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Pool Safety

We look forward to seeing our members this summer and here are 12 must-know pool safety tips for parents and children. Parents, whether your children will be spending time at National Hills Pool, another public or private pool or residential pool, be sure to share these important pool safety rules with your them before swimming season officially begins!

1. Walk, don’t run. The No. 1 pool safety rule is to never, ever run near a swimming pool. Slipping on wet concrete is a real concern and serious injuries can result.

2. Listen to instructions and obey pool rules. Click here to see our rules and always obey the pool rules.

3. No diving in the shallow end. Only dive in designated areas. Diving injuries can have a lifetime of consequences.

4. No roughhousing. Drowning accidents can occur during rough play in the pool, especially with young children. No jumping on each other in the pool, or holding anyone underwater.

5. Don’t play around drains and covers. Even when properly equipped, pool drains and covers can be hazardous. Never play near drains or suctions. Entrapments occur when someone or something becomes stuck to these drains or suctions and pose a serious danger to young children who are too small to break away. If you are a pool owner, inspect your drains and covers regularly to ensure proper function.

6. Never swim alone. No one should swim alone and children should absolutely never be left unsupervised in a pool, even if they are proven accomplished swimmers. Drowning accidents are vastly more likely to occur when the victim is alone or unsupervised.

7. Sun safety is part of the deal. Always wear sunscreen when swimming outdoors and wear appropriate clothing poolside. This is especially important for kids. Limit the amount of direct sunlight you receive between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and wear sunscreen with a protection factor of at least 15.

8. Never leave a young child unattended near water and do not trust a child’s life to another child; teach children to always ask permission to go near water.

9. Out of the pool and inside when storms threaten. Lightning can strike suddenly, even in the absence of rain or with blue sky visible. Take cover when a storm approaches and remain out of the water until at least 30 minutes after the last lightning is sighted or thunder heard.

10. Know how to respond in an emergency. Parents and caregivers should know basics of CPR and first aid. Always have a phone available. Children should be taught to notify an adult immediately if anyone is having difficulty in the water.

11. Drink plenty of water regularly, even if you’re not thirsty. Avoid drinks with alcohol or caffeine in them.

12. Always listen to your lifeguards.