“In the waves of change, we find our direction” ___Anonymous
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD
(OCEAN)
TRAINING PROGRAMS
2023
SOUTHAMPTON VILLAGE OCEAN RESCUE
IS RUNNING THE
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD & CADET PROGRAM
FOR AGES 14 &15
at Coopers Beach
Southampton
We are building a strong team to
compete in the Southampton
Jr Lifeguard Tournament
August 2023
Please Sign Up for the SVOR Program Here:
15+ year olds are also eligible for the
Red Cross Bayfront / Waterfront / Pool Lifeguard Certification Program
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD (Age14) &
CADET PROGRAM (Age 15)
SVOR's Jr Progaram is designed to improve ocean swimming techniques with an emphasis on ocean safety. We teach basic lifeguarding skills while having fun. We hope to encourage participants to one day become certified ocean lifeguards. Skills are taught as “lifeguard competition” events. As long as ocean conditions permit juniors & cadets will train in the water.
Pool Test & Evaluation:
(date & time TBD)
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TBD
Course Dates:
Saturdays - 8:30AM - 10:30AM
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July 8
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July 15
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July 22
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July 29
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August 5
The following skills will be taught:
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Ocean Swimming
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Beach Run
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Flag Colors/Meaning
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Rip Current Education
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Swimming with a Rescue Tube/Torpedo
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Beach Agility Course
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Introduction to First Aid and CPR
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Beach Flags
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Paddle Board Race
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Beach Run
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Swim Rescue Race
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Board Rescue Race
*Pretest Skills Required to Qualify for the Program:
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100 yd Swim continuously
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Tread Water for 5 mins
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Retrieve a Brick from Bottom of Pool
For More Information Please Contact:
SVOR Summer Junior Lifeguards - age 14+
The Junior Lifeguard Program trains ages 14+ in water safety and ocean awareness. Individuals will build open water swimming skills, gain confidence entering and exiting the ocean and learn rescue techniques needed to become a future lifeguard. Junior Lifeguards also have the opportunity to compete at local competitions.
SVOR Summer Junior Lifeguard Cadets - age 15-16
The Lifeguard Cadet course is uniquely designed for 15 year-olds who have graduated from the Junior Lifeguard Program. This class promotes beach safety and awareness, trains individuals to become future ocean lifeguards, and encourages the pursuit of lifeguard certifications upon turning 16.Cadets also have the opportunity to compete at local competitions.