Red Cross Training

Pre-Requisites to enroll in Lifeguarding course:

*Must be at least 15 years of age.

Prerequisite 1: Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence

• Swim 150 yards continuously using the front crawl (freestyle), breaststroke, or a combination of both. (No side or back floating/swimming). Goggles are allowed.

• Tread water for 2 minutes continuously using only your legs. Hands must be tucked under your armpits or kept out of the water.

• Swim 50 yards continuously using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. [1, 2]

Prerequisite 2: Timed Brick Retrieval Test

• Complete within 1 minute and 40 seconds without using goggles or a mask.

• Swim 20 yards using freestyle or breaststroke.

• Surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound brick.

• Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back holding the brick with both hands while keeping your face at or near the surface.

• Exit the water without using a ladder or steps

Course information:

1. Come prepared to alternate between classroom and water activities.

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2. Come prepared for a working lunch and/or dinner.

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3. Must have appropriate eye wear. (ie: goggles) Contacts cannot be used as an excuse to stop during any activity.