Ahhh it's summer. Time for water fun. But with that fun sometimes comes tragedy. We hear the headlines every year, a child drowns in a swimming pool. In the United States there are thousands of drowning deaths each year. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) about one and five people who die from drowning are children 14 and younger. And for every child that dies there are another five that require emergency care for non-fatal injuries that can cause severe brain damage and long-term disabilities.
The solution..swim lessons! The World Largest Swim Lesson is June 20, 2019. This global event takes place at approximately 600 host locations in 25 countries. The goal is to share the Swimming Lessons Save Lives™ message with millions so that every man, woman or child learns to swim. In it's 10th year, this year's event kicks off in the summer in North America.
Participating facilities in our area include:
Miami Beach P&R-Flamingo Park Pool - 999 11th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Contact: Janelle Gilbert - Pool Guard II
305-673-7000 x2347
jgilbert@miamibeachfl.gov
Miami Beach P&R-Normandy Isle Pool - 7030 Trouville Esplanade, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Contact: Paul DiMuont - Athletic Manager
305-673-7000 x2301
PaulDiMuont@miamibeachfl.gov
Miami Beach P&R-Scott Rakow Pool - 2700 Sheridan Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Contact: Paul Di Muont, Athletic Manager
305-673-7767
pauldimuont@miamibeachfl.gov
For other participating centers, click HERE.
Have a fun and safe summer.
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