Upcoming swim lessons and lifeguard training at Dover Indoor Pool

posted on 2/2/2022

Dover Recreation will host an American Red Cross lifeguard training & recertification course and adult swim classes in the coming weeks.

Lifeguard training and recertification

The American Red Cross lifeguard program will be from Tuesday, Feb. 22, through Sunday, Feb. 27, with the recertification occurring Feb. 27. Participants seeking to become lifeguards must attend all training sessions and be at least 15 years old on the last day of the class. The program provides the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. It includes the latest science in first aid, CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, emergency cardiac care, and the latest lifeguarding rescue skills and safety protocols.

The course requires the following prerequisites :

• Swim 300 yards continuously.
• Tread water for two minutes.
• From the water, the participant must swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7 to 10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit water without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
• No refunds will be given for the failure of prerequisite requirements.

The cost of the complete course is $300. To be re-certified, the price is $60. Visit the Dover Indoor Pool website for more information: https://www.dover.nh.gov/government/city-operations/recreation/aquatics/.

Adult swim classes

Dover Recreation will host two adult swim classes: beginners and stroke clinic.

The beginner swim class will be held from 7 to 7:45 p.m. on Feb. 28, March 7, 14 and 21 – all Mondays. This class will focus on the basic safety and water skills to keep you safe in and around the water.

The stroke clinic will be held from 7 to 7:45 p.m. on March 2, 9, 16, and 23 – all Wednesdays. This class will focus on stroke development, movement analysis and strength and conditioning. Participants must be comfortable in the water to participate in this class. Starts, flip turns, and all strokes will be taught.

Registration for both courses opens Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 11:30 a.m. for Dover residents. Registration for non-Dover residents begins Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 11:30 a.m. Visit the Dover Indoor Pool website for more information: https://www.dover.nh.gov/government/city-operations/recreation/aquatics/.

For more information, contact the Dover Indoor Pool at 603-516-6441.