The Calgary Winter Club offers lifeguard training programs for our youth and teen members – from 5 years of age and up.
TSUNAMI RIPPLES
Is a new program for preschool children (5-8 years old) who are comfortable in the water and for those that want a different approach to swim lessons. This program will work on swim and safety skills in a fun atmosphere. The children will gain knowledge and skills through games, relays, obstacle swims, rope throw, and manikins. If your child is looking for a program that continues to work on their swimming skills, is possibly too young to continue to the Red Cross levels, or wants another variation to swim lessons, then this is a program that may be suitable for your child.
TSUNAMI JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS
Meeting from September to May members become skilled in first aid and water rescue, build swimming skills and endurance and enjoy social fun events as a club. Participants are encouraged to compete in events throughout the province; however, competition is not mandatory. Club members will be billed monthly. Meet expenses are billed as they occur.
THE TSUNAMI INTERMEDIATE LIFESGUARD
Is intended for 13+ year old swimmers who have some previous experience with Junior Lifeguard club and /or want to participate in a competitive lifesaving program. Recommended previous participation in Junior Lifeguards, Bronze Star / Medallion or level 6 Red Cross program completion. Class runs weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
TSUNAMI SENIOR LIFESSAVING SQUAD
Is a Lifesaving Society program in which participants can train to compete in various lifesaving events. Competitive Lifesaving is a growing sport with 21 standard events and is recognized by the International Olympic Committee. The Senior Lifesaving Squad program is designed for candidates aged 14+ with differing interests and abilities in lifesaving. Program participants enjoy a variety of challenges including fitness training, lifesaving training, and competitive lifesaving training. The opportunity to compete is available at many levels from local to international and National Team competitions. Our goal is to enhance self-esteem, train lifesavers, encourage an active lifestyle and support the competitive dreams of the participants, as well as possibly one day representing your country at international games. The senior Lifesaving Squad is a continuation of the Tsunamis Ripples, Tsunamis Junior Lifeguard Club and Tsunamis Intermediate Group" Squad members will be billed monthly. Meet expenses are billed as they occur. Pre-requisite: 14 years of age and ability to swim 50m continuously. The Senior Lifesaving Squad at Calgary Winter Club is the first sanctioned club in Alberta and a pilot site for the Lifesaving Society. Training scheduled for 3 hours per week and will contain swimming, lifesaving and first aid skills.
TSUNAMI MASTERS
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