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Racers To Host Largest – Ever Swimming Lesson

Image: Local swimmers taking a time-out at the RHAC. (PHOTO: Anthony De Beauville)

THE Racers Elite Swim Club in conjunction with the Rodney Heights Aquatic Centre will host Saint Lucia’s largest swimming lesson ever at the RHAC on Sunday June 25 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Image: Local swimmers taking a time-out at the RHAC. (PHOTO: Anthony De Beauville)
Local swimmers taking a time-out at the RHAC. (PHOTO: Anthony De Beauville)

Sue Dyson, Secretary and Public Relations Officer for the Racers Swim Club, said: “This event is designed to allow various demographics from around the island to take part in the basics and fundamentals of swimming as well as water safety. Many people across the island do not know how to swim for various reasons. Drowning can occur in only three inches of water and we firmly believe that since we are surrounded by water, it’s important for everyone to know how to swim.”

During the event, not only will the RHAC/Racers coaches be instructing but there will also be coaches from other swim clubs on deck to help as well.

There will be a pre-registration so as to have the number of participants available in advance. There is an attached fee to participate in the lessons. At the end of the event, there will be prizes and giveaways.

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  1. Since it was not mentioned in the article, the attached fee for the event is a nominal $10. All are encouraged to come out for this event. There will be a aqua aerobics class during the afternoon that all are invited to take part in.

    Schedule of Activities:

    1:00 PM – 1:20 PM Registration / Information on swimming and possible video
    1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Children aged 11 – 17 Swim Lessons
    2:15 PM – 2:45 PM Children aged 4 – 10 Swim lessons broken out into 2 groups
    4-6/7 yr olds using small pool
    7 – 10 yr olds using big pool
    2:50 PM – 3:20 PM Water Aerobics – all ages
    3:30 PM – 4:15 PM Adults 18 and over swim lessons
    4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Quiz about what was learned with prizes/giveaways

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