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New swim teachers to help children gain vital water safety skills A GROUP of pupils from St. Ninian’s High School in Giffnock are making a splash in the world of swimming in East Renfrewshire, becoming the next generation of swim teachers as part of Scotland’s Learn to Swim Framework. Through a pioneering partnership between East…
Emergency services have launched an urgent search to help find a 16-year-old boy who disappeared after getting into difficulty while swimming with friends in a lake. The teenager went missing at around 4pm on Thursday, April 3, while he and some friends were enjoying the warm weather at Crown Lakes, located near the village of…
Contact lens wearers know the logistical challenges that can come with situations like travel or spending a night out. Another area where contacts can complicate things? Swimming. Experts say you shouldn’t swim with your contacts in your eyes, but should people with poor vision be forced to navigate the pool, lake or ocean unable to…
The demand for access to public pools in Ontario is on the rise. Families, athletes, children and individuals are struggling to find recreational pools as long waitlists, overcrowded facilities and scarce pool availability have become more common in recent years. The Aquatic Sport Council of Ontario (ASC) is advocating for more action to be taken,…
