Thousands of kids and adults at aquatic facilities around the world, including the ERBM aquatics center, will unite to be part of an effort to set a new Guinness World Record. The global record attempt for the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL), will take place at 8:30 a.m., June, 20, when everyone is invited to be a part of a world record setting team for free. Parents can learn more about the phenomenal event by visiting WLSL.org.
Imagine being part of a world record setting team! Send the kids with their swimsuits to the Meeker Recreation Center by 8:30 a.m. to be a part of this free event.
Team WLSL holds the current Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous swimming lesson, which stands at 32,450 participants representing 13 different countries across five continents. The 2013 WLSL event generated more than 50 million media impressions, spreading the event’s important message to hundreds of thousands of families.
Tragically, drowning remains the leading cause of unintended, injury-related death for children ages 1-5, and the second leading cause of accidental death for children under 14. Research shows participation in formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88 percent among children aged 1 to 4, yet many kids do not receive formal swimming or water safety training.
ERBM Recreation and Park District will be serving as an official host location facility for the WLSL 2014 event. Parents are invited to learn more about this phenomenal event by visiting WLSL.org.
