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MHCC to participate in worldwide swimming lesson
The Advocate
The MHCC Aquatics Center will host free swimming lessons June 14 as part of a global world record attempt.
The event, held 8-8:45 a.m. on the Gresham campus, will be a part of the “world’s largest swimming lesson” attempt and will be in coordination with aquatic centers worldwide.
Asked why MHCC was participating, Donna Paris, an aquatic center coordinator, said, “To promote the importance of learning to swim and to promote our community programs.”
“We think it’s a good way to promote our programs and also to attract new customers,” she added.
The MHCC Aquatic Center staff, made up of MHCC students and part-time hourly employees, will help run the event and teach the lessons, she said.
“All teaching will be done by American Red Cross-certified water safety instructors,” Paris said.
Kim Hyatt, MHCC athletic director, said, “We are thrilled to be able to bring this important event to the community.”
“It is vitally important to draw attention to this issue, especially at the beginning of the summer season when families spend a lot of time at swimming pools, ocean beaches, lakes and rivers,” Hyatt said. “We are committed to teaching children how to be safe in and around the water. Swimming lessons save lives.”
MHCC also participated in last year’s largest swimming lesson, the first attempt of its kind, and helped set the Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous swimming lesson.
Thousands of people from dozens of states and countries participated in the event which sought to teach adults and children to swim as prevention against drowning and any other troubles in the water.
Adults and children three and older can sign up for the event and up to 200 individuals can take a free lesson June 14.
If you are interested in signing up for the event, contact the aquatic center at 503-491-7243.
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