Rushmoor Youth Swimming - Farnborough

Farnborough Leisure Centre
Thursday's 6:30 - 8:00

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Water Safety - Basic Rescue's

Spot the dangers - When you arrive at a beach or pool make sure you read all the signs and ask the lifeguard about the dangers of that particular area.

Take advice - Signs, leaflets and lifeguards are all there to give you safety advice so make sure you take notice!

Don't go alone - Never go swimming on your own, you may need someone to go for help if you get into difficulty.

Learn how to help - Everyone can learn some of the skills of a lifeguard and learn how to help a person in difficulty without putting themselves in danger

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Althrough children should be educated to seek an adult to assist, it may become necessary for them to attempt a rescue themselves.

It is essential therefore that they take great care and understand that entering the water to attempt a rescue places them at great risk and should be avoided.

It is important children know what to do if they see someone in danger. Therfore the knowledge of basic rescues will come in useful.

Reach Rescue using a rigid aid

1. Such as a broom handle, or a golf club
2. Lie flat
3. Reach for the person in the water

Reach Rescue using a non rigid aid

1. Such as a towel, shirt, belt or a tie
2. Lie Flat
3. Reach for the person in the water

Reach Rescue using No Aid

1. Lie flat
2. Reach for the person in the water

Throwing Rescue using bouoyant aids

1. Such as a Ball, Ring, Plastic Bucket or Rope
2. Throw accurately to the person in the water
3. When practising gradually extend the distance thrown