{"id":673,"date":"2025-07-02T16:15:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T20:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/athletics.carleton.ca\/community\/?page_id=673"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:15:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:15:27","slug":"lifesaving-sport-fundamentals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/athletics.carleton.ca\/community\/aquatics\/lifesaving-sport-fundamentals\/","title":{"rendered":"Lifesaving Sport FUNdamentals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Lifesaving Sport FUNdamentals\n <\/h1>\n \n \n\n

A great introduction to Lifesaving Sport – learning lifesaving skills in a competitive setting.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/header>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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\n Don’t miss out!\n <\/p>\n

\n Carleton Athletics is excited to introduce a new recreational program that gives youth an introduction to a growing international discipline \u2014 Lifesaving Sport<\/strong><\/em>.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Lifesaving Sports Fundamentals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lifesaving Sport FUNdamentals is an ongoing development program, with of 5 fundamental levels comprised of an obstacle swim, tow with fins, lifesaving medley, throwing accuracy,<\/strong> and object support<\/strong>. This is a great way to bridge the gap between swimming lessons and leadership courses while also developing stronger swimming abilities, staying fit and having fun. Swimmer\u2019s goals vary from skill development to competing at provincial sport events! The program focuses on team building, fair play, sport ethics and improving overall fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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See Lifesaving Society Program Description for more detail.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n Spring 2026 Program Registration Opens April 8th @ 9:00am\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Pre-requisites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n