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-30-2024 to Aug-09-2024, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 12:15 - 3:30pm
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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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-09-2024, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 3 - 3:30pm
This course is offered with the Lifesaving Society. National Lifeguard - Pool will provide candidates with the knowledge needed to perform a rescue and the mindset to prevent incidents. Candidates will learn sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgement and mature attitude toward the role of the lifeguard in a pool setting, importance of teamwork, leadership and communications, and prevention of accidents and treatment of medical emergencies.
Prerequisite (current or expired): Minimum age 15 years old, Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid with CRP-C from an approved provider.
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Jul-19-2024 to Jul-28-2024, Sun, Fri, Sat, 5:30 - 9:30pm
Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance.
Prerequisite: None
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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-09-2024, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 1:30 - 2pm
Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance.
Prerequisite: None
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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-09-2024, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 2:30 - 3pm
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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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-09-2024, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 1:45 - 2:15pm
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-30-2024 to Aug-09-2024, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 1:15 - 1:45pm
Jul-30-2024 to Aug-09-2024, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 3 - 3:30pm
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-30-2024 to Aug-09-2024, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 2 - 2:30pm
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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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-09-2024, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 2:15 - 3pm
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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Jul-30-2024 to Aug-09-2024, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 2:15 - 3pm