Updated at 2:28 p.m., Saturday, June 9, 2007
Junior lifeguard program registration continues today
Advertiser Staff
The Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services Division of the City's Emergency Services Department is still accepting sign-ups for the 2007 Junior Lifeguard Program sessions at Poka'i Bay and Waimanalo Beach Park.Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services Division personnel will be at two locations today conducting on-site registration for interested applicants.
Wai'anae sign-up: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hale Nalu Surf and Bike shop, 85-876 Farrington Highway.
Waimanalo sign-up: 10 a.m. to 5: p.m., fronting Waimanalo Elementary School, 41-1330 Kalaniana'ole Highway.
The five-day course will familiarize participants with basic ocean and beach safety skills. The program includes an introduction to ocean hazard identification and prevention, ocean and surf rescue techniques, emergency first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. The program emphasizes general fitness, ocean swimming, paddle boarding, and lifesaving skills. It is not a learn to swim program.
The course is sponsored by Quiksilver, Billabong, Xcel and Dakine. Registration is open to boys and girls, 13 to 17 years old as of April 3. Sign-ups can also be done online at www.myjuniorguards.com.
For more information contact Ocean Safety Division Junior Lifeguard coordinators:
