Wootton Bassett Amateur Swimming and Life saving Club
Lifesaving
The lifesaving branch of the club has been a real success story. Membership increases regularly and in 2001 we were awarded:-
“The most successful club in Avon and North Wiltshire in promoting the
Royal Lifesaving Society during 2001.”
Royal Lifesaving Society during 2001.”
This award is given to the club that has achieved the most awards and qualifications during the year.
The Life Saving club caters for age groups of 10 to 16 + years, the age group that they are in indicates which award level they will be taught: -
The Life Saving club caters for age groups of 10 to 16 + years, the age group that they are in indicates which award level they will be taught: -
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Approx
Age
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Award
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Description |
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10 - 12
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Personal Challenge Award
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Bronze, Silver & Gold
Acquire/improve wide range of water skills and stamina in preparation for moving into lifesaving awards
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12 13
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Lifesaving Awards
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Levels 1,2 & 3
Basic aquatic lifesaving skills
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14
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Bronze Medallion & Life Support 1
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Advanced Lifesaving
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15
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Award of Merit & Life Support 2
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Advanced Lifesaving
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16 +
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NPLQ
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National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
Professional life guarding qualification
(Subject to numbers and teaching availability)
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