It’s National Water Safety Month and The Alaska Club is helping to spread the word about being a safe swimmer. TAC Swim Coach Glenn Preston is a lifelong swimmer who has been with the club since 2008 teaching swim lessons and now leading our youth swim team.
Coach Glenn asked his South Swim Team kids to share their tips for being a safe swimmer -
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Monday/Wednesday South Swim Team: “Don’t touch a beached jellyfish; it can still sting you and wear a life jacket that fits!” Luna Elrod, 11 “Don’t swim too far, wear a life jacket, check what’s in the water before going swimming, and go swimming with someone.” Vanessa Vakulich, 13 “Swim with someone you know, wear goggles and water shoes, don’t go out too far, and always tell someone that you are going swimming.” Timothy Vakulich, 12 |
Tuesday/Thursday South Swim Team: “Always swim with at least one other person. They can support you or call for help in an emergency. Always wear a life jacket when in bodies of water you don’t know; especially if it’s choppy.” Vivian Guess, 13 “Always wear a life jacket when going boating and always walk at the swimming pool.” Claire Chang, 11 “Always have a buddy when you swim in case of drowning.” Elijah Chang, 12 “Never go out boating in white caps.” Sophia Waters, 10 |
All great advice! Thank you to Coach Glenn and his swim team kids for helping others learn how to swim safely.
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Are you ready to commit to water safety? Take the Safe Swimmer Pledge before hitting the water.
I’m a Safe Swimmer” Pledge:
I pledge to never swim alone. I pledge to never play or swim near drains or suction fittings. I pledge to always jump in feet first. I pledge to obey the pool rules.
Pledge certificates will be available in the pool areas of East, South, Eagle River, Wasilla, and Fairbanks South. Kids can sign the pledge when they come for open swim, swim team practice, or swim lessons. Look for the photo backdrops set up in the pool areas,
take a picture of your child holding their pledge certificate, post it on social media and tag The Alaska Club or email your photo to marketingmail@thealaskaclub.com and you’ll be entered to win a pool party for up to 15 friends!
To learn more about swim lessons at The Alaska Club, including swim team, visit https://www.thealaskaclub.com/youth-and-family/starfish-academy-swim-lessons