Learning to swim is a life skill that can come in very useful throughout one’s life. Swimming is not only a great way to keep fit, it is also a requirement for various professions (i.e. the emergency services). Along with being a life saving skill swimming can make a whole range of water sports accessible, such as surfing, kayaking or water polo.
Learning to swim is also an important preventative measure towards accidental drowning. Drowning is one of the highest causes of accidental death in children worldwide. If children are taught the skills that will ensure their safety in and around the water, we can greatly reduce the likelihood of these accidents.
The Bert Lozada Swim School is one of the more prominent and popular swimming institutions in the Philippines. They provide personalized instruction to infants, children and adults as well as competitive and comprehensive programs in various clubs, schools and other private and public institutions.
From the founder, Bert Lozada:
The Bert Lozada Swim School (BLSS) is the fulfilment of my long time vision of imparting my knowledge in the field of aquatic sports, thereby making a difference in other people’s lives, most especially with children.
I was introduced to swimming in 1935 at the age of 12 years old. Since then, teaching others to swim, especially young people, has become my passion. The sport allowed me to harness my skills and bring out my confidence to excel, to be committed and be the best that I can be.
My dream is to see a swim loving Filipino population and for swimming to become the preferred sport and past-time across all ages in the country. With the establishment of BLSS, I know I am a step closer to realizing this goal.
For more information, check out their website: http://www.bertlozadaswimschool.com
July 7, 2009 at 2:08 am
I think I will try to recommend this post to my friends and family, cuz it’s really helpful.
March 10, 2010 at 7:33 am
ask ko lang po kung pano mag apply as swimming instructor s blss. ano po mga qualificatins ??