THE Island's lifeguard trainer assessors have been recognised for outstanding contribution by the Royal Life Saving Society UK.
The National Honours Committee of the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) UK has awarded a certificate of thanks to seven trainer assessors who work at the NSC and throughout the Isle of Man.
Certificates were awarded to Anthony Corlett, Mark Vanyan, Pieter de Bruin, Teresa Smith, Pauline Glennon, Sheryl Faragher and Gary Hunter who all have over five years of continuous service. They have also made a significant contribution to the work of the RLSS and to the Island.
Community, Culture and Leisure Minister David Cretney MHK said: "It is very important as a community surrounded by water that we are able to deliver lifeguard and lifesaving training to a wide selection of our community.
"I am pleased to present the award certificates to the trainer assessors who are deservedly recognised well done."
The NSC along with regional pools in the Island are now RLSS approved training centres and work to very strict guidelines for delivering training courses to lifeguards in disciplines including life support, lifeguard theory, first aid and rescue skills.
In addition to lifeguard training and assessing the trainer assessors, coordinated by Mike Ferguson the national trainer assessor, are also involved with lifesaving training and help various organisations across the Island. These include police recruits, schools, and hotel supervisors.
