NP LIFEGUARD CORPS

Monday, April 20, 2009

Hi Freshies!

Hi Freshmens!

Here at Ngee Ann, joining Lifeguards Corps is not only about being a lifeguard, its able been in a wonderful Lifesaving Sports.

Lifesaving Sports is a national & international recognised sports. It is categorised under two categories, "Still-water" and "Open Water". For the still-water, you will be competing in a series of event inside the swimming pool like Obstacle Relay, Super-lifesaver, Mannikin Tow, Medley
For the open water, you will be competing in events like 4x100 relay, surfboard rescue, canoe rescue, open water swim - ALL TAKES PLACE AT THE SENTOSA BEACH.

For non-swimmers, NO WORRIES! We will be holding basic swimming classes to gear you up before you continue taking the lifeguard course to be an official lifeguard.
Girls are warmly welcomed as lifeguard is not a ALL MAN thing.
For lifeguard course, you will start with the fundamental lesson named Lifesaving 1-2-3, after passing this, you will then be enroled in the Bronze Medallion Course, to train you on all aspects to be a LIFEGUARD.
On the other hand, we do offer further awards like Award of Merit, Silver Cross, Distinction Awards and not forgetting the all time popular Bronze Cross for open-sea rescue and the pre-requisite to be a lifeguard at Sentosa.

BEST OF ALL, WE'RE THE ONLY CCA IN NGEE ANN, THAT PAYS STUDENTS LIFEGUARDS!

So, why wait and hesitate? We are a bunch of fun-loving people. JOIN US NOW!

Details of First Meeting
Date: 22/4/2009
Time: 6.00pm - 8.30pm
Venue: Ngee Ann Swimming Complex
Things to bring: Your swimming and bathing stuffs.

Lifesaving Freshmen Orientation Camp
A CAMP FOR YOU TO ENJOY AND KNOW MORE ABOUT LIFESAVING
Place to assemble: Ngee Ann Swimming Complex
Duration: 24 April 2009 (Friday) to 26 April 2009 (Sunday)
Time to assemble: 6.30pm (Dinner at 6.30pm)
Place studying at: Ngee Ann Staff Apartment@Kismis, “The Loft” (Bed/Pillow/Blanket provided)
Event Scope: Water games/Land games/Team building and bonding/Crash Course Lifesaving Skills and more fun!
Cost of the camp is subsidized by the club; each participant will only need to pay $5 (includes meals and BBQ dinner)

Contact: Dexter - 81865854 or Justin 91907376 for more details!

posted by Anonymous at 8:44 AM

COACH: Daryl Tan Kiok Wei

Executive committee 11/12

President:
Tan Hui Yin

Vice-President:
Lim Su Ying

Chief Instructors:
Nathaniel Boyd-Tan

Lin ZiKun

Honarary Secretary:
Natalie Lim

Honarary Treasurer:
Koo Yi Jie

Logistics-In-Charge:
Andy Chan Yi En

Duty-In-Charge:
Edwin Liam Chye Hwa

Project Coordinator:
Sim Yao Bang Melvin

Monday, April 20, 2009

Hi Freshies!

posted by Anonymous at 8:44 AM

Activity Calendar


  
[X]   4 Mar 11(Fri): NTU Swimfest (Mass Swim)

[X]   5 Mar 11(Sat): NTU Swimfest (Sunrise to Sunset Swim)

[X]   19 Mar 11(Sat): 2nd RP Youth Lifesaving Funfest

[X]   18-19 Apr 11(Mon-Tue): CCA Fiesta

[X]   29 Apr - 1 May 11(Fri-Sun): Freshmen Orientation Camp 2011

[X]   May 11: Bronze Medallion Test 

[X]   27-28 May 11(Fri-Sat): 12th NUS Lifesaving Invitational Championship

[X]   21 Aug 11(Sun): 33rd National Lifesaving Championship (Still-Water)

[X]   29 Aug - 1 Sept 11(Mon-Thu): Bonding Camp 
 
[X]   10 Sept 11(Sat): NUS Splashdown 2011
 
[X]   11 Sept 11(Sun): Exposure to Open-Water Competition (Nationals)

[X]   8-9 Oct 11(Sat,Sun): Kusu Island Voluntary

[X]   10 Oct 11(Mon): LS123 (SnW class) Test

[X]   21 Oct 11(Mon): LS123 (Keith/Kelvin's class) Test

[X]   19-20 Nov 11(Sat,Sun): Kayaking 1-Star Course

[X]   19 Dec 11(Mon): CPR Test

[X]   20 Dec 11(Tue): SNR Test

[X]   21-22 Dec 11 (Wed,Thu): Bronze Cross Training/Test

[X]   27 Dec 11(Tue): BM Test

TBC   13 Jan 12(Fri): LS123 (Edwin's class) Test

TBC  CPR Test

TBC  SNR Test

TBC    20 Jan 12(Fri): Annual General Meeting / Official Handover Ceremony 2012/2013

Classes Conducted

Lifesaving 1, 2, 3 (LS123)
This class introduces the basic skills and knowledge of water safety and lifesaving and is the pre-requisite to taking the Bronze Medallion. Successful candidates will be awarded a certificate.

Bronze Medallion (BM)
This class trains you for the Bronze Medallion which is recognized as a flagship award for lifesaving. This class will develop a basic level of proficiency in knowledge, understanding and practical ability for aquatic rescue situations. Successful candidates will receive CPR and BM certification.

Award of Merit (AM)
This is a progression from the Bronze Medallion and develops a proficient level of knowledge, understanding and practical ability in aquatic rescue situations. The successful candidate will receive SNR and AM certification.

Distinction Award (DA)
This is a progression from Award of Merit and establish an advanced standard of all round knowledge, skills and ability in aquatic rescue situations. The successful candidate will receive the highest qualification that can be attained in our club.

Other lifesaving awards that are trained and assessed at an open water facility:

Bronze Cross (BM)
Designed to develop competent lifesaving and emergency care abilities for qualified lifesavers in open water conditions, this award requires a Bronze Medallion qualification.

Silver Cross (SC)
A step up from BC, SC is designed to develop advanced lifesaving and emergency care abilities for qualified lifesavers in open water rescues.

Last updated: 16 Oct 2011

TRAININGS

Venue: School Pool
Time: 5.00pm to 7.30pm
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

*In the event of bad weather, training will still be on unless informed otherwise

Enquiries