This course is generally offered in an extended 9-class format. Bronze Cross 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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Jul-31-2023 to Aug-10-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9 - 11:15am
This course is generally offered in an extended 9-class format. The Bronze Medallion component teaches how to manage complex water rescues through the development of physical fitness and judgment skills. Candidates must be able to swim 400 metres in 12 minutes or less by the course exam date. The Emergency First Aid (CPR-B) component teaches victim assessment, CPR and choking, and first aid treatment of external bleeding, heart attack, stroke and wound and burns.
Prerequisite: Minimum age 13 years old or Bronze Star. Candidates with Bronze Star, that are under 13 years of age, can register for this course by calling 416-396-7378 or visiting an in-person registration site.
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Jul-17-2023 to Jul-27-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9 - 11:15am
This course serves as an excellent preparation for Bronze Medallion. Participants develop problem solving and decision making skills, learn one-rescuer adult CPR and obstructed airway response, how to contact Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and develop Water Smart confidence and Lifesaving skills.
Prerequisite: Minimum 9 years old.
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Jul-04-2023 to Jul-14-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9:30 - 11am
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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Jul-17-2023 to Jul-27-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 10 - 10:30am
Jul-31-2023 to Aug-10-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9 - 9:30am
Aug-14-2023 to Aug-24-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9 - 9:30am
Jul-04-2023 to Jul-14-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9 - 9:30am
Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance.
Prerequisite: None
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Jul-04-2023 to Jul-14-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9:30 - 10am
Jul-17-2023 to Jul-27-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 10:30 - 11am
Jul-31-2023 to Aug-10-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9:30 - 10am
Aug-14-2023 to Aug-24-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9:30 - 10am
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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Jul-04-2023 to Jul-14-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 10 - 10:30am
Jul-31-2023 to Aug-10-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 10 - 10:30am
Aug-14-2023 to Aug-24-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 10 - 10:30am
Jul-17-2023 to Jul-27-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9 - 9:30am
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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Jul-04-2023 to Jul-14-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9 - 9:30am
Jul-17-2023 to Jul-27-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 10 - 10:30am
Jul-31-2023 to Aug-10-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9 - 9:30am
Aug-14-2023 to Aug-24-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9 - 9:30am
Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance.
Prerequisite: None
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Jul-17-2023 to Jul-27-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9:30 - 10am
Jul-04-2023 to Jul-14-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9 - 9:30am
Aug-14-2023 to Aug-24-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9 - 9:30am
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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Aug-14-2023 to Aug-24-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9:30 - 10am
Jul-04-2023 to Jul-14-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9:30 - 10am
Jul-17-2023 to Jul-27-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 10:30 - 11am
Jul-31-2023 to Aug-10-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9:30 - 10am
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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Jul-31-2023 to Aug-11-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 10 - 10:30am
Aug-14-2023 to Aug-25-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 10 - 10:30am
Jul-04-2023 to Jul-14-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 10 - 10:30am
Jul-17-2023 to Jul-27-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9 - 9:30am
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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Jul-17-2023 to Jul-27-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9:30 - 10am
Jul-31-2023 to Aug-10-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 10:30 - 11am
Aug-14-2023 to Aug-24-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 10:30 - 11am
Jul-04-2023 to Jul-14-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 10:30 - 11am
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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Jul-31-2023 to Aug-10-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 10:30 - 11am
Aug-14-2023 to Aug-24-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 10:30 - 11am
Jul-04-2023 to Jul-14-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 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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Aug-14-2023 to Aug-24-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9:30 - 10:15am
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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Aug-14-2023 to Aug-24-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9:30 - 10:15am
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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Aug-14-2023 to Aug-24-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 10:15 - 11:15am
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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Aug-14-2023 to Aug-24-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 10:15 - 11:15am
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