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Greater Houston Area Red Cross http://www.houstonredcross.org/tresources/en/images/icons/tendenci34x15.gif Greater Houston Area Red Crosshttp://www.houstonredcross.org no Copyright 2005, Greater Houston Area Red Cross Tendenci Membership Management Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@houstonredcross.org Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:12:27 GMT Articles http://www.houstonredcross.org/en/art/373/ 2009 Texas Open Lifeguard Competition <h3 align="center">Saturday July 18th &amp; Sunday July19th 2009</h3> <div><img height="193" alt="" hspace="10" src="/attachments/wysiwyg/4/life.jpg" width="100" align="right" vspace="10" border="0" />The 2009 Texas Open Lifeguard Competition focuses on the many skills lifeguards must possess in order to prevent, prepare for and respond to aquatic and First Aid/CPR emergencies. <br> </div> <div>The Lifeguard Competition helps to recognize the capability and dedication of these lifeguards using standards set by the American Red Cross Lifeguarding r.06 program. Teams are comprised of young men and women who dedicate themselves to keeping people safe while they enjoy pools and open water throughout the State of Texas. </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Get your team together and bring your friends and family to support you during the competition. On Sunday, July 19, trophies and awards will be presented in all events and T-shirts will be given to each participant. After the awards ceremony, all team members and guests will be able to enjoy a day at SplashTown. Spectators must arrive with their team for free admission to SplashTown, or they will be required to pay $32.99 for admission. </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><em>Teams consist of 4-8 members and all events must have co-ed representation. Each member must participate in the CPR-First Aid Skills, Written Test, and at least 1 water event. </em></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div align="center">Teams will compete in one of three categories: </div> <ul> <li>Municipalities <div></div> </li> <li>Private Pools <div></div> </li> <li>Pool Management Companies and Waterparks. <div></div> </li> </ul> <div>Trophies and ribbons will be awarded within each category. The top six overall teams will receive trophies.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div align="center"><strong>LIFEGUARD COMPETITION EVENTS</strong> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <ul> <li> <div style="margin-left: 40px">Lifeguard-CPR/AED-First Aid Written Test </div> </li> <li> <div style="margin-left: 40px">Rescue Tube Relay</div> </li> <li> <div style="margin-left: 40px">Professional Rescuer CPR/AED-First Aid Skills </div> </li> <li> <div style="margin-left: 40px">Passive Victim Relay</div> </li> <li> <div style="margin-left: 40px">Spinal Injury Management/Backboarding </div> </li> <li> <div style="margin-left: 40px">Water Resuscitation Rescue</div> </li> <li> <div style="margin-left: 40px">Scanning Scenario Event </div> </li> </ul> <div><strong>Saturday, July 18th:</strong> &nbsp;Events will be held at The Greater Houston Area Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Bellaire Family Aquatic Center. <br> <strong>Sunday, July 19th:</strong> &nbsp;All events will be held at SplashTown. </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div align="center">Fee:&nbsp; $175.00 early bird if registered by July 10,&nbsp; $225.00 after July 10th.</div> <div align="center"><a href="http://www.houstonredcross.org/en/cev/1789">Click here to register</a></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>Questions???</strong>&nbsp; Call Cindy Willhite 713.313.1646 or Gidget Swift 713.313.1606</div> <br><br>2-Jul-09 9:00 AM 2009 Texas Open Lifeguard Competition <h3 align="center">Saturday July 18th &amp; Sunday July19th 2009</h3> <div><img height="193" alt="" hspace="10" src="/attachments/wysiwyg/4/life.jpg" width="100" align="right" vspace="10" border="0" />The 2009 Texas Open Lifeguard Competition focuses on the many skills lifeguards must possess in order to prevent, prepare for and respond to aquatic and First Aid/CPR emergencies. <br> </div> <div>The Lifeguard Competition helps to recognize the capability and dedication of these lifeguards using standards set by the American Red Cross Lifeguarding r.06 program. Teams are comprised of young men and women who dedicate themselves to keeping people safe while they enjoy pools and open water throughout the State of Texas. </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Get your team together and bring your friends and family to support you during the competition. On Sunday, July 19, trophies and awards will be presented in all events and T-shirts will be given to each participant. After the awards ceremony, all team members and guests will be able to enjoy a day at SplashTown. Spectators must arrive with their team for free admission to SplashTown, or they will be required to pay $32.99 for admission. </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><em>Teams consist of 4-8 members and all events must have co-ed representation. Each member must participate in the CPR-First Aid Skills, Written Test, and at least 1 water event. </em></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div align="center">Teams will compete in one of three categories: </div> <ul> <li>Municipalities <div></div> </li> <li>Private Pools <div></div> </li> <li>Pool Management Companies and Waterparks. <div></div> </li> </ul> <div>Trophies and ribbons will be awarded within each category. The top six overall teams will receive trophies.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div align="center"><strong>LIFEGUARD COMPETITION EVENTS</strong> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <ul> <li> <div style="margin-left: 40px">Lifeguard-CPR/AED-First Aid Written Test </div> </li> <li> <div style="margin-left: 40px">Rescue Tube Relay</div> </li> <li> <div style="margin-left: 40px">Professional Rescuer CPR/AED-First Aid Skills </div> </li> <li> <div style="margin-left: 40px">Passive Victim Relay</div> </li> <li> <div style="margin-left: 40px">Spinal Injury Management/Backboarding </div> </li> <li> <div style="margin-left: 40px">Water Resuscitation Rescue</div> </li> <li> <div style="margin-left: 40px">Scanning Scenario Event </div> </li> </ul> <div><strong>Saturday, July 18th:</strong> &nbsp;Events will be held at The Greater Houston Area Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Bellaire Family Aquatic Center. <br> <strong>Sunday, July 19th:</strong> &nbsp;All events will be held at SplashTown. </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div align="center">Fee:&nbsp; $175.00 early bird if registered by July 10,&nbsp; $225.00 after July 10th.</div> <div align="center"><a href="http://www.houstonredcross.org/en/cev/1789">Click here to register</a></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>Questions???</strong>&nbsp; Call Cindy Willhite 713.313.1646 or Gidget Swift 713.313.1606</div> no http://www.houstonredcross.org/en/art/373/ Cindy Whillhite Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT