FREE Swimming Lessons for Migrants | Sea Sure Swim School
Surf Lifesaving SA’s Sea Sure Swim School project aims to reduce drowning deaths in South Australia.
The National Coastal Safety Report indicates that only 38% of Australians can swim further than 30m in the ocean without stopping. It also says that swimming accounts for 33% of all drowning deaths. These statistics indicate that senior Australians, Indigenous Australians, youth and people from Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds are over-represented in drowning and rescue statistics.
With 9.2 million beach visitations taking place in South Australia each year and 51% of all SA residents swimming at our beaches during the summer months, Surf Lifesaving SA know that preparing the community for coastal conditions is a core priority for drowning prevention.
With this in mind, Surf Life Saving South Australia would like to introduce the Sea Sure Swim School. It involves inviting public access to free, social and fitness opportunities whilst improving coastal safety literacy and increasing bonds between lifesavers and the community.
Project 1: 6 week program of FREE pool/ocean swimming lessons | Ages 12+
Unley Swimming Centre: Friday 15 & 22 February & 1 March 2019
Seacliff Surf Lifesaving Club: Friday 8 & 15 & 22 March 2019
Times:
- Fridays 5:30pm (mixed youth 12-17yrs & mixed adults group)
- Fridays 6:30pm (female only group & male only group)
Duration: 45 minute lesson, including water safety education
Capacity: 40 participants per hour time slot (10 per group)
Project 2: 6 week program of FREE ocean swimming lessons | Ages 18+
Henley Beach Surf Lifesaving Club: Monday 25 February, 4, 11, 18 & 25 March & 1 April 2019 | Wednesday 27 February, 6, 13, 20 & 27 March & 3 April 2019
Times:
- Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30pm (mixed adults x 2 groups)
- Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30pm (female only group & male only group)
Duration: 45 minute lesson, including water safety education
Capacity: 40 participants per hour time slot (10 per group)
Locations:
- Unley Swimming Centre | Ethel Street, Forestville
- Seacliff Surf Lifesaving Club | 248 Esplanade, Seacliff
- Henley Beach Surf Lifesaving Club | 246 Esplanade, Henley Beach
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For more information and all enquiries please visit the Surf Lifesaving SA website.
What: Free Swimming Lessons for Migrants | Sea Sure Swim School
When: 15 February – 3 April 2019 (See dates & times above)
Where: Unley Swimming Centre, Seacliff Surf Lifesaving Club & Henley Beach Surf Lifesaving Club
Who: Ages 12+ and 18+ lessons available
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Image Source: Surf Lifesaving SA website & Mazi Mas Adelaide Facebook page
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