SEASTARS Aquatics is officially a "Make a Splash" Local Partner. The USA Swimming Foundation launched Make a Splash, a national child-focused water safety initiative, in 2007 to educate the public on the importance of learning how to swim.

WHY MAKE A SPLASH?

- Drowning is the 2nd leading cause of childhood accidental death

- Nine people drown each day in the U.S.

- Seven out of ten African-American children cannot swim

- Six out of ten Hispanic children cannot swim

- 42% of Caucasian children cannot swim

- Children from non-swimming households are eight times more likely to be at-risk of drowning

*Research Study reveals 60-70% of African-American and Hispanic kids can't swim.