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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Apr-05-2023 to May-31-2023, Wed, 5 - 7:30pm
This course is offered with the Lifesaving Society and is generally offered in an intensive weekend format. The Bronze Cross component 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. The Standard First Aid (CPR C) component teaches in-depth first aid including spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns, medical emergencies, and how to use an AED.
Please bring the Canadian Lifesaving manual received in Bronze Medallion.
Prerequisites (current or expired): Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid with CPR-B
For information about attendance, withdrawals and refunds for courses offered with the Lifesaving Society, visit www.toronto.ca/recskills
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Dec-09-2023 to Dec-17-2023, Sun, Sat, 1 - 9pm
This course is offered with the Lifesaving Society. This course is for candidates who have completed a Bronze Cross course but were unsuccessful or missed the original exam. Candidates will be required to perform skills taught in Bronze Cross.
Prerequisites (current or expired): Bronze Medallion and completion of the Bronze Cross course.
For information about attendance, withdrawals and refunds for courses offered with the Lifesaving Society, visit www.toronto.ca/recskills
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Dec-17-2023 to Dec-17-2023, Sun, 9am - 3:30pm
This course is offered with the Lifesaving Society. This recertification course offers candidates who are about to expire from the two-year Bronze Cross certification period, a chance to review and update their techniques to maintain current certification. Candidates will be required to perform the skills taught in Bronze Cross and are required to bring proof of original certification.
Prerequisite (current or expired): Bronze Cross
For information about attendance, withdrawals and refunds for courses offered with the Lifesaving Society, visit www.toronto.ca/recskills
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Dec-16-2023 to Dec-16-2023, Sat, 9am - 3:30pm
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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Apr-05-2023 to May-31-2023, Wed, 5 - 7:30pm
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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Apr-08-2023 to Jun-03-2023, Sat, 9:15 - 10:45am
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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Apr-08-2023 to Jun-03-2023, Sat, 1 - 1:30pm
Apr-09-2023 to Jun-04-2023, Sun, 10:45 - 11:15am
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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Apr-08-2023 to Jun-03-2023, Sat, 1 - 1:30pm
Program designed to promote comfort and safety in the water for the caregiver and child. Development of all skills unassisted. Introduction to front swim with basic arm action and jump into the water with personal flotation device (PFD). One child per caregiver.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Guardian Swim 2.
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Apr-06-2023 to Jun-01-2023, Thur, 5:15 - 5:45pm
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 incidences. 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.
For information about attendance, withdrawals and refunds for courses offered with the Lifesaving Society, visit www.toronto.ca/recskills
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Nov-03-2023 to Nov-12-2023, Sun, Fri, Sat, 5 - 9pm
Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance.
Prerequisite: None
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Apr-08-2023 to Jun-03-2023, Sat, 10:45 - 11:15am
Apr-08-2023 to Jun-03-2023, Sat, 12 - 12:30pm
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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Apr-08-2023 to Jun-03-2023, Sat, 11:30am - 12pm
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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Apr-08-2023 to Jun-03-2023, Sat, 9:45 - 10:15am
The Swim Patrol Program is a three-level program that allows swimmers to develop skills to prepare them for the Bronze Leadership Program. Focus on distanced timed swims, fitness medley and a variety of first aid treatments and assessments. The levels are Rookie, Ranger and Star.
Prerequisite: Must be 9+ years old and successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 9.
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Apr-06-2023 to Jun-01-2023, Thur, 5:45 - 6:45pm
This course is offered with the Lifesaving Society. This course teaches in-depth first aid including spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns, medical emergencies, and how to use an AED.
Prerequisite: None
For information about attendance, withdrawals and refunds for courses offered with the Lifesaving Society, visit www.toronto.ca/recskills
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Dec-02-2023 to Dec-03-2023, Sun, Sat, 9am - 5:30pm
Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance.
Prerequisite: None
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Apr-06-2023 to Jun-01-2023, Thur, 6:15 - 6:45pm
Apr-08-2023 to Jun-03-2023, Sat, 9:15 - 9:45am
Apr-09-2023 to Jun-04-2023, Sun, 11:30am - 12pm
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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Apr-06-2023 to Jun-01-2023, Thur, 5:45 - 6:15pm
Apr-09-2023 to Jun-04-2023, Sun, 10:15 - 10:45am
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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Apr-08-2023 to Jun-03-2023, Sat, 10:15 - 10:45am
Apr-08-2023 to Jun-03-2023, Sat, 12:30 - 1pm
Apr-09-2023 to Jun-04-2023, Sun, 12 - 12:30pm
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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Apr-06-2023 to Jun-01-2023, Thur, 5:15 - 5:45pm
Apr-08-2023 to Jun-03-2023, Sat, 10:45 - 11:15am
Apr-09-2023 to Jun-04-2023, Sun, 12:30 - 1pm
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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Apr-08-2023 to Jun-03-2023, Sat, 12:30 - 1pm
Apr-09-2023 to Jun-04-2023, Sun, 1 - 1:30pm
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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Apr-09-2023 to Jun-04-2023, Sun, 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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Apr-09-2023 to Jun-04-2023, Sun, 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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Apr-08-2023 to Jun-03-2023, Sat, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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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Apr-08-2023 to Jun-03-2023, Sat, 11:30am - 12:30pm
This course is offered with the Lifesaving Society. The Wading Pool Attendant component teaches lifesavers how to safely monitor the shallow waters of a wading pool. In Ontario, a wading pool is less than 0.75 metres (2 feet, 6 inches) in depth. The Standard First Aid (CPR C) component teaches in-depth first aid including spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns, medical emergencies, and how to use an AED. Bathing attire is required.
Prerequisite: Minimum age 14 years old
For information about attendance, withdrawals and refunds for courses offered with the Lifesaving Society, visit www.toronto.ca/recskills
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Aug-18-2023 to Aug-20-2023, Sun, Fri, Sat, 5 - 9pm
Sep-22-2023 to Sep-24-2023, Sun, Fri, Sat, 5 - 9pm
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