Swimming - Bronze Cross

ST1 Reg YES. POS Drop-in NO. Pass Scan NO
2024 Park Board Aquatics|#518606

Aug 19, 2024 - Aug 22, 2024
13 yrs +, Mixed
Aquatics5 - YouthPB Employee - Category 1

Description

Prerequisite: Completion of Bronze Medallion.
Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to safety supervision. Bronze Cross is a pre-requisite for all advanced training programs including National Lifeguard (NL) and Instructor certifications. Swimmers develop proficiency at performing patient assessments, managing aquatic spinal injuries and preventing loss of life in a variety of aquatic emergencies while developing stroke endurance and fitness training skills. Includes a 400 metre swim in 11 minutes or less. It is also worth two Grade 11 high school credits.

100% attendance required for completion of this course

Activity meeting dates

Aug 19, 2024 - Aug 22, 2024
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor

Swim Instructor

More Information

SupervisorActivity Admin - MB City-wide Aquatics Services
Number of sessions4
Department0 - Park Board Revenue
Notes

Refund or cancellation policy:

Full refund five days or more prior to program start

Partial refund within four days of program start or before second class

No refund after second class

Exceptions or notes:

No refunds on single session programs

Transfers possible prior to second class


NOTE: The nature of the activity is such that you may interact with other people who are considered to be in good health, continuous physical distance between other people cannot be guaranteed, and, by participating in the activity, you are at risk of being infected by a pathogen, including but not limited to SARS-COV-2. SARS-COV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19, may exacerbate other health issues and is the cause of an ongoing global pandemic. SARS-COV-2 is highly communicable and dangerous. If you become infected with SARS-COV2, you may transmit it to other people even if you are not exhibiting symptoms of illness.


Communicable Disease Health & Safety Practices:

-Participants should assess themselves daily for symptoms of common cold, influenza, COVID-19, or other infectious respiratory disease before attending a program.

-Participants who are ill, including participants of essential service providers, should not attend a program or access the Community Centre. If you are unsure, you should self-isolate and contact 8-1-1 or the local public health unit.

-All participants are encouraged to practice proper hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette by covering coughs or sneezes.