Description
Rookie Patrol (8-10 hr.): Swimmers continue stroke development with 50 m swims of front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Lifesaving Sport skills include a 25 m obstacle swim and 15 m object carry. First aid focuses on assessment of conscious victims, contacting EMS and treatment for bleeding. Fitness improves in 350 m workouts and 100 m timed swims.
Ranger Patrol (8-10 hr.): Swimmers develop better strokes over 75 m swims of each stroke. They tackle Lifesaving Sport skills in a lifesaving medley, timed object support and rescue with a buoyant aid. First aid focuses on assessment of unconscious victims, treatment of victims in shock and obstructed airway procedures. Skill drills develop a strong lifesaving foundation.
Star Patrol (8-10 hr.): Swimmers are challenged with 600 m workouts, 300 m timed swims and a 25 m object carry. Strokes are refined over 100 m swims. First aid focuses on treatment of bone or joint injuries and respiratory emergencies including asthma and allergic reactions. Lifesaving skills include defence methods, victim removals and rolling over and supporting a victim face up in shallow water.
Come prepared! Long hair should be tied back and off the face Infants must wear plastic pants or swim diapers under their bathing suits. No diapers please. Most levels will practice skills wearing PFDs, but do not send swimmers with personal buoyancy devices Goggles (eyes only) are permitted, but discouraged for younger swimmers One piece bathing suits are strongly advised for girls Swimmer 3 and up Lockers are available, locks must be removed nightly. Those not removed will be cut off. Camera cell phones and cameras are not permitted in the washrooms or change-rooms Please no food or drink in the change-rooms or on the pool deck.
Location
Niagara Falls Center
Prerequisites
Child and Youth Membership