The World’s Largest Swim Lesson

Did you ever wish to be included in the Guinness Book of World Records, but not feel hungry enough to eat a gazillion hot dogs, and not patient enough to grow curly-cue fingernails?  There’s a much simpler and more realistic way to be a part of silly history.

The Westfield Area Y invites everyone, ages three and up, to be part of the “World’s Largest Swimming Lesson.”  The event will take place at various locations throughout the globe on Tuesday, June 18^th, and locally  at the Main YMCA Facility, 220 Clark Street, in Westfield. Swimming will take place from 11:00 -11:30 AM, and it is absolutely FREE to everyone . . . . both members and non-members . . . . and is open to and appropriate for all swim levels.   Unfortunately, drowning remains the second leading cause of injury-related death of children ages 1 – 14, and is actually the leading cause of accidental death in children ages 1 – 5.  .  The hope is that this fun event will help spread awareness about the importance of drowning prevention and water safety.  Participants will have a chance to be a part of record setting, while simultaneously learning simple techniques to prevent drowning.  In-person or phone registration ( 908-233-2700) is required by June 15^th for those who wish to participate.   All participants will also be entered into a drawing to win a session of FREE youth swim lessons.  Check out the website at http://www.wlsl.org/ to view a great video of last year’s similar event.

You can learn to be a safer swimmer, and brag to everyone about how cool you are when you help make history by breaking a record!  What better way is there to start of a summer of swim fun?