Water safety at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre

Event to focus on water safety and survival

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed April 13, 2016 10:00 AM

Summary

Nanaimo Aquatic Centre will host Water Safety Survival Day this Saturday. The event runs from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm and will feature a variety of life-saving skills and activities for all ages.

Water Safety Survival Day is an afternoon of fun events that promote water safety and survival skills. Activities include: Free scuba diving (provided by Sink or Swim scuba), an obstacle course, Junior Lifeguard Club activities, hypothermia challenge, rides in survival boats, face painting and prizes.

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Key Points

Water Safety Survival Day will be held at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre on Saturday, April 16 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
Water Safety Survival Day is an afternoon of fun events that promote water safety and survival skills.
Activities include: free scuba diving, an obstacle course, Junior Lifeguard Club activities, hypothermia challenge, rides in survival boats, face painting and prizes.

Quotes

"We're excited to continue to host this great event in the community. Come on out to learn about being safe in and around the water and have some fun while you're at it!"

Taz Hartwick

Recreation Coordinator - Aquatics

City of Nanaimo

Quick Facts

BC has the third highest rate of drownings in Canada according to the Lifesaving Society.

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Contact:

Taz Hartwick

Recreation Coordinator - Aquatics

City of Nanaimo

taz.hartwick@nanaimo.ca

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Event Information

Start time:	Tue, Apr 12, 1:00 PM
End time:	Tue, Apr 12, 3:30 PM
Location:	Nanaimo Aquatic Centre
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