sports
There are no non-swimmers among schoolchildren in Pancevo
Pancevo – During March, April, and May, a new generation of elementary school students from Pancevo, as well as from the surrounding villages of the municipality, are mastering the skill of swimming within one of the five training cycles under the slogan 'I Swim, and You,' which has been implemented for almost 50 years. Therefore, there are few schoolchildren in this area who do not know how to swim, and the credit goes primarily to the Sports Association of Pancevo, which has been coordinating the project all this time and training second-graders from all 10 city and nine village schools.
TL;DR
- The 'I Swim, and You' program in Pancevo has been teaching schoolchildren to swim for almost 50 years.
- Approximately 1,200 children learn to swim annually through five training cycles.
- Over 50,000 children have participated in the program since its start.
- The program is coordinated by the Sports Association of Pancevo and fully funded by the city.
- The city covers instructor fees, equipment, and transportation for students.
- The training includes familiarization with water, learning basic techniques with a board, and swimming in the main pool.
- Graduation ceremonies with diplomas and badges are held for all new swimmers.
- Despite some children facing challenges like fear of water, the program aims to make swimming accessible.
- Pancevo's success in swimming education is highlighted, with the city producing national champions.