Summer 2015 Recreation Reporter

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Steps to Become a Lifeguard 1. Bronze Medallion pre-requisite: Bronze Star or 13 years +

Bronze Star (12 - 14 years)

Bronze Medallion & Cross Combo (13 years & over) Develop proficiency in lifesaving and water rescue skills. Bronze Medallion and Cross are impor- tant ‘building blocks’ towards further first-aid and lifeguard training. Bronze Medallion pre- requisite: Bronze Star by the first day of the course. Successful completion of Bronze Medallion is required for Bronze Cross. The manual supplied is used for both certifications. #38917 Monday - Friday August 24 - 28 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Outdoor Pool $251/5 Achieve your CPR-C and first aid award. Focus on the treatment of wounds, burns, broken bones, spinal immobilization, heat stroke and more. Pocket mask, manual and AED introductory training are included. #38919 Saturday & Sunday August 15 & 16 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Outdoor Pool $122 Standard First Aid & CPR C (13 years & over)

Take the first step to become a lifeguard. Learn CPR, basic lifesaving skills, searches and solo and partner rescues. Stay safe in and around water with an emphasis on leadership, first aid, fitness, endurance and friendly competition. Pre-requisites: Star Patrol, 12 years old and the abil- ity to swim 100 metres comfort- ably. #38916 Thursday - Saturday July 9 - 11 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Outdoor Pool $100/3 Junior Lifeguarding Club (JLC) (8 - 15 years) Learn attitudes and skills that could one day save a life! Stay safe in and around the water with an emphasis on leadership, first aid, fitness, endurance and friendly competition. You may earn Lifesaving Society Swim Patrol, Bronze Star and CPR-C awards in addition to the JLC waterlog. #38918 Monday - Friday August 24 - 28 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Outdoor Pool $100/5

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2. Bronze Cross pre-requisite: Bronze Medallion

Pool

Volunteer Opportunities Add to your aquatic experi- ence before applying to work at the Outdoor Pool. Volunteer in swimming lessons, lead games at special events, shadow a life- guard and more! Call the Aquatic Supervisor, at 250-338-1152 or email summerpool@courtenay.ca for more information. City of Courtenay’s Aquatic Team is required to hold both a valid NLS, and WSI certification 3. Standard First Aid & CPR-C pre-requisite: Bronze Medallion or 13 yrs+ (taken within 1 year of your NL) 4. National Lifeguard Award (NL) pre-requisite: 16 yrs+, Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid You are now a Certified Lifeguard!!

Private & Semi-Private Lessons for all ages Let our qualified swim instructors provide you with one-on-one instruction. Learn to swim, assess what level is right for you, or get that extra help you need to progress. Call the Lewis Centre for more info.

Monday to Saturday June 27 - August 22 Times TBA $20 (½ hour) Private $13 (½ hour) Semi-Private

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Registration starts Wednesday May 6 see page 58