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emains in English as many of the technical issues can only be done in English, but the Instructors also fully explain all in Filipino. This has also resulted in the streamlining of the course structure and in fact enhancing the final results, this allowing ZLI to maintain a low cost structure thus making Lifeguard training available at a very affordable price. The one item still affecting the outcome of the pass rate is a number of those who apply, or are sent A number of those who apply, or are sent by their employers, do not have the physical and swimming skills required. by their employers, do not have the physical and swimming skills required, despite all being fully informed of the requirements prior to registering. ZLI has a very strict policy on passing the course as they can and will not pass any person who may be placing their own safety in jeopardy, as well as that of the victim, due to their physical inability to carry out a rescue. To try to overcome this ZLI has introduced a system whereas a student who fails, has 50 30 days in which to practice and improve their skills and be retested, thus allowing trainees a second chance should they have problems during the initial exams or in water test requirements. For 2020 the following dates have been selected for training, they are: January 27th., February 27th., March 23rd., June 22nd., September 28th. And November 23rd. All will be combined Open Water, 5 days and Pool. 4 days, Lifeguard certificate courses. For 2020 also ZLI will be introducing a “Scholarship Program” whereas unemployed youths, male and Female will be able to train for almost free, why almost, as if no investment, generally no commitment, in return they will also be required to assist at Swim-safe and events in return. Lifesaving Sports It has been a sad year for lifesaving sports with the sudden and untimely death of Prathaiyut Chuayuan (Affectionately known to all as “Nat” ) head of Phuket Lifesaving Club and the father of both lifesaving and Lifesaving sports in Thailand, in respect to Nat, this year’s Phuket Lifesaving