NTU Lifeguard Corps 2.73

NTU Lifeguard Corps is a vibrant club consisting of members who are certified lifeguards (Bronze Medallion Certification).

The Club Committee organises the largest annual swimming event in the university (Swimfest) and conducts bi-annual basic and advanced* lifesaving courses at subsidised rates for students.

Similar to other sports which participates in inter-varsity (IVP) competitions, lifeguards also take part in the annual National Life Saving Championships. This is a competition that is well represented by all local universities, polytechnics, some junior colleges and lifesavers from external organisations. The objectives of the competition are to "To provide a platform for these sportsmen and sportswomen to form values of spirits of friendship and equitable competition". (Quoted from Singapore Life Saving Society).

Finally lifeguards of the club oversee the safety for all still-waters and open-waters events conducted by NTU student organisations.


Activity Days
Monday & Wednesday: 7.30pm to 10.30pm
Venue: NTU Sports & Recreation Centre Swimming Pool
*Lifesaving Course & Competition Training – Still Water

Saturday: 9.30am to 12.00pm
Venue: Palawan Beach, Sentosa
*Competition Training – Open Water

*Basic Lifesaving Course: LS 1/2/3, BM, CPR
Advanced Lifesaving Course: Bronze/Silver Cross, AM, SR, DA
*Exact details will be posted at the beginning of each semester.

Major Events/Activities
•Coordinating Basic & Advanced Lifesaving Courses – Every Semester
•Kusu Island Pilgrimage Lifeguard Duty – September 14
•NTU Swimfest – 7th March 15
•NTU Inter-Varsity Lifesaving Competition – March/April 15
•NUS Invitational Lifesaving Championship – May/June 15
•SLSS National Life Saving Championship OWC & SWC – August 15

Club Information

Lifesaving is a multi-disciplinary sport which combines lifesaving skills and athletic abilities. Our primary role is to provide lifeguards for school activities.

Course
•Lifesavers, more commonly known as lifeguards, are the first responders to any water-based rescue. Lifeguards play a major role in ensuring that pool users are aware of water safety, and in preventing accidents from happening.


Competition

•Competitive lifesaving utilises the skills learnt for humanitarian purposes and are applied in a competitive environment. Competitions are held annually with the purpose of honing lifesaving skills and maintaining good physical fitness of our lifeguards.

Club Motto

"The finest thing a man can do is to save the life of another human being"