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National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

 

Every candidate, prior to commencement

of training for the NPLQ must be 16 years of age and meet the following basic fitness criteria:

  • jump/dive into deep water
  • swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds
  • swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water
  • tread water for 30 seconds
  • surface dive to the floor of the pool
  • climb out of a pool unaided without ladder/steps and where the pool design permits

Courses take place at both leisure centres in the Borough. For more information, or to apply for the course, please contact the centre directly.

 

Grundy Park Leisure Centre

13 - 18 February 2012

30 July – 4 August 2012

29 October – 3 November 2012

18 – 23 February 2013

 

Cost: £210

 

Contact: 01992 623345

 

For further information about courses at The John Warner Sports Centre please call 01992 445375