Leisureplex makes a splash with top award
Alderman Paul Porter and swimming instructors at the LeisurePlex also awarded certificates to the Rookie Lifeguard trainees who recently received Bronze, Silver or Gold Life Saving Medallions.
Chairman of the Council’s Leisure Services Committee, Alderman Porter, said: “The Council has operated a Lifesaving School for a number of years and it is excellent news that the hard work of the instructors and children across Lisburn has been officially recognised by the NI Branch of the Royal Lifesaving Society.
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Hide Ad“Lisburn City Council is always keen to assist to ensure the safety of its residents and their families when around water, which can present dangers to individuals if they are not careful, and the Lifesaving School is part of this.
“The scheme being taught was developed by the Royal Lifesaving Society and there are three stages: Bronze, Silver and Gold, each of which has four programmes within.
“It is great that a large number of local children have successfully completed an award this year and in previous years.”
The Lifesaving School candidates develop their personal fitness, knowledge, skill and judgment about various different lifesaving techniques when undertaking their Award.
If you are aged between 12 and 16 and would like to enrol in the Life Saving School then please contact the Lagan Valley LeisurePlex on 028 9267 2121.