WHALE Tales, an acronym for Water Habits Are Learned Early, is a Red Cross Water Safety Program which focuses on safety habits for anywhere there is water such as a pool, lake, pond or ocean. Simple rhymes, such as "Be Cool, Follow the Rules" or "Don't Just Pack It, Wear Your Jacket" are presented in a format suitable for the age of the audience in either a video, story or discussion format. Our water safety educator will come to your school or day care. The presentation length is tailored to suit the ages of the children and can be anywhere from 20-45 minutes. See what the children had to say:

Lifeguard Training (LGT - Registration Form)       

The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course consists of lifeguard training, professional CPR, first aid skills, and preventing disease transmission. The whole course usually takes 25-33hrs. Course participants must be at least 15 years old. They must be good swimmers able to swim 300 yards with front crawl and breaststroke and retrieve a block in 7 feet of water. To successfully complete the course, participants must attend all sessions, score at least 80% on the written test and pass the 3 practical life guarding skills scenarios. Upon successful completion of the course, American Red Cross certificates in Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED and First Aid.  Lifeguard Training and First Aid certificates are valid for 3 years. The CPR certificate is valid for 1 year. $275 includes all equipment, Lifeguard Training Text (copyright 2007) and resuscitation mask.  The minimum number of participants (6) must be pre-registered to hold the class.

Please note you must be able to swim 300 yds. non-stop using only front crawl (freestyle) and breaststroke. If you cannot do these strokes very well and efficiently, please take swimming lessons before the lifeguard training class. You will not be able to continue in the class if you fail the swim test on the first day. Refund minus $25 if you fail the swim test.

Cancellation policy: full refund minus $25.

Full Course dates for LGT

August

 LGT Full Course*     Sundays    1, 8, 15, 22, 29     9am – 5:30pm  (30 min lunch break)           

 November                                             

LGT Full Course*        Sundays  7,14,21,28     8:30am – 5:30pm   (30 min lunch break)           

December

LGT Full Course*      27,28,29,30* and 31, Noon – 4pm  (30 min lunch break)         

* All classes will contain one day of training at West End racquetball and fitness center for deep water back-boarding

 CPR-PR and Community CPR are offered, please call for details.  Class times and dates are subject to change due to the size of classes

There will be 1 date away from our facility (24/7 Fitness West End Branch) to work on the deep water lifeguard training skills .  Students will be required to provide their own transportation to the site.

Lifeguard Training Recertification Challenge Format: (Includes Lifeguard - First aid w/ CPR-PR and AED)

Testing only- no review or instruction. Must have had previous certification. Be prepared to swim 300yds, 50yd swim with retrieval of 10lbs and complete all in-water/ out-of-water scenarios. Written test must score at least 80%. Cancellation policy: course price minus $25 will be refunded.

Fee: $92 Must bring text-book and pocket mask. Pocket masks are available at $20 each. Lg Books at $45

Recertification Dates for challenge and Review classes:

Lifeguarding/First aid + CPR-PR w/ AED  Cost  is   $92   --   CPR-PR w/ AED  only (1yr card)  $55

Lifeguarding/First aid + CPR-PR w/ AED  Cost  is   $92   ---    CPR-PR w/ AED  only (1yr card)   $55

October             LGT Challenge                                     Sun         10            1pm – 4pm

(CPR) Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional plus AED

Commonly referred to as Pro-CPR, this course is also part of Lifeguard Training. CPR certificates are valid for 1 year. Cancellation policy: refund minus $25.

Recertification/ Challenge Dates: Testing only, no review or instruction. Bring pocket mask and text.

CPR-PR w/ AED  only (1yr card)  $55

 October             Challenge                                     Sun         10            1pm – 4pm

Home Pool Safety

The purpose of this course is to prepare the home pool owner for emergencies. Course is 2 hrs. long.

Dates: to be announced for June 2011 Fee  $55 per family if course is taught at Swim-in Zone and $100 if course is taught at the family's home pool. Cancellation policy: course price minus $25 will be refunded.

Water Safety Instructor

SWIM-IN ZONE, INC. offers Red Cross Instructor Training Courses in Water Safety and Lifeguard Training. Participants must be at least 16 or 17 years old and very good swimmers. The prerequisite swimming and written tests assure that instructor candidates possess the appropriate skills to become an instructor. The certificates are valid for 2 yrs. Cancellation policy: course price minus $25 will be refunded.

Dates:  WSI - Call to be put on a list of interested candidates course will not run until 5 enrolled.

Instructor classes: Must be 17 years old by the published date of the last class. Fee $275.