For Safer Swimmers…In All Types of Water

Riptides, Rivers, Waves, Lakes…these are where fatalities are occurring in increasing numbers from the age of 5 through adulthood. It is possible to instill habits in a young child within the four walls of pool that transfer to open water. We have seen it time and again. By addressing parent’s goals of enjoying natural water settings as a family our program is reaching beyond traditional learn to swim programming. “No one else is doing this.” We are out to change that.

 

Media Shout Out

Although created in Evergreen, Colorado this skill set add on was discovered nationally at the National Water Safety Conference in 2022 as a one of a kind program in the country. Since then Courtney has spoken at a dozen conferences, webinars, panels both internationally and nationally. These include: ASCA World Clinic 2022, Wisconsin Parks & Rec 2023, AOAP 2023, NWSC 2023, SwimAustralia Webinar 2023, USSSA 2023 and more to come in 2024!

 
 

Opportunities in 2024

After years of putting experience, science and statistics into our Open Water Ready curriculum we are expanding. Have a discovery call with Founder, Courtney Kline today.

  • Coming in 2024

  • Coming in 2024

Drowning is still the second leading cause of accidental death in teenage boys. Prepare your students today!

 

One-on-One Consultation | Onsite or Offsite

We will come to you and train staff, help with onsite ideas to implement Open Water in the pool as well as Open Water Outings specific to your area. Layering it into your existing curriculum is a option as well.

 

What Leaders in the Field are Saying

testimonials
Tracy Koleber
Tracy Koleber

The first time I heard Courtney present on her teaching methods, I was mesmerized. She has such a positive, unique, scientific, life-applicable approach to teaching water safety and swimming skills. I wish I had been introduced to her many years ago because she explains things in a way that it all makes sense to me. Her passion and love for the world of aquatics is evident.

Rose Cholewinski
Rose Cholewinski

I am excited to add this skill set to our existing excellent SwimAmerica curriculum. Bridging the gap between pool swimming and open water swimming through practiced skills in the pool will help elevate water safety in open water

Sue Nelson
Sue Nelson

During my workshops, I always emphasize the idea of finding alternative approaches. However, attending Courtney Kline's presentation on "Open Water Ready" was an eye-opener. We have been lacking in how we introduce water to our clients. While we aim to teach respect for water, we only teach about four walls and calm water. I strongly suggest that all swim programs consider incorporating the Open Water Ready skills developed by Swim4Life founder Courtney Kline. She can even assess your learn-to-swim program and offer guidance on implementing Open Water Ready strategies into your current curriculum.

FAQs

  • No, this is designed to add to your existing swim program.

  • That’s okay. One of your videos will show you how to create moving water in a lot of creative and fun ways.

  • We use these concepts from infant to adult.