St. Croix Valley Aquatics

Lifeguard Training Course - $200.00

This course trains lifeguard candidates the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies.  The course content and activities prepare candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drownings and injuries.  Upon successful course completion, participants will be certified in Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.

Prerequisites:

• 15 years of age by the last class session.

• Successful completion of a precourse test of swimming skills.

ATTENDANCE AT ALL CLASS SESSIONS IS MANDATORY

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For Information please call 651-439-0031

*A confirmation letter with additional course details will be sent to all course registrants prior to the start of the class.

Lifeguard Training Challenge - $85.00

The purpose of a challenge course is to give individuals the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and skill competency outside a formal class setting.  Participants have sole responsibility for preparing for the knowledge and skill evaluations.

Prerequisites:

• Successful completion of a precourse test of swimming skills.
• Current Lifeguard Training certification and current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification recommended.

Note: There are no videos or lecture included in this course. Students should study and practice on their own before the testing session. Be prepared to perform all skills and take the written test.

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For Information please call 651-439-0031

*A confirmation letter with additional course details will be sent to all course registrants prior to the start of the class.

Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI)-$185.00

This course trains instructor candidates to teach the American Red Cross Learn to Swim, and other water safety programs.

Prerequisites:

• 16 years of age by the last class session.
• Successful completion of a precourse test of swimming skills.

Details: The first session will consist of a skills pretest for six basic swimming strokes (front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly). All skills must be done correctly and effectively; all strokes must be done in good form.

ATTENDANCE AT ALL CLASS SESSIONS IS MANDATORY

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*A confirmation letter with additional course details will be sent to all course registrants prior to the start of the class.

For further information on American Red Cross water safety classes offered throughout Washington, Polk and St. Croix counties, you may also call one of these phone numbers:

• Baldwin-Woodville Pool...................................715-684-2994
• Courage St. Croix............................................651-439-8283
• Glenwood City Pool.........................................715-265-4752
• New Richmond Area YMCA...............................715-246-0579
• River Valley Athletic Club.................................651-439-7611
• St. Croix Valley YMCA.......................................715-386-1616
• Stillwater Community Education......................651-351-8346
• Osceola Aquatic Center.....................715-294-4180 ext. 346
• Unity Pool.........................................715-825-2131 ext.5605