Fork Union Aquatic Club ARC Lifeguard Class

Fork Union Military Academy is sponsoring an American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard Certification Class this April open to the community. The course is available to individuals, age 15 and older, who have successfully screened through a pre-test. The program is a joint venture between Fork Union Military Academy and the Charlottesville chapter of the ARC. 

Through classroom learning and hands-on practice, students will learn:

• Surveillance skills to help recognize and prevent injuries
• Rescue skills - in the water and on land
• First aid training and professional rescuer CPR - to help prepare for any emergency
• Professional lifeguard responsibilities like interacting with the public and addressing uncooperative patrons

Upon successful completion of the course, including a final written and skill demonstration test,  students will receive a nationally recognized ARC Lifeguard/First-aid Certification Card (valid for three years), and an ARC CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED Certification (valid one year).  These certifications will enable them to work at most public and private aquatics facilities in the United States as certified lifeguards.          

REGISTRATION FOR THE MAY 2010 CLASS IS NOW OPEN.  CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR UPDATES OR CALL THE POOL OFFICE AT 434-842-4210 FOR UPDATED ARC CLASS SCHEDULES. 

The class schedule*: 

• Friday - Saturday, May 7th - 8th;
• Friday - Saturday, May 14th - 15th.  
• Friday Sessions: 5:00 - 9:00pm
• Saturday Sessions: 9:00am - 6:00pm (there will be a one hour break for lunch).

* Schedule tentative and subject to change.

The cost of the class is $175.  This price includes all instruction and classroom materials.  For students in need of a CPR renewal only the cost will be $50.  If you would like to register for the May class, please email Coach Bocci, emailto: boccij@fuma.org, by Friday April 30th, to reserve a spot.  Class space is limited.  Once the class is full, registration will close.  Please send checks in accordance with the instructions on the following attachment.   Payment must be received no later then Friday, May 7th, to be enrolled in the May class.

ARC REGISTRATION FORM AND PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Just one week after winning the 2010 Virginia Prep League Conference Championship, Fork Union Military Academy Swimming and Diving made history on February 20th by winning their first Virginia State Championship in the 30 year history of the competition! In the process, the Blue Devils set another two State Records (200 Yard Medley Relay - T. Romanini, B. Sundel, J. Gebert, J. Humphrey; and 200 Yard Individual Medley - T. Romanini), while registering an incredible nine All-State swims and 49 personal best times in route to a 423 point victory. On the boards FUMA diving surprised the field as two virtually unknown first year divers, Obi Okeyo and Eric Palmer, placed 6th and 8th overall respectively.

Continue reading "FUMA SWIMMING AND DIVING WINS THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!"

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