Lifesaving classes in Ennis Pool
Online Booking 2026
A Safety 1, Safety 2 and Safety 3 course will run on Saturdays for 5 weeks during May 2026
SAFETY 1 tests principles of Water Safety & simple rescue techniques especially those whose swimming ability precludes them from further lifesaving training.
SAFETY 2 introduces simple rescue techniques including minimum risk to the rescuer. It is designed to prepare the candidate for lifesaving training.
VENUE: Active Ennis Leisure Centre
DATES (x 5):
TIME: 12.45 - 14.00
PREREQUISITE: Be able to swim 2 lengths (50m)
DELIVERY by Water Safety Ireland - Clare, a voluntary body promoting water safety education throughout the county
COST: €60 pp by ClubZap link below soon
Both certifications will be run in the one class.
Link to purchase & book in: TBC
Contact us: clare@watersafety.ie
IN GENERAL -
Help me Choose a class / Prerequisites
Safety 1 tests principles of Water Safety & simple rescue techniques especially those whose swimming ability precludes them from further lifesaving training.
Safety 2 introduces simple rescue techniques including minimum risk to the rescuer. It is designed to prepare the candidate for lifesaving training.
Safety 3: Suitable for candidates approx 11/12 yrs or more. Confident in the water to swim 50m+
Safety 4: Suitable for candidates approx 12/13 yrs or more. Ideally hold a Safety 3 cert
Rescue 1: candidate must hold a valid Safety 4, be able to swim 400m and be at least 12 yrs of age
Rescue 2 - candidate must hold a valid Rescue 1, be able to swim 600m and be at least 13 yrs
Further information re classes can be found
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