Dates and Times
- April 20th 9:00am-5:00pm
- April 21st 9:00am-5:00pm
- TEST OUT DAY April 27th 9:00am-1:00pm (probable to get out early depending on your skills and test taking skills)
Class Pre-requisites:
- Age – participants must be 15 years old by the last day of the class.
- Blended Certificate – to participate in the in-person part of this course, participants must present their blended coursework certificate of completion to the instructor either in printed hard copy or electronic via smartphone as soon as class begins.
Participants must pass the following Red Cross required swim tests at the beginning of class. If you sign up but cannot pass the prerequisites, refunds will not be given.
- 300-yard nonstop swim demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing, using a combination of standard breaststroke and freestyle stroke. This is not timed.
- 2 minutes of treading water using only your legs.
- A timed weight-retrieval drill – participants swim 20 yards and perform a surface dive to retrieve a 10-pound weight from the bottom of the pool (7-10 feet deep). Then with the weight firmly grasped with both hands and using only legs, swim back to the starting point. Time will stop once the weight and participant have exited the water. No use of a ladder is allowed. This drill has a 1 minute and 40-second time cap. Condition yourself ahead of the class.
We highly suggest you do some pool work if you are not conditioned to swim. We will teach you everything else needed to know.
Refund Policy:
100% refund up to 7 days before first class start date. No refunds will be given within 7 days of training. If you do not show up to the training, you will not be refunded, no exceptions. If you show up and do not meet requirements, cannot pass the tests, and/or do not complete the training, you will not be refunded, no exceptions.
- What should I bring to class?
- Blended learning certificate of completion
- Competitive Style Swimsuit (goggles optional)
- Snacks/lunch
- Lots of Water
- Sun protection
- Towel(s)
- Extra clothing and layers (especially during the colder months).
If you have any other questions, comments, concerns please email hayleychurch@cookseyswim.com
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