HOME POOL ESSENTIALS

Maintenance and Safety

A Safer Pool Begins Here!

Jointly developed by the American Red Cross and the National Swimming Pool Foundation, Home Pool Essentials: Maintenance and Safety teaches home pool owners the basics of pool and hot tub maintenance along with strategies for creating a safer environment.

For only $19.95, you receive 6 months of access to the online course, a printable resource guide and a record of completion.

In about 2 hours, this course provides information to help make pool and hot tub care easier for home owners as well as steps to help prevent, plan for and respond to emergencies in and around the home pool.

For more information and to register, go to www.HomePoolEssentials.org

LEARN-TO-SWIM lessons are offered year-round through the American Red Cross. Call Sarah McPherson or Kathleen Walsh at 205-758-3608 for information.

AMERICAN RED CROSS LEARN-TO-SWIM COURSES

The American Red Cross has been leading the way in aquatics training for more than 90 years. Red Cross swimming instruction exceeds the expectations of parents and keeps them involved in the learning process. A unique six-level approach is unlike anything offered by other aquatic training programs. Plus, instructors are trained and certified by the American Red Cross, so swimmers of all ages and abilities are in good hands.