We use recognised water safety programmes (NARS and ROOKIE) to introduce the basic skills, following a structured badge scheme.

Each summer a group of lifesavers take their Bronze and Silver Open Water Awards in the Thames. To offset the often freezing water, we take a picnic and make a day of it.

Aquarius supports the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, with participants able to undertake a Skills or Community Section by attending lifesaving classes with us.

Aquarius also trains new lifesaving teachers, leading to a professional qualification, and provides National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC) training.

NPLQ – Aquarius supports NPLQ courses at Caterham School, we are able to link up our swimmers with good courses if they are interested.

NATIONAL RESCUE AWARD FOR SWIMMING TEACHERS AND COACHES - NRASTC Courses

"Whether you help out with the local school swimming lessons or coach the local Scouts, are a teacher of swimming or a teacher in a school who takes responsibility for swimming sessions, the number one priority must be to ensure the safety of swimmers in your charge." This award is a part of your 'Insurance Policy' that safeguards you in your role with swimmers.

• CATERHAM SCHOOL SPORTS CENTRE, Harestone Valley Road, Caterham
  September 2010: 17th, 24th
  October 2010: 1st, 8th, 15th and an exam on 22nd
  January 2011: 14th, 21st, 28th
  February 2011: 4th and 11th, with exam on 18th
  April 2011 - dates to be confirmed.
  
  
• MOOR HOUSE SCHOOL, Mill Lane, Hurst Green, Oxted, Surrey.
  June 2011: 5th Sunday, 08.30 hrs to 19.00 hrs approx.

PRICES - all courses are £75 to include a book and exam fee.
Aquarius Swimming Club teachers £35 to cover expenses.

To enroll, please write to info@aquariusswimming.co.uk giving details of your last qualification, your phone number and which course you would like to enroll on.

Dates to look out for:

• latest NPLQ course dates
• NRASTC – rescue test for teachers of swimming (June 2011)
• Bronze and Silver Cross Open Water Exam dates (between July and September every year)