
Bronze Cross
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Description
The Lifesaving Society's 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. Stroke mechanics and endurance are also included.
Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced training in the Society’s National Lifeguard award (NLS) and leadership certification programs such as Lifesaving Instructor.
This course includes a 400 metre timed swim within 11 minutes.
Prerequisites: Minimum 13 years of age AND Bronze Medallion certification (need not be current)
Course Length: 22 hours including exam time
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This course consists of long, physical days in and out of the water. Please bring lunch, healthy snacks, and beverages, as well as extra towels, dry clothes, pens, and paper.
Payment is required at the time of registration.
For any further information or questions, please call (306) 634-1876.