Heard of "compression only CPR"?

The American Red Cross has posted their position on the compression only CPR that has folks talking.  Read more about it here:
https://www.instructorscorner.org/ViewLink.aspx?lnk=624

Swim caps on sale!

Get your Texas State swim cap on sale at the front desk of the SRC for only $3!

Drowning looks different than you think!

This article has such important information in it we had to pass it on!

 

 http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/drowning-looks-different-than-you-think-2010225/

 

Leisure pool heater back up and running!

The leisure pool heater is back up and running.  It should be back to its normal temperature within a few days (it takes awhile for 52,000 gallons to warm up!)

Additional CPR-PRO RECERT COURSE!

Attention all lifeguards!  Our 5/16 CPR for the professional rescuer re-certification course filled up so we are opening up a second one!  It will be held Monday 5/24 from 4:30pm to 10:00pm.  For more information visit:
http://www.campusrecreation.txstate.edu/programs/Aquatics-and-Safety/Safety-Courses.html

ASC Closed 5/14-6/6

Attention ASC users!  The ASC will be closed from May 14th through June 6th.  During that time faculty and staff will have free access to the SRC Natatorium!

SRC Natatorium closes at 5pm Sunday!

The SRC Natatorium hours say we close at 8:30 on Sunday 5/2 but we are actually closing at 5pm!  We unfortunately cannot change the website at this time, please excuse the error!

Sign up for youth swim lessons before 5/24 & save $5!

Sign up for the any one of the summer Youth Group Swim lessons before May 24^th and save $5!  See website for more details:

http://www.campusrecreation.txstate.edu/programs/Aquatics-and-Safety/Youth-Group-Swim-Lessons.html

Free Stroke Clinic April 14th

Do you need help on your breaststroke?  Come join us April 14th from 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM for a free stroke clinic.  Learn tips to improve your stroke and new drill to help you swim faster.  The first 15 people receive a free t-shirt!

Water Safety Instructor Class Now Available

Do you want to become a Swim Lesson Instructor?  Then join the Water Safety Instructor Class now being offered starting May 17th.  For more information visit the Safety Classes website.

Lifeguard Training Classes arenow available!

Two Lifeguard Training classes are now available.  The first starts May 17th and the second starts June 7th.  See the Safety Classes website for more information.

ASC Heater out

The heater at the Aqua Sports Center is out leaving the water somewhat more invigorating than normal.  They are working on the problem and expect it warm and toasty early next week.

FREE Water Safety Clinic

March 1st from 5:30 to 7:30 - Are you going to the beach for Spring Break? Then make sure you know how to play it safe around the water!

Safety Classes this weekend

Adult CPR/ AED training is Saturday, 1/30 from 12p.m.- 5p.m.

First Aid training is Saturday, 1/30 from 5:15p.m.- 8:15p.m.

C PRO recertification class is Sunday, 1/31 from 1p.m.- 6p.m.

Please sign up at the SRC front desk if you have not done so already.