Texas Swim Academy
Texas Swim Academy Participates in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson Event on June 20th
Texas Swim Academy
Every year, the nation’s top safety and training organizations join together to hold the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL). This event was created to help build awareness about the importance of teaching a child to swim to prevent drowning. On June 20, 2014, water parks, pools, and aquatic facilities like Texas Swim Academy will be Read More
The Avon Walk for breast cancer is a cause very close to our hearts here at Texas Swim Academy. And we’re proud to take part of this the worthy cause again this year to raise awareness and funds to support the detection, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer in the Katy and Houston area. Read More
Shallow Water Blackout Suspected to Be Leading Cause of Swimming Related Deaths
Health and Wellness, Pool Safety, Texas Swim Academy
As a swim academy, we put a high priority on drowning prevention through swimming and life-saving skills. But unfortunately, being a strong swimmer is not always enough. Few are aware of the drowning risk from Shallow Water Blackout (SWB), but it typically affects strong swimmers and the physically fit. Because Shallow Water Blackout occurs with no warning, the result is almost always fatal when the victim is in the water. So what is SWB?
Did you know that the longest alligator on record in Texas measured 14 feet and 3 inches? We do, because it was caught by Texas Swim Academy’s very own Braxton Bielski!
National Drowning Prevention Awareness Month: 6 Water Safety Tips to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe
Health and Wellness, Pool Safety, Texas Swim Academy
May is National Drowning Prevention Month and we’d like to honor it by reminding you of some basic water safety rules that you can put into practice to protect your family in the water.