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Mackal Field House
3 Keaney Road, Suite #1
Kingston, RI 02881
p. 401.874.5926
f. 401.874.4829 recser@etal.uri.edu
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401.874.4343
Safety Certifications
All aquatics certifications are taught by American Red Cross-certified instructors. Please note that participation in a certification class does not guarantee certification. All skills related to the certification must be properly demonstrated (as defined by course outline) in order to receive certification.
If minimum enrollment for any safety course is not met 3 days prior to the scheduled start date, the class will be cancelled.
Community CPR & AED - Adult Certification
Date |
Times |
Registration Dates |
Monday, November 14, 2011 Barcode: 2946 |
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Online Member Registration Start Date: 8/10/2011 In Person Member Registration Start Date: 9/13/2011 Non-Member Registration Start Date: 9/17/2011 |
Monday, February 6, 2012 Barcode: 2950 |
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Online Member Registration Start Date: 8/10/2011 In Person Member Registration Start Date: 9/13/2011 Non-Member Registration Start Date: 9/17/2011 |
Thursday, March 22, 2012 Barcode: 2951 |
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Online Member Registration Start Date: 8/10/2011 In Person Member Registration Start Date: 9/13/2011 Non-Member Registration Start Date: 9/17/2011 |
This course trains lay responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults. This course also provides the lay responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life and to minimize pain and the consequences of injury or sudden illness until professional medical help arrives.
Fees: Member $55 / Non-Member $65 - fee includes textbook and training materials.
Community CPR/AED Adult, Child, & Infant with Standard First Aid
Date |
Times |
Registration Dates |
Saturday, February 11, 2012 Barcode: 2957 |
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Online Member Registration Start Date: 8/10/2011 In Person Member Registration Start Date: 9/7/2011 Non-Member Registration Start Date: 9/7/2011
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This course trains lay responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adult, children and infants. This course also provides the lay responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life and to minimize pain and the consequences of injury or sudden illness until professional medical help arrives. The first aid portion of this course is designed to teach participants to recognize and respond to emergencies including sudden illness, poisonings, and cold related emergencies. Additionally, participants will learn how to administer first aid care for bleeding emergencies and bone and joint injuries
Fees: Member $60 / Non-Member $75 - fee includes textbook and training materials.
Professional Rescuer CPR & AED Certification - Review
Monday, February 13, 2012 Barcode: 2953 |
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Online Member Registration Start Date: 8/10/2011 In Person Member Registration Start Date: 9/13/2011 Non-Member Registration Start Date: 9/17/2011 |
Monday, March 26, 2012 Barcode: 2954 |
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Online Member Registration Start Date: 8/10/2011 In Person Member Registration Start Date: 9/13/2011 Non-Member Registration Start Date: 9/17/2011 |
Thursday, April 5, 2012 Barcode: 2959 |
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Online Member Registration Start Date: 8/10/2011 In Person Member Registration Start Date: 9/13/2011 Non-Member Registration Start Date: 9/17/2011 |
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Barcode: 2955 |
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Online Member Registration Start Date: 8/10/2011 In Person Member Registration Start Date: 9/13/2011 Non-Member Registration Start Date: 9/17/2011 |
Thursday, May 24, 2012 Barcode: 2956 |
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Online Member Registration Start Date: 8/10/2011 In Person Member Registration Start Date: 9/13/2011 Non-Member Registration Start Date: 9/17/2011 |
For all American Red Cross Review Courses Participants must bring proof of their previous certification which can be expired no longer than one year of the issue date.
This course trains professional rescuers to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adult, children and infants. This course also provides the professional rescuer with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life and to minimize pain and the consequences of injury or sudden illness until professional medical help arrives.
Fees: Member $45 / Non-Member $55
Standard First-Aid Certification
Date |
Times |
Registration Dates |
Saturday, March 31, 2012 Barcode: 2958 |
9:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m. |
Online Member Registration Start Date: 8/10/2011 In Person Member Registration Start Date: 9/13/2011 Non-Member Registration Start Date: 9/17/2011 |
This course is designed to teach participants to recognize and respond to emergencies including sudden illness, poisonings, and cold related emergencies. Additionally, participants will learn how to administer first aid care for bleeding emergencies and bone and joint injuries.
