Hybrid Lifeguarding course in Michigan for Girls
Must be 15 years of age by the last day of the course (tentatively by June 1, 2026)
Online Portion to be completed by May 1.
In person portion will take place during May or June 2025.
CPR & First Aid included.
Price: $550.
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Optional & Highly Recommended: Pre LG Course: No charge, Feb 15 & March 8 at Costick Center $3.00 entrance fee
Goal of Pre LG course: Mrs. M. Buckwold will teach you techniques to help you iyh pass the course, includes stroke refinement, techniques on how to dive to retrieve the “brick” and more.
BTW: All girls taking this pre course passed the LG course successfully.
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At the onset of the Lifeguarding course, you will be tested and must complete the following:
A. Be able to swim 300 yards (12 lengths of a 25 yard pool) without stopping, using the crawl or breaststroke.
B. Tread water using legs only for 2 minutes.
C. Retrieve a 10-lb weight from 7-10 feet deep and swim 20 yards with the weight, using legs only and exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
