Received Rob Butcher's e-mail this morning on April named Adult Learn To Swim Month. Question as to why does USMS not partner up with "World's Largest Swimming Lesson Day" on June 10th.
www.worldslargestswimminglesson.org/
A large number of aquatic organizations partner up on this day. A little sad to not see USMS represented on the home page as a sponsor.
Any number of USMS teams/clubs are already utilizing city pools. It would be a natural partnership with a team/club, a city, and USMS.
While a beneficial program, the World's Largest Swim Lesson is focused on youth. Our initiative is for adults, 18-years of age and older, which the CDC estimates 37% of American adults can not swim the length of a pool. We have outreached to the organizers to offer our support if/when their mission expands to include adults.
Declaring the month of April Adult Learn-to-Swim month serves as a rallying opportunity for our clubs, workout groups, and SSL partners to teach adults (knowing that many of them do this on a year-round basis). Seeking proclamations provides public relations for the cause.
Rob Butcher
Executive Director
While a beneficial program, the World's Largest Swim Lesson is focused on youth. Our initiative is for adults, 18-years of age and older, which the CDC estimates 37% of American adults can not swim the length of a pool. We have outreached to the organizers to offer our support if/when their mission expands to include adults.
Declaring the month of April Adult Learn-to-Swim month serves as a rallying opportunity for our clubs, workout groups, and SSL partners to teach adults (knowing that many of them do this on a year-round basis). Seeking proclamations provides public relations for the cause.
Rob Butcher
Executive Director
