Watch: National Learn to Swim Day is coming to Sheffield this Saturday

This weekend, Sheffield welcomes National Learn to Swim Day, which aims to promote water safety and encourage people of all ages to swim.

Drowning being a leading cause of accidental death among young people highlights the importance of learning to swim.

Local pools in Sheffield are offering discounted prices as well as beginner and advanced swimming lessons to celebrate.

Events at city pools offer lifeguard-led workshops on how to respond to water emergencies. Emphasizing the critical lesson of having lifesaving as a skill.

As the weather warms, many people are drawn to lakes and rivers that may be beautiful, but carry significant risk.

Unlike swimming pools, open water settings can have unpredictable conditions, including undercurrents, falling water depths, and cold temperatures that can lead to shock.

The day serves as a reminder that swimming isn’t just a way to stay active, it’s a vital life skill and doesn’t hurt the age you learn.

On National Learn to Swim Day, have fun, hit up your local pool, feel safe in the water and remember the serious threat that open water swimming can present.