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Clinics, Trainings & Certifications
Find clinics, trainings, and certification classes here.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
There is a critical need for lifeguards around the country – NOW is the time to get your certification!
Perfect for strong swimmers 15 and up. Must be proficient in:
• Front Crawl • Breast Stroke • Side Stroke
• Elementary Back Stroke • Treading Water (legs only for 2 minutes)
• Swim 550 yards continually (waterfront/lifeguard)
• Swim 300 yards continually (lifeguard)
• Retrieve 10 lb brick from bottom of pool
PRE-COURSE swimming assessment (optional) contact Aquatics Director to schedule.
ONLINE COURSE (approximately 10 hours) must be successfully completed with a passing score on the CPR/First Aid exam prior to attending the in person skills training. Learning link will be provided upon registration.
LIFEGUARDING IN-PERSON SKILLS TRAINING (approximately 25 hours)
- Fall Session 1 Course: Sundays Sept 18 – October 23, 2022 (noon-5pm)
- Winter Intensive Course: Monday, Dec. 26 – Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 (MWF 2-7pm, TTH 1-6pm)
- 2023 February Break Intensive Course: Monday – Friday (MWF 2-7pm, TTH 1-6pm)
- 2023 Spring Session 1 Course: Sundays TBD March – April (1-6pm)
- 2023 April Break Intensive Course: Monday – Friday (MWF 2-7pm, TTH 1-6pm)
- 2023 Spring Session 2 Course: Sundays TBD May (1-6pm)
- 2023 Summer Intensive Course Sunday, June 12 – Friday, June 16, 2023 (1-6pm)
Must attend all skills classes to receive certification.
Contact Vivian Wells, Aquatics Director at 413-773-3646 ext 427 or [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Virtual | Non-Member | Prescribe the Y | |
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| 1/24/22 | 12/31/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 275.00 | - | $ 325.00 | - |
Available Sessions
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09/18/22 - 10/23/22
Lifeguarding Certification Training - Su - 12:00 pm - 5 hrs
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Registration Closed on 09/17/2022 |
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12/26/22 - 12/31/22
Lifeguarding Certification Training - Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 1:00 pm - 5 hrs
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Register Closes 12/19/2022 |
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02/20/23 - 02/24/23
Lifeguarding Certification Training - Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 1:00 pm - 5 hrs
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Register Closes 02/13/2023 |
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course Recertification
Don’t allow your Lifeguard Certification lapse – sign up for this recertification class!
LIFEGUARDING RECERTIFICATION COURSES
- Sundays September 18- October 16, 2022 (noon-5pm- must attend two dates)
- February Break 2023
- Spring 1 Session Sundays March 2023
- April Break 2023
- Summer Session June 2023
Contact Vivian Wells, Aquatics Director at 413-773-3646 ext 427 or [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Virtual | Non-Member | Prescribe the Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/24/22 | 12/31/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 150.00 | - | $ 175.00 | - |
Available Sessions
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09/18/22 - 10/16/22
Recertification - Su - 12:00 pm - 5 hrs
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Register Closes 10/02/2022 |
Pickleball Strength Clinic
Join us for our first Pickleball Strength Clinic. Designed specifically to fit your pickleball strength needs. Condition your body, to be in your top form to play the hottest game in town. Learn how to incorporate easy, low-impact moves, and follow-along workouts so you can play safely while enjoying the game.
Members: $10 Non Members: $20
Tuesday September 27 1 – 2:30 pm or Saturday October 1 11 am – 12:30 pm
This clinic is to help you in you be strong in your Pickleball game – this is not “learn to play pickleball”.
