Owner of Splash, Kimberly Metz @ the NDPA 2017 Educational Conference

April 13, 2017. Hello Splash Swimmers, Families & Friends! Very exciting news that Kimberly Metz, owner of Splash, is attending the NDPA 2017 Educational Conference this week in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The NDPA (National Drowning Prevention Alliance) conference’s theme this year is based around “the next generation of water safety.” Sponsors include Families United to Prevent Drowning,…

National Drowning Prevention Week

July 21, 2016. Hello Splash Swimmers! Just making everyone aware that July 17th – July 23rd is ” National Drowning Prevention Week ” (from the Livesaving Society).  Events and campaigns are taking place across the country all week to educate the public about drowning statistics & prevention.  As NDPA (the National Drowning Prevention Alliance) states: “Drowning IS…

Why “Make a Splash”?

June 21, 2014. From our Local Partner – USA Swimming Foundation – Make a Splash Initiative ! “WHY MAKE A SPLASH?. 70% of African American children cannot swim. 60% of Latino children cannot swim. 40% of Caucasian children cannot swim. Ten people drown each day in the U.S. Drowning is the 2nd leading cause of childhood…

Video on International Water Safety Day

June 10, 2014. Last month on May 15th was International Water Safety Day. While the day has passed, ANY day is a great day to re-visit water safety. We would like to share this short video reminding us how very important it is to learn and practice water safety, and to know how to confidently…