The Corporation of The City of London
July 20, 2012

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Public Service Announcement: Drowning Prevention Week – July 21 – 29, 2012

The City of London supports the Life Saving Society’s National Drowning Prevention Week. Activities and events are taking place at various City aquatic facilities to promote safety around water. Target groups are parents of children under five years old and males aged 18 – 49. Funds are also being raised for the Life Saving Society’s Water Smart campaign. Check out some of the week’s activities below or check with your neighbourhood pool to find out what events are planned.

Silverwood pool –– Life jacket clinic, backyard pool safety info – Wednesday July 25

East Lions pool – Survivor Man Competition:
    test the swimming, judgment and water safety knowledge of contestants – Friday July 27

Oakridge pool – Swim to Survive – learn how to survive a sudden fall into water – Wednesday July 25

Northridge pool – Infant choking clinic at wading pool – Tuesday July 24

Canada Games Aquatic Centre –- life jacket clinic:
    learn about properly fitting a lifejacket and try it out in the pool – Monday July 23