Feature Article - April 2005
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Special Events Programming
These events won United States Water Fitness Association's (USWFA) awards for their execution:
- Aquatic Spring Events
Mississippi College in Clinton, Miss.
A variety of competitions including relay races, aqua-chute races, water-walking, water volleyball, rickshaw races and more
- Wellness Lotto/National Aquatics Week
Sioux Valley Hospital Medical Center in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Patrons received a lottery ticket teach time they exercised.
- Healthy Kids Day
Marshfield Area YMCA in Marshfield, Wis.
Snorkeling, boating safety, games, healthy snacks and more for kids
- Aqua Carnival
Sporthaven Health Club in Paradise, Calif.
A community-oriented event including family games and prizes
- Workout Against Breast Cancer
Safety Harbor Resort & Spa in Safety Harbor, Fla.
Three-hour water class that included aerobics, strength and toning
- Cops for Kids
Elmwood Fitness Center in New Orleans
Worked with the police department to instruct inner-city youth about water safety, exercise and swimming techniques
- Summer Rewards Program
The Club at Ricochet in South Plainfield, N.J.
Members check in every time they worked out, and after eight visits they earned a prize grab-bag and entry to a grand-prize drawing.
- YMCA Splash Week
Sewickley Valley YMCA in Sewickley, Pa.
A week of free swimming instruction and water-safety training for kids ages 3 to 12
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