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Bronze Star


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

Prerequisite: Swim Patrol experience recommended

$114 members | $125 non-members

Bronze Cross


This program 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 (NL) certification.

Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion AND current Intermediate First Aid.

$132 members | $152 non-members

Intermediate First Aid (IFA)


This first aid program provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. This course is for those who want an in-depth understanding of first aid such as: medical/legal aspects, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns and medical emergencies. Includes CPR-C and AED certification. This is a Lifesaving Society Course and is OH&S recognized.

Prerequisites: minimum 13 years old.

$151 members | $171 non-members

Intermediate First Aid (IFA) Recertification


This course offers a refresher and official re-certification of Intermediate First Aid (including CPR-C and AED) for those with a current IFA certificate.

Prerequisite: Current Intermediate First Aid

$89 members | $103 non-members

National Lifeguard (NL) & Intermediate First Aid (IFA) & Oxygen Administration (O2) Recert


This course offers a refresher and official re-certification of National Lifeguard (NL) & Oxygen Administration (including CPR/AED/O2 re-certification) for those with a current NL and IFA (Intermediate First Aid) certificates.

Prerequisites: Proof of current NL and Intermediate First Aid

$150 members | $175 non-members

Lifesaving Instructor (LSI)


Lifesaving Instructors are responsible for teaching and evaluating candidates participating in the Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Medals, Distinction, and Lifesaving Society CPR programs.

Prerequisite: 15 years old and Bronze Cross or higher, Aquatic Teaching Fundamentals recommended and Swim for Life Instructor highly recommended

$175 members | $200 non-members

Swim For Life Instructor


Swim Instructors are responsible for teaching and evaluating candidates participating in the Swim for Life and Canadian Swim Patrol programs.

Prerequisite: 15 years old and Bronze Cross or higher, and Aquatic Teaching Fundamentals recommended.

$225 members | $250 non-members