Lifeguard Training Review and WSI classes are being cooperatively planned by the Community Education departments of the Minnesota River Valley Education District (MRVED)- Lac qui Parle Valley, Benson, Dawson/Boyd, Lakeview, Montevideo, Ortonville, and Yellow Medicine East. Priority will be given to MRVED residents until one week prior to class starting.

 

 

 

Minnesota River Valley Aquatics

 

 

Lifeguarding Today

The American Red Cross Lifeguarding Today course gives the participant the knowledge, skills, and practice to become a certified lifeguard.  CPR-PR and First Aid Training are included in the course of instruction.

Fee: $80 for MRVED residents includes books.

Prerequisites:

  • Must be 15 years of age
  • Swim 500 yards using the crawl and the breaststroke
  • Dive to at least 7-10 feet and bring a diving brick to the surface

 

Watch for upcoming classes!

 

 

 

 

     Lac qui Parle Valley High School Indoor Pool

 

Ask us how our pool activities may fit your insurance Health Club Plan!

 

 

 

 

Aerobic Watercise & Lap Swimming begin November 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wave Cutters Swim Team

The Wave Cutters swim team is part of USA Swimming, the national governing body for competitive swimming in the United States.  Wave Cutters is a Community Education sponsored, parent run organization designed to provide a structured swimming program for youth in grades 1-12. Swimmers from the Lac qui Parle school district and surrounding area are welcome to join the team.

 

Practices are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Oct. 28 at the LqPV pool.

Grades 5-12:  3:30 to 5:00; cost $85.

Grades 1-4:  4:00 to 5:00; cost $70.  (Busing available.)

 

Swimmers who choose to compete at USA sanctioned meets must pay an additional fee of $75.

Contact Bob Nielsen (734-4920) or Sue Tillma (734-4668) for more information.  Free open swim and informational meeting will be on Oct 23 from 3:30 to 5:00.

 

 

 

 

Three easy ways to register:
commed@lqpv.org
Call 320-752-4567 or toll free 1-877-889-4153
Mail to LqPV Community Education, 2860 291st Ave., Madison, MN 56256

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