Description

The Lifesaving Society's Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for their 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. An endurance swim of 400 meters in 11 minutes is required for successful completion of this level. 100 % attendance and participation are required.

Completion Criteria:

• Attend and participate in 100% of the course.

• Successfully demonstrate competency in required skills, activities, and final evaluation.

Pre-Course Requirements:

• Bronze Medallion (participants must provide a Bronze Medallion card to the instructor on the first day of class)

Next Lifesaving Level:

• 15 years of age: National Lifeguard (NL), Lifesaving Instructor (LSI), Swim for Life Instructor (SFL)

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Bronze Cross awards are mailed to successful candidates by the Lifesaving Society.
Participants must give a prerequisite to the instructor the first day of class. • Bronze Medallion Card
Manuals required for the course (available at the pool): • Canadian Lifesaving Manual - • Bronze Cross Workbook- -
The following items are required in order to participate in this course: • 1 CPR pocket mask with a 1-way valve• 1 whistle (recommended Fox 40)These items may be purchased at this facility or acquired independently.
100 % attendance and participation are required.
Pan Am's 2nd floor spectating area closes at 5:00pm. Parents/Guardians wishing to stay on site will be restricted to the lower-level lounge 5:00pm onwards.
Candidates should consider bringing goggles.

Secondary Category

Lifesaving

Location

PAP - Shallow Tank at Pan Am Pool

Instructor

To Be Determined