Radlett swimmer is county's best young lifesaver (From Borehamwood Times)

Radlett swimmer is county's best young lifesaver

8:40am Tuesday 12th August 2008

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A Radlett teenager has been crowned the best young lifesaver in Hertfordshire.

Vishal Chohan, 16, of Craigweil Avenue, received the Doreen Hedges Trophy during a special ceremony in St Albans last week.

The award, presented for an individual’s role or involvement withing a swimming club and their overall contribution to lifesaving in the county, follows four years of involvement in the Salmon Club swimming school based in St Albans and was presented by former Royal Life Saving Society Hertfordshire president Doreen Hedges MBE.

A pupil at Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School in Elstree, Vishal was also awarded the Salmon Club silver saver badge for being the best helper at the group for disabled swimmers this year.

Chairman of the swimming school, Chris Bowles, said: “Vishal is very willing to carry out difficult tasks, one of most sociable youngsters and a great favourite with all club members.”

Having completed his bronze medallion, award of merit, bronze and silver cross certificates as well as his life support three award in lifesaving, Vishal now teaches his peers at the after-school club.

Rod Reeves, the Hertfordshire branch president of the Royal Life Saving Society added: “I am delighted that Vishal’s commitment, contribution and dedication to lifesaving has been recognised by these awards”

For more information visit www.rlssherts.org.uk

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