A drop in enrollment for swimming lessons nationwide due to coronavirus closures is raising concerns about children’s water safety. But the numbers at Parkes don’t seem too affected, according to Parkes Shire Council and the Parkes Swimming Club. Royal Life Saving Australia has released data showing an average 25% dropRead More →
Now that Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson East’s baby daughter Drew Hazel East has won a gold in running (and leotard), she has moved on to the next sport: swimming. Yes, less than a year old this little girl is going to the swimming pool – thanks to the Infant Self-RescueRead More →
Royal Life Saving and the water recreation and swimming schools industry released new data showing a significant 25% drop in swimming lesson registrations, with the greatest impact shown in metropolitan areas and among children aged seven to 12 years with a 40% drop in some areas. Royal Life Saving analyzedRead More →