Bronze Medallion, as our flagship certification, teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness. Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on and around the water. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for Assistant Lifeguard training in Bronze Cross.
Prerequisites
Minimum 13 years of age or the Bronze Star award.
Recognition
Bronze Medallion medal and electronic certification
Currency
If a Bronze Medallion award is used for employment (e.g. some jurisdictions require Bronze Medallion to supervise school groups or camps), the award must be current within two (2) years by attending a Bronze Medallion Recert.
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Facility Name
City, Region
Dates
Price
Golden Swimming Pool
Golden, Kootenays
23 May 2025 to 25 May 2025
$160.00
Parkinson Recreation Centre
Kelowna, Thompson-Okanagan
23 May 2025 to 31 May 2025
–
Ravensong Aquatic Centre
Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island
24 May 2025 to 14 Jun 2025
$232.00
Pedalheads Fitness 2000
Burnaby, Lower Mainland
24 May 2025 to 07 Jun 2025
$332.00
West Vancouver Aquatic Centre
West Vancouver, Lower Mainland
24 May 2025 to 21 Jun 2025
$300.00
Sungod Recreation
Delta, Lower Mainland
25 May 2025 to 29 Jun 2025
$199.00
Walnut Grove Community Centre
Langley, Lower Mainland
25 May 2025 to 22 Jun 2025
–
Robert Burnaby Pool
Burnaby, Lower Mainland
26 May 2025 to 18 Jun 2025
$226.00
Newton Recreation Centre
Surrey, Lower Mainland
27 May 2025 to 24 Jun 2025
$1.00
Newton Recreation Centre
Surrey, Lower Mainland
30 May 2025 to 27 Jun 2025
$1.00
LIT Aquatics – Tong Louie Family YMCA
Surrey, Lower Mainland
30 May 2025 to 01 Jun 2025
$258.00
LIT Aquatics – Bettie Allard YMCA
Coquitlam, Lower Mainland
30 May 2025 to 01 Jun 2025
$258.00
Newton Recreation Centre
Surrey, Lower Mainland
01 Jun 2025 to 29 Jun 2025
$1.00
LIT Aquatics – Matsqui Recreation Centre
Abbotsford, Lower Mainland
06 Jun 2025 to 08 Jun 2025
$258.00
LIT Aquatics – təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic Centre
New Westminster, Lower Mainland
06 Jun 2025 to 08 Jun 2025
$258.00
Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre
Burnaby, Lower Mainland
07 Jun 2025 to 21 Jun 2025
–
LIT Aquatics – Maple Ridge Leisure Centre
Maple Ridge, Lower Mainland
09 Jun 2025 to 11 Jun 2025
$258.00
City Centre Aquatic Complex
Coquitlam, Lower Mainland
10 Jun 2025 to 26 Jun 2025
–
LIT Aquatics – Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre
Chilliwack, Lower Mainland
13 Jun 2025 to 15 Jun 2025
$258.00
LIT Aquatics – Bettie Allard YMCA
Coquitlam, Lower Mainland
16 Jun 2025 to 18 Jun 2025
$255.00
LIT Aquatics – Tong Louie Family YMCA
Surrey, Lower Mainland
16 Jun 2025 to 18 Jun 2025
$255.00
LIT Aquatics – Mission Leisure Centre
Mission, Lower Mainland
20 Jun 2025 to 22 Jun 2025
$258.00
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Vancouver, Lower Mainland
23 Jun 2025 to 25 Jun 2025
$258.00
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Vancouver, Lower Mainland
23 Jun 2025 to 25 Jun 2025
$258.00
Kamloops Community YM-YWCA
Kamloops, Thompson-Okanagan
30 Jun 2025 to 04 Jul 2025
$210.00
West Vancouver Aquatic Centre
West Vancouver, Lower Mainland
02 Jul 2025 to 02 Jul 2025
$344.00
Penticton Community Centre
Penticton, Thompson-Okanagan
02 Jul 2025 to 04 Jul 2025
$206.00
Kelowna Family YMCA
Kelowna, Thompson-Okanagan
02 Jul 2025 to 05 Jul 2025
$160.00
Vernon Recreation Centre
Vernon, Thompson-Okanagan
02 Jul 2025 to 11 Jul 2025
$192.00
North Vancouver Recreation and Culture
