#JamielElizabethPH: Learn to Swim with Bert Lozada Swim School!

People usually go to beaches and pools especially during summer time to beat the heat. But everytime we go there, there's also a risk of drowning! The question is, do you know how to swim? How about your kids? Me personally, I just know how to float but I really don't know how to swim andI have a phobia to go on a deep side of the pool where I can't reach the floor.

I have heard lots of incidents about child drowning that causes death so It's very important to let our kids enroll in a school like Bert Lozada Swim School. BLSS was founded since 1956 and has a pool of competent coaches and teachers, some of whom are members of the United States Swim School Association (USSSA) and certified by the Australian Council for the Teaching of Water Safety and Swimming (AUSTSWIM), World Swimming Coaches Association (WSCA), International Triathlon Union (ITU) and Philippine Swimming Inc. (PSI). As part of their commitment to provide high quality instructions to their students, they continuously update their technical expertise by participating in seminars/trainings both here and abroad.

Last June 13, 2019, I was invited to join the Mommy and Baby Swim Date with Bert Lozada Swim School. The event was held at Ace Water Spa, Pasig. Me and my baby really enjoyed the swimming lesson and the rest of the mommy bloggers and their kids! Students below 4 years old taught not only to swim because they include singing, games like sorting out toys and color identification. It's like a pre-school in the water and It was sooo fun!

Swimming is a life skill and It could save life. It also has a lot of benefits to our body like lowering stress levels, relaxes our body and burns calories. We can enjoy the water more when we how to swim! That's why we're definitely going to enroll at BLSS! What are you waiting for? Enroll now at Bert Lozada Swim School!

Here's more about BLSS:

Bert Lozada Swim School Programs

1. BABIES

My Baby and Me Program

6 months to 3 years old

An aquatic program designed to teach parents and children to be familiar with the water.

Parents are taught how to help their child to be confident and happy in the water, and encourage learning through fun activities.

This program will prepare your infant/toddler physically, psychologically and socially for more structured
swimming lessons later in life.

LEVEL 1: Starfish
(Water Explorer) Age 6 - 12 months

A pre-swimming class with the parent in the water.

LEVEL 2: Puffers
(Water Familiar) Age 1 - 2.5 years

For children who are eager to participate with parent in the water.

LEVEL 3: GUPPIES
(Water Safety) Age 2.6 - 4 years

Teaches children to perform basic water safety.

LEVEL 4: Penguins
(Water Confident) Age 2.6 - 4 years

For children who are eager to participate with or without
parent in the water.

LEVEL 5: Seals
(Water Independent) Age 2.6 - 4 years

For children who are independent from parents and have more confidence in the water.

2. KIDS

4 years old and above

Our comprehensive program can teach an absolute beginner both survival skills and sound swimming skills in the four main swimming strokes.

This program graduates into 6 levels as the swimmer develops his/her skills and begin to enjoy the sport more competitively

LEVEL 1: Snapper 1
Age 4 years old and above

For children who are afraid of the water or little or no swimming experience.

LEVEL 2: Snapper 2

Age 4 to 6 years old

For children ready to work without the parent or caregiver and are developing 10m Survival Swim and 10m Dog Paddle.

LEVEL 3: JAMMER 1
Age 7 years old and above

For children who are developing 15m Survival Swim and 15m Basic Freestyle

LEVEL 4: JAMMER 2
Age 7 years old and above

For children who are developing 15m Backstroke and 15m Butterfly

LEVEL 5: JAMMER 3
Age 7 years old and above
For children who are developing 15m Breast Stroke and Advance freestyle mechanic

3. SWIM SQUAD

Age 5 years old and above

A pre-competitive swim program with supervised coaching, open to individuals who can swim all four strokes (freestyle, butterfly, breaststroke, backstroke).

4. ADULTS

16 to 85 years old

Proper breathing techniques and stroke correction for adults with or without any background in swimming.

INTRO TO SWIM

Teaches comfort in the water, confidence, and being in control: the ability to be yourself in water,
whether it's shallow or deep, pool, lake, or ocean. Being able to rely on yourself—not on the bottom
or the side of the pool—for your safety. shallow or deep, pool, lake, or ocean. If you’re afraid or not
comfortable in the water, this is the perfect program for you!

BASIC

Teaches fundamental skills like floating, arm & leg action and breathing in a stress-free,
encouraging atmosphere. Focuses on survival stroke and freestyle.

ADVANCE 1

Stroke drills and expert coaching allow you to develop perfect technique in breaststroke and backstroke.

ADVANCE 2

Stroke drills and expert coaching allow you to develop perfect technique in advance freestyle and butterfly.

POWER SWIM

Teaches racing technique and preparation to athletes of all levels. Through specially designed
workouts and proper stroke management, students will be able to swim faster with efficient
technique. The program’s goal is to help you achieve a lifetime of swimming improvement.

POWER TRI

This program is made for triathletes, starting or developing, to help them start, enjoy and finish
their race. Program includes proper techniques in running, cycling, swimming, transitions, race
strategies and nutrition.

WHY BLSS?

Bert Lozada Swim School Facts

1. Tried and Tested since 1956
2. Fun and Safe Swimming

FUN Swimming activities using SAFE swim gear/equipment /paraphernalia

3. BLSS Awards

1st Place Best Swim School Picture 2009 by United States Swim School Conference
2005 Best Swim School by Philippine Marketing Association

4 Swimming is close to you

BLSS has over 70 venues natinonwide

5. Learning requires no age

With program from all ages
Swim as early as 6 months old - 85 years old

6. Highly Skilled Coaches

Our Master Coaches under comprehensive formal training courses and seminars abroad. These acquired techniques are constantly updated, adapted and passed on to the entire BLSS Member-Coaches

7. International Affiliates

United States Swim School Association
World Swimming Coaches Association
World Aquatic Babies and Children Network
World Aquatic Babies Congress
Aquatic Achievers Swim Schools
Miracle Swimming for Adults

8. Local Affiliates

Philippine Medical Association
Triathlon Association of the Philippines

9. BLSS Offers PE/Varsity

BLSS can provide amd implement to all grade/year levels a curriculum for PE or Varsity Sports Program that integrate effective traditional insights with the latest sports science.

10.BLSS Produces, trains and mentors powerful Swim Teams

Who compete in local, regional, national and international swim competitions, sanctioned by Philippine Swimming Inc. (PSI) and whose swim standings are recognized by Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Federation Internationale de Natation (FINA)

11. BLSS Breeds Champions

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