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This course fulfills certification requirements for life guarding at most private and public swimming pools in the United States. Below is a listing for classes being offered by the Lancaster Aquatic Center for Summer 2009. The classes will be held at the Seaton Center/LAC Pool located on the corner of University and Complex Drives on the University of Kentucky campus. Additional questions you may have should be directed to Eric or Mark, (859) 257–7940.

Cost: $185 (includes books)

Pre–requisites:

1. Must be at least 15 years of age by the end of the class.
2. Must complete Course Application (below) and Release of Liability Form and mail to:
   Lifeguarding
   University of Kentucky
   Lancaster Aquatic Center
   416 Complex Drive
   Lexington‚ KY 40506–0219
   
3. Must successfully perform skills test first day of class:
   • Swim 300yds continuously, using these strokes in the following order:
     1. 100yds of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing, propellant kick. Rhythmic breathing can be performed either by breathing to the side or to the front.
     2. 100yds breast stroke using a pull‚ breath‚ kick and glide sequence.
     3. 100yds of either front crawl or breast stroke. The 100yds may be a combination of front crawl or breast stroke . (NO TIME REQUIREMENT)
   • Start in the water‚ swim 20yds using front crawl or breast stroke‚ surface dive 7-10 feet‚ retrieve a 10 pound object‚ return to the surface‚ swim 20 yds back to the start point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps‚ within the time frame of 1 minute and 40 seconds.

Students who successfully complete the pre–requisite skills test are required to attend and participate in all subsequent sessions‚ which include classroom work and skills practice. To receive certification‚ students must satisfactorily perform all CPR‚ first aid‚ and water rescue skills‚ and pass two 50 question multiple choice written tests with at least an 80% average on each. Upon successful completion of the course‚ students will be certified in Lifeguard Training‚ Community First Aid and Safety‚ and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.

Refunds will only be issued if the student does not pass the pre–course‚ or the class is cancelled. There will be a refund check issued after 15 days.

Enrollment in each class is limited to the first 14 paid participants (minimum of 6 participants to host a course).

To register for a class‚ clip and send the registration slip below and the Release of Liability Form‚ along with a check or money order payable to UK Swim Lessons‚ to:

Lifeguarding
Lifeguarding
University of Kentucky
Lancaster Aquatic Center
416 Complex Drive
Lexington‚ KY 40506–0219

classinformation

Lifeguarding Class Information

• Schedule for June 10 - 18 class:
  Wednesday, June 10, 3pm - 7pm
  Thursday, June 11, 3pm - 7pm
  Friday, June 12, 3pm - 7pm
  Saturday, June 13, 2pm - 6pm
  Sunday, June 14, 9am - 1pm
  Monday, June 15, 3pm - 7pm
  Tuesday, June 16, 3pm - 7pm
  Wednesday, June 17, 3pm - 7pm
  Thursday, June 18, 3pm - 7pm

• Any changes in class format will be discussed by the instructor.
• Please meet in the lobby of the Lancaster Aquatic Center on the first day of class.

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Clip and mail this section with payment. Be sure to open, print, and sign the Release of Liability Form and mail it along with the following section.

Mail in information for Lifeguarding Class
Name:	_________________________________________________________________
Address:	_________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip Code:	_________________________________________________________________
Phone:	_________________________________________________________________
Age:	_________________________________________________________________
Email:	_________________________________________________________________
I have enclosed a check for $185 payable to UK Swim Lessons. Please enroll me in the Lifeguard Training Course selected below:
Please Circle One:
	Class #1 - June 10 - 18