North Vancouver, Lower Mainland
02 Jul 2025 to 23 Jul 2025
$236.00
LIT Aquatics – Maple Ridge Leisure Centre
Maple Ridge, Lower Mainland
04 Jul 2025 to 07 Aug 2025
$295.00
LIT Aquatics – Maple Ridge Leisure Centre
Maple Ridge, Lower Mainland
04 Jul 2025 to 06 Jul 2025
$295.00
Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre
Delta, Lower Mainland
05 Jul 2025 to 26 Jul 2025
–
Prince George Aquatic Centre
Prince George, North
06 Jul 2025 to 09 Jul 2025
$307.00
LIT Aquatics – Bettie Allard YMCA
Coquitlam, Lower Mainland
07 Jul 2025 to 09 Jul 2025
$295.00
LIT Aquatics – Mission Leisure Centre
Mission, Lower Mainland
07 Jul 2025 to 09 Jul 2025
$295.00
LIT Aquatics – Tong Louie Family YMCA
Surrey, Lower Mainland
07 Jul 2025 to 09 Jul 2025
$295.00
Armstrong-Spallumcheen Outdoor Pool
Armstrong, Thompson-Okanagan
07 Jul 2025 to 11 Jul 2025
$185.00
LIT Aquatics – Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre
Chilliwack, Lower Mainland
07 Jul 2025 to 09 Jul 2025
$295.00
Gordon Head Recreation Centre
Victoria, Vancouver Island
07 Jul 2025 to 09 Jul 2025
$199.00
Ravensong Aquatic Centre
Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island
07 Jul 2025 to 11 Jul 2025
$232.00
Panorama Recreation Centre
North Sannich, Vancouver Island
07 Jul 2025 to 11 Jul 2025
$150.00
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
Duncan, Vancouver Island
07 Jul 2025 to 10 Jul 2025
$214.00
Westwood Lake, First Beach
Nanaimo, Vancouver Island
07 Jul 2025 to 11 Jul 2025
$220.00
LIT Aquatics – təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic Centre
New Westminster, Lower Mainland
07 Jul 2025 to 09 Jul 2025
$268.00
LIT Aquatics – Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre
Chilliwack, Lower Mainland
07 Jul 2025 to 11 Jul 2025
$295.00
North Peace Leisure Pool
Fort St. John, North
07 Jul 2025 to 07 Jul 2025
$486.00
West Vancouver Aquatic Centre
West Vancouver, Lower Mainland
08 Jul 2025 to 08 Jul 2025
$344.00
LIT Aquatics – Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Abbotsford, Lower Mainland
12 Jul 2025 to 12 Jul 2025
$100.00
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Vancouver, Lower Mainland
12 Jul 2025 to 12 Jul 2025
$100.00
LIT Aquatics – Bettie Allard YMCA
Coquitlam, Lower Mainland
14 Jul 2025 to 16 Jul 2025
$295.00
LIT Aquatics – Tong Louie Family YMCA
Surrey, Lower Mainland
14 Jul 2025 to 16 Jul 2025
$295.00
Kimberley Aquatic Center
Kimberley, Kootenays
14 Jul 2025 to 17 Jul 2025
–
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Vancouver, Lower Mainland
14 Jul 2025 to 16 Jul 2025
$295.00
Powell River Recreation Complex
Powell River, Vancouver Island
14 Jul 2025 to 15 Jul 2025
$225.00
Al Anderson Memorial Pool
Langley, Lower Mainland
14 Jul 2025 to 18 Jul 2025
$184.00
Ladner Outdoor Pool
Delta, Lower Mainland
15 Jul 2025 to 24 Jul 2025
–
LIT Aquatics – Maple Ridge Leisure Centre
Maple Ridge, Lower Mainland
16 Jul 2025 to 18 Jul 2025
$295.00
LIT Aquatics – Tong Louie Family YMCA
Surrey, Lower Mainland
21 Jul 2025 to 23 Jul 2025
$295.00
LIT Aquatics – Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Abbotsford, Lower Mainland
21 Jul 2025 to 23 Jul 2025
$295.00
Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Kamloops, Thompson-Okanagan
21 Jul 2025 to 25 Jul 2025
$215.00
Saanich Commonwealth Place
Victoria, Vancouver Island
21 Jul 2025 to 25 Jul 2025
$199.00
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Vancouver, Lower Mainland
21 Jul 2025 to 25 Jul 2025
$295.00
Summerland Aquatic Centre
Summerland, Thompson-Okanagan
22 Jul 2025 to 24 Jul 2025
$150.00
