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 THR APRIL 2008 CLASS IS NOW CLOSED.

The class schedule*: 

• Friday - Sunday, April 4th - 6th;
• Friday - Sunday, April 18th - 20th.  
• Friday Sessions: 5:00 - 8:00pm
• 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 Tuesday March 25th 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 31st, to be enrolled in the April class.

ARC REGISTRATION FORM AND PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

2008 United States Olympic Swim Team
Men:

Nathan Adrian
Ricky Berens
Ian Crocker
Mark Gangloff
Matt Grevers
Brendan Hansen
Larsen Jensen
Cullen Jones
Klete Keller
Ryan Lochte
Jason Lezak
Michael Phelps
Aaron Peirsol
Scott Spann
Eric Shanteau
Gil Stovall
Peter Vanderkaay
Erik Vendt
David Walters
Mark Warkentin
Garrett Weber-Gale
Ben Wildman-Tobriner

Men's Head Coach: Eddie Reese

Men's Assistant Coach: Bob Bowman, Gregg Troy, Frank Busch

Women:

Amanda Beard
Elizabeth Beisel
Caroline Burckle
Elaine Breeden
Natalie Coughlin
Jessica Hardy
Kathleen Hersey
Margaret Hoelzer
Katie Hoff
Megan Jendrick
Kara Lynn Joyce
Christine Magnuson
Christine Marshall
Lacey Nymeyer
Allison Schmitt
Emily Silver
Julia Smit
Rebecca Soni
Chloe Sutton
Dara Torres
Kim Vandenberg
Kate Ziegler

The average ages of this year's Olympic team:

Men - 23.72
Women - 21.90

Oldest Female - Dara Torres - 41
Youngest Female - Elizabeth Beisel 15 Saunderstown, R.I.

Oldest Male - Jason Lezak 32 Irvine, Calif.
Youngest Male - Nathan Adrian 19 Bremerton, Wash.

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