TSR: Tell us a bit more about yourself. Donovan: I love to experience different types of sports and martial arts since young. I would say, most of them are at the competitive level and it's the adrenaline and friendships formed out of sports that make it fun and enjoyable. TSR: How long have you been a lifesaving instructor? Donovan: I have been coaching lifesaving for about 8 years. I started out coaching swimming, to becoming a lifeguard, and now on to mentoring lifesaving

Coach Donavan from The Swimming Room conducted the Lifesaving 1, 2, 3 courses with students from Republic Polytechnic over 10 sessions. The final test was conducted at Queenstown Swimming Complex over the weekend and we are happy to announce that all our trainees have passed the tests and are now better equipped in water safety skills. Lifesaving is not just for lifeguards, but is an essential skill to have in ensuring the water safety of the people around us in various water