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Since 1914 the American Red Cross has been a leader in aquatics training. The Pikes Peak chapter, through its Authorized Providers, certifies more than 6,000 lifeguards and water safety students every year. We rely on our community partners such as aquatics centers and private pools to certify the Pikes Peak region in water safety programs. Below is a list of local aquatics safety training providers. Each facility is an Authorized Provider of the American Red Cross aquatics programs and has certified American Red Cross instructors conducting training. Please contact them for their schedule of training and program information.

Lifeguard Training

City of Colorado Springs - Cottonwood Creek
www.springsgov.com
(719) 385-6508

Colorado Springs Country Club
www.csstswimming.com/index.php
(719) 761-8204

Colorado Springs Swim School (also offering Lay Responder FA/CPR; Guardstart & Safety Training for Swim Coaches)
www.csswimschool.com
(719) 282-8874

Country Club of Colorado
www.ccofcolorado.com
(719) 538-480

Fort Carson Pool
www.mwrfortcarson.com/indoor-pool.php
(719) 526-3107

Manitou Springs Pool
www.manitoupool.com
(719) 685-9735

Peterson Air Force Base Pool
www.21fss.com
(719) 556-4608

United States Olympic Committee Aquatics
http://assets.teamusa.org/assets/documents/attached_file/filename/17413/2009_Autumn_American_Red_Cross_Flyer.pdf
(719) 866-2353

USAFA Sports & Fitness
www.usafaservices.com/sports/basefit5.htm
(719) 333-1988 or (719) 333-9140

Village Seven Swim Club
(719) 597-3411

Widefield Community Education Center
cc.wsd3.org
(719) 391-3518 or (719) 391-3524

Home Pool Essentials
Maintenance & Safety Training for Home Pools

Jointly developed by the American Red Cross and National Swimming Pool Foundation, Home Pool Essentials: Maintenance and Safety teaches home pool owners the basics of pool and hot tub maintenance along with strategies for creating a safer environment.

For only $19.95, you receive 6 months of access to the online course, a printable resource guide and a record of completion.

In about two hours, this course provides information to help make pool and hot tub care easier for home owners as well as steps to help prevent, plan for and respond to emergencies in and around the home pool.

For more information and to register, go to www.HomePoolEssentials.org.