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3 people are interested
Break a world record!
ORGANIZATION: UNITED STATES MASTERS SWIMMING INC
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
We are attempting to break the Guinness book of records 'Worlds Longest Swim Relay' record.
www.googleswimrecord.com
Currently the record is 10 days, 470 miles and 8 swimmers.
We need volunteers to watch the swimmers and confirm that they don't stop. Ever!
Skills required are minimal...watch the swimmers & record their lap times.
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About UNITED STATES MASTERS SWIMMING INC
Location:
1751 MOUND ST STE 201, SARASOTA, FL 34236, US
Mission Statement
The USMS Swimming Saves Lives Foundation* works to reduce adult drowning risk through education, financial support, and community outreach. Donations to SSLF, the charitable arm of U.S. Masters Swimming, support adult learn-to-swim providers and programs nationwide, helping to make swim lessons more accessible to more people.
Description
There are more than 18 million swimming pools and hot tubs in the United States, but more than one-third of adults in the United States can't swim the length of a pool, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 10 people drown every day, and the majority of them are adults.
The CDC identifies a variety of factors that can influence drowning risk, including the inability to swim. Research also shows that the children of adults who don't know how to swim are at a greater risk of not learning to swim, which increases their chances of drowning.
The USMS Swimming Saves Lives Foundation works hard to reduce these risks by serving as a financial and educational resource for programs nationwide that provide adult learn-to-swim lessons. Since 2012, SSLF has awarded more than $550,000 in grants to adult learn-to-swim providers and programs.
Thousands of adults across the country have benefitted from lessons taught by our program partners, thanks to generous contributions from USMS members and other supporters. USMS also accepts planned giving and bequests. Please read our gift acceptance policy.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Ellis StMountain View, CA 94043
DATE POSTED
November 29, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum commitment is 2 hours at a time. We prefer 4.
- Must be able to read & write. Will sign a document at the end confirming their observations.