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11.13.13 Recreation & Parks Aquatics Report 2013. Aquatic Facilities. Aquatics & Fitness Center • 125,000 Gallon Heated Indoor Pool • Salt Chlorine Generation + UV Light Sanitation System • Climate Controlled Deck Area • 3Ft - 6Ft Depth. Aquatic Facilities.
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11.13.13 Recreation & Parks Aquatics Report 2013
Aquatic Facilities • Aquatics & Fitness Center • • 125,000 Gallon Heated Indoor Pool • • Salt Chlorine Generation + UV Light Sanitation System • • Climate Controlled Deck Area • • 3Ft - 6Ft Depth
Aquatic Facilities • Community Pool at Guy Smith Park • 322,000 Gallon Outdoor Pool • Chlorine Sanitation System • Large Deck Area with Shade Canopy • 3Ft – 12Ft Depth
Aquatic Facilities • Splashpoint at the Dream Park • Zero Depth Water Attraction • Chlorine Sanitation System • Adjoining Playground and Picnic Areas
Aquatic Activities • Swim Lessons • Swim Clubs • Aqua Aerobics • Aqua Arthritis • Lifeguard Training • Instructor Training • Summer Swim Team • Grant Funded Prog. • Scuba • Kayak Club • Special Olympics • Boys/Girl Scouts • High School Teams • Triathlons • GASSL Championship • Intra-Squad Swim Meets • Doggie Pool Day • Baptisms
Aquatic Opportunities • Greenville Swim School • Full Curriculum • Branding Adds Mobility • Simple Recognition • Participant Loyalty
Aquatic Opportunities • New Swim Curriculum • Developed In-House • Streamlined Learning • Designed To Produce Greater Swimming Ability at Earlier Age
Aquatic Opportunities • Jr. Aquatics Staff • Mentor Program • Experienced-Based Skills • Participants On Track for Aquatic Positions
Aquatic Challenges • Lack of Space • Stifling Growth • Member • Satisfaction • External Program Impact
Aquatic Challenges • Pool Location • Loss of Swimmers • Programs Cut • Impact on Other Facilities • Rental Revenue
Aquatic Challenges • Drowning Statistics • 2nd leading cause of childhood accidental death. • 7/10 African-American children cannot swim. • 6/10 Hispanic children cannot swim. • 70% of African American children, 60% of Latino children and 40% of Caucasian children have low or no swimming ability. • Children from non-swimming households are 8 times more likely to be at-risk of drowning. • Participation in formal swim lessons can reduce the likelihood of childhood drowning by 88%.[Courtesy of USA Swimming 2013]
Questions/Comments? Mike Godwin 252-329-4041 mgodwin@greenvillenc.gov