The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, dedicated to spreading awareness about the ways swimming can save lives, is coming to Yas Waterworld for the fifth year in a row. On Thursday, June 21st families from across the UAE will join thousands of global participants from hundreds of locations around the world, as they take part in the annual event.
Created by the World Waterpark Association in 2010, the WLSL aims to reach more than one billion people with the message Swimming Lessons Save Lives™. Committed to promoting the fundamental importance of teaching children to swim to prevent drowning, the WLSL has seen participation by more than 236,000 children and adults since its inception.
“The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson is an important event and we are honored to be a part of this global initiative,” said Bianca Sammut, Yas Waterworld. “At Yas Waterworld, we recognize the role that aquatic education plays in ensuring guests’ safety.”
Recently voted the region’s leading waterpark by visitors across the Middle East, the park will host the lesson at the Amwaj Wave Pool from 12 pm until 12:30 pm. Guests can sign up for the WLSL on the day of the event at the Qaryat Al Jewana Souk, where registration will be open from 10 am until 11:50 am.
Date: Thursday, June 21st, 2018
Time: 12:00-12:30 PM. Registration begins: 10 am
Participation: Open to all guests at Yas Waterworld
Location: Amwaj Wave Pool, Yas Waterworld, Yas Island – Abu Dhabi
Registration is required, but prior swim experience is not necessary
For more information on The World’s Largest Swim Lesson and Yas Waterworld, please call +971 2 496 8008 or visit: http://www.wlsl.org
