PSP Greenwood Aquatics

Coaches are a crucial part of building a healthy and fit military. #ThanksCoach! / Les entraîneurs contribuent à bâtir une force militaire en santé et en forme. #MerciCoach! @CISM Swimming and Lifesaving Canada

Come join us for a workout in the Pool! If you have problems with mobility, balance or weight bearing exercise, the pool is a great place to be! Begining Wednesday Sept 16th there will be 15 sign up spots available for Aquacise! Active Military members can participate for free, but still have to call and book in advance.... To book your spot in class call the Front Desk at (902)765-1494 ext. 5997. See you on the Pool Deck

Frequency Illusion... We notice what is top of mind! Have you ever had your eye on a new car style and suddenly you see them everywhere?!? ... This is an example of frequency illusion...what is top of mind we notice. This is a big part of why we continually bring water safety topics and tips to you...we want it to be top of mind and stay there! Our hope is when you see these posts in your feed it bumps water safety up to top of mind and we can take advantage of the frequency illusion in a positive way! Since following our page have you noticed this?!? #watersafety #drowningprevention #aquaticsafety #poolsafety #parents #alivewatersmartkids #alivesolutions

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Wishing all of the Students, Teachers, Bus Drivers, Parents and other Educational workers a great first day of school! From your Greenwood PSP Aquatics Team

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Great news, the Pool will reopen on Tuesday September 1, 2020 and to ALL Rec card holders To start we will be offering the following:... - Aquacise 0900-1000hrs (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) - Military Lane Swims 1200-1300hrs (Monday to Friday) - Adult Lane Swims 1330-1430hrs (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) Please Note You must come dressed ready to swim. Spots are limited and must be booked in advanced by calling the front desk at (902)765-1494 ext. 5997 - 8 individual spots for Lane swims - 10 individual spots for Aquacise Lane swimming begins Tuesday September 1st and Aquacise will begin Friday September 4th. Take a look at the information pamphlet below so you know what to expect when you come to the pool! We can't wait too see you! -14 Wing PSP Aquatics

There is water in the Pool! We are now working on the water chemistry, warming it up, and a few finishing touches on other required maintenance. Once the water is ready, and new safety features are installed, the Aquatic staff will undergo training to review and practice new protocols. It is our number one priority to ensure the safety of our patrons and staff during the use of our facility. As soon as we are able, we will release details on the pool schedule, and the new po...licies and procedures in place. We know that many are eager to see the pool reopen, and we continue to appreciate your understanding and patience through this process. We miss you and are excited to swim with you again soon! Stay safe & have fun! - 14 Wing Aquatics

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Motivation Monday! Give yourself credit, you’re doing the best you can.

13 good reminders of mistakes we see parents make that lead to drowning events.... Swipe to review all 13. Full blog article linked in comments for more details...! #watersafety #aquaticsafetu #drowningprevention #swimlessons #parenttips #kidsafety #drowningpreventionweek #alivesolutions

Stay Alert with Tubes We have talked before about dangers with inflatables, but let's focus on inner tubes for a second. As an adult, they are awesome to floa...t in relax in....but they can also be dangerous. A mom told me a story about how her 12 year old son and great swimmer, flipped over in a tube and was stuck. He struggled and sad enough told his mom that he gave up on life and thought he was going to die, only then did his body relax and then was he able to slip out of the tube. Scary! Tubes can flip over and hold people under. Tubes can take people to deeper water than they would normally and safely go. Tubes are challenging to get in and out of and can flip easily (someone I'm sure has video of me in these attempts :-). Tubes can create play or activities that are more dangerous. So, use caution. If you choose to use inner tubes in your pool, make sure you are supervising intently. Be alert for crazy behavior or activities that can be dangerous to weaker swimmers, and limit the number of tubes / toys to make sure you can see the bottom and can watch appropriately. Do you use inner tubes? Do you have any rules / boundaries in place? Have you seen any other dangers? Stay Safe! Stay Smart! -Natalie Livingston #watersafety #poolsafety #aquaticsafety #summervibes #kidsafety #swimmersafety #swimminglessons #momhacks #alivesolutions #alivewatersmartkids

In the age of all things PHYSICAL DISTANCING, it is also an important water safety concept. Kids should be taught to: +Give others space (we say at least a tube...!) +Don’t hang or pull on others (even adults) +Look below when jumping in the water +Be aware of anyone swimming under water, they will need space to come up and get air! +Be mindful of games that could lead to wrestling or tackling, people who are good swimmers on their own may struggle when someone is in their space or touching them. +Water watchers / guardians should be alert to these activities and provide safe guidance to keep kids on track! Stay safe! Stay smart! #watersafety #aquaticsafety #drowningprevention #6ftapart #physicaldistancing #socialdistancing #alivewatersmartkids #alivesolutions

14 Wing's PSP Lifeguards and Instructors where challenged to create some working from home meme's Let's show them some love by clicking on your favourite one, and liking it!!

