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We’re offering a Red Cross Lifeguard Certification course with First Aid/CPR September 24th-26th.

Details:

• This course is for new certifications. Recertifications must attend the full course.
• Certification is active for 2 years.
• See the Red Cross website for more information.
• Class starts 5 pm Friday, 9 am Saturday and Sunday.
• Please bring a swim suit, towel and lunch (or you may leave the facility for lunch).

Requirements:

Must be 15 years of age by the last day of class.

Successfully pass a swim test on Friday:

i) Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest: Jump into water and submerge, resurface then swim 4 laps (up and back) using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.)

ii) Tread water for two minutes using only the legs. Swim 2 laps (up and back) using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.

iii) Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed).
Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object.

Register online or call the member services desk to secure a spot.