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Red Cross lifeguard certification class set

The Red Cross Lifeguard certification classes will take place at Dunkirk High School pool.

The cost is $300, cash only, and includes lifeguard book, CPR mask and Red Cross certification fee.

Prerequisites

Candidates must:

1. Be at least 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the course.

2. Swim 300 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.

3. Tread water for two minutes, using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.

4. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:

¯ Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Swim goggles are not allowed.

¯ Surface dive, feet-first or headfirst, to a depth of 7 to 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 with both hands holding the object at the surface and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath.

¯ Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Certification Requirements

Candidates must:

¯ Attend the entire course and participate in all class sessions. Candidate must also be prepared for each class, having completed reading assignments and will have lifeguard manual, CPR mask, swimsuit and towel at each session.

¯ Actively participate in all course activities, including assuming various roles during scenarios.

¯ Demonstrate competency in all required skills.

¯ Pass the final skills scenarios.

¯ Successfully pass final written exams with a minimum grade of 80%.

Dates:

Monday, Nov. 26: 5 to 9 p.m. (Prerequisite) Saturday, Dec. 1: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 28: 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3: 5 to 9 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 30: 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec 5: 5 to 9 p.m.

To register: Call Nancy Jopek, Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor at 326-4028

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 21

Maximum participants: 10; Minimum participants: 4

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