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AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING
Show the World what you are Made of, be a Lifeguard!
Learn lifesaving skills to help keep people safe in, on and around the water.
Course length: approx. 30 - 37 hours
Swimming Prerequisites -
1. Swim 300 yards continuously, using these strokes in the following order:
- 100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing (to the front or side) and a stabilizing, propellant kick
- 100 yards of breaststroke (must be demonstrated "using a pull, breath, kick and glide sequence."
- 100 yards of either front crawl or breaststroke, which may be a mixture of front crawl and breaststroke.
Note: There is no time requirement for this skill, but the participant may not stop during the swim.
2. Timed event: Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to a depth of 10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the 10 pound object which must be completed in 1 minute and 40 seconds.
Note: the candidate must hold the object with two hands and must keep his or her face above the water. Breaststroke or rotary kick is suggested but not required.
Ages: Must be 15 years of age on last day of course
Important Information: All pre-requisite skills must be demonstrated to continue with course, no refunds will be issued for failure to complete pre-requisite skills. Candidate must attend all classes and pass all written and physical tests to successfully complete course.
Lifeguard Training Class Schedule
August II: August 9th-August 12th 9am-6pm
August III: August 16th-August 19th 9am-6pm
Please indicate which class you are registering for in the notes section if you are registering on line!!
April Lifeguard RECERTIFICATION course: **Please Note: All candidates must possess a current AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD certification to participate in the RECERTIFICATION course, proof of certification must be attached to registration form. Candidates who have expired certifications must participate in the FULL certification course**
Lifeguard Instructor Training Course: Learn the skills needed to become a Lifeguard Instructor, candidates must pass all pre-requisite skills as listed above, and all written and physical tests to continue in the course, and must attend all classes to receive certification. No refunds will be issued for failure to demonstrate any pre-requisite or requisite skills.
Ages: 16 and up
Summer 2010 Dates To Be Determined.
Must attend all dates and complete pre-requisite requirements for consideration for completion
Cost:
Multi club/corporate members: $240.00
One club members: $260.00
Non members: $300.00
Registration space is limited
Contact Kimberlee.Swift@BrickBodies.com to register for any lifeguard training courses.
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