CARDIFF LIFESAVING CLUB
A GOOD LIFESAVER NEVER GETS WET
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Rookie Lifeguard Programme
RLSS UK’s Rookie Lifeguard programme gives your child the skills they need to be confident in the pool or the sea – which means peace of mind for you. With colourful materials and fun, varied activities, the Rookie Lifeguard scheme teaches children how to swim and enjoy water safely, whether in shallow or deeper water.
Rookie Awards
1
Bronze
The Bronze Award is the first award that our Rookie Lifeguards take.
This award contains casualty recognition, performing lifesaving strokes as well as learning self rescues! - Following on from this they then learn how to save other people!
2
Silver
The Silver Award is the second set of award that our Rookie Lifeguards take.
These awards contains a variety of different rescues, such as; Shout & Signal, Reach, Throw, and Wade!
The Rookie Lifeguards also start to develop emergency action plans to support and save their casualties.
3
Gold
The Gold Awards are the highest set of awards that our Rookie Lifeguards take.
These awards test the Rookie Lifeguards knowledge by placing them into scenarios in which they must use their initiatives and skills toolbox to rescue their casualties safely and efficiently.
FAQ
Here you can find some frequently asked questions that we recieve!
If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
What are the prerequisites to join Rookie Lifeguard?
> Aged 8-12
> Can swim 25m competently
> Achieved Level 5 / Wave 5 / Silver / Aquatic Passport Level 5 - In swimming.
Does my child get a certificate for doing Rookie Lifeguard?
Rookie Lifeguard
Certificates start from £4.00, which also comes with a sticker and a woven badge
When do you run the Rookie Lifeguard Programme?
We run two sesions for the Rookie Lifeguard Programme;
Wednesday 18:30-19:30 - Maindy Centre
Friday 18:30-19:30 - Star Hub
My child is 12+ can they be a Rookie Lifeguard?
The Rookie Lifeguard Programme is open to children 8-12. Children aged 12+ are invited to join the Survive & Save Programme
How much is the Rookie Lifeguard Programme?
£34.00 Per Month / Direct Debit, which includes;
> Access to their session
> Free access to the pool
How do I set my child up for the Rookie Lifeguard Programme?
Send an email to CardiffLifesavingClub@gmail.com
They will then invite you in for a FREE Trial Session!