Fees: Member $45 / Non-Member $55 - fee includes textbook and training materials.
Water Safety Instructor Course
(Course length 30 hours + 4 hours FIT)
Date |
Times |
Registration Dates |
Wednesdays, (No classes February 22; March 14 and April 18th) Barcode: 3103 |
5:00 - 9:30 p.m. |
Online Member Registration Start Date: 8/10/2011 In Person Member Registration Start Date: 9/13/2011 Non-Member Registration Start Date: 9/17/2011 |
Students who successfully complete the course will be able to teach American Red Cross swimming lessons. Absence from any of the classes will result in a failure of the course and forfeiture of the registration fee. Instructors are not permitted to make up missed material with participants. Water Safety Instructor Training books are provided to class participants upon registration. Please review the following details if you are interested in becoming a WSI.
Prerequisites
- Be at least 16 years of age by the last scheduled session of the instructor course.
- Successfully complete the pre-course skills test.
Pre-Course Skills Test
- Front Crawl 25 yards
- Back Crawl 25 yards
- Breast Stroke 25 Yards
- Elementary Backstroke 25 yards
- Sidestroke 25 yards
- Butterfly 15 yards
- Maintain position on back for one minute in deep water (float or scull)
- Tread water for one minute
Fees: Member $250 / Non-Member $300 - fee includes all textbooks, training material, and Fundamentals of Instructor Training course. If pre-course skills test is not passed, 90% of course registration will be placed on the customer account. No refunds are given.
Certification Requirements: The candidate will have reading and written assignments each day of the class as well as in-water activities. Candidates must successfully complete four practice teaching assignments and score at least 80% on a written exam.
Lifeguard Instructor Course
(Course length 22 hours)
Date |
Times |
Registration Dates |
April 23 - May 3, 2012 Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays Barcode: 3130 - Canceled due to low enrollment. |
5:00 - 9:30 p.m.
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Online Member Registration Start Date: 8/10/2011 In Person Member Registration Start Date: 9/13/2011 Non-Member Registration Start Date: 9/17/2011 |
Must attend all classes.
Must bring your current lifeguard certification to the class.
This course prepares instructor candidates to use course and presentation materials, conduct training sessions and evaluate the progress of candidates in a professional-level course. Once authorized, Lifeguard Instructors may teach:
- Basic-level Lifeguarding
- Waterfront Lifeguarding
- Waterpark Lifeguarding
- Shallow Water Attendant
- Lifeguard Management
- CPR/AED for Lifeguards
- Administering Emergency Oxygen
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission
- Basic Water Rescue
- GuardStart: Lifeguarding Tomorrow
- Water Safety presentations
Prerequisites
- Be at least 17 years of age on or before the last scheduled day of the instructor course.
- Possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid certificate or have successfully completed a Red Cross Lifeguarding (full or review course) or another acceptable lifeguarding course within the last four years.
- Successfully complete the pre-course session. This includes passing the precourse written exam with a score of 80% or higher for each of the three sections and demonstrating competency in all the precourse skills and scenarios evaluation.
Fees: Member $250 / Non-Member $300 - fee includes textbook and training materials. If pre-course skills test is not passed, 90% of course registration will be placed on the customer account. No refunds are given.
Certification Requirements:The candidate will have reading and written assignments each day of the class as well as in-water activities. Candidates must successfully complete all practice teaching assignments and score at least 80% on all written exams.
Lifeguard Training Course (Course length 25 hours) - Includes First-Aid & CPR for the Professional Rescuer
Date |
Times |
Registration Dates |
Monday, February 20 - Friday, February 24, 2012 Barcode: 3126 |
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (includes 1 hour lunch break)
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Online Member Registration Start Date: 8/10/2011 In Person Member Registration Start Date: 9/13/2011 Non-Member Registration Start Date: 9/17/2011 |
April 10 - 19, 2012 Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Sundays Barcode: 3127 |
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00 - 9:30 p.m. Sundays 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Online Member Registration Start Date: 8/10/2011 In Person Member Registration Start Date: 9/13/2011 Non-Member Registration Start Date: 9/17/2011 |
April 23rd - May 3rd, 2012 Monday, Tuesdays & Thursdays Barcode: 3493 |
5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
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Online Member Registration Start Date: 8/10/2011 In Person Member Registration Start Date: 9/13/2011 Non-Member Registration Start Date: 9/17/2011 |
Must attend all classes.
