Lifeguard Training  2012-cost of the course might change

Our 2012 lifeguard class is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 13, 2011. We will meet at the  Carl Sandburg Middle school at 7:00 PM. The first 1/2 of  every class will take place in a classroom the second part will be in the pool.  The class will continue to meet on Tuesday evenings until approximately May 15. The cost should be around $180.00. The Red Cross has changed much of the format for this class-including cost. Exact price will be posted in February At the end of the course you will be certified in lifeguarding, first aid and CPR/PR. Class dates are March 13,20,27, April 3,10, 17 ,24 May 1,8,and possibly 15. Candidates MUST plan to  attend all classes ( You are allowed one (1) absence)  With the second absence you will be removed from the class and no refund will be issued. You cannot pass.

Prior to the course you will have to present yourself at the pool to take a swimming test. It is a 300 yard swim  (12 lengths of our pool ) plus a water treading demonstration..  Everyone must take this test! . Please call or e-mail to set up a testing appointment. You must be 15 by the end of the course (mid-May) to be eligible. Contact Dan Gallagher (neshswim@aol.com) or 215-547-6354 with any questions. Members of any swim team/club can have the coach administer the 300 yard swim test. Cut and paste the form below and send it to me at 33 Fountain Rd, Levittown, Pa 19056 or send it electronically to neshswim@aol.com if you decide to test through your coach

This Form is for competitive swimmers whose coach has administered the lifeguard entrance swim  test

Name _________________________________________   Date of Birth_____/______/______

Address ____________________________________         Phone______________________

City_____________________  State_______________   Zip ____________

Coach's Signature_________________________________  Team/Club____________________________

I realize that lifeguard classes will be held on March 13, 20,27, April 3,10,17,24 May 1,8,,and possibly  15 . It is my responsibility to attend all classes. I am allowed one absence.  Should I miss 2 classes I realize I cannot legally  pass and forfeit the right to any refunds.

 Candidate's Signature ____________________________________________

 

 

                    WSI

Our Water Safety Instructor's Course (WSI) is scheduled to begin on Thursday, March 8 at 7:00 PM . The course is taught at the Carl Sandburg Middle school . It consists of  7or 8  - three hour sessions (7:00 to 10:00) We will meet every Thursday evening with the exception of  April  5 . The cost will be about $180.00. More details will be available in February. Please feel free to Contact Dan Gallagher (neshswim@aol.com ) or 215-547-6354 should you have any questions or concerns