Experience Lifesaving Skills at the Canoe Slalom Center in Tokyo

Sea Preparedness Event at Canoe Slalom Center

The Japan Lifesaving Association (JLA), located in Minato, Tokyo, is set to host an exciting event called 'Sea Preparedness at Canoe Slalom' starting June 2025. This initiative focuses on teaching participants essential knowledge and actions necessary for water safety in a realistic environment. The venue, the Canoe Slalom Center, is an outstanding facility located at 6-1-1 Rinkaicho, Edogawa, Tokyo. It recreates the flows of rivers and the sea, providing an ideal setting for learning.

Event Overview

Program Details

Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experienced lifeguards and water safety professionals. The program is not only informative but also very interactive, allowing each participant to engage in practical experiences. This initiative is crucial, as surveys indicate that about one in five individuals in Japan have experienced near-drowning incidents.

Who Can Join?

- General Participants (Grade 3 and above): Each participant, including adults, pays a fee of 1,000 yen. An additional system usage fee of 180 yen will be incurred upon application. Parents must accompany children from grades 3 to middle school. The experience includes an 'ocean program' and white-water rafting.
- Seniors (50 years and above): Same registration fees apply. Seniors can participate with younger individuals as long as they are included in the group of 50 or older. This program features a river and ocean experience without rafting.
- Teachers and Instructors: Free entry is granted to this group to equip them with practical skills for teaching water safety.

Registration

Participants can sign up through the specific links:

Registration is limited to a certain number of participants, so it's essential to secure a spot early.

Health and Safety Considerations

All attendees must submit a health declaration on the day of the event and also pay the participation fee. It's important to ensure that participants meet the health requirements for safety. Special precautions will be taken for weather-related cancellations, with no refunds available for missed events.

Required Items

Attendees should bring:

- Swimsuit
- Quick-dry t-shirt and shorts
- Towel
- Water shoes (sandals or flip-flops are not allowed)

Additionally, sunscreen and hydration supplies are recommended due to outdoor conditions.

Program Activities

Ocean Program (For General and Seniors)

Participants will learn:

- How to wear a life jacket properly
- Understanding rip currents through demonstrations
- Techniques for floating and signaling for help
- Practicing survival swimming

River Program (For Seniors)

Activities include:

- Proper life jacket usage
- Floating using the 'otter pose' technique
- Experiencing water flow pressure through comprehension exercises.

Rafting Experience

General participants will have a rafting session added to their ocean program, creating a comprehensive learning experience.
Teachers will not participate in rafting but will engage in the ocean and river programs to observe the educational value thoroughly.

Why Choose the Canoe Slalom Center?

Learning experiences at the Canoe Slalom Center are tailored to ensure that participants grasp realistic water safety concepts. This initiative is part of the Japan Foundation’s 'Sea Preparedness Project,' designed to enhance awareness and reduce drowning incidents. Engaging and hands-on activities led by experts equip individuals with invaluable skills and knowledge.

Encouraging Family Participation

We urge families to participate together before the summer break! Adults partaking in water activities should join as well to enhance their knowledge and skills.
For more information about the event and waterfront activities, visit: Sea Preparedness Project

Join us at the Canoe Slalom Center, a world-class facility dedicated to water safety.
Location: 6-1-1 Rinkaicho, Edogawa, Tokyo 134-0086
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Media Day

We will host a media day on July 23rd for journalists to cover the event. Interviews with stakeholders and instructors will be available. Registration for media participation must be done ahead of time:
Media Participation Registration