• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Strategicia

Initiate. Inspire. Innovate.

  • Home
  • Topics
    • Family
    • Health & Fitness
    • Education
    • Furniture
    • Technology
    • Business
    • Financial
    • Marketing
    • Transportation
    • Construction
  • Ask a Question
  • Contact Us

How to Make Sure Your Pool is Pool Party Ready! Part 2

Last updated on April 3, 2020 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

elementary age boy grimacing at cold pool water

Planning a great pool party is about more than choosing an exciting theme, a delicious menu, and fun games. It’s about making sure your guests will have a safe, comfortable time in your backyard oasis. In our first article, we began discussing some pool safety measures you’ll want to put into place if you’re having a party for kids. Now we’ll take a look at some more general pool safety reminders to check for no matter what ages your guests may be.

young swim goggles boy racing through pool

Make Sure Your Pool is Structurally Sound

When a pool sits unused during the off season, it’s a good idea to make sure everything is in proper working order before you host your first pool party of the year. This is the perfect time to see if you have any loose pool ladder steps, diving board bolts, or handrails. If you find any, go ahead and tighten them up right away. Look for any other potential hazards in and around the pool and address them so your guests don’t have any unfortunate accidents. Add some non-skid tiles or mats to areas with heavy traffic and to changing areas to lessen the possibility of a slip and fall accident.

happy young child swimming effortlessly underwater

Keep a Stocked First Aid Kit Nearby

Always keep a first aid kit with fresh supplies in a dry, secure place near the pool. This kit should include items like nonlatex gloves, scissors, roller bandages, antiseptic wipes, compress dressings, adhesive bandages, aspirin, hydrocortisone ointment packets, and a cold compress. For a comprehensive list of items and specific amounts to keep in your First Aid Kit, you can check out the list from the Aquatic Council.

young girl swimmer resting against side of pool

Consider Adding Lifesaving Gear

It’s a really smart idea to add some lifesaving gear to your backyard swimming pool area. Though it may seem like overkill since you just have a small pool with relatively few swimmers in it compared to a public pool, it actually makes sense. People can have medical emergencies or accidents in backyard pools too, not just in public pools. This equipment can include a safety ring, a lifeguard rescue tube, and a life hook, to name just a few.

kindergarten girl floating on pool water and smiling

Consider Learning CPR

If the worst-case scenario of someone starting to drown in your pool should ever happen, having someone available who knows CPR could mean the difference between life and death for your guests. Whether you plan on using your pool for entertaining or just for your family, learning CPR is a wise decision for any pool owner. If you learned CPR at some time in the past but you’re rusty now, you can always take another class as a refresher. You’ll probably feel much more at ease during your pool party knowing that you’re prepared to help in case of an emergency.

father in pool with laughing toddler

We’ve spent plenty of time discussing the top priority of pool party preparation, which should always be pool safety. Now, in our next article, we’ll take a look at some pool maintenance tasks you’ll want to take care of before the big backyard bash begins.

Continue Reading about Pools

  • Sustainable Patio & Deck Renovations
  • LyFi Pool School 102: Understanding FICO

Lyon Financial: America’s Leading Pool Lender

Since 1979 Lyon Financial has made the backyard resort dream come true for over 400,000 families across the U.S. Through our solid relationships with more than 3,000 pool contractors and our continued commitment to putting our clients first, we have built a reputation as the first choice in providing pool financing solutions. For more information, visit lyonfinancial.net or call (877) 754-5966 today.

Filed Under: Family, Swimming Pools

Additional Articles

outdoor wood burning pizza oven
Lovin That Outdoor Pizza Oven!
little girl kick splashing water and squinting
Pool Safety Tips: Keeping Kids Safe, Part 5
little girl preparing to dive off diving board
Pool Safety Tips: Keeping Kids Safe, Part 4
lady with shade hat relaxing in chair by pool
Pool Safety Tips: Keeping Kids Safe, Part 3
mother and daughters with goggles swimming underwater
Pool Safety Tips: Keeping Kids Safe, Part 2
parents in swimming pool with toddler and green tube
Pool Safety Tips: Keeping Kids Safe, Part 1

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

five − 5 =



Primary Sidebar

Lyon Financial

Featured Articles

  • Swimming Pool Additions: All About Climbing Walls
  • What You Need To Know Before Buying a Pool Waterslide
  • What You Need To Know About Solar Pool Heating Systems
  • Pool Recreation: Family-Friendly Games To Play
  • Pool Recreation: Hunting and Gathering Games
  • Top 3 Pool Maintenance Tasks – and Suggestions on How To Do Them
  • 4 Reasons a Pool Might Not Be a Good Fit for You
  • 4 More Reasons a Pool Might Not Be a Good Fit for You
  • 4 Final Reasons a Pool Might Not Be a Good Fit for You
Lyon Financial

Popular Articles

  • Effects of Television on Teenagers
  • Genuine Mahogany vs. African Mahogany: What's the Difference?
  • What Is So Great about Teak Wood?
  • Modern Perforating Techniques Used by Metal Manufacturers & Fabricators
  • Is Your Teen Diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder?
  • Ipe Decking: Should you use Face Screwed or Hidden Fasteners?
  • The Gymnast’s Diet: Why You Should Avoid Nitrates & Nitrites
  • The Gymnast’s Diet: Why You Should Avoid Refined Flours and Sugars
Lyon Financial

Reader Feedback

  • Mitch Shearer on How the All-New X10 HUB Builds on Already-Amazing Technology
  • Alec Burns on Health Benefits of Having Your Own Backyard Swimming Pool
  • Welded Mesh on Modern Perforating Techniques Used by Metal Manufacturers & Fabricators
  • Tyler Johnson on Top 3 Pool Maintenance Tasks – and Suggestions on How To Do Them
  • Kate Hansen on Health Benefits of Having Your Own Backyard Swimming Pool
Lyon Financial

Copyright © 2023 Sozo Firm Inc · Privacy Policy · Disclaimer · Sitemap