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Swimming

 

Women-Only Swimming

SuperheroSeattle Parks is offering something new at three pools. Medgar Evers, Southwest, and Meadowbrook pools will begin to offer women-only gender swimming and lessons to females ages twelve and up.

The program will include recreational and lap swimming all three pools, and swim lessons at Medgar Evers and Southwest. This program provides women a safe, private time to exercise and learn to swim.

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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 3, 2013

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 18
  • June 15
  • July 20
  • August 17
  • September 21

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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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9th ANNUAL GREEN LAKE OPEN WATER SWIM

Sunday, June 30, 2013
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 LogoThe 29th Annual Open Water Swim will be held on August 17, 2013 at Andrew's Bay, Lake Washington.
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WATER SAFETY INFORMATION

Download our new water safety brochure in English, Spanish or Vietnamese.

 
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