15 Midwestern teams to test rescue skills during scenario-based exercises
WHAT: The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter will host the 11th Annual American Red Cross Lifeguard Competition in support of the Red Cross mission to help the community prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters and emergencies by promoting the highest standards of water safety.
This year,
15 teams
from across the Midwest will compete during scenario-based testing exercises. Lifeguards will be expected to demonstrate skills in first aid, CPR, the rescue of passive and active victims, and the appropriate management of spinal injuries.
WHEN: Sunday, July 22, 2007 - Media Opportunity: 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Edgar M. Queeny County Park at Greensfelder Recreation Complex -
550 Weidman Road
(Between Manchester and Clayton Roads)
Directions:
Take I-270 to Manchester Road and proceed west on Manchester. Turn right on Weidman Road. Queeny Park is two blocks north on the right.
WHY: The American Red Cross Lifeguard Competition provides a fun and competitive forum to enhance lifesaving skills. By utilizing scenario testing, the Red Cross prepares lifeguards for the realistic situations they may face in the event of an emergency.
ALSO: The 401 K Store (Lead Sponsor), Bi-State Pool Management, Lifeguards Unlimited, PepsiAmericas, Pro Pool Management, Qdoba, St. Louis County Parks and Recreation, Swift Print Communications, and Target Stores are the official sponsors of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Competition. Through their generous support, these sponsors help the American Red Cross further equip lifeguard teams with the necessary skills to save lives.
About the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter:
Founded in 1917, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter celebrates 90 years of dedicated service, providing emergency relief and preparedness training more than 410,000 times each year. The Red Cross is not a government agency and depends on the efforts of thousands of volunteers and donors to provide a wide range of community support services, including disaster relief, first aid and CPR training, water safety, services to military personnel and support for blood services. The Chapter, a United Way agency, provides programs and services to St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County and Jefferson County in Missouri, as well as Monroe, St. Clair (including Scott Air Force Base) and part of Madison County in Illinois. All disaster relief services are provided free of charge thanks to the generosity of the American people. To learn more about Red Cross programs, volunteer opportunities, and how you can help, contact the St. Louis Area Chapter at 314.516.2800 or www.redcrossstl.org.
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