Resource person: pool@golden.ca

Description:

Swimmer 8 (Ranger Patrol)

Teaches capability in the water including stride entries and underwater, forward and backward somersaults. Swimmers learn lifesaving sport skills with a lifesaving stroke medley, timed object support and a non-contact rescue with a buoyant aid. Eggbeater kick and increased fitness levels are developed to meet a 200m timed swim. First aid focuses on unconscious victims and obstructed airway procedures.

Swimmer 9 (Star Patrol)

Challenges swimmers with a 300m timed swim, 600m workout, and a 25m object carry. Strokes are continued to be refined. Lifesaving skills include use of rescue aids, defense methods, victim removals, and support a victim in shallow water. First aid focuses on treatment of bone or joint injuries and respiratory emergencies. Once complete, swimmers register into Bronze Star.

Available: 11/11

Price: $70.00 Taxes included

Required age: 5 - 15 on the day of the activity

Prerequisites: Swimmer 8: Preferred successful completion – Swimmer 7/Rookie Patrol Swimmer 9: Preferred successful completion – Swimmer 8/Ranger Patrol

Tags: Golden Swimming Pool

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