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Wild Waves Tickets Available

Wild Waves tickets are $21 each. They are valid on any regular operating day at Wild Waves Water park through Sept. 7, 2009. Available at the following locations:

Green Lake Community Center
(206) 684-0780

North Gate Community Center
(206) 386-4283

Rainier Beach Community Center
(206) 386-1925

Southwest Community Center
(206) 684-7438

Yesler Community Center
(206) 386-1245

Thanks for your support. This a fund raiser for Seattle Parks and Recreation Teen programs. For more information contact Christine Lesh at (206) 386-1245.

Low Cost Life Jacket Sale at Evans Pool

Saturdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
July 18, August 15, and September 19 , 2009

Location : 7201 E. Green Lake Dr. N.
Information : 206-684-4961.

Why buy a lifejacket? Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death among children ages 1 – 14 years old. Wearing a life jacket saves lives.

The cost for life jackets sizes infant to youth large is $20, teens to adult size XXL is $30. The individual for whom the life jacket is being purchased must be present for proper fitting. No refunds, no returns.

Why buy a life jacket? Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death among children ages 1 – 14 years old. Wearing a life jacket saves lives.

We extend special thanks to our partners, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Fisheries Supply, Rehab Without Walls, and the Coast Guard Auxiliary for their support of this event.

For more information please contact Diane Jones at 206-684-7440 or email - Diane.Jones@seattle.gov.

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School of "FISH"

Beginning January 2009

School of FISH (Fun Instruction in our Swimming Holes) is a specially priced, beginning swimming lesson program for families. Learn beginning swimming skills with your school-aged child in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

School of FISH offers discount pricing of $2 per lesson for a paired parent and child. Your first session (10 classes) is free with a voucher. Please register ahead of time in person at one these three pools, online or over the phone.

This program is intended for elementary and middle school-aged children and their parents. Each child must be accompanied 1:1 in the water by an adult.

Beginning swimming skills taught in this program include water adjustment, bubble blowing, breath holding, kicking on front, back float and using a life jacket.

Join our School of FISH! Have some fun! Jump in the pool!

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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 June 29, 2009

WATER SAFETY INFORMATION

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

EMERALD CITY
OPEN WATER SWIM

Open Water Swim Logo The 25th Annual Open Water Swim will be held on August 15, 2009 at Andrew's Bay, Lake Washington.
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OPEN WATER SWIM CLINICS

July 8 thru Aug 12
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Learn how to swim in a lake or the ocean for a race or for fun!
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