Contact: Lisa Phillips, Executive Director
Holland Community Aquatic Center
550 Maple Avenue
Holland, MI 49423
For Immediate Release
World’s Largest Swimming Lesson TM
June 14, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. EST
Tens of thousands of kids around the globe set to flutter kick their way to a new Guinness World Record TM
Holland Community Aquatic Center Serving as an Official Host Location
Holland, MI (June 14, 2012) – On Thursday, June 14th, 2012, thousands of kids and adults at aquatics facilities around the globe will unite to set a new global record for The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL). Holland Community Aquatic Center is an official Host Location for the 2012 WLSL record-setting event, taking place at 11:00 a.m. EST.
The inaugural WLSL event established the Guinness World Record™ for the largest simultaneous swimming lesson ever conducted in 2010 to build awareness about the vital importance of teaching children to swim to prevent drowning. Last year’s WLSL event grew more than 400% with 20,000+ participants representing 13 countries around the globe and 45 states in the US.
Tragically, drowning remains the second leading cause of unintended, injury related death of children under 14 and a leading cause of death for children ages 1-5. Research shows participation in formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88% among children aged 1 to 4, yet many kids do not receive formal swimming or water safety training.
The WLSL program works to promote drowning prevention through education by focusing the energy of thousands of participants on a clear and specific message all at the same time. Aquatic facilities, from Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon near Orlando, Florida to swim schools in Orange Country, CA, to parks & recreation centers in the Bronx, to locations in Mexico, Brazil, Dubai and Lebanon, have all participated in the event to help send the message that Swimming Lessons Save Lives™.
“We’re thrilled to see such incredible growth of the WLSL program in two short years,” said Rick Root, President of the World Waterpark Association. “The greater the participation, the more families we’re able to reach with this crucial message.”
“Parents understand how important it is to protect their children by using car seats and requiring bike helmets,” said Lisa Phillips, Executive Director of Holland Community Aquatic Center, “Someday, we hope the same will hold true for teaching kids to swim.”
For more information on this important and fun event, or to schedule an interview with Lisa Phillips, contact Holland Community Aquatic Center at 616-393-7595 or via e-mail at LPhillips@HollandAquaticCenter.org or visit www.wlsl.org.
About The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™
The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ was created as a platform to help aquatic facilities and the many different regional, national and international water safety and drowning prevention organizations work together to communicate the fundamental importance of teaching children to swim.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Summer Hours Begin June 7
It's hard to believe, but it's that time of year again......summer Splash Zone hours begin Thursday, June 7! Join us each weekday all summer long for open swim 12:30-3:00 p.m. and on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6:00-8:30 p.m. The Holland Community Aquatic Center is a great place to come with groups of any size or a nice family night after a hot summer day. Open weekend hours will continue on Saturday (12-5 pm) and Sunday (1-5 pm) and we will also continue offering FREE Resident Appreciation days on the 3rd Sunday of each month through August. Come on in and cool off this summer!
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
FREE WATER SAFTEY DAY AT HOLLAND AQUATIC CENTER
Water safety day will include summer safety info and plenty of family fun!
Holland, MI - May 14, 2012 - The Holland Aquatic Center will be holding their second annual Water Safety Day on Saturday, May 19. Doors open for this special event at 12:00 p.m. and those arriving between Noon and 1:00 p.m. will be admitted FREE! Water safety activities, CPR demos and life jacket fittings will be some of the activities provided in preparation for the 2012 summer swim season. Water Safety Day participants are invited to stay for open swim, including the Splash Zone indoor water park area until 5 p.m.
Aquatic Center Director, Lisa Phillips says the Water Safety Day is being provided to the community to “enforce water safety skills for children and parents to help reduce the number of drownings in West Michigan.”
The event will feature special guest, Maranda from WOOD TV8 and WOTV 4 as well as the members of the Ottawa County Sheriff Dive Team, American Red Cross and Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. This event is FREE to everyone attending from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - regular facility fees apply to those arriving after 1:00 p.m. for the open swim time.
Water safety day will include summer safety info and plenty of family fun!
Holland, MI - May 14, 2012 - The Holland Aquatic Center will be holding their second annual Water Safety Day on Saturday, May 19. Doors open for this special event at 12:00 p.m. and those arriving between Noon and 1:00 p.m. will be admitted FREE! Water safety activities, CPR demos and life jacket fittings will be some of the activities provided in preparation for the 2012 summer swim season. Water Safety Day participants are invited to stay for open swim, including the Splash Zone indoor water park area until 5 p.m.
Aquatic Center Director, Lisa Phillips says the Water Safety Day is being provided to the community to “enforce water safety skills for children and parents to help reduce the number of drownings in West Michigan.”
The event will feature special guest, Maranda from WOOD TV8 and WOTV 4 as well as the members of the Ottawa County Sheriff Dive Team, American Red Cross and Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. This event is FREE to everyone attending from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - regular facility fees apply to those arriving after 1:00 p.m. for the open swim time.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Splish Splash Story Time!
1st Monday of the month at Holland Aquatic Center
Story Time & Rhyming Fun
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Pre-School Swim Time
10:00 am. - 12:00 noon
Ages 0 to 6 with an adult
Rates: $5.50 per person
Children 2 and under FREE
Discounts for groups of 4 or more!
Aquatic Center policies:
• Swimsuits are required.
• Children under 42” tall must be within arms reach of an adult in the pool area.
• Flotation devices must be Coast Guard approved.
• Due to pool maintenance there will be no story time on Monday, May 7.
We hope to see you there!
