Hemel Hempstead children return to the pool with Puddle Ducks

Youngsters are back in the water
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The wait is over for children in Hemel Hempstead who have been welcomed back to the pool with the relaunch of Puddle Ducks swimming lessons from September 1.

Puddle Ducks, who provide swimming lessons for babies from birth and children up to the age of 10, were forced to halt their swimming lessons due to the nationwide lockdown.

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Pools have been allowed to reopen since July 25, but Puddle Ducks pushed back their relaunch date to September in order to ensure that their venues are completely safe and fully up to date with the company’s comprehensive COVID-19 guidelines.

The team at Puddle Ducks are ready to welcome children back to the poolThe team at Puddle Ducks are ready to welcome children back to the pool
The team at Puddle Ducks are ready to welcome children back to the pool

Over 140 lesson plans have been rewritten with slight changes to the usual format of classes, however sessions continue to deliver high quality teaching in small groups which focus on individual development and fun.

Ravneet Bermi, owner of Puddle Ducks West Hertfordshire and Luton, said: “We are excited to have re-started lessons and are so happy to have welcomed our children back to the pool!

"Lockdown has seen many youngsters miss out on 6 months of swimming, so we are delighted we can now welcome them back to lessons to continue developing their confidence in the water.

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“Throughout lockdown, we have provided skills and activities for our little swimmers to practice on dry land, in the bath or in their paddling pools via our weekly newsletters, but nothing can compare to being in the pool.

"Learning to swim is an essential life skill, and we have made sure children can get back to lessons as safely and as soon as possible.

“We have taken extra time to relaunch our lessons to ensure our company’s COVID-19 guidelines are adhered to across all our pools.

"Things to look out for at lessons include children bringing their own equipment for lessons.

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"If equipment is borrowed, it should be frequently disinfected and not shared between children during a lesson."

Puddle Ducks has received 15,000 enquiries for sessions since lockdown began, for more information about lessons visit: www.puddleducks.com.

For a full outline of Puddle Ducks COVID-19 guidelines and measures, click here.