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Lifeguard Recertification Class- invite only by L Hydorn
The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course prepare students for certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Students must be 15 years old by the last day of the course (proof of age required) and pass a pre-screen test (Complete a continuous swim- tread-swim sequence: Jump into the water, submerge, resurface and swim 150 yards (using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both) maintain position with head above the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs then swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 12 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, and 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 exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Goggles can be used for the swim tread-swim, however not for the timed brick retrieval event) on the first day of the session in order to continue participation in class.
Certifications must be current in order to participate in a re-certification class.
Transportation is the responsibility of the student.
On-line learning component required to be complete before 1/3
Saturday 1/4/25 1:30 pm - 10:45 pm Rockville Swim and Fitness Center
Bring your CPR mask, swim suit, towel, water bottle, and a snack.
Class is Co-taught with the City of Rockville.
The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course prepare students for certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Students must be 15 years old by the last day of the course (proof of age required) and pass a pre-screen test (Complete a continuous swim- tread-swim sequence: Jump into the water, submerge, resurface and swim 150 yards (using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both) maintain position with head above the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs then swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 12 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, and 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 exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Goggles can be used for the swim tread-swim, however not for the timed brick retrieval event) on the first day of the session in order to continue participation in class.
Certifications must be current in order to participate in a re-certification class. Transportation is the responsibility of the student.
Saturday 1/4/25 1:30 pm - 10:45 pm Rockville Swim and Fitness Center
*Participant must arrange for their own transportation
Bring your CPR mask, swim suit, towel, water bottle, snacks.
Class is Co-taught with the City of Rockville
*Rockville Swim and Fitness Center
355 Martins Lane, Rockville
Age Category
Youth
Location
Rockville Swim and Fitness Center
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