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July 17 - 23 is National Drowning Prevention Week!
Warm summer weather makes people across Alberta think about staying cool, visiting swimming pools or natural bodies of water across the province to get wet and beat the heat. Unfortunately, that also means that every year we see a spike in drowning incidents.
National Drowning Prevention Week provides a focus around delivering public training events, and otherwise promote drowning prevention messages and events.
Calendar of Events:
We’ll be hosting events each day of Drowning Prevention Week to help educate ways to be safe this summer.
Sunday July 17th
Coloring Contest Starts
Pages can be picked up in our Aquatics Area.
Swim to Survive Challenge
This swimming challenge will happen daily in the Aquatics Area, so keep an eye out!
Monday July 18th
Fish for Facts
Join us in the Galleria 10:00am – 1:00pm and fish for water safety facts in our Kiddie Pool.
Tuesday July 19th
Lifejacket Features Demonstration
Learn the important features of lifejackets and try one on in our Galleria from 10:00am – 1:00pm.
Wednesday July 20th
Swim to Survive Challenge
Located in our Aquatics area, participants will roll into the Deep end of the pool, tread water for 1 min and then attempt to swim 2 lengths. Lifejackets available!
Thursday July 21st
Under the Influence
Set up in the Galleria, participants will “drive” remote controlled boats around an obstacle course while wearing Kaleidoscope glasses that mimic the effect of driving while impaired.
Go Blue Day for Staff
Staff are encouraged to wear blue to help spread awareness for water safety.
Friday July 22nd
Be Prepared
Visit us in the Galleria where we will be teaching ways to be prepared in and out of the water. Tips include checking the weather, swimming with a buddy, checking the ice and many more.
Matching Game
Saturday July 23rd
Coloring Contest Ends
Be sure to bring your finished masterpiece to the Aquatics Area before the end of the day.
Swim to Survive Challenge
Located in our Aquatics area, participants will roll into the Deep end of the pool, tread water for 1 min and then attempt to swim 2 lengths. Lifejackets available!
Learn Water Safety:
One of the first steps in water safety is learning proper swimming techniques.
We offer private, semi-private, and group swim lessons for all ages and abilities, as well as certification and leadership courses to advance your aquatic knowledge and skillset further.
Group Swimming Lessons
Group lessons for all levels and abilities.
Private Swimming Lessons
Private Swim Lessons for individuals and pairs to further develop skills and abilities.
Canadian Swim Patrol
Has your child mastered swimming lessons and looking for more? Get ready to learn lifesaving skills in a fun way.
YMCA Leadership Courses
These courses train participants First Aid and Lifesaving skills. Earn certifications such as Bronze Cross and Medallion.
Other Resources:
Lifesaving Society
National Drowning Prevention Week promotes awareness of the drowning prevention problem in Canada and the need for individuals, communities, organisations, and government to take action in an effort save lives. Drowning is preventable!
World Health Organization
This global advocacy event serves as an opportunity to highlight the tragic and profound impact of drowning on families and communities and offer life-saving solutions to prevent it.
