Learn-to-Swim & Drowning Prevention
FINIS is dedicated to swimming at ALL levels, and learning to swim is one of the most important life-skills that we believe everyone should learn.
Our aim is to create awareness about the dangers of drowning, educate people on how or where they can help, and start saving lives!
FINIS WATER CONFIDENCE
All FINIS Water Confidence Products are designed to uphold the very highest standards for children in and around water environments. Ultimately, we want to help children become more confident in the water.
If possible, children should participate in a learn-to-swim program by trained professionals. Spending time in the water with your children builds confidence, leading to a lifelong enjoyment of swimming and fun in the water.
Please, never leave a child unattended in any water environment.
NATIONAL DROWNING PREVENTION CAMPAIGN
FINIS is currently involved in the creation of a National Drowning Prevention Coalition.
A portion of proceeds from the sale of all FINIS Water Confidence Products will be donated in support to drowning prevention, learn-to-swim programs, and general water safety.
Statistics
- Drowning is the 2nd leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths to children ages 14 and under
- More than half of those drowning deaths occur to children ages 4 and under
- 60-90% of drownings occur in a backyard pool or spa
- For every drowning, there are 4 near-drowning incidents that lead to hospitalization, with several survivors suffering significant neurological impairment
- Drowning is the greatest summertime risk, increasing 96% above average during the summer months
Sources: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), American Academy of Pediatrics, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), National Safe Kids Campaign
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Resources
Product Safety Information
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals:
- Offers information pertaining to fences, barriers, pool alarms, and other related pool & spa safety information
- www.apsp.org
- Phone: 703-838-0083
General Water Safety Information
U.S. Coast Guard:
United States Lifesaving Association:
- Office of Recreational Boating Safety
- www.usla.org
- Phone: 866-367-8752
Swim Lessons
United States Swim School Association:
Swim America:
S.W.I.M.’s Foundation:
- Fundraises to support Swim Central, a Broward County, Florida program that provides swim lessons at no cost to elementary school children
- Learn more about fundraising and setting up a program in your area
- www.swimsfoundation.org
- Phone: 954-357-SWIM
CPR Information & Classes
American Heart Association:
American Red Cross:
American CPR Training:
General Children’s Safety
Worldwide Safe Kids Campaign:
U.S.A. Safe Kids Campaign:
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