1st Monday of the month at Holland Aquatic Center
Story Time & Rhyming Fun
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Pre-School Swim Time
10:00 am. - 12:00 noon
Ages 0 to 6 with an adult
Rates: $5.50 per person
Children 2 and under FREE
Discounts for groups of 4 or more!
Aquatic Center policies:
• Swimsuits are required.
• Children under 42” tall must be within arms reach of an adult in the pool area.
• Flotation devices must be Coast Guard approved.
• Due to pool maintenance there will be no story time on Monday, May 7.
We hope to see you there!
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Spring Pool Maintenance
In an effort to keep our facility and pools clean and in good working order, we will be closing the 50 Meter Pool, Spa and Splash Zone area May 7-13. This will allow enough time to drain pools, perform cleaning and repairs, fill pools and get them back up to comfortable temperatures by Monday, May 14. Our Splash Zone, 50 Meter Pool and Spa will be closed the entire time and we will offer limited lap swim hours in our Instructional Pool. Please note: our entire facility will close at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 12 due to this maintenance. Schedules for limited lap swim during this closure are available at our front desk. Thanks for your patience and understanding as we strive to keep our facility in top-notch shape!
In an effort to keep our facility and pools clean and in good working order, we will be closing the 50 Meter Pool, Spa and Splash Zone area May 7-13. This will allow enough time to drain pools, perform cleaning and repairs, fill pools and get them back up to comfortable temperatures by Monday, May 14. Our Splash Zone, 50 Meter Pool and Spa will be closed the entire time and we will offer limited lap swim hours in our Instructional Pool. Please note: our entire facility will close at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 12 due to this maintenance. Schedules for limited lap swim during this closure are available at our front desk. Thanks for your patience and understanding as we strive to keep our facility in top-notch shape!
Thursday, April 19, 2012
4 New Fitness Classes!
Check out these new fitness classes at Holland Aquatic Center!
Aqua Dance - You’ll forget you’re even working out with this fun-filled, dance-based aqua aerobics class! Whether you just want to splash around to some Latin music, or really get that heart rate up, this is the class for you.
Tues/Thurs 4:40 - 5:25 p.m.
Aqua Yoga - Get all the benefits of a Yoga class in the warm water of our Therapy pool! This class adapts traditional Yoga postures so that you can have an enjoyable and effective workout in the pool. All fitness levels are welcome!
Tues/Thurs 6:35 - 7:20 p.m.
Senior Strength - As we get older we lose strength, posture, balance, and skeletal integrity. Let ‘s do all that we can to reverse the ‘norm’ and make these years the best! This class focuses on strengthening all muscle groups to improve fitness and maintain an independent life. Includes the use of light weights, bands, balls and equipment to work on balance, strength and range of motion in a gentle format.
Mon-Wed-Fri 10:45 - 11:30 a.m.
Yoga for Fitness - Free trial of this class on April 23 and 25!
A flowing yoga practice that will challenge and enhance your strength, endurance, flexibility and balance. Along with the benefits of a traditional yoga practice, a ‘ YogaFit’ style class can help you succeed in your athletic endeavors by reducing the risks of injury through a greater mind-body connection. Yoga experience is helpful, but not required. Please bring a mat.
Mon & Wed 6:15 - 7:15 a.m.
Members only special!
8 weeks Unlimited Fitness Classes - just $40!
Members: You can try all of our fitness classes!
As a member, pay just $40 and attend as many
classes within the 8 week session as you want.
Session dates are 4/30/12 - 6/30/12.
Mix and match to fit your schedule!
Other Classes: Aqua Aerobics, Big Yoga, Deep & Shallow Combo, Deep Water Aerobics, Framework, Hatha Yoga, Making Waves, Power Core, Total Abs, Water Works & Zumba!
Aqua Dance - You’ll forget you’re even working out with this fun-filled, dance-based aqua aerobics class! Whether you just want to splash around to some Latin music, or really get that heart rate up, this is the class for you.
Tues/Thurs 4:40 - 5:25 p.m.
Aqua Yoga - Get all the benefits of a Yoga class in the warm water of our Therapy pool! This class adapts traditional Yoga postures so that you can have an enjoyable and effective workout in the pool. All fitness levels are welcome!
Tues/Thurs 6:35 - 7:20 p.m.
Senior Strength - As we get older we lose strength, posture, balance, and skeletal integrity. Let ‘s do all that we can to reverse the ‘norm’ and make these years the best! This class focuses on strengthening all muscle groups to improve fitness and maintain an independent life. Includes the use of light weights, bands, balls and equipment to work on balance, strength and range of motion in a gentle format.
Mon-Wed-Fri 10:45 - 11:30 a.m.
Yoga for Fitness - Free trial of this class on April 23 and 25!
A flowing yoga practice that will challenge and enhance your strength, endurance, flexibility and balance. Along with the benefits of a traditional yoga practice, a ‘ YogaFit’ style class can help you succeed in your athletic endeavors by reducing the risks of injury through a greater mind-body connection. Yoga experience is helpful, but not required. Please bring a mat.
Mon & Wed 6:15 - 7:15 a.m.
Members only special!
8 weeks Unlimited Fitness Classes - just $40!
Members: You can try all of our fitness classes!
As a member, pay just $40 and attend as many
classes within the 8 week session as you want.
Session dates are 4/30/12 - 6/30/12.
Mix and match to fit your schedule!
Other Classes: Aqua Aerobics, Big Yoga, Deep & Shallow Combo, Deep Water Aerobics, Framework, Hatha Yoga, Making Waves, Power Core, Total Abs, Water Works & Zumba!
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