
Follow for more water safety tips.

02/08/2023

When an emergency occurs, knowing a life saving skill like CPR can mean the difference between life and death.

If you ever encounter a victim who is not breathing, ALWAYS call 911 before trying to perform CPR with rescue breaths.

Drowning is considered a hypoxic event – meaning it affects all of the organs in the body from the lack of oxygen being supplied to the brain which results in eventual cardiac and respiratory arrest.

When you combine rescue breaths with chest compressions, you increase the oxygen level in the victim's blood, saving their organs.

Proper training and certification for CPR needs to be refreshed about every 1-2 years, especially if there are recent changes in recommendations.

To find a CPR and First Aid class near you, check with your local hospital, fire department, or use the American Heart Association or American Red Cross Websites.

When other Layers of Protection fail, CPRwith rescue breaths could save a life! Learn more about each of the 5 Layers of Protection from !

30/07/2023

This article discusses the health crisis America has been dismissing for years now! According to reports, more than half of the U.S. population lacks basic swimming skills, while millions don’t have any sort of access to swimming water at all. Although, this health crisis in America is finally starting to draw some attention as of recently. A coalition of experts this summer published the first ever U.S. Water Safety Action Plan!
More information about this crisis and the steps being taken to control it can be found in the article below.

The biggest reason so many Americans can’t swim is that they have too few places to learn how.

26/07/2023

Warm weather, sunshine, and vacations are on the horizon! Stay prepared this summer with Vacation Safety Checklists!
These checklists give you a list of questions, preparation tips, and safety precautions to take during each step of your vacation process.
Whether you are embarking on a special family boating trip, heading to the beach, or taking a dip in your hotel pool – download your vacation water safety checklists today in the link below 👇
https://ndpa.org/vacation-checklists/

24/07/2023

Drowning happens quickly and quietly, so no single prevention strategy is enough. It is up to all of us to use the 5 Layers of Protection to prevent the risk of drowning and aquatic injuries. It only takes a few minutes to learn and can save a life!
1. Barriers & Alarms
2. Supervision
3. Water Competency
4. Life Jackets
5. Emergency Preparation
Learn more about each Layer of Protection with
and visit https://ndpa.org/layers/

12/07/2023

While colorful pool floats are a fun way to enjoy the water, it is critical to know the difference between a pool toy and a pool safety device.
Although they may look similar, not all floatation devices are U.S. Coast Guard-approved. Anything inflatable can easily deflate, leaving children vulnerable.
Consider the following when using water toys:
💧Find a designated area to store water toys away from the pool during non-swim times
💧Use the 3 C’s of Supervision: Constant, Close, and Capable
💧 Always use NDPA’s 5 Layers of Protection, including physical barriers
Any flotation device not specifically USCG-approved should NEVER be considered a safety device for water activities.

10/07/2023

Efforts to decrease drowning are beginning to fall behind, as drowning still remains the number one cause of death in children aged 1-4. Be sure to protect your children from such a tragedy by finding a swimming program that is best suited for you!

Full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/08/health/children-drowning-deaths.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Thirty years of progress in decreasing drowning deaths in the United States appears to have plateaued, and disparities in deaths among some racial groups have worsened.

07/07/2023

Every child and adult should be equipped with the skills to protect themselves in water by learning and enhancing their basic water safety skills to reduce the risk of drowning.
Swimming is not an innate ability for humans, so it is crucial for every person to learn water competency and swimming skills as soon as they are able.
Water competency and swim lessons should be a continuous effort and maintained during the entire year, so finding the right swim program for you and your family is important – you can use the NDPA’s Swim Decision Chart and Checklist to help!
Follow for more information on water competency as a layer of protection.

04/07/2023

A few July 4 reminders:
🎇Never swim alone, use the buddy system!
🎆Wear a USCG-approved life jacket when in, on or around open bodies of water
🎇Follow boating best practices like including a float plan, pre-departure checklist, knowing signs of a heat stroke, and knowing basic hand signals
🎆Use 5 Layers of Protection together!
Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!

30/06/2023

Drowning is the single leading cause of death for children ages 1-4, so when it’s your turn to be the designated Water Watcher, always follow these rules – it can save a life!

Learn the 5 Layers of Protection to prevent drowning:
💧Barriers & Alarms
💧Supervision
💧Water Competency
💧Life Jackets
💧Emergency Preparation

Download your Water Watcher Card by visiting the link below:
https://ndpa.org/water-competency/

28/06/2023

Every year, an estimated 87 children drown in the home, two-thirds of which occur in bathtubs.

An infant can drown in less than 2 inches of water for of water within 30 seconds, making it exceptionally important to never leave your little one alone in the bath.

Ensure you take the proper precautions around water by using the 5 Layers of Protection, even during something that is part of our daily routine.

26/06/2023

Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water and can sweep even the strongest swimmer away from shore very quickly. Stay safe from rip currents this summer by following the steps below!!

1. Always using NDPA's 5 Layers of Protection
2. Consult lifeguards before entering the water
3. Assume rip currents are always present
4. Learn to identify what a rip current looks like
5. Don't swim against the current, swim at an angle to try to escape
6. Ensure children know how to swim in open water currents
7. When in doubt, don't go out

23/06/2023

This article discusses the largest misconceptions about sun screen and provides tips to better protect yourself from the sun! Read the whole article found below to protect your skin from UV radiation all summer long!!

Article:

Sunscreen is crucial for skin protection and the SPF is important. But dermatologists say the key to good summer skin care is applying plenty of lotion and re-applying it often, even when it's cloudy.