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Taking Lifeguard Training To New Depths

Central Queens Y uses winter months to get ready for a busy summer.

The is wasting no time training lifeguards this year, despite the frigid temperatures outside.

On Saturday, the CQY began lifeguard training for men and women with both pool and classroom instruction.

The idea behind the training is making sure that every lifeguards knows the important elements of water rescues, including CPR training, performing rescues of struggling swimmers and more.

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