Children gain lifesaving skills with Tees Active

July 5, 2013 - PRLog -- Tees Active is taking part in the Get Safe campaign supported by ASA, the national governing body for swimming. Thanks to the life-saving scheme, children of Stockton are able to learn about the dangers posed by open water and vital skills that can prevent them from happening. Until Friday 5^th July, young people taking part of Tees Active School Swimming lessons at Splash, Thornaby Pool and Billingham Forum will be taught water safety skills.

Di Wilson, Aquatics Manager for Tees Active said “There will be an action-packed week of activities in the water with a host of fun and educational events, including learning how to help others in danger and recognizing when somebody is in trouble. On dry land there will also be a number of activities including how to perform CPR (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation) and recognising the different flags that are displayed at beaches.”

Get Safe is a campaign to provide young people with basic knowledge of what do when an emergency in the water occurs. With an average of 410 people drowning in the UK a year, these skills could be vital to saving lives. Some of the campaign objectives include raising awareness of the importance of gaining water confidence, raising awareness of water safety and promoting swimming as part of a healthy lifestyle and family activity.

The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William has also backed the programme showing his support via video message. Speaking about the importance of children being confident in the water, the Duke also spoke about representing Scottish Universities at water polo and the excitement and pride himself and Catherine felt when cheering on Team GB during last year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games.

For more details and information on the swimming facilities available, visit Tees Active (http://www.teesactive.co.uk/splash-stockton/activities/sw...).

About Tees Active

Tees Active was established in May 2004 and is a non-profit-distributing company that offers a great range of leisure activities for all of the family. From well-equipped gyms and fitness classes to ice skating rinks and white water rafting, there is something for everybody to enjoy. Tees Active is the official website which combines information so it is all available in one handy place.