The World's Largest Swimming Lesson

WLSL 2011 Guinness World Record

Congratulations Team WLSL 2010 - On June 3rd, 2010 we set the Guinness World Record for the largest swimming lesson ever conducted at multiple locations!

The current record includes 3,971 participants representing 34 states and five countries including: the United States, Canada, Mexico, South Korea and the UAE. Amazing!

So, will the WLSL record be included in the Guinness World Record book? We're keeping our fingers crossed! The Guinness organization monitors thousands of records and only some are included in their popular book. They reserve the right to decide which records will be included and when. If we are alerted that the 2010 WLSL record will be included in future GWR books, we will be sure to share that information.

WLSL 2012 Guinness World Record FAQs

All registered Host Locations will receive a detailed GWR Record Breakers Pack outlining what they need to do and how it should be done, to qualify as part of the WLSL June 14th, 2012 GWR submission. Following is a list of FAQs about the process:

What do we need to send in as proof of our participation to be included in the official GWR record submission?

Each host location will be required to submit the following materials as proof of participation to be included in the official GWR submission:

Use of Materials release form
Participant Log sheet with witness signatures
Two witness letters
Photos and video of the attempt at your facility
News or media coverage highlighting the record attempt

How many people do we need to have in the lesson?

There must be a minimum of 25 participants per location. To be included, all participants, including instructors must sign the official log sheet on the day of the event. The instructor(s) and the pupils taught must remain the same throughout the lesson. If one drops out, they cannot be counted in the total.

Do we need to have a certain number of instructors?

The number of instructors depends on the number of participants. All participants must be taught the same topics simultaneously. Locations can chose to have either one solo instructor or a team of instructors leading different groups of people at the same time. The instructors must be certified by a recognized swimming instructor training program.

Do instructors count for our total number of participants?

Yes. Instructors may be included in the participant count. However, they must sign the official log sheet to be counted. Instructors cannot serve as witnesses for the lesson.

Do we need to have independent witnesses?

Yes, you will be required to submit two separate letters from two witnesses describing the lesson and event that took place at your facility. The witnesses must be independent and may not be employed at your facility.

How long does the lesson last?

The lesson runs 45 minutes from start to finish. A loud start and finish signal recognized by all participants must be used for your official start and end.

