05/30/2026
May is National Water Safety Month and swim season is officially here! As facilities open their doors and welcome back families for summer fun, prioritizing safety is the top goal for everyone in the aquatics community.
Shoutout to all the parks, YMCAs, and campus rec teams working to keep our pools safe and accessible. Take a look at these critical safety rules to share with your members and families this season:
Pools are opening, temperatures are rising, and swim season is here. ☀️
Before heading to the water, make sure your family is prepared:
💧 Review water safety rules
👀 Designate a Water Watcher
🏊 Prioritize swim lessons
Every layer of protection matters.
🔗 nwsm.phta.org