Council for City of Enderby has declared July 21st – 27th as National Drowning Prevention Week in Enderby.
National Drowning Prevention Week is a public education initiative by the Lifesaving Society with events taking place across the country to focus attention on drowning prevention. This year’s theme is Demonstrate, Connect Share – We do better together!
Every day of National Drowning Prevention Week at the Enderby Pool, a variety of lifesaving activities will be hosted by Enderby & District Recreation Services.
Itinerary
Every Public Swim at the Enderby Pool – anyone can take part in the “Swim to Survive Challenge” and earn their certificate and tattoo. All participants will also have their name entered in a draw to win a Month Swim Pass for August at the Pool.
Monday July 22nd – Swim to Survive Challenge in all swim lessons
Tuesday July 23rd – Ladder Approach Rescue Demo at Enderby Pool @ 3pm
Wednesday July 24th – Boating Safety Equipment Demo – at Enderby Pool @ 1:45pm
Wednesday July 24th – Lifejacket fitting and demo of all things needed when floating the River – at Visitor Center from 12:30-2:30
Thursday July 25th – Swim to Survive Challenge for Adults (and swim stroke correction) during lap swim 8:15-9:30am
Friday July 26th – Lifejacket Relays & Reach and Throw Demo at Enderby Pool at 1:45pm
Saturday July 27th – “Rescue Me” Station during the free swim from 11:15-1:15
Did you know that…
- The Enderby Pool was originally built to help prevent drowning?
- The City of Enderby is a proud supporter of the Shuswap River Ambassador Program, which provides safety information to river users?
- In partnership with the Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue and Enderby & District Recreation Services, the City has installed two “Kids Don’t Float” kiosks where lifejackets are available for youth to borrow for free – one at the Belvedere Park hand launch and the other at Tuey Park?
PROCLAMATION
City of Enderby Mayor and Council
“National Drowning Prevention Week”
WHEREAS, most drownings are preventable, and education and a healthy respect for the potential danger that any body of water may present can give our community an opportunity to safely enjoy the beauty and recreation opportunities offered by these bodies of water; and
WHEREAS, residents of Enderby are urged to supervise children who are in and around the water, to refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages while participating in aquatic activities, and to always wear a lifejacket when boating; and
WHEREAS, the United Nations General Assembly passed the UN Resolution on Drowning Prevention (A/75/L.76) and named July 25th of each year as World Drowning Prevention Day; and
WHEREAS, Lifesaving Society Canada has declared July 21st-27th, 2024 National Drowning Prevention Week to focus on the drowning problem and the hundreds of lives that could be saved this year.
NOW, THEREFORE, Council for the City of Enderby, HEREBY DECLARES, July 21st – 27th, 2024 as:
“National Drowning Prevention Week”
In the City of Enderby.