Instructor of the Week

This week's instructor highlight goes to Simi Moirangthem!  Simi is a recent graduate of Austin High School.  She will begin studying at the University of Texas in Dallas this coming fall.  Simi is one of our private lesson instructors.  She is a veteran swim instructor at Sugar Land Swim School, and is a very dedicated, interactive, and positive instructor.  Simi always has a smile on her face, makes a point to encourage each of her swimmers during their lessons, and always makes the most of each lesson.  Well done, Simi!  We are so glad to have you on our team.

Sunshine and Sunscreen

Well, summer is fully upon us!  School is out.  Children are everywhere.  The pools are open!  Birds are singing.  Dogs are barking.  There is plenty fun to be had out of doors under the hot, blazing, Texas sun.  Whether you or your family are out riding bikes, flying kites, picking daises, playing catch (or maybe even fetch with Fido), be sure to apply some sunscreen before heading outside!  Not only are sunburns painful, but they increase an individual's chance of developing skin cancer later in life.

For more facts about how, when, and what kind of sunscreen to apply, see the following:
http://www.myfoxhouston.com/story/12516063/sunscreen-facts-you-need-to-know

http://www.parents.com/kids/safety/outdoor/5-steps-to-sun-safety-for-kids/

http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/outdoor/sun_safety.html

Be safe.  Have fun!  Use sunscreen.

Instructor of the Week

Time for another instructor of the week!  This is Sidney Tolani's first summer with Sugar Land Swim School.  During the May lessons, Sidney stepped in multiple times as a sub instructor.  She is good at keeping even the rowdiest students seated amidst lessons.  Her firm tone of voice, genuine smile, and determination to involve every student in her lessons makes Sidney an incredible instructor.  Well done Sidney!!  So glad you are a part of our team.

Water Watchers and Pool Safety

Drowning is a potential danger in any swimming environment, especially when young or inexperienced swimmers are in the water.  Usually drowning is silent, the individual will be vertical in the water with their mouth just under the surface of the water, arms and legs attempting to tread water in an attempt to access air.  Most drowning incidents occur at parties, events, or crowded pools where lifeguards are not present. To minimize risk, one or more individuals can be designated as "Water Watchers."  More information on Water Watchers and pool safety in the video below:

http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/story/25624377/2014/05/27/pool-safety-experts-most-drownings-are-silent-no-screams-or-splashing

Instructor of the Week

This week's featured instructor is Polly Luong!  Polly is a returning instructor with Sugar Land Swim School.  In the fall, Polly will begin her freshman year at the University of Texas, having just graduated from Austin High School.  Whether Polly is teaching a Learn to Swim, Stroke Development, or Adult class, she is always very patient with her students.  She is very observant and helps her swimmers perfect their technique and form.  We are ever so thankful for Polly's quality efforts and interests in each of her lessons.  Well done, Polly!

Thunder and Lightening

Well, with this coming week's weather forecast, this is a great time to go over the importance of safety procedures at the pool during a thunder/lightening storm.  Thunder and lightning are particular pool dangers because you, the swimmer, have limited knowledge of the storm.  Even if you know exactly where the heart of a storm is, you have no way of knowing where lightning may strike.  In order to be as safe as possible amidst a storm with thunder and lightening, all individuals should completely exit the pool and stay back from the edge a safe distance (several feet or so).

Thunder is an audible indicator of the distance of lightening to your location.  Whenever you hear thunder, the louder the thunder, the closer the storm.  The more closely the thunder is followed by lightening, the closer the the storm.  In order to keep safety at a maximum during a storm, people should remain outside and away from the pool for 30 minutes from the last noted clap of thunder or flash of lightening.  Once 30 minutes have passed without thunder or lightening, the pool is safe for more fun and splashing!

Instructor of the Week

Summer is practically here!  Sugar Land Swim School has begun it's first session of classes for the summer.  Many of last year's instructors, and we are also very pleased to welcome some fantastic additions to the SLSS team this summer.  In fact, one of our new instructors, Amanda Beaver, is our instructor of the week!  Amanda just wrapped up her first year at A&M studying nutrition.  We applaud Amanda's hard work as an instructor; her positive attitude when dealing with swimmers, patience during lessons, and dedication to each class are very much appreciated.  Well done Amanda!