Today is World Drowning Prevention Day, and what better way to spread the word about the dangers of shallow water blackout than to share this special announcement?
Shallow Water Blackout Prevention has partnered with the most successful and most decorated Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps and the Michael Phelps Foundation to release a PSA, along with more information on how you can prevent SWB and raise awareness in your own communities. Watch for details on the special PREMIERE, happening in a few weeks!
It is our hope that:
Education about SWB will be included in ALL aquatics training resources
Swim coaches around the world will be diligent to prevent SWB from happening to their students and encourage safety best practices
USA Artistic Swimming and the synchronize swimming community will recognize the dangers of SWB and refresh their training policies to include training and safety best practices
All USA military branches will supply SWB education and enforce safety best practices during underwater trainings
Every public pool deck will be required to post no long breath-holding warning signage
The freediving and spearfishing communities will continue their diligent work to educate divers on the dangers of SWB and promote safety best practices
Because of this partnership, awareness of SWB will increase on a global scale. Lives will be saved!
Thank you for your support.