High School Credits

British Columbia and Yukon high school students may use their Bronze Cross, Lifesaving Instructor and NLS certifications for credits toward high school graduation.

Credits

1. Bronze Cross is worth 2 credits for Grade 11.
2. Lifesaving Instructor + Bronze Cross is worth 3 credits for Grade 11.
3. NLS is worth 2 credits for Grade 12.

Details

1. Students may only use these credits for the assigned grades [i.e.: students cannot combine both certifications towards one grade].
2. The awards do not need to be current.
3. If the student has already used Bronze Cross for 2 credits, then completes Lifesaving Instructor at a later date, they can replace the 2 credits from Bronze Cross with 3 credits for Lifesaving Instructor and Bronze Cross combined.

Process

1. Students are asked to inform their school counsellor in charge of curriculum that they wish to use these certifications as part of the "External Credit Program."
2. Students will be asked to provide proof of their certification card(s).

For more information, talk to your school counsellor or see the Ministry of Education's Course Information for the Graduation Program (pgs. 1178 & 127).

Since 1994, the DB Perks & Associates & Lifesaving Society Scholarship Program has been helping eligible lifeguards and instructors pursue post secondary education in BC and the Yukon. Apply for 1 of 4 $500 scholarships - applications - are due January 31, 2011

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

2010 Barnsley Branch Lifeguard Championship
August 27 & 28th
Coquitlam, BC
Competition Handbook
Registration Form, waiver and schedule

NLS Surf Option - The long awaited chance to do your Surf Option is here!
September 16-20th
Hooksum Outdoor School, Tofino, BC
More Information
Application Form

NLS Instructor Course

NLS Inst. Application Form

Vancouver - Location TBA
November 20,21, 27, 28 2010

Instructor Trainer Course

Lifesaving Instructor Trainer Application Form

Kelowna - H2O
Oct. 9,10, 11th 2010

Swim to Survive Grant information
Deadline September 17, 2010