The water safety classes organised by the County Galway Water Safety Committee resume in Leisureland on Sunday September 29.
Places are available for new pupils who must be 13 years of age with reasonable swim ability. These classes operate from 9.30 am to 11.00 am on Sunday Mornings under the auspices of Water Safety Ireland.
The pupils are taught life saving skills including water confidence, safety , rescue skills, survival and CPR. These are all part of the Water Safety Ireland Syllabus and exam structure whereby pupils receive certificates for all exams passed.
The courses lead to poolguard and beach-lifeguard certificates which are prerequisites for employment as a poolguard or beachguard. Many children lack an awareness of how to stay safe when playing near water and these courses teach participants how to embrace water based activities safely.
Registration takes place in Leisureland between 10.00 am and 11.00am on Sunday September 8.
