Swimming Safety Checklist
Table of Contents
What's included
Essential Items
Beach bag
Towels
Sunglasses
Bathing Suits
Flip-flop sandals and/or water shoes
Visors, sunhats or baseball caps for added sun protection
Bathing suit cover ups
Change of clothes
Flotation devices for young children or new swimmers.
Goggles, nose and ear plugs
Swim cap (for pool swimming)
Large sun umbrella (for the beach)
Waterproof Sunscreen
Chap-stick ;or lip balm with SPF.
Bottled Water.
Fruit or other snacks with a high water content
Any large flotation devices like rafts or recliners
Plastic bags for wet belongings
First Aid basics.
After Swimming
Change into dry clothing as soon as possible
Rinse off in a quick shower
Ring out excess water from wet suits
Comb out long hair gently, to avoid a tangled mess later.
If at the beach, move away from others before shaking out excess sand
Put Aloe Vera on any sunburned areas
Swimming Safety
Learn How to Swim
Pay attention to signs
All children should be closely supervised while in or around the pool, lake, or ocean.
Test water temperature first
Swim in designated safe areas under lifegaurd supervision
Never dive in shallow areas.
Wait at least an hour after eating before going for a swim
Buddy Up
Know your limits
Know the difference between pool and lake/ocean swimming
Get Safety Instruction
Don't chew gum or eat while swimming.
Hydrate and rest frequently
Reapply sunscreen every two hours
At the Pool
No running around the pool
Check pool rules
Use the ladder to enter and exit the pool.
If Jumping, jump feet first.
Be mindful of others
Never dive in the shallow end.
Don't swing on ropes dividing the lanes.
At the Beach
Stay close to the shore.
If you find yourself in a current, don't panic
Be careful of the sea floor
Wear shoes whenever possible
If at the ocean, be on the lookout for jellyfish
Keep your belongings in plain sight on your towel or mat.
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Presented by:
Lauren Meir
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Who it's for
This Swimming Safety Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Swimming Safety essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Swimming Safety structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Swimming Safety Checklist
- Save Swimming Safety Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Swimming Safety (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.