Bronze Star is a pre-Bronze Medallion training program that helps to prepare candidates for success in Bronze Medallion. The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Star develops swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill and personal fitness.
Candidates refine their stroke mechanics, acquire self-rescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workouts. Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion and provides a fun introduction to lifesaving sport.
A Pocket Mask is a required piece of equipment for this course. Extra Fees will be charged for candidate fee.
Refund Policy: Withdrawal required one week in advance of course start date to receive a refund. If less than one week’s notice is given, no refund will be provided.
Prerequisites: Canadian Swim Patrol recommended and an ability to swim in deep water. Provides excellent preparation for success in obtaining the Bronze Medallion award. Develop problem solving and decision-making skills as they relate to water rescue and first aid as well as Water Smart confidence and the lifesaving skills needed to be one’s own personal lifeguard. There is a non-refundable exam fee. 100% attendance is recommended.
A Pocket Mask is a required piece of equipment for this course. Extra Fees will be charged at purchase for the candidate fee.
Refund Policy: Withdrawal required one week in advance of course start date to receive a refund. If less than one week’s notice is given, no refund will be provided.
Judgement, knowledge, skills and fitness will be evaluated. Students acquire the swimming proficiency, lifesaving skills, and acquire the self-rescue skills needed to make good decisions in, on and around the water.
Cost – $125 (includes processing fees)
August 4 – 6 2026
Tues, Wed and Thurs
9:15 am – 1:00 pm
100% attendance is needed
Bring towels, change of clothes, warm clothes, sufficient food, water and snacks
There is no required age, however the recommended age is 11 or 12 years old.
Refund Policy:
Cancellation of 7 days or more before program start date: Refund of fees less (a 10$ processing fee + program supply fees (if applicable)).
Cancellation of 6 days or less before program start date: No refunds.
