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.
Find a Location/availability
Facility Name
City, Region
Dates
Price
Vancouver Lifeguard Association Kerr Pool
Vancouver, Lower Mainland
02 Aug 2025 to 10 Aug 2025
$265.00
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
Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre
Surrey, Lower Mainland
05 Aug 2025 to 08 Aug 2025
$148.00
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
Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Center
Westbank, Thompson-Okanagan
05 Aug 2025 to 08 Aug 2025
$240.00
Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex
Coquitlam, Lower Mainland
05 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2025
$146.00
NORTH & SOUTH SHUSWAP COMMUNITY RESOURCE ASSOCIATI
Sorrento, Thompson-Okanagan
05 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2025
$175.00
LIT Aquatics – Maple Ridge Leisure Centre
Maple Ridge, Lower Mainland
06 Aug 2025 to 08 Aug 2025
$295.00
Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre
Burnaby, Lower Mainland
09 Aug 2025 to 23 Aug 2025
$236.00
Newton Recreation Centre
Surrey, Lower Mainland
09 Aug 2025 to 30 Aug 2025
$148.00
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
Nelson & District Community Complex
Nelson, Kootenays
11 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2025
$196.00
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
Esquimalt Recreation Centre
Victoria, Vancouver Island
18 Aug 2025 to 22 Aug 2025
$175.00
Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex
Coquitlam, Lower Mainland
19 Aug 2025 to 28 Aug 2025
$146.00
City of Courtenay – Lewis Centre
Courtenay, Vancouver Island
25 Aug 2025 to 27 Aug 2025
$225.00
Kimberley Aquatic Center
Kimberley, Kootenays
25 Aug 2025 to 28 Aug 2025
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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
Sunnyside Outdoor Pool
Surrey, Lower Mainland
25 Aug 2025 to 29 Aug 2025
$148.00
Comox Valley Aquatic Centre
Courtenay, Vancouver Island
06 Sep 2025 to 27 Sep 2025
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Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre
Trail, Kootenays
24 Sep 2025 to 22 Oct 2025
–
Vernon Recreation Centre
Vernon, Thompson-Okanagan
27 Sep 2025 to 13 Dec 2025
$196.00
Vancouver Lifeguard Association Kerr Pool
Vancouver, Lower Mainland
28 Sep 2025 to 26 Oct 2025
$285.00
Saanich Commonwealth Place
Victoria, Vancouver Island
22 Nov 2025 to 30 Nov 2025
$199.00
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
Duncan, Vancouver Island
29 Nov 2025 to 07 Dec 2025
$214.00
Prince George Aquatic Centre
Prince George, North
20 Dec 2025 to 23 Dec 2025
$307.00
Vernon Recreation Centre
Vernon, Thompson-Okanagan
21 Dec 2025 to 24 Dec 2025
$196.00
Comox Valley Aquatic Centre
Courtenay, Vancouver Island
10 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026
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Cowichan Aquatic Centre
Duncan, Vancouver Island
01 Feb 2026 to 22 Feb 2026
$214.00
Prince George Aquatic Centre
Prince George, North
16 Mar 2026 to 20 Mar 2026
$313.00
Comox Valley Sports Centre
Courtenay, Vancouver Island
18 Apr 2026 to 26 Apr 2026
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Comox Valley Aquatic Centre
Courtenay, Vancouver Island
29 Jun 2026 to 03 Jul 2026
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Vancouver Lifeguard Association Kerr Pool
Course:
Bronze Medallion
Start Date:
02 Aug 2025 to
02 Aug 2025 –
10:00 AM to
03:00 PM
End Date:
10 Aug 2025 to
10 Aug 2025 –
10:00 AM to
03:00 PM
Course notes
Canadian Lifesaving manual required.
Dates Breakdown
Sat, Aug 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
Sun, Aug 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
Sat, Aug 9, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT
Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
Registration: www.vancouverlifeguards.com/bronze-medallion
Monday 8:00-17:00
Tuesday 8:00-17:00
Wednesday 8:00-12:30
Contact Courtenay Lewis Centre for Registration: (250) 338-5371 or visit https://www.courtenay.ca/
