A quatic T raining The Bronze Medal Family... Your First Steps to becoming a Lifeguard or Swim Instructor
Bronze Medallion
REQUIRED
Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problemsolving skills needed to make good decisions in, on and around the water. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for Assistant Lifeguard training in Bronze Cross. This is a lifetime award. Must be able to swim 400m in 12 minutes by the end of the course. Prerequisites: Must be 13 years old (by last day of course) or hold Bronze Star (need not be current). Can be 12 years old if successfully completed Bronze Star. Includes: Lifesaving manual and pocket mask. Total Training Hours: 20 Hours, classroom and water sessions Location: SEAPARC Leisure Complex Su
Sep 17 - Oct 29
10:00-2:30pm
Ages 13+ $177/5
16510
No class Oct 1 & 8
Bronze Cross Bronze Star
OPTIONAL
The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Star develops swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill and personal fitness. Candidates refine their stroke mechanics, acquire self-rescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workouts. Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion. This is a lifetime award. Prerequisites: Recommend candidates can swim a minimum of 100 metres of front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Total Training Hours: 8 Hours all water sessions Location: SEAPARC Leisure Complex Sa
Oct 14 - Nov 25
No class Nov 11
12:30-1:45pm
Ages 10-14 $88/6
16509
REQUIRED
Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Cross program begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as Assistant Lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for National Lifeguard (NL). This is a lifetime award. Must be able to swim 400m in 12 minutes by the end of the course. Prerequisites: Must hold a Bronze Medallion (need not be current). Required: Lifesaving manual, pocket mask and whistle. Can be purchased if needed. Total training Hours: 20 Hours, classroom and water sessions Location: SEAPARC Leisure Complex Su
Nov 5 - Dec 10 10:00-2:30pm
Ages 13+ $177/5
16512
No class Nov 12 23
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