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2012 Pool Information and Admission Information

Swimming Lessons Schedule and Information (Registration opens May 21)

 Information for the Poquoson Barracuda Swim Team 2012 Season is now available.

Please read all information thoroughly.  All three documents are needed for registration

 1) Swimmer Registration Packet      2)Swimmer/parent Handbook      3) Season Calendar

LIFEGUARDING CLASSES NOW REGISTERING AT POQUOSON POOL 

Become a Lifeguard!  Lifeguard Certification Course at Poquoson Pool

Must be age 15 by the start date of the course.

The complete American Red Cross Lifeguarding  Course will include all class instructional times, pool instructional times, necessary books, materials and testing.  All candidates upon successful completion will receive certification in  Standard First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate.

Pre-Course Swim Test Required on First Day of Course.

Should a candidate not pass the pre-course swim test,  a refund will be issued minus a pre-course test fee of $45.

All class participants must attend all class times. Missing class times will cause automatic class failure with no refund. 

Class Dates:   Swim Test: Monday May 21 5:00-7pm Poquoson Pool

May 23 & May 24 2:30-8:30pm. Friday, May 25 10-3:30pm

*Note if inclement weather causes class delays or cancellations, days will be extended.

Cost per student: $185 Residents  $205 Non-residents.

Class minimum of 4 required.

Deadline to register:  May 15

Program:  #108

Lifeguard Recertification Course

If you have taken the Lifeguard course in the past and still hold current certification but need to renew your certification you can do so by renewing your certification thru this Challenge Course.

Date: June 6, 2012 at Poquoson Pool. 2:30pm  till complete.

Must pre-register at PPR by  June 1, 2012

Cost to Challenge: $108.00 Deadline to register May 31.

All participants must come prepared for water testing and pocket mask. CPR not included in challenge.

Participants will have to swim the required skills test, take the written skills test, and demonstrate required known skills as directed. Program #104A

Lifeguard CPR/AED for the Professional  Rescuer Review  American Red Cross

Lifeguards are required bi-annually to renew their CPR certification. If you are a lifeguard needing recertification this  course is for you.

May 30 2:30pm till finished. All participants must bring protective mask as issued in their original lifeguarding/CPR course. Participants will be asked to demonstrate required skills, and take written test to renew certification. Location: Municipal Building. Register by May 25.

Cost:$58 Program #104B

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Class

Learn the Skills to Teach the American Red Cross Swim Lessons Program

The American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course provides instructor candidates the training needed to teach courses in the ARC Swimming and Water Safety Program.  Develop the understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions, and how to evaluate participants’ progress for swimming instruction.  Participants must be at least 16 years of age by the start of class. Basic swimming skills are required, proficiency in all four primary swimming strokes required.

Cost: $205 Residents $220 Non-Residents.

(Includes all required texts)

Times Each Day: 2:15-7pm

Class Dates: May 29, May 31,  June 5 and June 7, 2012

Class Location: Poquoson Municipal Building and Poquoson Pool. Bring a swimsuit for each class.

Deadline to register is May 20. Program #107

Must have 6 for class to go. Class max is 12.

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