Rules of the Day
Rules of the Day
A priority for the Curtis Aquatic Center's Swim Lesson Program is water safety. At the end of each lesson, instructors will go over a different safety rule that can be applied around any body of water. Listed below are several of the safety rules that our program covers:
A priority for the Curtis Aquatic Center's Swim Lesson Program is water safety. At the end of each lesson, instructors will go over a different safety rule that can be applied around any body of water. Listed below are several of the safety rules that our program covers:
Rule #1 -
Rule #1 -
Never swim alone.
Never swim alone.
Rule #2 -
Rule #2 -
Know your limits.
Know your limits.
Rule #3 -
Rule #3 -
Always protect your head when diving.
Always protect your head when diving.
Rule #4 -
Rule #4 -
Never dive in shallow or unfamiliar water.
Never dive in shallow or unfamiliar water.
Rule #5 -
Rule #5 -
Diving boards are for strong swimmers only.
Diving boards are for strong swimmers only.
Rule #6 -
Rule #6 -
When the unexpected occurs, roll to your back and rest.
When the unexpected occurs, roll to your back and rest.
Rule #7 -
Rule #7 -
Only call for help if you need it.
Only call for help if you need it.
Rule #8 -
Rule #8 -
Only swim in supervised water.
Only swim in supervised water.
Rule #9 -
Rule #9 -
Avoid strong currents - like rivers and oceans.
Avoid strong currents - like rivers and oceans.
Rule #10 -
Rule #10 -
Don't just pack it, wear your life jacket.
Don't just pack it, wear your life jacket.
Rule #11 -
Rule #11 -
It's never safe on a frozen lake.
It's never safe on a frozen lake.
Rule #12 -
Rule #12 -
Reach or throw, but do not go.
Reach or throw, but do not go.
Rule #13 -
Rule #13 -
Don't be a fool, follow the rules!
Don't be a fool, follow the rules!
We encourage swimmers of all ages and abilities to abide by these important rules. Your safety in and around the water is our top priority!
We encourage swimmers of all ages and abilities to abide by these important rules. Your safety in and around the water is our top priority!