Upcoming Events and Event Tips



The 2012 World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) will take place on June 14, 2012 at 11 a.m. EST/3 p.m. Water parks, community pools, and aquatic facilities both domestic and international will participate to build awareness about the vital importance of teaching kids to swim to prevent drowning.  Last year’s WLSL event set a new Guinness World Record with over 20,000 participants on five continents.

 

How can you get involved?

Aquatic facilities have until May 30, 2012 to register as an official WLSL Host Location. There is no cost to participate. Just go to www.WLSL.org and complete the online registration. Registered Host Locations have access to a full set of tools to help organize their local lesson and promote and publicize the event in their community – all materials are available via download.  

 

Don’t miss the chance to take your place in the record books. Help smash the WLSL 2011 Guinness World Record and spread the word that Swimming Lessons Save Lives™.

6 Steps to Plan a Water Safety Fair  

1. Choose a Venue

  • Waterpark
  • Retail store
  • Public pool or community pool
  • YMCA
  • Library
  • City or county building

2. List Possible Participants

  • Fire department
  • Police department
  • Pool & spa industry professionals
  • Community hospitals
  • YMCA
  • Park district
  • County health officials
  • Lifeguards/recreation center staff

3. Send an Invitation

  • Explain the purpose of the event
  • Ask for displays and water safety demonstrations
  • Click here for a sample letter

4. Charge a Nominal Fee

  • Cover event expenses
  • $20-$30 per table
  • Use fees to order low-cost consumer safety brochures & safe swimmer bands

5. Confirm Participants

  • Include time, place, rules for display
  • Encourage giveaways
  • Ask participants to promote the event

6. Promote the Event

  • E-mail invitations and reminders
  • Contact local media outlet
  • Create flyers and posters of the event to distribute and post in stores and community buildings
  • Create an event invitation on Facebook through your business or organization page

You can download a printable version of these six steps to bring to your next meeting here.

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