Teaches the difference between lifesaving and lifeguarding, the principles of emergency procedures and teamwork. Candidates must be able to swim 400 metres in 11 minutes or less by the course exam date.
Please bring Canadian Lifesaving manual received in Bronze Medallion.
Prerequisites (current or expired): Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid with CPR-B or Standard First Aid with CPR-C from an approved provider.
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Jan-15-2023 to Mar-12-2023, Sun, 10:15am - 12:30pm
Prerequisites: Bronze Star or minimum 13 years of age. Teaches young and adult lifesavers alike how to respond in complex water rescue situations. Bronze Medallion develops physical fitness, decision making and judgement skills in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk. Lifesavers must demonstrate stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim. Candidates must be able to complete a 500 m swim in 15 minutes or less by the course exam date. Emergency First Aid with CPR-B teaches general knowledge of first aid principles and the emergency treatment of injuries. Skills include: victim assessment, rescue breathing, adult and child CPR and obstructed airway response, identification and treatment of respiratory and circulatory emergencies. Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid (CPR-B) are prerequisites for all future lifesaving awards. Candidates that have Bronze Star and are under 13 years of age can register for this course by calling 416-396-7378 or attend an in-person registration site on priority registration days.
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Jan-15-2023 to Mar-12-2023, Sun, 10:15am - 12:30pm
Program designed to promote comfort and safety in the water for the caregiver and child. Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance. One child per caregiver.
Prerequisite: None
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Jan-11-2023 to Mar-08-2023, Wed, 5:45 - 6:15pm
Program designed to promote comfort and safety in the water for the caregiver and child. Development of front float, back float and surface support. Introduction to front and back glide and submersion. One child per caregiver.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Guardian Swim 1.
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Jan-14-2023 to Mar-11-2023, Sat, 12:30 - 1pm
Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance.
Prerequisite: None
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Jan-11-2023 to Mar-08-2023, Wed, 5 - 5:30pm
Jan-14-2023 to Mar-11-2023, Sat, 10:30 - 11am
Development of entries & exits, bobbing and floats without assistance. Introduction to front swim. Continuous swim three metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Preschool Swim 1 or Guardian Swim 3.
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Jan-11-2023 to Mar-08-2023, Wed, 5:30 - 6pm
Jan-14-2023 to Mar-11-2023, Sat, 12 - 12:30pm
Development of front swim and back swim. Introduction to side glides, sculling and deep water. Continuous swim of five metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Preschool Swim 2.
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Jan-14-2023 to Mar-11-2023, Sat, 11 - 11:30am
Swimmers are encouraged to expand their swimming skills by practicing their strokes in a team-based environment and showcasing their skills in a competitive setting during swim meets.
Prerequisite: Must be able to swim at least two continuous pool lengths (e.g. 50 metres) unassisted.
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Jan-11-2023 to Mar-12-2023, Sun, Wed, 7:30 - 8:30pm
Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance.
Prerequisite: None
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Jan-11-2023 to Mar-08-2023, Wed, 7 - 7:30pm
Jan-14-2023 to Mar-11-2023, Sat, 10 - 10:30am
Jan-14-2023 to Mar-11-2023, Sat, 11 - 11:30am
Development of front swim, back kick and glides. Introduction to deep water, surface support, side glide and kicking. Continuous swim of 5 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 1 or Preschool Swim 3.
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Jan-11-2023 to Mar-08-2023, Wed, 7:30 - 8pm
Jan-14-2023 to Mar-11-2023, Sat, 12:30 - 1pm
Development of surface support, side glide and kicking. Introduction to front crawl, diving and back swim. Continuous swim of 10 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 2 or Preschool Swim 4.
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Jan-11-2023 to Mar-08-2023, Wed, 6:30 - 7pm
Jan-14-2023 to Mar-11-2023, Sat, 11:30am - 12pm
Development of front crawl and treading water. Introduction to side breathing, somersault, whip-kick and forward roll. Continuous swim of 25 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 3.
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Jan-11-2023 to Mar-08-2023, Wed, 8 - 8:30pm
Jan-14-2023 to Mar-11-2023, Sat, 10 - 10:30am
Development of front dive, forward roll and front crawl. Introduction to back crawl, eggbeater kick and elementary backstroke arms. Continuous swim of 75 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 4.
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Jan-11-2023 to Mar-08-2023, Wed, 6 - 6:30pm
Jan-14-2023 to Mar-11-2023, Sat, 10:30 - 11am
Development of front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke and eggbeater. Introduction to stride entries, surface dives, breaststroke and interval training. Continuous swim of 150 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 5.
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Jan-11-2023 to Mar-08-2023, Wed, 5 - 5:30pm
Development of surface dives, eggbeater, front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke and breaststroke. Introduction to shallow dive into deep water and clothed treading water. Continuous swim of 200 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 6.
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Jan-14-2023 to Mar-11-2023, Sat, 11:30am - 12pm
Development of surface dives with underwater swim, object support and all strokes. Continuous swim of 300 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 7.
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Jan-11-2023 to Mar-08-2023, Wed, 6:15 - 7:15pm
Development of non-contact rescues and stroke improvement. Introduction of stride jump. Continuous swim of 400 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 8.
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Jan-14-2023 to Mar-11-2023, Sat, 9 - 10am
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