Rookie Lifesaving Programme
The Rookie Lifesaving programme is the junior award scheme of the RLSS UK, primarily aimed at children aged 8 to 12 years old. As a club, we also cater for younger members who can swim 25m.
Lessons are taught in the main pool at Bradford on Avon.
For most children, Rookie Lifesaving Awards will be the first opportunity to explore water safety and alternative safe aquatic play. The Rookie skills make Rookies aware of how to take better care of themselves, their family and friends and give them the information they need to promote water safety in their day-to-day activities.
The list of awards to achieve include:
Achievement 1, Achievement 2
Bronze – Stages 1, 2 and 3
Silver – Stages 1, 2 and 3
Gold – Stages 1, 2 and 3
After completion of the Rookie Lifesaving programme, the next challenge is completing the National Lifesaving Academy programme.
National Lifesaving Academy
National Lifesaving Academy is for anybody over the age of 12
The awards are structured into three levels:
- Bronze Lifesaving Certificate
- Bronze Star
- Bronze Medallion
The Bronze Lifesaving Certificate is designed to teach new lifesavers the basics of staying safe in or around water. It provides the candidate with basic water safety knowledge, basic aquatic lifesaving skills, basic CPR, and basic First Aid.
The two subsequent award levels (Bronze Star and Bronze Medallion) are divided into three sections:
- Lifesaving Theory
- Lifesaving Survival and Rescue Skills
- CPR, AED and First Aid
Candidates will need to complete and pass all sections before moving on to the next award.
These awards can be taken as part of a Duke of Edinburgh award – we can give guidance as to which section you can use the award for.