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 APRIL 2009 CLASS IS NOW CLOSED.  WE ANTICIPATE OFFERING THE CLASS AGAIN IN APRIL 2010.  CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR UPDATES OR CALL THE POOL OFFICE AT 434-842-4210 FOR UPDATED ARC CLASS SCHEDULES. 

The class schedule*: 

• Friday - Sunday, April 3rd - 5th;
• Friday - Saturday, April 10th - 11th.  
• Friday Sessions: 5:00 - 9:00pm
• Saturday/Sunday Sessions: 9:00 - 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 April class, please email Coach Bocci, emailto: boccij@fuma.org, by Friday March 27th, 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 Monday, March 30th, to be enrolled in the April class.

ARC REGISTRATION FORM AND PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

12 swimmers traveled to the Pitt Christmas Invitational, December 18th through the 20th. The snow and cold couldn't slow down our Blue Devils as they registered an incredible 41 personal best times, including 12 top 8 finishes! The team finished 11th out of 43 teams.

Congratulations to our Jr. National Qualifiers: Tony Romanini, Blake Sundel, Kurt Housh, Jake Humphrey, Jorah Gebert, and Matt Morio! Next up the club team travels to Richmond for a NOVA Invitational, while the high school men take on Trinity and Woodberry Forest in double dual meet action.

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