It may be a new year, but water safety is still a huge priority for me and my family! As some of you know, my two older sons started with Goldfish Swim School this past fall and I can’t begin to tell you what an impact it has had on my children. Not only have their swimming skills improved immensely, but Goldfish has served as an integral part of their routine in an incredibly difficult year. We are so happy we chose water safety with Goldfish Swim.
Before I get into the details about the boys progress and my thoughts on Goldfish, I wanted to share some fast facts about Goldfish Williamsville for those who don’t know much about it:
The Goldfish Way:
-Goldfish Swim School was created by parents, for parents with kids at the center of their focus
-The Goldfish model focuses is on water safety, while simultaneously fostering a love of swimming through guided play.
- An indoor swimming pool heated to a tropical 90° year-round
State-of-the-art water purification system to keep the pools clean and sanitary
-Air-conditioned viewing gallery for parents to relax, work, read, socialize (digitally and personally) and watch their kids swim
-In-house Snack Shack snack bar and Treasure Island Pro Shop to grab a quick treat after swimming lessons and find all the swim gear you need
-Year-round swim instruction for children from 4 months old to 12 years old, with specially designed lessons for infant and toddler swimming
-Small class sizes (Max 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio for group classes and a max 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio in our baby classes)
-Experienced staff of trained and certified swim instructors & Proud member of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance
- Fun Tropical décor
-Kid-friendly amenities like our hair drying station, swimsuit dryers & private changing rooms
Why I love Goldfish
The best way I can describe Goldfish is that I feel like a member of a family when entering the doors. From the moment you step inside, it is clear that they want to make you feel welcome, safe, and at home. From the COVID protocol that they religiously follow, to the fun décor and friendly employees, my kids never felt nervous or uneasy when they arrived. The atmosphere is positive and upbeat every single time we are there. The staff are incredibly friendly, always willing to help, and they go above and beyond to communicate with you on your childs progress (right now that is via email!). I love how they use play as their main focus of learning, and each coach my child has had has connected with my boys to get the best out of them. Not only is Goldfish Williamsville an amazing job in the pool, but they keep their facility spotless, and take all COVID precautions with sanitizing to keep employees, parents and swimmers safe. See my blog post here on more details on the measures they take to keep everyone safe during COVID-19. It’s the little details at Goldfish Williamsville that make a difference- from the ribbons they receive for mastering new skills and moving on to the next level, to the diaper changing station….Goldfish is home.
Progress
The boys have officially been at Goldfish Williamsville for one year now. The progress that they have made as swimmers has been astounding. My oldest son can now swim independently! My younger son has made incredible ground, and has gained many important skills in his road to becoming a swimmer. The boys have improved as swimmers, but I have also seen an improvement in their confidence (in and out of the water), their social skills, and their self-esteem. There are actually studies that prove that swimming increases self confidence in kids!
#GetSwimming
Now is the perfect time to get ready for water fun this spring and summer! Use code “ALEX” to get your Registration fee waived at Goldfish Williamsville. For more info, visit www.goldfishswimschool.com.
Thanks to Goldfish Williamsville for sponsoring this post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.