CW39: As the temperature rises, families across Texas will spend more time around water, whether boating, splashing or swimming.
It's important to remember to be safe. Last year, the Texas Department of of Family & Protective Services reported 75 child drownings in the state. There has already been 25 cases in 2016.
In the [report by CW39's Newsfix], Tracy Laman, the aquatics director of Houston Swim Club, provides safety tips.
Remember if you or your kiddos are spotted wearing HSC gear when you’re out and about, you get a $25 credit added to your account!
The earlier children are introduced to swimming, the easier it is for them to master these lifesaving skills.
Representatives from the Houston Swim Club attended the USSSA Fall Conference this year in Denver, CO.