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American Red Cross Lifeguard Challenge
This class is for you if...
You are currently Red Cross certified and need to renew your certification (Lifeguards Unlimited requires an update every year).
Please note that challenges are a test of your skills. There is no teaching involved. Make sure you feel confident in your American Red Cross Lifeguarding skills before signing up for a challenge. If a challenge is not what you are looking for click here for information on our Full Waterpark Lifeguard Classes.
Please Read All Class Information Below Before Registering
Challenge Information
You must register and PAY FOR your challenge at least 5 days in advance. NO payment will be accepted at the challenge. No registraion will be held without payment.
All participants must be 15 years old by the day of the challenge. Please bring a state or military identification card or birth certificate to the first class for age verification.
All participants must pass the prerequisite skills test first. This includes:
- 300-yard swim with 100 yards of front crawl, 100 yards of breast stroke and 100 yards of either front crawl or breast stroke with rhythmic breathing.
- Swim 20 yards, surface dive to retrieve a 10-pound object from a depth of 7-10 feet, and swim back 20 yards.
If you are UNDER 18 you must fill out this WAIVER, have it signed by your parent or guardian and bring it to class.
Here is a Challenge Review Sheet so you can refresh your skills before the class. YOU are responsible for knowing all of this material on the day of your challenge.
The Important Small Print:
Important Class Information:
- You must attend all of the session and participate in all activities to successfully complete the course. There will be NO MAKE-UP CLASSES SCHEDULED!
- All required course materials are included in the cost of the class.
- You will not be register for the class until we have payment in hand.
- If you prefer to register via mail, please send payment to:
Lifeguards Unlimited
4709 LaGuardia Dr. Suite 180
St. Louis, MO 63134
Cancellation Policy:
- A minimum of six (6) participants is required. You will be notified if any program is canceled due to insufficient registration.
- If you must cancel, please write/fax a letter at least five (5) business days before the class begins. You may choose from the following options: a) transfer to another session (which costs $25) or b) receive your money back less a $25 processing fee.
- If you do not cancel five days before your challenge you will not recieve a refund.
- If you do not pass the pre-course test, you may re-enroll in a later class session or you may request a refund for amount you paid minus the $25 processing fee.
- Refunds take 2 – 3 weeks.
Click on the on a session # below for more information and to register for the class.
Don't forget: If you are UNDER 18 you must fill out this WAIVER, have it signed by your parent or guardian and bring it to class.
Challenge 1
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| December 18 |
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Challenge 2
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January 8
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Challenge 3
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February 19 |
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Challenge 4
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March 26 |
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Challenge 5
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April 16 |
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Challenge 6
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May 7
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Challenge 7
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May 21
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Challenge 8-Mass Challenge
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June 10
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Challenge 9
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June 24
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Challenge 10
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July 7 |
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