Tag: COVID-19
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Summer Fun Could Be Washed Out for Some Without More Lifeguards | WCPO 9
Many people turn to the pool to keep cool in the summer months, but many public pools around Cincinnati are still closed because they don’t have enough lifeguards.
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Swimming in Boracay Temporarily Exclusive For Tourists | Newday
We now talk to the acting Mayor of Malay, Aklan Frolibar Bautista.
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“We’ve Tried to Offer as Many Lessons as We Can†| Pools Face Rush of Swim Lessons, Staffing Shortages
Pools are seeing an increased interest in swim lessons this summer after many children missed out due to pool closures last summer. The catch is that local pools are trying to make sure they have both the classes and staff to teach them. Madison Gump from Kingsport Aquatics Center said it’s not just the safety…
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My58 Superstars: Sacramento Swimmer Chases Olympic Dream
Patrick Sammon’s passion for the water is crystal clear. He took the first jump at around age 3 — and has been swimming ever since. Although the pandemic presented many challenges for athletes, Patrick says it actually worked out in his favor. He’s also committed to Arizona State to train under the legendary Bob Bowman,…
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President of Tokyo Olympics Speaks Out as 10,000 Volunteers Quit | GMA
COVID-19 concerns have some calling for the cancellation of the Tokyo Olympics which were already postponed by a year.
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Lifeguard Shortage Threatens Summer Swimming | Fox Business
Some pools and beaches won’t be opening for Memorial Day weekend due to a lifeguard shortage. FOX Business’ Grady Trimble with more.
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Tokyo Olympics to Be Held Despite COVID-19 Surge Fears
The summer Olympics are scheduled to open in Japan on July 23. But this week, the U.S. State Department issued a “Do Not Travel” advisory to the country. Japan is closed to tourists due to a fourth COVID-19 surge. The medical community there has repeatedly warned that holding the Olympic Games could be catastrophic to…
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Swimming Season Begins Saturday in Parker as Pools Reopen | 9NEWS
A global pandemic and renovation job meant the pool had a shortened, 5-week season, and a lot of COVID-guidelines for guests and staff.