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You Can Be A Super Hero Too!

Be a hero and help every child become a Super Swimmer.

Make your donation today to the Seattle Parks and Recreation swim lesson scholarship fund.

Donations accepted at any Seattle Parks and Recreation swimming pool or donate online.

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WATER SAFETY TIPS FOR FAMILIES

Insist on Adult Supervision.
Learn to Swim.
Know the Water.
Wear a Life Vest.
Know what to do in an Emergency.

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WANT TO BE A LIFEGUARD?

Employment & Training
Learn requirements, how to find lifeguard jobs and training opportunities, including the Lifeguard Training Test, WSI, and the Northwest Lifeguard Test.
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Updated April 24, 2012

LOW COST LIFE JACKET SALES

Parks and Recreation will hold sales of low cost life jackets on Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Evans Pool.

May 19
June 16
July 21
August 18
September 15

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LIFEGUARD TRAINING TEAM

The Lifeguard Training Team is a FREE Program designed to train and certify Seattle's Youth in Lifesaving Skills.
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SUMMER SWIM LEAGUE

Seattle Parks and Recreation Summer Swim League provides a positive team experience for novice swimmers, and teaches the skills needed to become competitive swimmers in a fun, low-pressure situation.

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8th ANNUAL GREEN LAKE OPEN WATER SWIM

Sunday, June 24, 2012
9 a.m.
Swimmers can choose ½ mile or mile course, Register online or in person.
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EMERALD CITY
OPEN WATER SWIM

Open Water Swim Logo The 28th Annual Open Water Swim will be held on August 18, 2012 at Andrew's Bay, Lake Washington.
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