{"id":105962,"date":"2024-04-17T10:00:54","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T14:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nowgrenada.com\/?p=105962"},"modified":"2024-04-20T11:00:23","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T15:00:23","slug":"national-learn-to-swim-week-teaches-over-700-swimmers-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nowgrenada.com\/2024\/04\/national-learn-to-swim-week-teaches-over-700-swimmers-2\/","title":{"rendered":"National Learn to Swim Week teaches over 700 swimmers!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thanks to Silversands Hotel and Resorts, along with other important sponsors, Get Grenada Swimming successfully offered free swim lessons throughout Grenada last week. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The programme catered to adults and children at 18 locations, spanning from Sauteurs to Grand Anse Beach, Carriacou, and Telescope. A total of 715 swimmers participated, enjoying 5 consecutive days of classes.<\/p>\n

The Telescope location stood out this year, teaching 57 swimmers, with 48 attending for the first time. Led by Site Supervisor Carissa Gibbs and 7 other instructors from the Seventh Day Adventist Church, this site continues to serve Grenville with remarkable turnout numbers.<\/p>\n

Deb Eastwood, Director of the non-profit organisation Grenada Youth Adventurers, expressed her gratitude to all site supervisors who played a crucial role in the event\u2019s success. She also highlighted the invaluable contribution of the Seventh Day Adventists who have been teaching at the Telescope location for 4 years. Without their dedication, the swim week would not be possible in Grenville.<\/p>\n

Eastwood emphasised the importance of encouraging adults to participate. Many adults face fears when entering the water, but their courage is commendable. One participant, Ernica Elisa, shared her experience: \u201cI just wanted to express my gratitude for swim week. I finally signed up and decided to face my fear of the water. I\u2019ve got a long way to go in terms of building my confidence, but I am so glad I did it under the guidance and profound patience of the instructors at Good Hope Pool. They were so patient, kind, and extremely skilled in what they do\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

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Hannah Marshall and Deb Eastwood. Photo: Get Grenada Swimming<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Silversands Hotel and Resorts was a major partner of this year\u2019s effort. Hannah Marshall, representing the hotel at the wrap up on Saturday gave a few words of gratitude. \u201cSilversands Hotel and Resorts are proud to be a part of this wonderful initiative \u201cGet Grenada Swimming\u201d We have partnered with them for several years now and fully support the excellent work they do in the community. We pride ourselves in helping the Grenadian community as we can as part of our social corporate responsibility. We extend our congratulations to the dedicated team of Get Grenada Swimming for their hard work and volunteerism.\u201d Eastwood also thanked Ting, SIFH, Spice Isle Marine, IAL, and Waggy-T for their continued support.<\/p>\n

What to do next? There will be the Sandals National Learn to Swim Week being held 8\u201312 July and individuals may sign up now at www.getgrenadaswimming.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Also, everyone from 4 years up to seniors, will have the chance to continue with free lessons on Saturdays at these locations:<\/p>\n