Month: July 2024

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Blended Learning Course: Registration Closes Thursday, August 1

Earn your American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification August 14-18 at the Michigan Tech SDC Pool.

This intensive training course includes Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certifications and all training materials.

All participants must be 15 years of age or older by the first date of the course (documentation required). Required water skills include the ability to:

  • Swim 150 yards (using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, swimming on the back or side is not permitted, swim goggles are allowed), maintain a position on the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water with the legs, swim 50 yards (using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both). 
  • Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
    • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards (face may be in or out of the water, swim goggles are not permitted).
    • Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
    • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face at or near the surface.
    • Exit the water without using the ladder or steps.

Online training prerequisites must be completed by the first day of classroom instruction. The instructor will contact class participants with online course information and directions. Class size is limited.

Class Dates: April 18-21, 2024

Schedule

  • Wednesday, August 14, 4:00pm-5:30pm
  • Thursday, August 15, 12:00pm-5:30pm
  • Friday, August 16, 12:00pm-5:30pm
  • Saturday, August 17, 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Sunday, August 18, 8:00am-1:00pm

Cost

$200 per participant

Contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, with any questions.

Registration closes August 1, 11:59 pm.

Summer Huskies Aquatics Programs: Session 3 Registration Closes Soon!

Don’t forget, registration is open for summer Huskies Youth Aquatics programs! We are excited to offer programs for youth, from beginners to advanced participants, with an extended variety of times.

If the class or level you are looking for is currently full, please contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, at ambengry@mtu.edu or 906-487-2995. You can also fill out a waitlist request here. We will try to add additional classes based on level demand!

Registration for Session 3 Youth Aquatics closes this Thursday, July 18! Don’t wait, sign up today!