This course teaches participants the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare participants to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drowning and injuries. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be certified in Lifeguarding and First Aid/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
Absence from any of the classes will result in a failure of the course and forfeiture of the registration fee. Instructors are not permitted to make up missed material with participants. Lifeguard Training books and pocket masks are provided to class participants upon registration.
Prerequisites
- Be at least 15 years of age by the last scheduled session of the Lifeguard Training Course.
- Successfully complete the pre-course skills test.
Pre-Course Skills Test
Participants must be able to swim 300 yards continuously, consisting of 100 yards front crawl, 100 yards breaststroke, and 100 yards mixed front crawl and breaststroke. Additionally, they must retrieve a 10 pound brick from 10 feet of water, swim the brick 20 yards back to the side of the pool, and get out of the water without using the ladder or stairs. The brick retrieval portion must be completed in 1 minute and 40 seconds.
Fees: Member $225 / Non-Member $255 - fee includes textbook and training materials. If pre-course skills test is not passed, 90% of course registration will be placed on the customer account. No refunds are given.
Certification Requirements: The candidate must demonstrate competency in each required skill taught in a course. Competency is defined as being able to perform each skill to meet the objective without guidance. Candidates must pass the final written exam with a minimum grade of 80%. If the final written exam has more than one section, a minimum grade of 80% must be achieved on each section.
Lifeguard Training Review (Course length 13.0 hours)
Certification covers Lifeguard/First-aid and Professional Rescuer CPR/AED.
Date |
Times |
Registration Dates |
April 28 & 29, 2012 Saturday, & Sunday Barcode: 3397 |
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Online Member Registration Start Date: 3/26/12 In Person Member Registration Start Date: 3/26/12 Non-Member Registration Start Date: 3/26/12 |
Must attend all dates & times (A 30 minute lunch will will be provided).
Prerequisites
- Must be able to present a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
- Successfully complete the pre-course skills test.
Pre-Course Skills Test
Participants must be able to swim 300 yards continuously, consisting of 100 yards freestyle, 100 yards breaststroke, and 100 yards mixed freestyle and breaststroke. Additionally, they must retrieve a 10 pound brick from 10 feet of water, swim the brick 20 yards back to the side of the pool, and get out of the water without using the ladder or stairs. The brick retrieval portion must be completed in 1 minute and 40 seconds.
Fees: Member $132 / Non-Member $157 (Course fees includes an updated American Red Cross Lifeguard Manual).
Certification Requirements: The candidate must demonstrate competency in each required skill taught in a course. Competency is defined as being able to perform each skill to meet the objective without guidance. Candidates must pass the final written exam with a minimum grade of 80%. If the final written exam has more than one section, a minimum grade of 80% must be achieved on each section.
Membership Discounts / Benefits
As a benefit of membership, URI Students; Rec Pass and/or TAC Pool members receive discounted rates on many program offerings such as: group fitness classes; learn to swim lessons; certification classes (first-aid, CPR, AED instructional classes); locker and towel service and special events. Members will also receive priority registration for aquatic programs (on-line and in-person). Find out more by calling the Rec Service Center at 874-5926.
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Tootell Aquatic Center Pool Schedule
May 21st - August 10th, 2012
(Includes Pool Closure dates due to Holidays; Intercollegiate events, etc.)
Tootell Aquatic Center Revised PoolSchedule
May 1st - 20th, 2012
(Includes Pool Closure dates due to Holidays; Intercollegiate events, etc.)
Tootell Aquatic Center Brochure
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If you have had a membership here or taken a class here in the past, you will already have an account with us and can enter your email address to gain access to your online account.
Contact
Pool Information:
Stephanie Stewart
Coordinator of Aquatics
p. 401.874.4653
smccullick@mail.uri.edu
Program Information:
Sheila O'Connor
Aquatics Specialist
p. 401.874.7035
smoconnor@mail.uri.edu
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