Lifesaving Society Bronze Star

Bronze Start provides excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion. Ability is the only prerequisite to Bronze Star. Participants develop problem-solving and decision-making skills individually and in partners. Candidates learn CPR and develop the lifesaving skills needed to be their own lifeguard. Includes a timed 400m swim.

Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid

The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Medallion Award teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education - judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness. Rescuers learn tows and carries, and defense and release methods in preparation for rescues of conscious and unconscious victims. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim.

Candidates will require the Canadian Lifesaving Manual, for sale at the first class.

Prerequisite: Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star

Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid

Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for all advanced training programs including National Lifeguard and Instructor certification.

Candidates will require the Canadian Lifesaving Manual that was used in Bronze Medallion.

Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid