Town of Bracebridge awarded for providing vital life skills to grade three students

BRACEBRIDGE, ON (June 4, 2024) – The Town of Bracebridge is pleased to announce that the Bracebridge Sportsplex and members of the Recreation team have been recognized for their services and commitment to the community.

Ontario Lifesaving Society’s Swim to Survive Award
The Town’s Recreation Department are proud recipients of the Lifesaving Society’s Swim to Survive® Award which is presented to municipalities and school boards who provide Swim to Survive training to 80% or more of their target populations. In 2023, the Aquatics team, in partnership with Trillium Lakelands District School Board, the Town of Huntsville, and the City of Kawartha lakes, successfully provided this essential training to 90% of grade three students. The Swim to Survive School Grant Program is generously funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education and Lifesaving Society Ontario.

Muskokan Readers Choice Award
The Bracebridge Sportsplex has been awarded for the best recreation facility and best swimming instruction in Muskoka. The team at the Sportsplex are dedicated to serving the community and providing the highest levels of customer service. The annual Muskokan Readers Choice Award recognizes the businesses, people, and service providers who make communities great, and it is an honour to be recognized.

Quotes
“Congratulations to the Recreation Department on their hard work and dedication to the community. I am so proud of the commitment our team shows every day to supporting the health and well-being of the residents of Bracebridge.”
- Rick Maloney, Mayor, Town of Bracebridge

“It is a privilege to work with a team who are truly committed to serving the community and promoting health and safety. The Recreation team goes above and beyond to build meaningful relationships and experiences with every patron, and it’s an honour to be recognized by the community we serve.”
- Cindy O’Regan, Director, Recreation, Town of Bracebridge

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About Bracebridge – The Town of Bracebridge is located in the Heart of Muskoka, the epitome of Canada’s Cottage Country. With a population in excess of 17,000 permanent residents that doubles during the summer months, the community has a diversified economy that is highlighted by strong construction, hospitality and professional sectors. Bracebridge is the steward of the cottage country brand and is teaching the world the power of living the Muskoka lifestyle in its spirit, the arts, food, home and recreation. The Town is positioned on the 45th parallel, halfway between the Equator and the North Pole, and is recognized as Santa’s summer home.




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