Successful Dissemination Event at Kantrida Swimming Pools Promotes #SWIM! Project

On the 7th of June 2024, Vere Montis hosted a successful dissemination event at the Kantrida Swimming Pools, focusing on children aged 4-6 years and their parents. This event was part of the ongoing efforts to promote the #SWIM! project, which aims to increase awareness and distribute educational resources related to swimming and water safety.

Event Highlights

The event took place during the swimming lessons for young children. The primary goals were to raise awareness about the #SWIM! project, distribute promotional materials, and engage with the community to gather feedback.

Distribution of Promotional Materials

One of the key activities of the day was the distribution of various promotional materials designed to educate and engage both children and their parents. Each child received a swimming towel branded with the #SWIM! project logo, serving as a practical reminder of the project’s goals. Additionally, specially designed colouring books were given out, providing a fun and educational tool to promote water safety and swimming skills among young children.

For the parents and coaches, the Research Toolkit was distributed. This comprehensive resource contains detailed information on the new tactics developed within the #SWIM! project, offering guidelines on how to implement these strategies effectively.

Positive Community Engagement

The event was met with enthusiastic participation from both parents and coaches. Parents expressed great interest in the project and its benefits, appreciating the thoughtful and practical nature of the distributed materials. Coaches welcomed the Research Toolkit, indicating their intention to integrate the new tactics into their training sessions.

The dissemination event at Kantrida Swimming Pools was a significant success, achieving its goals of raising awareness and distributing educational resources. This event has not only promoted the #SWIM! project but also strengthened the engagement with the community, ensuring the project’s long-term visibility and impact.