
National Water Safety Month takes place annually each May 2010, and is proclaimed as a
joint effort of the World Waterpark Association, the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals,
the National Recreation & Park Association. The Independent Pool & Spa Service Association and the International Swimming Hall of Fame. These organizations represent businesses and
other individuals and agencies involved in bringing safe, enjoyable aquatic activities to the
American public, from home pools and spas, to waterparks and resorts, to public swimming and
water recreation facilities. This designation has been made in recognition of the popularity
of swimming and other water-related recreational activities in the United States, and the
resulting need for ongoing public education on safer water practices, including swim lessons,
the buddy system, parental supervision, following the posted rules, and always being
water aware.
To help WWA members take advantage of the positive opportunities presented by this
community-service event, the World Waterpark Association offers a detailed public-relations
"How-to" Guide. Available in electronic format, this guide provides tips on generating publicity
surrounding National Water Safety Month, ways in which park members can communicate with the
media and creative public relations suggestions members can use to promote their efforts.
Specifically, the PR Guide includes:
Tips on communicating with the media
Hints on creative public relations
Steps on how to write a press release
Actual press releases members can send to the local media
Ideas on developing a media list
Advice on distributing a press release
Details on when to distribute a press release
Print-ready Public Service Announcements (PSAs) members can send to the local media with related pitch letters
Radio PSA scripts you can send to local radio stations
Suggestions on developing informational fliers
Water-safety tips flier you can distribute to local churches, synagogues, schools and community centers
A water safety logo to put on your park's website that directs members to safety information on Waterparks.com.
A Pool & Water Safety Activity Book (Available for purchase. See information below.)
Also, available for a small fee is the Be Water Aware Member Kit. Click here to learn more.
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WWA has created a customized Pool & Water Safety Activity Book for the use of its members. The book includes lots of fun activities like word searches, color by number, word games and more.
Plus, it contains important safety messages that build water awareness
in children and parents!
Click cover page below to view a PDF of the activity pages:
Pricing:
* WWA member price: 45 cents per book
* Non member price: 75 cents per book
Books may be ordered in quantities of 50 to 5,000.* Prices include shipping to the domestic United States. For shipping outside the domestic U.S., please contact Aleatha Ezra for a price quote.
*Quantities above 5,000 may be fulfilled upon special request.
Contact Aleatha Ezra for more details.
Ready to order?
Click here to download an order form or call Aleatha Ezra at +1 913-599-0300 or email aezra@waterparks.org.
To receive a copy of the National Water Safety Month kit, when it becomes
available, fill out the form below. |