Bronze Star

Bronze Star develops swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill and personal fitness. Candidates refine their stroke mechanics, acquire self-rescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workouts. Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion and provides a fun introduction to lifesaving sport.

Prerequisites: Able to swim & 10 – 13 years of age (Swim Patrol is an asset, but not required)
Dates: Wednesdays from October 22 – December 3 from 3:45 – 5:00 pm
Cost: $100.00 + HST
Registration closes: October 14, 2025

Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid

Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for assistant lifeguard training in Bronze Cross.

Prerequisites: 13 years of age or Bronze Star
Dates: October 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm
November 4, 6, 11 from 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Cost: $182.17 + HST
Registration closes: October 2, 2025

Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid

Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced training in the Society’s National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs.

Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid
Dates: January 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 2026 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm
January 7, 14, 21 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm
Cost: $195.98 + HST
Registration closes: December 12, 2025

Become a Lifeguard

BECOME A LIFEGUARD, ASSISTANT LIFEGUARD, OR SLIDE ATTENDANT.