This week saw Ryde Beach Lifeguards’ popular Rookie Lifeguard programme return for another year, with 30 children aged between 8-13 attending their first 3-day junior course.
The course was comprised of lifesaving skills in the pool and beach, as well as teaching the children how to conduct basic first aid and CPR.
Throughout the course the rookies worked towards their RLSS Paddle Board and Bronze Lifesaving Awards, as well as their Brodie (Best Boy) and Stephanie (Best Girl) awards, these were awarded to Noah Girling and Isabelle Hughes for their outstanding achievement.
Todd Miller, beach manager of Ryde Beach Lifeguards, said:
“The Rookie Lifeguard course has grown year on year, and we hope our rookie lifeguards will become the Island’s next generation of pool and beach lifeguards.”
