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Specialty Aquatic Programs

Youth Specialty Swimming Lessons Fall 2010 - Spring 2011

Level

Age

Description

Cost

Day

Time

Bronze Medallion

Pre-requisites: 13 years of age, Star 6 or Red Cross Level 10

This is the first step in becoming a lifeguard. Candidates will learn rescue breathing, defenses and releases, stroke efficiency, rescues involving conscious and unconscious victims with various injuries, and many other lifesaving skills.

Members:
$150
Non-Members: $155

Tuesday

6:00 - 8:30

Bronze Cross

Pre-requisites: successful completion of Bronze Medallion

Bronze Cross is the second step in becoming a lifeguard. Bronze Cross candidates will learn to deal with  more complicated rescues and first aid treatments.  Standard First Aid is also included with the Bronze Cross course.

Members:
$150
Non-Members: $155

Tuesday

6:00 - 8:30

 

 

 

 

 

 

National Lifeguard
Service
(NLS)

Pre-requisites: 16 years of age & successful completion of Bronze Cross and Standard
First Aid

Builds on the skills of Bronze Cross to develop practical skills and knowledge needed by lifeguards. Candidates will learn teamwork, signals, pia carries, universal precautions and many other skills.

*For NLS recert - candidates must attend both days and show proof of current NLS.

Members:
$340
Non-Members: $345


TBA


Call Aquatics Director for more information
727-5456 ext 32

NLS Crash Course

16 Yrs
Bronze Cross/
Standard First Aid

48 hour course offered in addition to the 12 week sessions.

Members:
$350
Non-Members: $355

TBA


Call Aquatics Director for more information
727-5456 ext 32

 

Synchronized Swimming

8+
Must have completed Dolphin

*Join Synchro anytime during the session

Participants in this class will learn the basics of synchronized swimming through figures and routines. Participants can work through Synchro Manitoba levels, while learning to work as a team. Synchronized swimming also helps participants to display grace, poise, and better posture.

Members:
Free
Non-members:
$52.50

Thursday

 

7:30 - 9:00 pm

 



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