Beat the Heat at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex

Free Open House Will Showcase Programs and Activities for All Ages

Shannon Vezina, Public Information Specialist
(954) 828-4743 or svezina@fortlauderdale.gov

Fort Lauderdale - The City of Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex will host a free open house for the entire family from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2008.  
The Aquatic Complex is located at 501 Seabreeze Boulevard, just south of Las Olas Boulevard on Fort Lauderdale Beach. 

Residents both young and old are invited to stop in to learn about all of the great activities and programs available at the facility for children, teens, adults and seniors! 

Attendees will be able to participate in a water aerobics class, try out for the Dive Team, tour the International Swimming Hall of Fame and more, all for free!  A complete event schedule can be found below.   

The event will also feature an early bird registration session for coveted spots at summer camps programs and lessons.  Free refreshments including cotton candy, popsicles, balloons and giveaways will be available while supplies last. 

For more information, call 954-828-4580 or visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/flac.

Schedule of Events

9:00 a.m. Water Aerobics, Stroke Demonstration
9:15 a.m. Dive Demonstration, Mini Swim Lessons
9:30 a.m. CPR Demonstrations, Mini Dive Lessons
9:45 a.m. Story Telling
10:00 a.m. Turn Clinic, Shark Club
10:15 a.m. Mini Swim Lessons, Dive Demonstration
10:30 a.m. Mini Dive Lessons, CPR Demonstrations, Shrimp Louie Sighting
10:45 a.m. ISHOF Story Telling, Stroke Clinic
11:00 a.m. Dive Talent Search
11:15 a.m. Dive Demonstration, Mini Swim Lessons
11:30 a.m. CPR Demonstrations, Mini Dive Lessons
11:45 a.m. ISHOF Story Telling
12:00 p.m. Underwater Clinic
12:15 p.m. Mini Swim Lesson, Comedy Diving Show
12:30 p.m. Shrimp Louie Sighting, Mini Dive Lessons
12:45 p.m. ISHOF Story Telling
1:00 p.m. Stroke Demonstration
1:15 p.m. Mini Swim Lessons
1:30 p.m. Prize Giveaway