Lifeguard Review

Lifeguard Review Race Information

<div><h4>Description</h4><p>Attention all current lifeguards! Only individuals with a Lifeguarding certificate that is 30 days or less beyond the expiration date may participate in a review course so make sure you recertify now. If you let your certification lapse you will need to retake the entire course. <div><div><br></div><div>Lifeguards must successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:</div><div><br></div><div><b>Prerequisite 1:</b> Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:</div><div><ul><li>Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed)</li><li>Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs</li><li>Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both</li></ul></div><div><b>Prerequisite 2:</b> Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:</div><div><ul><li>Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed).</li><li>Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 – 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.</li><li>Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.</li><li>Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.</li></ul></div></div><div>This mandatory pre-requisite testing will upon arrival to class. Anyone who fails the swim test will receive a refund of one half their registration fee. Students will review all skills and then must successfully demonstrate proper techniques and pass the written exam to obtain recertification. Bring your CPR mask, swimsuit, towel, water and packed lunch to class. Instructor: Kathy Wulfers.</div><hr align="center" width="90%"><div style="text-align:center;color:red;font-weight:bold;padding-left:4px;padding-right:4px"><div>Be prepared to complete the pre-requisite swim at the beginning of the class. Bring your CPR Mask, swimsuit, towel, a packed lunch and drink.</div><div></p></div><div><h4>Activity Other Category</h4><p>Adults 18+</p></div><div><h4>Location</h4><p>West Shore Natatorium Pool&nbsp;at&nbsp;West Shore Natatorium</p></div><div><h4>Instructor</h4><p>Kathy Wulfers</p></div>