Junior Lifeguard Club
Welcome to the official page of the Hinton Stingrays Junior Lifeguard Club.
The Town of Hinton is committed to maintaining a safe space for all participants to thrive in Lifesaving Sport. The goal of the Hinton Stingrays Lifeguard Club is to foster skill development across swimming, lifesaving, fitness, knowledge, leadership, and teamwork while nurturing a sense of inclusivity and support within the team, emphasizing sportsmanship with both teammates and competitors from other clubs.
Team Goals
- Develop skills based on personal bests in swimming, lifesaving, fitness, knowledge, leadership, and teamwork in all ages and stages of life.
- Develop within our team a feeling of belonging and acceptance. We will support each other by encouraging, fun, and inspiring.
- Show excellent sportsmanship with teammates and competitors from other clubs.
Club Commitment
- Operate in accordance with policies and procedures as outlined by the Lifesaving Society, the Town of Hinton and the Hinton Stingray’s Code of Conduct.
- Communicate club policies and procedures to the membership.
- Ensure effective communication methods are maintained and applied consistently.
Coaches Commitment
- Abide by the Coaches Code of Conduct
- Act with integrity and follow the highest standards of ethical behaviour in the course of their work to ensure that confidence and trust are maintained as per Directive HR1904.8.
- Ensure swimmers understand their responsibilities as outlined in this Handbook and the Code of Conduct.
- Administer lesson plans that endeavour to support the achievement of team goals.
- Technically assess and develop swimmer’s strokes.
- Work with each swimmer to set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely) goals.
- Provide positive, constructive feedback to swimmers.
- Communicate with parents to share wins and concerns, as well as resolve problems or discuss performance as necessary.
- Ensure the safety of swimmers at all times.
- Report all incidents of bullying, harassment, injuries, medical emergencies, or breaches of The Hinton Stingrays Code of Conduct to the Aquatic Supervisor immediately using appropriate forms/methods.
Swimmer’s Commitment
- Abide by the Swimmer Code of Conduct.
- Attend all practices and arrive in the changerooms ready to swim 10 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time.
- Follow the instructions of the Coaches in a co-operative & respectful manner.
- Bring and wear Stingrays cap at competitions.
- Be respectful to all facilities and equipment.
- Maintain positive and transparent communication with both Coaches and Parents.
- At all times, be a positive ambassador for the Hinton Stingrays Lifesaving Club.
Parent/Guardian’s Commitment
- Ensure their swimmer abides by the Hinton Stingrays Code of Conduct.
- Abides by the Parent Section of the Hinton Stingrays Code of Conduct.
- Volunteer and/or officiate at competitions.
- Attend team meetings.
- Ask questions and communicate any concerns with the Coaching Staff in an appropriate manner.
- Refrain from consulting with Coaches during practices.
- Inform the Customer Service Clerks by phone (780-865-4412) if their Swimmer is unable to attend a practice.
- Inform the Head Coach of any injury or illness which prevents their Swimmer from participating in a practice or where accommodating is required.
- Provide emergency contact information for out-of-town competitions and ensure Town of Hinton Active Net account information is kept up to date.
- Be a positive ambassador for the Hinton Stingrays Lifesaving Club.
Recreational JLC focuses on stroke development, swimming technique, improving endurance, and leadership abilities, all while learning lifesaving skills and knowledge. Swimmers are taught how to track their progress as we work through lifesaving and swimming skills that will prepare them for future courses. They are encouraged to set personal goals and actively work towards achieving those goals. They will also be given the option to compete in swim meets against other teams in a variety of lifesaving events. Recreational JLC is recommended for swimmers who aren’t competitive and want to learn lifesaving skills and knowledge through games and fun activities. The main goal of JLC is to instill a love for swimming and active living while obtaining lifesaving skills and knowledge that will help them in water-related situations and prepare them for future lifeguarding and leadership courses.
Prerequisite(s): Able to meet the Swim to Survive standard.
Competitive JLC focuses on stroke development, swimming technique, improving speed, endurance, and leadership abilities all while learning lifesaving skills and knowledge. Athletes are encouraged to set personal best times and actively work towards improving those times. Swimmers will have the option to compete in swim meets against other teams in a variety of lifesaving events. Competitive JLC is recommended for swimmers who want to compete in swim meets or focus mainly on improving their swimming times in lifesaving events. The main goal of JLC is to instill a love for swimming and active living while obtaining lifesaving skills and knowledge that will help them in water related situations and prepare them for future lifeguarding and leadership courses.
Prerequisite(s): Able to meet the Swim to Survive standard.
Advanced Competitive JLC (Fridays) focuses on stroke development, swimming technique, improving speed, endurance, and leadership abilities all while learning lifesaving skills and knowledge. Swimmers in the advanced class will swim longer and more intense workouts to build a higher level of strength and endurance, Swimmers will set personal best times and actively work towards improving those times. Swimmers will compete in swim meets against other teams in a variety of lifesaving events. The advanced class will cover SERC, Super Lifesaver, and Rescue Medley, which aren't taught in the other classes due to the level of difficulty. Swimmers 14 years and up can compete in these events at competitions. Advanced competitive JLC is recommended for swimmers who want to compete in the majority of the swim meets or focus mainly on improving their times in lifesaving events.
The main goal of JLC is to instill a love for swimming and active living while obtaining lifesaving skills and knowledge that will help them in water related situations and prepare them for future lifeguarding and leadership courses.
Prerequisite(s): Able to meet the Swim to Survive standard
Obstacle Swim: With a dive entry on an acoustic signal, the competitor swims the 50/100 m course passing 2/4 times under the immersed obstacle to touch the finish wall of the pool.
Obstacle Relay: With a dive entry on an acoustic signal, the first competitor swims 50 m freestyle, passing under obstacles located at 12.5 m. After the first competitor touches the start wall the second, third, and fourth competitor repeat the procedure in turn.
Manikin Carry: With a dive start on and acoustic signal, the competitor swims 25 m freestyle and then either recovers a manikin positioned at the turn wall or dives to recover a submerged manikin and brings the manikin to the surface with 5 m of the pick-up zone. The competitor then carries the manikin to touch the finish edge of the pool.
Manikin Carry with Fins: With a dive start on an acoustic signal, the competitor swims 25/75 m freestyle wearing fins to recover a manikin positioned at the turning wall. The competitor carries the manikin to touch the finish wall of the pool.
Manikin Tow with Fins(50m): With a dive start on an acoustic signal, the competitor swims 25 m freestyle with fins and rescue tube. After touching the turn wall (and within the 5 m pickup zone) the competitor fixed the rescue tube correctly to a manikin and tows it 25 m o the finish wall. The event if complete with the competitor touches the finish wall.
Manikin Tow with Fins(100m): With a dive start on an acoustic signal, the competitor swims 75 m freestyle with fins and rescue tube. After touching the turn wall (and within the 5 m pickup zone) the competitor fixed the rescue tube correctly around a manikin and tows it 25 m o the finish wall. The event if complete with the competitor touches the finish wall.
Medley Relay: With a dive start on an acoustic signal, the first competitor swims 50 m freestyle without fins. With a dive start after the first competitor touches the wall, the second competitor swims 50 m freestyle with fins; with a dive start after the second competitor touches the wall, the third competitor swims 50 m freestyle towing a rescue tube. The third competitor touches the turn wall and passes the rescue tube on to the fourth competitor. The fourth competitor starts in the water wearing fins with at least one hand on the turn wall. The fourth competitor dons the rescue tube from the third competitor. The third competitor, playing the role of “victim”, holds the rescue tube with both hands while being towed 50 m by the fourth competitor to the finish.