The third of five free swim sessions at the Coaldale Pool is on Saturday, July 15th. The swim slots are donated through sponsorship by local groups and organizations, like the Coaldale Community Wellness Association.
The association’s Vice Chair, Lorne Visscher, says one of the things the free swim does for those in the community is it removes one barrier, the price of admission.
“Kids now have one less excuse not to go swimming, mind you. Once kids realize the pool is open and it is 33 degrees outside, I think there will be a pretty big attraction for kids to come out,” he says.
The wellness association is a sponsor for four out of the five scheduled time slots, and that is because it relates back to the organization’s mandate.
“Any activity that involves physical, mental, emotional health and wellness we try to promote through sponsorships and grants, an threw just presence of information.”
The final three free swim times are Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 12th, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, August 19th, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.