LIT Aquatics – Tong Louie Family YMCA
Surrey, Lower Mainland
26 Jul 2025 to 26 Jul 2025
$100.00
LIT Aquatics – Bettie Allard YMCA
Coquitlam, Lower Mainland
28 Jul 2025 to 30 Jul 2025
$295.00
LIT Aquatics – Tong Louie Family YMCA
Surrey, Lower Mainland
28 Jul 2025 to 30 Jul 2025
$295.00
Gordon Head Recreation Centre
Victoria, Vancouver Island
28 Jul 2025 to 30 Jul 2025
$199.00
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Vancouver, Lower Mainland
28 Jul 2025 to 30 Jul 2025
$295.00
Kelowna Family YMCA
Kelowna, Thompson-Okanagan
28 Jul 2025 to 31 Jul 2025
$160.00
LIT Aquatics – Maple Ridge Leisure Centre
Maple Ridge, Lower Mainland
30 Jul 2025 to 30 Jul 2025
$100.00
West Vancouver Aquatic Centre
West Vancouver, Lower Mainland
30 Jul 2025 to 30 Jul 2025
$344.00
LIT Aquatics – Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Abbotsford, Lower Mainland
03 Aug 2025 to 03 Aug 2025
$100.00
LIT Aquatics – Bettie Allard YMCA
Coquitlam, Lower Mainland
04 Aug 2025 to 06 Aug 2025
$295.00
LIT Aquatics – Tong Louie Family YMCA
Surrey, Lower Mainland
04 Aug 2025 to 06 Aug 2025
$295.00
LIT Aquatics – Mission Leisure Centre
Mission, Lower Mainland
05 Aug 2025 to 07 Aug 2025
$295.00
Prince George Aquatic Centre
Prince George, North
05 Aug 2025 to 08 Aug 2025
$307.00
Westwood Lake, First Beach
Nanaimo, Vancouver Island
05 Aug 2025 to 08 Aug 2025
$220.00
LIT Aquatics – Maple Ridge Leisure Centre
Maple Ridge, Lower Mainland
06 Aug 2025 to 08 Aug 2025
$295.00
LIT Aquatics – Tong Louie Family YMCA
Surrey, Lower Mainland
11 Aug 2025 to 13 Aug 2025
$295.00
LIT Aquatics – Maple Ridge Leisure Centre
Maple Ridge, Lower Mainland
11 Aug 2025 to 11 Aug 2025
$100.00
LIT Aquatics – Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Abbotsford, Lower Mainland
11 Aug 2025 to 13 Aug 2025
$295.00
LIT Aquatics – Cheam Leisure Centre
Chilliwack, Lower Mainland
11 Aug 2025 to 13 Aug 2025
$295.00
LIT Aquatics – təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic Centre
New Westminster, Lower Mainland
11 Aug 2025 to 13 Aug 2025
$268.00
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Vancouver, Lower Mainland
11 Aug 2025 to 13 Aug 2025
$295.00
Ladner Outdoor Pool
Delta, Lower Mainland
12 Aug 2025 to 21 Aug 2025
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Sungod Recreation
Delta, Lower Mainland
13 Aug 2025 to 22 Aug 2025
$199.00
LIT Aquatics – Tong Louie Family YMCA
Surrey, Lower Mainland
16 Aug 2025 to 16 Aug 2025
$100.00
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Vancouver, Lower Mainland
16 Aug 2025 to 16 Aug 2025
$100.00
LIT Aquatics – Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Abbotsford, Lower Mainland
18 Aug 2025 to 20 Aug 2025
$295.00
Kimberley Aquatic Center
Kimberley, Kootenays
25 Aug 2025 to 28 Aug 2025
–
LIT Aquatics – Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Abbotsford, Lower Mainland
25 Aug 2025 to 27 Aug 2025
$295.00
LIT Aquatics – Cheam Leisure Centre
Chilliwack, Lower Mainland
25 Aug 2025 to 27 Aug 2025
$295.00
Gordon Head Recreation Centre
Victoria, Vancouver Island
25 Aug 2025 to 27 Aug 2025
$199.00
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Vancouver, Lower Mainland
25 Aug 2025 to 27 Aug 2025
$295.00
Canfor Leisure Pool
Prince George, North
20 Dec 2025 to 23 Dec 2025
$307.00
Canfor Leisure Pool
Prince George, North
16 Mar 2026 to 20 Mar 2026
$313.00
Golden Swimming Pool
Course:
Bronze Medallion
Start Date:
23 May 2025 to
23 May 2025 –
03:30 PM to
07:30 PM
End Date:
25 May 2025 to
25 May 2025 –
09:00 AM to
05:00 PM
Contact the facility directly to register.
2503442118
Parkinson Recreation Centre
Course:
Bronze Medallion
Start Date:
23 May 2025 to
23 May 2025 –
05:00 PM to
09:00 PM
End Date:
31 May 2025 to
31 May 2025 –
09:00 AM to
06:00 PM
Contact the facility directly to register.
2504698800 2504698840 https://www.kelowna.ca
Ravensong Aquatic Centre
Course:
Bronze Medallion
Start Date:
24 May 2025 to
24 May 2025 –
09:00 AM to
02:00 PM
End Date:
14 Jun 2025 to
14 Jun 2025 –
09:00 AM to
02:00 PM
Contact the facility directly to register.
2507525014
Pedalheads Fitness 2000
Course:
Bronze Medallion
Start Date:
24 May 2025 to
24 May 2025 –
09:00 AM to
04:30 PM
End Date:
07 Jun 2025 to
07 Jun 2025 –
09:00 AM to
04:30 PM
Course notes
Program materials & equipment are included. Visit https://pedalheads.com/en/camp?region=1&cities=1007&seasons=0&skillLevels=2327%2C2325&ph_search=true#camp-list or call us at 1-888-886-6464 for more information
Contact the facility directly to register.
888-886-6464 888-886-6464
West Vancouver Aquatic Centre
Course:
Bronze Medallion
Start Date:
24 May 2025 to
24 May 2025 –
12:30 PM to
04:30 PM
End Date:
21 Jun 2025 to
21 Jun 2025 –
12:30 PM to
04:30 PM
Contact the facility directly to register.
6049257270
Sungod Recreation
Course:
Bronze Medallion
Start Date:
25 May 2025 to
25 May 2025 –
10:00 AM to
02:15 PM
End Date:
29 Jun 2025 to
29 Jun 2025 –
10:00 AM to
02:15 PM
Contact the facility directly to register.
6049523075 6049523000 https://www.deltareg.ca
Walnut Grove Community Centre
Course:
Bronze Medallion
Start Date:
25 May 2025 to
25 May 2025 –
12:30 PM to
04:30 PM
End Date:
22 Jun 2025 to
22 Jun 2025 –
12:30 AM to
04:30 PM
Contact the facility directly to register.
6045336090
Robert Burnaby Pool
Course:
Bronze Medallion
Start Date:
26 May 2025 to
26 May 2025 –
04:00 PM to
07:00 PM
End Date:
18 Jun 2025 to
18 Jun 2025 –
04:00 PM to
07:00 PM
Course notes
Prerequisites: Must be 13 years old OR have Bronze Star in order to take the level at 12 years old. Understand the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn self rescue techniques, defence and release methods, and tows and carries in preparation for challenging rescues involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types, including spinal injuries and circulatory emergencies. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim. Includes the CPR-A certification. Canadian Life Saving Manual is required ($36.00). There is a non-refundable exam fee of $20.00. 100% attendance is required.
Lessons are outside; we recommend applying sunscreen 30-minutes before lesson start time and/or wearing a rashguard.
Bronze Medallion, the Lifesaving Societies flagship certification, teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgement, skill, and fitness. Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgement, skill, and fitness- the four components of water rescue- form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on and around water. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for Assistant Lifeguard training in Bronze Cross.
Minimum 4 Candidates for the course to run.
July 7-11th, 2025 9:00-1:00pm
Prerequisites: Bronze Star or 13 years of age by the last day of the course.
Costs:
Course Fee: $185.00
Require Canadian Lifesaving Manual: $40.00 – to be picked up before course starts