2011 GWR Record Holders

Host Location	City	State	Country
US Army Garison Humphreys South Korea	APO	AP	USA
Magic Springs & Crystal Falls	Hot Springs	AR	USA
Mesa Golfland / SunSplash	Mesa	AZ	USA
Oro Valley Municipal Pool	Oro Valley	AZ	USA
SWIMkids USA	Mesa	AZ	USA
American Swim Academy at Dublin	Dublin	CA	USA
Aqua Pros Swim School	San Diego	CA	USA
Blue Buoy Swim School	Tustin	CA	USA
City of Palmdale Aquatics Division Oasis Pool	Palmdale	CA	USA
Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatic Center	La Mirada	CA	USA
SwimAmerica - Davis, CA	Davis	CA	USA
SwimAmerica Family Swim School	Clovis	CA	USA
Elitch Gardens & Island Kingdom	Denver	CO	USA
Water World - Hyland Hills	Federal Heights	CO	USA
Plainfield Recreation Department	Planfield	CT	USA
Wild Wadi Waterpark	Dubai		UAE
Aquatica, SeaWorld's Waterpark	Orlando	FL	USA
British Swim School	Sunrise	FL	USA
Cocoa Beach Aquatic Center	Cocoa Beach	FL	USA
Lakeland (City of) - Gandy Pool)	Lakeland	FL	USA
Palm Bay Aquatic Center	Palm Bay	FL	USA
Typhoon Lagoon Water Park	Lake Buena Vista	FL	USA
Rowdy Gaines Olympic pool	Winter Haven	FL	USA
Frances Meadows Aquatic and Community Center / Gainesville Parks and Recreation	Gainesville	GA	USA
Kihei Aquatic Center	Kihei	HI	USA
Maui Parks & Rec -Moloka'i Cooke Memorial Pool	Kaunakakai	HI	USA
Catch The Wave - Gardens on Prairie Rose	Roscoe	IL	USA
Oak Brook Park District	Oak Brook	IL	USA
Rockford Park District (Magin Waters)	Rockford	IL	USA
Deep River Waterpark	Crown Point	IN	USA
Derby Kansas Rock River Rapids	Derby	KS	USA
Great Wolf Lodge - Kansas City	Kansas City	KS	USA
Lakeside Swim Club	Louisville	KY	USA
CoCo Key Water Resort	Fitchburg	MA	USA
Ipswich Family YMCA	Ipswich	MA	USA
Aqua Culture Swim School	Forest Hill	MD	USA
Great Wolf Lodge	Traverse City	MI	USA
Huron Valley - Milford High School/Lakeland	Highland	MI	USA
CoCo Key Water Resort	Kansas City	MO	USA
Gulf Islands Waterpark	Gulfport	MS	USA
Bozeman Swim Center	Bozeman	MT	USA
Lone Mountain Swim School	Bozeman	MT	USA
North Platte Recreation Center	North Platte	NB	USA
Optimist Pool	Raleigh	NC	USA
The Works Family Health and Fitness Center	Somersworth	NH	USA
Lulu Cisneros Educacv?on Acuatica	Monterrey	Nuevo Leon	MEXICO
Darien Lake Resort	Darien Center	NY	USA
NYC Parks & Recreation - St. Mary's Rec Center	New York	NY	USA
Worthington Community Center (City of)	Worthington	OH	USA
Great Wolf Lodge - King's Island- Sandusky	Sandusky	OH	USA
White Water Bay	Oklahoma City	OK	USA
Great Wolf Lodge - Niagara Falls, Canada	Niagara Falls	Ontario	CANADA
Swim-in Zone, Inc.	Center Valley	PA	USA
York Jewish Community Center	York	PA	USA
Indian Valley YMCA -North Penn branch	Harleysville	PA	USA
Discovery Island Waterpark	Simpsonville	SC	USA
Sheppard Swim Center	Anderson	SC	USA
The Swim Lessons Company at PAC	Lexington	SC	USA
Dollywood's Splash Country	Pigeon Forge	TN	USA
Cusack Family Swim School, Inc.	Frisco	TX	USA
Great Wolf Lodge	Grapevine	TX	USA
NRH2O Water Park	North Richland Hills	TX	USA
SplashTown, LLC -PARC-	Spring	TX	USA
Clearfield Aquatic Center	Clearfield	UT	USA
Chinn Aquatic and Fitness Center	Woodbridge	VA	USA
Massanutten Resort	Harrisonburg	VA	USA
Water Country USA	Williamsburg	VA	USA
Central Klickitat County Park & Rec. District	Goldendale	WA	USA
Great Wolf Lodge - Grand Mound	Centralia	WA	USA
Julius Boehm Pool - City of Issaquah	Issaquah	WA	USA
Slidewaters	Chelan	WA	USA
Splashzone	Ephrata	WA	USA
Blue Harbor Resort and Conference Center	Sheboygan	WI	USA

We participated in the WLSL 2010 event, but our location isn't listed as an official record holder. Why?
There are a few different possibilities: To be included in the GWR submission, each host location was required to submit very detailed proof of performance of their participation including log sheets, photos, videos witness statements and more. If the facility did not submit this documentation, they were not included in the official WLSL GWR submission. Each participating facility also needed a minimum of 25 participants to be included in the record.

Our facility submitted the GWR materials as requested, but is not listed as an official record location. What happened?
Any facility that submitted proof of performance materials was included in the official WLSL 2010 GWR submission. The GWR organization required that all participating facilities have at least 25 participants to be included in the record. If your facility had fewer than 25 participants, GWR did not accept the submission.

Can we get a Guinness World Record certificate?
Yes. GWR certificates are available for purchase for WLSL 2010 Record Holders. Please contact WLSL record submissions for additional information.

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