A lifeguard certification class is being offered through Frostburg State University’s Activities for Life. The classes will be instructed by Dr. Troy Strieby and will be held from October 2 to 10 in the Cordts Physical Education Center pool. The deadline for registration and payment is September 29. Participants must be at least 15 years old before the conclusion of the classes.

Lifeguard students are required to have strong swimming skills and should be able to complete a series of prerequisites on the first day of class, including a 300-yard continuous swim using a combination of front crawl and breast stroke, as well as be able to perform an underwater retrieval technique. Participants must attend all given classroom and pool times. Refunds will not be given after the start of the course.

The classes will be held on the following dates and times: October 2, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.; October 3, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.; October 4, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; October 5, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; October. 7, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.; and October 10, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

For more information on prerequisites and registration, contact Amy Nazelrod at 301-687-7934 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .