The Dolphins offer the RLSS Rookie Lifeguard awards. For each
award, the swimmer is required to pass a number of designated skills,
competently and with a high reliability to achieve the relevant award.
Rookie Lifeguard introduces the children to lifesaving skills and
personal survival techniques.
It also enhances stamina in swimming, requiring water fitness
treading water, towing and underwater swimming. Rookie Lifeguard is
carried out without goggles so it will be head up swimming, sometimes
wearing clothing to replicate outdoor rescues and survival.
The Rookie Lifeguard awards are a great introduction towards the
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) once they reach the age
of 16
Spot the dangers - know the hazards
Advice - take advice from signs and
lifeguards
Friend - always go with a friend
Emergency - how to help others in an
emergency
