For Information:
The club is currently running two main programmes - Rookie Lifeguard (age 8 to 12) and National Lifesaving Academy (age 12 to adult). Each is divided into smaller classes as appropriate. In addition, Life Support is taught as part of the NLA programme, while Life Support 3 and the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches are still available and taught as required. Classes for parents? - see below.
All classes now take place on Sundays, in term time only, from 5 pm until 7 pm. Check the dates on our Club Calendar. In general, one hour is spent learning theory and practical skills out of the water, and one hour is spent on pool-based fitness and skills training.
Open water training in the sea at Felixstowe is offered in the summer months, to fulfil part of the programmes for all ages, though this is not compulsory and separate charges may apply.
Swimming Ability
New members must be able to swim at least 25 metres on their front and on their back, tread water for 30 seconds and perform a surface dive both with and without goggles.
Class Fees and Membership
Rookies and Survive & Save term fees payable in advance at the start of each term. This fee covers all classes for the whole term.
Autumn term 2026 - No classes planned.
Club Membership £12 payable before first attendance for new members only. This fee covers the following costs:
Affiliation (to the RLSS) fees
Production of Year Book, newsletters, handouts and other documentation
Insurance
Equipment maintenance
Parent membership fees available for £1 (new members).
Don't forget, everyone needs to apply for membership as soon as they join the club and renew each year. Parents are required to sign for under 18s. Application is online and links will be sent out when required. Supporter membership is also available for those parents who wish to be members of the club (optional).
Please note that Club membership is not the same as RLSS membership. RLSS membership is not compulsory, unless you wish to take part in RLSS competitions. RLSS membership can be obtained from the RLSS Shop online and currently costs £15 (up to age 15) or £25 (age 16+).
Trainers
The classes are taught by RLSS UK qualified trainers. Click on the pictures below for further information:
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| Darren Maguire | Julian Loader | Nigel Pawsey | Richard Pearce |
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Neve Maguire |
Millie Pearce
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Jonathan Sharp |
Assistant Trainers
Some of our other club members and supporters are now being trained to be trainers themselves and help in all the classes:
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John Everett |
Erin Maguire | Harry Wheeler |
Rhys Whiting |
Life Support Classes for Adults
Something for the parents! Would you like to learn the life support skills that your children are learning, and earn the nationally recognised RLSS Life Support awards? Come and join in for the theory hour, no need to get in the water at all (unless you'd also like to join the Survive & Save class). If there is enough interest, we will start these classes.
GCSE PE and the Duke of Edinburgh's Awards
Survive & Save awards can contribute towards GCSE PE, and both Rookie and Survive & Save awards can be used to fulfill the requirements of the Skills, Physical and Volunteering sections of the Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh's awards. For further information please look at the RLSS documents below or speak to Richard or George.
RLSS UK Awards & The National Curriculum - A Guide for School Teachers and Lifesaving Instructors
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