Vaughan Aquatic Staff are Provincial Champions for Third Straight Year
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April 8, 2014
A ceremonial presentation was held at Council today to recognize Vaughan aquatic staff who captured 28 medals at the 2014 Ontario Lifesaving Sport Championships. For the third consecutive year, the Vaughan Masters teams retained the title of Provincial Champions.
The Canadian Lifesaving Society is the governing body for the sport of lifesaving and organizes annual championships based on the skills needed for real world rescues. Competition events included a mannequin tow, obstacle swim, line throw and tow with fins.
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“On behalf of the entire City, I would like to offer my congratulations to our aquatics staff for their impressive achievements. We take great pride in the recreation programs and services we offer to our community. They are diverse and provide a wide variety of opportunities for all ages and abilities. It is gratifying to know that we have a dedicated and highly skilled group of people who support these programs. Your commitment to aiming higher and seeking to be the very best in your field is inspiring and something we all admire and appreciate.”
-Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
QUICK FACTS
- Vaughan aquatic staff earned 28 medals – 16 gold, seven silver and five bronze
- The 2014 championships, held in Tillsonburg, attracted the largest field of masters athletes to date
- Annual championships are organized for age group, senior and masters athletes as well as certification programs for coaches and officials
- Vaughan’s Recreation and Culture department is committed to staff development and community leadership
- Lifeguarding is a rewarding and exciting job and Vaughan lifeguards are water rescue professionals trained in emergency care
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