To qualify for the course, participants:

• Must be at least 15 years of age before final scheduled class.
• Must be able to swim 300 yards continuously with rhythmic breathing can use freestyle or breaststroke; swimming on back or side is not permitted.
• Must be able to tread water for two minutes without using arms.
• Must complete timed event in 1 minute 40 seconds that includes:
  • swim 10 yards
  • retrieve 10-pound brick
  • return swim another 10 yards on back with legs only
  • climb out without ladder

Participants must successfully complete the pretest that will be held Saturday, April 1 from noon – 2 p.m. 

Payment of $235 must be completed in advance.