S.A.F.E.R. WaterWarriors
Swim schools to pass a wave around the world for World Drowning Prevention Day
Children in New Zealand, Australia and Canada will relay one continuous WaterWarrior Wave across three nations on Saturday 25 July.
Making water safety more fun!
We know that kids are drawn to water year round—so Yindi and the WaterWarriors: Glide, Skye, Force and Dash, remind us to be … always vigilant around water.
The S.A.F.E.R. WaterWarriors here to help swim schools and swim teachers spark important conversations with kids and parents in a playful, positive way. Whether it’s gamification, creative teaching or simple rewards – FUN drives engagement.
Please, chat about the WaterWarrior’s and what they stand for in lessons, pop up some banners and posters around the centre and use them to promote water safety and the importance of ongoing swimming lessons.
ASSA have a great range of S.A.F.E.R. WaterWarrior promotional material, teaching aids and free stuff like colouring in sheets for Members to download and purchase. Our most recent addition are our water resistant Temporary Tattoos!
The S.A.F.E.R. WaterWarrior Tattoos are ‘secretly’ designed to give you a golden moment of undivided attention with your swimmer during application. It’s the perfect chance to pause, talk about water safety in a playful way, and highlight the special skill of that WaterWarrior .
Removable Tattoos
These are super easy to apply. Just add water!
INSTRUCTIONS – TO STAY ON FOR UP TO 7 DAYS
- Skin should be clean and dry for best results.
- Remove protective clear cover film.
- Place tattoo face down on skin. Do not lift it up again.
- Wet the backing paper with a very wet cloth or sponge, apply light pressure, do not rub.
- Wait 15–20 seconds (don’t rush). Slide/peel off backing paper.
- Blow gently and air dry. (Don’t rub with cloth to dry the area.)
You may wash gently with hand soap and water. Note: over time this will also remove the tattoo.
TO REMOVE: Using a cotton ball or tissue, saturate the tattoo with baby oil, cold cream or household rubbing alcohol – wait at least 20 seconds, then gently rub away.
| Quantity Per Character | Total Quantity | Total Price Inc. GST | SAVE UP TO 27% | TAP TO ORDER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
50 x 4 Char. | 200 |
| A $116.00 🔥 | |
100 x 4 Char. | 400 |
| A $198.67 🔥 | |
150 x 4 Char. | 600 |
| A $270.00 🔥 | |
250 x 4 Char. | 1000 |
| A $344.20 🔥 | |
500 x 4 Char. | 2000 |
| A $560.00 🔥 | |
1250 x 4 Char. | 5000 |
| A $616.00 🔥 | |
2500 x 4 Char. | 10,000 | A $1200.00 | A $1200.00 |
Have further questions, or require an order to be raised for payment? Send us an email today. In your email please give the total quantity, name to be invoiced, along with your email and mobile number.
In-water Lesson Safety Cards
Perfect for learn to swim teachers in or out of the water. These cards are water-proof!
INSTRUCTIONS –
- After use, cards should be rinsed in fresh water whenever possible.
- Do not use any type of cleaning product on the graphic side.
- Pat dry with a towel before putting away.
| x5 Safety Boards Per Set | Total Price Inc. GST | SAVE UP TO 20% | TAP TO ORDER |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Set | A $50.00 | A $50.00 | |
2 Sets |
| A $145.00 | 2 |
3 Sets |
| A $191.00 🔥 | 3 |
5 Sets |
| A $300.00 🔥 | 5 |
Have further questions, or require an order to be raised for payment? Send us an email today. In your email please give the total quantity, name to be invoiced, along with your email and mobile number.
Meet the WaterWarriors! Get to know their super skills and actions, and let's all become S.A.F.E.R. WaterWarriors.
S ~ Swimming & Water Safety — GLIDE
Ongoing lessons build water confidence and skills.
Glide is really good at her swimming and water safety skills, but also knows how important those skills are and is the greatest champion at making sure those skills are learned early and practiced consistently through the year.
“Children drown all year round – keep their swimming skills strong by continuing lessons all year long!”
Great advice from Glide, ASSA’s SAFER WaterWarrior and champion for everyone learning how to swim!
SWIMMING SKILLS Save Lives.
A ~ Adult Supervision — SKYE
Always watch and stay within arm’s reach of children under five years old.
Skye’s superpower is her vision, the ability to spot situations where SUPERVISION is needed.
“Supervision means constant eye contact and being within arms reach when children are in or around water”
A wise message from Skye, our SAFERwater Warrior who champions Adult Supervision. She reminds is all that an adult needs to be focussed on supervision at ALL times and not distracted by their phone, a book or a friendly chat.
SUPERVISION Saves Lives.
F ~ Fences & Gates — FORCE
Keep all pool barriers secure and compliant.
Force’s special ability is the power of protection.
“After periods of rain, please check your pool fence for loose panels – a strong pool fence matters!”
Great advice from Force, ASSA’s SAFERwater Warrior for barriers.
FENCES AND GATES Save Lives.
E ~ Emergency Plans — DASH
Know what to do. Learn CPR and First Aid if you own a pool.
Dash is all about Emergency Planning, and if something were to happen, he’s super quick to act – He knows what to do because he’s planned well.
“If you haven’t thought about what you would do if there was an emergency in or around water, here are my top tips!”
- If a child is missing, check any water areas FIRST – seconds count
- Ensure everyone who cares for your child, including you, knows CPR
- Have an Emergency Action Plan in place, especially if you have a backyard pool.
EMERGENCY PLANNING Saves Lives.
R ~ Ready & Knowing — YINDI
The Guardian of the WaterWarriors says “Stay alert and keep children in sight around any type of water to reduce the chance of drowning.”
Our WaterWarriors are young, energetic, and use their super skills well, brought together by their Guardian, Yindy.
“We need all the WaterWarrior’s super skills and actions to keep children SAFER in and around water.”
Yindy’s name is derived from Yindyamarra.
This is an Australian First Nation’s word that is often translated as “respect”. It can also mean to give honour, to slow things and to take responsibility, and this is what she does for Glide, Skye, Force and Dash.
On a mission to spread the water safety message.
This original summer anthem features the S.A.F.E.R. WaterWarriors – Glide, Skye, Force, Dash, and Yindy – helping kids have fun and safe-water adventures.
Perfect for swim schools, classrooms, and backyard dance parties. Let’s make water safety unforgettable and super fun!
✅ Great for ages 3–8
✅ Encourages smart swimming habits
✅ Singable, danceable, and memory-sticky
✅ Ideal for pool days, summer programs and water safety weeks.
If you want to copy the lyrics go to our YouTube Channel or you can listen to the song on Spotify and Apple Music.
Connect, Inspire and Excite your Swimmers
Order your SAFER WaterWarrior material today and add more fun to your lessons and around your swim school.
ASSA’s National Activation For World Drowning Prevention Day
SAFER Starts With You.
In direct alignment with the WHO’s 2025 theme, ASSA has developed SAFER Starts With You – a campaign designed for swim schools to activate locally, while being part of a collective, industry-wide voice for prevention, ready for World Drowning Prevention Day on 25 July.
The message is simple: It only takes you to make a difference if someone is drowning.
What is the The National Benchmark for Swimming and Water Safety?
The Australian Water Safety Council (AWSC) outlines the minimum competencies (The Benchmark) within the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework.
The National Benchmark is outlined as 100% of the population achieving skills and knowledge equivalent to Year 4 Standard prior to leaving primary school (11 – 12 years old/ Year 6).
These skills include:
ENTRY & EXIT
Compact Jump
Safely perform a compact jump, a fall in entry and exit from deep water.
SCULLING AND BODY ORIENTATION
Scull – feet first
Demonstrate sculling feet first on the back
Body Rotation
Demonstrate rotation of the tucked body, keep the face above the surface of the water
MOVEMENT AND SWIMMING STROKES
Swim continuously:
- 50 metres of strokes(s) with above-arm recovery and
- 25 metres of strokes (s) with underwater arm recovery
Recognised stroke technique must be used
SURVIVAL AND LIFEJACKET SKILLS
Survival Skills
Dressed in swimwear, shorts and a t-shirt, demonstrate the following as a continuous sequence:
- Sculling, floating, or treading water for 2 minutes
- Swim slowly for 3 minutes using actions which resemble 3 recognised survival strokes, changing after each minute to another stroke
Float with a buoyant aid
Float for 1 minute using an open-ended flotation aid thrown to the candidate
UNDERWATER SKILLS
Underwater Search
Demonstrate a surface dive, swim underwater, search for and recover an object from water of depth equivalent to the candidate’s height
RESCUE SKILLS
Throw Rescue
Throw a rescue flotation aid to a partner at 5 metres distance and instruct the partner to kick to the edge
WATER SAFETY KNOWLEDGE
Answer questions about dangers in the aquatic environment
EXTENSION SKILLS
Swim Butterfly
Demonstrate introductory butterfly arm action for a distance of 5 metres.
