AquaGasc ‘Splash’ Week - get wet, get skilled and get the safety of aquatic facilities and events in the Gascoyne region up to scratch for a great summer.
24 September 2009
It's hot in the height of the Gascoyne summer. The local pool is the place to be and safety is paramount for happy swimmers and happy pool personnel.
The inaugural AquaGasc ‘Splash’ Week from Friday 16 October to Friday 23 October is the perfect opportunity to improve your skills to help improve the safety of Gascoyne aquatic facilities and events in time for a great summer.
An initiative of the Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) Gascoyne office, the Aquatics Development Program aims to have as many qualified teachers and instructors in the Gascoyne on the ground ready for the 2009/2010 summer water sports and recreation season.
A wide variety of courses for people of all ages will be on offer, including the Bronze Medallion, pool lifeguard courses, swimming teaching and pool operations.
“We have a lot of problems keeping people skilled up as people retire or move on from the region,” DSR Gascoyne manager Salvatore Siciliano said.
“People attending any of the courses may not be interested in working as a person in the aquatics industry, but will have the skills to step up if needed at a community event or as part of their work with emergency services.”
It is hoped the inaugural pilot program will run every year, extending out to areas around the region including vocational and interm swimming lessons at Shark Bay and enhancing working relationship with State Sporting Associations.
So get AquaGasc - sign up for this amazing chance to skill up, support your community and be proactive in making the Gascoyne safer in the water.
Be quick and reserve your spot at AquaGasc 'Splash' with Trish Ouellette on 9941 0970 or patricia.ouellette@dsr.wa.gov.au
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