Aquatics
SPRING/SUMMER PLAYBOOK 2022 | BELLINGHAM PARKS & RECREATION
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ARNE HANNA AQUATIC CENTER
Lifeguarding Review Course
The American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification is
valid for two years.
Prerequisites: Current lifeguard certification or
less than 30 days expired.
Cost: $100
Dates: Sunday, May 1 or June 26
Times: 8:00am - 5:30pm
Registration deadline: One week prior to course.
Water Safety Instructor Course
This course trains instructor candidates to teach all of
the courses presented in the Swimming and Water
Safety program to all age groups. (Parent and Child
Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics and levels 1-6 of the
Learn-to-Swim program.)
Prerequisites: 16 years or older, complete swimming
pretest to Learn-to-Swim level 4 ability
Cost: $200
Dates: Saturdays May 7, 14, 21
Times: 8:00am - 5:30pm
Registration deadline: Two weeks prior to course.
American Red Cross Health and Safety Classes
Lifeguard Training Course
The certification includes First Aid, CPR, AED,
Administering Emergency Oxygen, and Bloodborne
Pathogens training and is valid for two years.
Prerequisites: 15 years or older and complete a
swimming pretest at the Aquatic Center.
Cost: $200
Dates 1: Tuesday-Thursday April 5, 6, 7;
Dates 2&3: Sundays May 8, 15, 22 or June 5, 12, 19;
Times: 8:00am - 5:30pm
Registration deadline: One week prior to course.
Lifeguard Instructor Course
Certified to instruct basic level Lifeguarding, First
Aid, CPR, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens Training,
Emergency Oxygen Administration, and Basic
Water Rescue courses.
Prerequisites: 17 years or older, Lifeguard
certification, swimming pretest and an online
pre-course.
Cost: $200
Dates & Times: Saturdays June 4, 11,
8:00am-5:30pm
Registration deadline: Two weeks prior to course.
Website: cob.org/ahac | Phone: (360) 778-7665
Showers are available during regular public swim hours with a 30 minute time limit in the facility.
Lockers are day use only. Locks are available for free with a deposit of a government-issued ID.
Notes:
n Children 6 and younger must be within arms reach of their caretaker while in the water.
n Users must be 16 or older to enter the hydrotherapy pool.
n Users must be at least 4 feet tall to use the water slide.
