SWIM TO WIN

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Drowning is New Zealand’s leading recreational killer, and summer is when it peaks. Ongoing lessons build the confidence and survival skills that keep your family safe, long after the pool.

0 New Zealanders drowned in 2025. The 10-year average is 86.

0 of all drownings happen in the summer months.

0 of 2025 drowning deaths (43 people) involved someone who was by themselves.

0 more likely to survive when wearing a properly fitted lifejacket.

Confidence builds level by level

Fulton’s 14 levels take swimmers from 3 months of age through to Development. Pick a level to see what they work on. Every level from 2 to 13 includes a set Water Safety Skill.

How deep is your child’s water confidence?

Tick the skills your child can do today and watch the water rise. It’s a fun check-in, not an assessment. Your Fulton instructor can tell you where they’re up to.

Floats on their back, ears in the water
Treads water
Swims a good distance without stopping
Knows how to rest and manage tiredness
Raises an arm and calls out for help

Tick a skill to start filling the tank.

Five ways to survive

Water Safety New Zealand’s Water Safety Code. Lessons help children practise every one.

Know how to float

If you get into trouble, float on your back with your ears in the water. Relax and breathe normally. If you don’t know how to float, practise! At Fulton, floating is part of the early levels, from the Level 1 back float introduction to floating on the back unassisted in Level 6.

Find the safest place

Assess the conditions and look for dangers like strong currents. Places with lifeguards on duty are the safest. Pay attention to warning signs and flags.

If in doubt, stay out

Check the weather before leaving home. If you’re unsure about your skill level, the weather or the water conditions, wait for another day. Things can change quickly.

Take care of yourself and others

Always go with a buddy and tell someone your plans. When children are in or near the water, a responsible adult should be within arm’s reach and watching them carefully.

Know how to get help

Raise your arm and call out for help. If you see someone who needs help, call 111 and ask for Police.

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Sources

Water Safety New Zealand, 2025 Drowning Prevention Report: 78 drownings in 2025, the 10-year average of 86, 2025 deaths involving people alone, and lifejacket survival.
Water Safety New Zealand, Water Safety Code: the five ways to survive.
Gisborne Herald (NZ Herald), holiday plea from Water Safety NZ: the share of drownings that happen in summer months.
Fulton Swim School Level Chart: level names and skills.

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