Swimming
The YWCA pool was built in 1989 to offer members of the community recreational and safe swimming and water safety facilities, and has been serving the community since 1993. The Pool Programme focuses on increasing the number of Belizeans who can swim, promoting water safety, providing aquatic fitness classes, and providing recreational swimming to the public.
We have provided free Learn to Swim lessons to 14 primary schools, 9 secondary schools, and children from the Children Home, thanks to the Fiona Stevenson Foundation, for the past three years. Since its inception the YWCA has certified thousands of children and adults in swimming and water safety techniques from basic swimming & floating techniques to advanced lifeguarding certifications.
In addition to the community pool the YWCA is proud to also have a basketball court that has been used over the years for basketball tournaments, volleyball tournaments and many outdoor events.
We have provided free Learn to Swim lessons to 14 primary schools, 9 secondary schools, and children from the Children Home, thanks to the Fiona Stevenson Foundation, for the past three years. Since its inception the YWCA has certified thousands of children and adults in swimming and water safety techniques from basic swimming & floating techniques to advanced lifeguarding certifications.
In addition to the community pool the YWCA is proud to also have a basketball court that has been used over the years for basketball tournaments, volleyball tournaments and many outdoor events.
YWCA Belize Holds 5th Annual Fiona Stevenson Swim Meet
The Young Women’s Christian Association of Belize held its 5th Annual Fiona Stevenson Learn to Swim Meet on Friday, June 8. Fiona Stevenson was a Challenge Volunteer and she worked in the Ministry of Human Development.
After her term here, she went back to England and was tragically killed in the London bombing. Her family decided to open a fund for her and asked the YWCA to assist by providing free swim classes to children who would otherwise be unable to pay. This year, eight schools participated in the free swim lessons:
These schools will be competing among each other in upcoming competitions. |
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Sports
The YWCA’s Sports course focuses on Basketball and Volleyball. Participants are taught the value of physical exercise as well as the fundamentals of the sport.
Arts & Crafts
The Arts and Crafts course gave many young people an opportunity to have fun and express their creativity by making craft projects each afternoon.
Karate
The Karate course gave participants a basic introduction into the art of Karate. The course also focused on self-discipline and hard-work needed in the study of Karate.
Social Graces
For the first time we offered the Social Graces class. The Visual Poise and Social Graces Course teaches girls self-confidence and poise through the lessons in walking, etiquette, etc. The course culminates in a Graduation Fashion Show put on by the students.
Arts & Crafts
The Arts and Crafts course gave many young people an opportunity to have fun and express their creativity by making craft projects each afternoon.
Karate
The Karate course gave participants a basic introduction into the art of Karate. The course also focused on self-discipline and hard-work needed in the study of Karate.
Social Graces
For the first time we offered the Social Graces class. The Visual Poise and Social Graces Course teaches girls self-confidence and poise through the lessons in walking, etiquette, etc. The course culminates in a Graduation Fashion Show put on by the students.