Luke Moorse, Henry Robinson, Izzy Pearn, Ava Marshall, Ruby Pisasale and Riley Ives took part in the lifeguard course.
The Deniliquin Swim Centre is extra prepared for an action-packed summer.
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Last week saw a significant milestone for the Swim Centre, with several additional prospective lifeguards undertaking training involving theoretical and practical components last week.
Deniliquin Aquatic Community Group spokesperson John Arthur said most participants were from Deni.
“We organised for a Royal Life Saving Australia lifeguard course which had 14 participants, including 12 from Deniliquin, which is really exciting.
“The training all went really well, and the community will be able to see them on the decks from next week.
“They’ve done the studies and so now they can put it into practice.”
Arthur said the injection of enthusiastic local lifeguards provides a boost to the community facility.
“It helps solve one of the main challenges, which is the labour issue.
“There are also a fair few 16 year-olds students who should have a few years of lifeguarding in them before they move off to university.
“It just ensures safety for patrons and provides the existing pool staff with adequate rotation and breaks.
“As a community group, we’re over the moon to have a lot more staff.
“(Pool manager) Katrina Ives is really excited and the group of experienced lifeguards are ready to take them under their wing.”
“It is a great result as it solves that shortage of lifeguards and helps the swim centre conform and comply to all the guidelines.”
The development comes ahead of what is expected to be a busy summer for the Deniliquin Swim Centre, with Deniliquin Swim Club and primary school swimming programs currently taking place.
In January, there is also planned to be a town intensive swim event, the SwimVAC school holiday program as well as an Australia Day event at the centre.
South School students with swim instructor Cheryl McMillan.
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