Check out the link below for more tips on how to use your water toys safely.

UPDATE from 14 Wing’s PSP Aquatics on the Indoor Pool The Nova Scotia Government has announced that public pools are now permitted to reopen. At this time the Indoor Pool is currently closed and undergoing its yearly maintenance. We are working on tile repairs in the Pool and the Men’s Changing Room and making sure the basins of both Pools are squeaky clean! When the maintenance and the training of the Aquatics Staff is complete, the indoor pool will initially reopen to A...ctive Military Members. We will continue to coordinate with the Occupational Health and Safety team, the Canadian Armed Forces and the CFMWS on the progressive reopening to DND/NPF Employees, Military Families and the General Public. At this time, we will not be offering Canadian Red Cross Swimming Lessons, Aquacise, or Aquatic Leadership courses. We will be working diligently with the Nova Scotia Lifesaving Society and the Canadian Red Cross to develop policies and procedures to keep participants and staff safe. Once the guidelines are established and we are permitted to resume programming, we will begin reintroducing programs back into the Aquatics Schedule. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we continue to navigate this difficult time. Please stay tuned for future updates. The 14 Wing PSP Aquatics Team looks forward to swimming with you again soon!

Stingray Shuffle Shuffle your feet instead of taking steps to shuffle away stingrays instead of stepping on them...that is when you will get stung...ouch! #beachweek #beachsafety #oceansafety #beachlife #watersafety #aquaticsafety #alivesolutions

Lifeguard Related Things to Know... +Find out lifeguard hours / days (google it!) +Swim near a lifeguard. At the beach we went to, every other lifeguard tower w...as open +Keep the area in front of the lifeguard clear +Lifeguards can help, but they aren’t information centers...they are supposed to be watching their water! Respect their role! +They May use flags and signs to communicate important information (actively look for these signs and read and follow them!) +Follow their advice or instructions! #beachweek #beachsafety #oceanlifeguards #watersafety #aquaticsafety #alivesolutions

14 Wing, Now that it's summer and the Atlantic Bubble is forming, many people in the Residential Housing Units are calling and asking about the outdoor pool sch...edule. Unfortunately, the outdoor pool will NOT be opening this summer. 14 Wing is running many recreation programs at a financial loss this year, and the command team has made the decision to cancel this seasonal activity. While the outdoor pool is a great asset for the 14 Wing community, it loses money every year and this is normally considered the cost of doing business and providing a quality service to the wing. However, this year, 14 Wing will instead invest in other programs, programs more costly to run in a COVID-19 environment. In short, the decision this year came down to (supervised) summer programs and daycare or the pool, and the wing commander felt it more important to provide childcare options so the wing could support families, the resumption of work and other activities. Thank you for your patience and understanding with respect to this matter. #Staysafestayhealthy 14e Escadre, Maintenant que c'est l'été et que la bulle atlantique se forme, de nombreuses personnes des unités de logement résidentiel (ULR) appellent pour obtenir l’horaire de la piscine extérieure. Malheureusement, la piscine extérieure n'ouvrira pas cet été. La 14e Escadre gère de nombreux programmes de loisirs à perte cette année, et l'équipe de commandement a pris la décision d'annuler cette activité saisonnière. Bien que la piscine extérieure soit un grand atout pour la communauté de la 14e escadre, elle perd de l'argent chaque année, ce qui est normalement considéré comme le coût des affaires et de la fourniture d'un service de qualité à l'escadre. Cependant, cette année la 14e escadre va plutôt investir dans d'autres programmes, des programmes qui sont plus coûteux à gérer dans un environnement COVID-19. En bref, la décision de cette année s'est portée sur les programmes d'été (supervisés) et la garderie ou la piscine, et le commandant de l'escadre a estimé qu'il était plus important de fournir des options de garde d'enfants afin que l'escadre puisse soutenir les familles, la reprise du travail et d'autres activités. Je vous remercie de votre patience et de votre compréhension à cet égard. Restez en sécurité Restez en bonne santé Greenwood Military Family Resource Centre 14 Wing Greenwood PSP 14 Wing Fitness 14 Wing Aquatics 14 Wing Community Recreation

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