Gus Ryder Pool and Health Club

Address: 1 Faustina Dr. M8V 3L9 Map It
District: Etobicoke York

Gus Ryder Pool and Health Club is a type B fitness facility. The weight room has a range of free weights and multipurpose strength machines. Body bars and stability balls are available for individual and class use. Cardio machines are also available.

The 25-yard pool is a warm water pool with a chair lift and stairs. A family/universal change room is available at this location.

Special Features

Contact

Phone: 416-394-8726
Accessibility
Intersection: Near: Faustina Drive and Twenty Second Street
TTC Information: Travel to Kipling Station. Board the 44 Kipling South and travel to Birmingham. Walk west to 1 Faustina Drive

Announcements

Swimming

AL: Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid (CPR C)

This course is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including the introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross teaches the difference between lifesaving and lifeguarding, the principles of emergency procedures, teamwork and use of special equipment. Candidates must be able to swim 600 m in 18 minutes. Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid with CPR-C are pre-requisites for lifeguard training in the National Lifeguard Service (NLS) program and Lifesaving Society Instructors certifications. Pre-requisite: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid (CPR-B). If you withdraw from a program 10 days or less from the course start date, a 50% refund is provided. No refunds are given for classes or programs that you miss. 100% attendance and active participation are mandatory!

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AL: Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid (CPR C) (14yrs and over)

Jul-18-2020 to Jul-26-2020, Sun, Sat, 12 - 8pm

AL: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid (CPR B)

Teaches lifesavers of all ages 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 demonstrate stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for all advanced lifesaving awards. Candidates must be able to complete a 500m swim in 15 minutes or less. The Emergency First Aid component teaches general knowledge of first aid principles and the emergency treatment of injuries. Skills include: victim assessment, CPR, choking, respiratory and circulatory emergencies such as heart attack and stroke, and how to deal with external bleeding. The CPR-B component teaches the appropriate CPR and choking procedures for children and infants. Successful candidates receive both Emergency First Aid with CPR-B certifications. Emergency First Aid is recognized by the WSIB. Prerequisites: Bronze Star or minimum age 13 years. If you withdraw from a program 10 days or less from the course start date, a 50% refund is provided. No refunds are given for classes or programs that you miss. 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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AL: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid (CPR B) (13yrs and over)

Jul-04-2020 to Jul-12-2020, Sun, Sat, 12 - 7pm

AL: Bronze Medallion Challenge Exam

This course is for candidates who have completed a Bronze Medallion course but were unsuccessful or missed the original exam. Candidates are required to perform all Bronze Medallion requirements to standard in a practical examination setting. Candidates must complete a 500m swim in 14 minutes or less, perform skills and rescues. Candidates must bring proof of their Bronze Star or proof of age. If you withdraw or transfer from a program 10 days or less from the course start date, a 50% refund is provided. No refunds are given for classes or programs that you miss. 100% attendance and active participation are mandatory!

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AL: Bronze Medallion Challenge Exam (13yrs and over)

Sep-05-2020 to Sep-05-2020, Sat, 9:30am - 4pm

AL: National Lifeguard Recertification: Pool

This program is designed to test the candidate's lifeguarding skills in order to maintain current certification at the National Lifeguard level in a pool setting. Candidates are required to bring their own whistle and proof of original certification. Prerequisites: National Lifeguard Pool certification. If you withdraw or transfer from a program 10 days or less from the course start date, a 50% refund is provided. No refunds are given for classes or programs that you miss. 100% attendance and active participation are mandatory!

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AL: National Lifeguard Recertification: Pool (16yrs and over)

Dec-05-2020 to Dec-05-2020, Sat, 9:30am - 6pm

Swimming

Previous Week

Next Week

Program	Fri Jun 26	Sat Jun 27
Aquafit: Shallow (17yrs and over)	8:45 - 9:45am
Lane Swim (7yrs and over)	6:30 - 7:55am 12 - 1:25pm 4:30 - 5:25pm	12 - 1:25pm
Leisure Swim	3 - 4:15pm 7 - 8pm
Leisure Swim - Family	2 - 3pm 6 - 7pm

Facility Type	Quantity	Facility Rating *
Fitness/Weight Room	2	C
Indoor Pool	1	A
Kitchen	1
Multipurpose Room	1	C

* Facilities can be available to permit. Permit rates are dependent on facility rating of Premium, A, B or C and your group category. Use the Facility Classifications and Rating Criteria to learn more about amenities that might be available at each facility.

Please contact the facility at 416-394-8726, prior to your visit to determine if the facility can meet your needs.

Accessibility Features

Gus Ryder Pool and Health Club

Special Features

Contact

Swimming

AL: Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid (CPR C)

AL: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid (CPR B)

AL: Bronze Medallion Challenge Exam

AL: National Lifeguard Recertification: Pool

Swimming

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