City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department
Special Operations - Aquatic Section
1802 W. Encanto Boulevard
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Aquatic Mascot (Buddy Bear) Request
Name of Event:
Event Date:
Age Group:
Requested Beginning Time: Ending Time:
Location of Actual Event:
Pool or Park District (If Applicable):
Address:
City: Zip:
Nearest Major Cross Streets:
Estimated Attendance:
Contact Person:
Title: Phone:
Description of the Event (Water Safety Day, Health Fair, Pool Party, Etc.):
Type of Presentation or Appearance Requested (Please Check All That Apply):
μ Meet ‘n Greet Appearance
This type of Buddy Bear appearance involves greeting the children during a special event and passing out stickers,
balloons, and water safety materials. The children enjoy hugs, handshakes, and high fives from Buddy Bear!
μ Water Safety Appearance- Shortened Version
(Approximately 15 Minutes)
This type of Buddy Bear appearance involves talking with children at a pool, school, etc. about water safety. It
includes a presentation with Buddy Bear acting out various water safety rules with the help of his escort.
μ Water Safety Appearance- Lengthened Version
(Approximately 30 Minutes)
This type of Buddy Bear appearance involves showing the “Cool Pool Rules” water safety video. Following the video,
Buddy Bear makes his grand entry. The children interact with Buddy Bear by reviewing his water safety rules. At the
close of the presentation stickers, balloons, and water safety materials are handed out to the children.
μ Other:
Please email this form to kelly.martinez@phoenix.gov
a minimum of four weeks prior to the event. The Aquatic Section
staff reserves the right to deny the use of the aquatic mascot if being misused, misrepresented, or the event is
deemed inappropriate for the aquatic mascot.
Submitted By:
Date:
Approved By:
Date:
noreena.ortega@phoenix.gov