POOLaide Webinar: Mermaid Camp & Lifeguard Games
Originally aired May 4, 2020
Presentation by Dominique MacDonald, Recreation Excellence & Your Better Life
You asked, we answered! Mermaiding is one of the hottest trends in aquatics. This session will discuss how you can safely incorporate mermaid programming at your facility to generate revenue.
How do you create excitement about lifeguarding? Why not develop a lifeguard games-type competition for your staff to compete against others facilities? Learn how to think outside the box with challenges beyond lifeguard fitness skills.
Dominique MacDonald
Dominique cultivates teams and committees that develop and carry out innovative & sought-after programs, staff training and special events. As the Manager of Corporate Brand and Services with Your Better Life Coaching, she hopes to share her passion and innovation with you.
Recreation Excellence (website)
Your Better Life (website)
Your Better Life (Instagram)
Dominique MacDonald (Instagram)
Show Notes
00:00 Early start with Katie Crysdale, Lakeview Aquatic Consultants Ltd.
30:50 Welcome & Introductions
33:00 Presentation
Mermaid Tail Ready | Fin Fun Mermaid Tails (YouTube)
Learn the Quick Release Safety Method | Fin Fun Mermaid Tails (YouTube)
Mermaid Tail Safety | Fin Fun Mermaid Tails (YouTube)
Mermaid University 101 | Fin Fun (Vimeo)
Mermaid Safety PSA | Fin Fun (YouTube)
UCalgary Lifeguard Games (YouTube)
UCalgary Lifeguard Games (Instagram)
Lifeguards dive into skills competition at U of C Lifeguard Games (video embedded)
UCalgary Active Living (Instagram)
1:46:50 End of Presentation, Q & A
2:16:30 Wrap Up
Show Links
All previous POOLaide webinar recordings (YouTube)
Jules the Pink Mermaid (Instagram)
In Your Element Mermaids (Instagram)
Virtual Saskatchewan & Manitoba Aquatic Conference (VSMAC) Program Guide
Virtual Saskatchewan & Manitoba Aquatic Conference (VSMAC) Registration
Mermaid Tails are Dangerous (YouTube)
Lakeview Aquatic Consultants (Facebook)
Lakeview Aquatic Consultants (Instagram)
Alberta Association of Aquatic Professionals (AAAP)
Monday, May 11 AAAP Webinar/Meeting Registration
Merman Chatfish (Facebook)
Mermaid Safety Talk by Merman Chatfish (YouTube)
Mermaid Pool Party, Party with a Princess Iowa
ALG Safety - Canadian Distributor of Ruth Lee
Ruth Lee Lifeguard Training Rescue Manikin product review (Lakeview Aquatic Consultants blog)
Ruth Lee Lifeguard Training Rescue Manikin demo videos (YouTube)
Ruth Lee photo (Instagram)
POOLaide Webinar: Making Aquatic Inservice More Realistic: Foam and More by Kelly Martinez
Foaming Manikin (YouTube)
How to Make a Foaming Manikin (YouTube)
Drowning is Gross, Lifeguards Love YouTube
Box of Lies with Blake Lively on Jimmy Fallon (YouTube)
Lifeguard Games Photo 1 (Instagram)
Lifeguard Games Photo 2 (Instagram)
Lifeguard Games Photo 3 (Instagram)
Lifeguard Games Photo 4 (Instagram)
Tiny Hands photo (Instagram)
Box of Lies with Blake Lively on Jimmy Fallon (YouTube)
Equitable Aquatics (Facebook Group)
All previous POOLaide webinar recordings (YouTube)
Fin Fun Resources
Fin Fun (website)
Fin Fun (YouTube)
Fin Fun (Facebook)
Fin Fun (Instagram)
Fin Fun (Pinterest) **so many great ideas here!!**
Monofin Safety + Care (PDF)
Bringing Mermaid Magic to Your Pools (PDF)
Mermaid University Affiliate Program (PDF)
Mermaid Resources from Other Facilities
Strathcona County, Alberta (Canada)
Mermaid Code of Conduct (Word doc)
Mermaid Birthday Party Package Email (Word doc)
City of Greenfield, Wisconsin
Mermaid Swimming Outstanding Aquatic Program (PDF)
Active Living, University of Calgary, Alberta
Mermaid Camp - Crafts/Activities Guide
Mermaid Camp - Bingo
Mermaid Camp - Campers Booklet
Mermaid Camp - Schedule
Mermaid Camp - Weekly Schedule
Leduc Aquatic Centre, Alberta (Canada)
City of Leduc requires mer-folks to complete the following swim test when using a leg-binding device:
- swim at least 15m using dolphin kick without the device
- swim at least 15m wearing the device
- demonstrate recovery to a standing position after swimming forwards underwater wearing the device
- demonstrate recovery to a standing position after swimming backwards underwater wearing the device.
One this swim test is completed, mer-folk are asked to swim only where they can touch just in case they get tired.
To add resources to this page, please email katie@lakeviewaquaticconsultants.com
Portage Pool, Lac La Biche County, Alberta
Public Use of Mermaid Tails, Standard Operator Procedure (SOP)
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Mermaid-in-Residence Program (August 2019)
For the complete POOLaide webinar schedule, please click here.