Lifesaving

Lifesaving is a course dedicated to water safety and drowning prevention in Aotearoa New Zealand. The course will teach you comprehensive lifesaving skills and first aid techniques (such as CPR) to promote safety in and around the water. The Royal Lifesaving Society of New Zealand has been instructing for over 110 years and many of the skills you will learn throughout the course will be transferable to everyday life.

Key Information

The Epsom Girls Grammar Lifesaving team trains at lunchtime on Mondays and Thursdays, making use of the onsite Aquatic Centre.

Students are able to work towards the following awards;

Lifesaving Examiners Award

Lifesaving Instructor Award

Lifesaving Bronze Cross Award

Lifesaving Award of Merit and Distinction

Fees

$60 - $80 depending on grade level

Uniform & Equipment Required

Togs & Epsom PE Gear. Goggles optional.

Key Contacts

Sports Co Ordinator
Sam Piggin: spiggin@eggs.school.nz

Teacher In Charge
Janine Ibbs: jibbs@eggs.school.nz