Every year on 25 July, the world comes together to recognise World Drowning Prevention Day—a day dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most preventable causes of death globally: drowning. Why It Matters Drowning claims hundreds of thousands of lives globally each year, with children and young adults among the most vulnerable. In 2024 alone, Royal Life…
Swimming caps are great for all swimmers! While they may be uncomfortable and feel strange at first, they have a range of benefits for use in the water. Competitive swimmers wear swim caps as it makes their bodies more hydrodynamic and helps them swim faster, however, we encourage our swimmers to wear them for both…
Summer is here, and there’s no doubt that one of our nation’s favourite ways to beat the heat is with a cool swim at the pool or at the beach! So, how well do you know your water safety rules and guidelines for swimming in these settings? With countless safety hazards present at coastal beach…
Lessons will finish on Sunday 22 December 2024 and return on Monday 20 January 2025. As your weekly GOswim lessons approach our summer break, we want to congratulate you and your little swimmers on all their achievements! 2024 has been a busy, exciting year and we LOVE that you have continued to progress with swimming and water safety. We…