In 2005 YMCA Venezuela have trained 61 new lifeguards in the first National Training session for Lifeguards in Vargas State, which ended with a great success.

The 61 candidates worked hard for a period of almost two weeks in the facilities of Oricao Club.

The Mayor of the city and the aquatics authorities handed over the Certificates to the Vargas Lifeguards. This is the first group in a National Program receiving their accreditations.

In 2005 YMCA Venezuela have trained 61 new lifeguards in the first National Training session for Lifeguards in Vargas State, which ended with a great success.

The 61 candidates worked hard for a period of almost two weeks in the facilities of Oricao Club.

The Mayor of the city and the aquatics authorities handed over the Certificates to the Vargas Lifeguards. This is the first group in a National Program receiving their accreditations.

One of the most important activities during the training was an open forum about the law and regulations of aquatics safety in Venezuela. This document will be sent to the National Parliament for a study so that in the year 2006 the country can obtain the legislation. This is a huge challenge for YMCA Venezuela in order to have safer beaches next year.

For 2006 the National Tourism Institute will support YMCA for setting up 12 training courses in the most important tourist areas in Venezuela.