Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to safety supervision.
The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as Assistant Lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced training in the Society’s National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs.
To be employed as an assistant lifeguard, an individual should be a minimum of 15 years of age and hold (at a minimum) a current Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross certification and a current Emergency First Aid certification.
Prerequisites
Bronze Medallion (need not be current)
Candidates are responsible for having the correct prerequisites. If you have any questions in regards to this please reach out to us.
Recognition
Bronze Cross medal and digital certificate
Currency
If a Bronze Cross award is used for employment (e.g. some jurisdictions require Bronze Cross to supervise school groups or camps), the award must be current within two (2) years.
Recertification
Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to safety supervision. The Bronze Cross Recertification tests mandatory items to become recertified.
Prerequisites
Bronze Cross (need not be current)
Candidates are responsible for having the correct prerequisites. If you have any questions in regards to this please reach out to us.
Recognition
Digital certificate
Currency
If a Bronze award is used for employment (e.g. assistant lifeguard/some jurisdictions use Bronze Cross holders to supervise school groups or camps), the award must be recertified every two (2) years.
Find a Location/availability
Facility Name
City, Region
Dates
Price
Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre
Victoria, Vancouver Island
18 Oct 2025 to 08 Nov 2025
$160.00
Castlegar & District Recreation Depatrment
Castlegar, Kootenays
18 Oct 2025 to 01 Nov 2025
$162.00
Vernon Recreation Centre
Vernon, Thompson-Okanagan
19 Oct 2025 to 23 Nov 2025
$196.00
Newton Recreation Centre
Surrey, Lower Mainland
21 Oct 2025 to 25 Nov 2025
$181.00
Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex
Coquitlam, Lower Mainland
24 Oct 2025 to 07 Nov 2025
$146.00
LIT Aquatics – Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre
Chilliwack, Lower Mainland
24 Oct 2025 to 26 Oct 2025
$275.00
LIT Aquatics – Bettie Allard YMCA
Coquitlam, Lower Mainland
24 Oct 2025 to 26 Oct 2025
$275.00
Ladner Leisure Centre
Delta, Lower Mainland
29 Oct 2025 to 17 Dec 2025
$236.00
Esquimalt Recreation Centre
Victoria, Vancouver Island
31 Oct 2025 to 08 Nov 2025
$180.00
LIT Aquatics – Tong Louie Family YMCA
Surrey, Lower Mainland
31 Oct 2025 to 02 Nov 2025
$275.00
Ron Andrews Indoor Pool
North Vancouver, Lower Mainland
01 Nov 2025 to 29 Nov 2025
$208.00
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Vancouver, Lower Mainland
01 Nov 2025 to 15 Nov 2025
$275.00
West Vancouver Aquatic Centre
West Vancouver, Lower Mainland
02 Nov 2025 to 07 Dec 2025
$302.00
Vancouver Lifeguard Association Kerr Pool
Vancouver, Lower Mainland
02 Nov 2025 to 23 Nov 2025
$285.00
Sungod Recreation
Delta, Lower Mainland
03 Nov 2025 to 15 Dec 2025
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Brennan Park Recreation Centre
Squamish, Lower Mainland
04 Nov 2025 to 07 Nov 2025
$262.00
Gordon Head Recreation Centre
Victoria, Vancouver Island
05 Nov 2025 to 10 Dec 2025
$199.00
Fred Randall Pool – Edmonds Community Centre
Burnaby, Lower Mainland
06 Nov 2025 to 18 Dec 2025
$221.00
Nanaimo Aquatic Centre
Nanaimo, Vancouver Island
07 Nov 2025 to 28 Nov 2025
$200.00
Kamloops Community YM-YWCA
Kamloops, Thompson-Okanagan
07 Nov 2025 to 05 Dec 2025
$210.00
Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre
Vanderhoof, North
07 Nov 2025 to 09 Nov 2025
$225.00
South Surrey Indoor Pool
Surrey, Lower Mainland
08 Nov 2025 to 29 Nov 2025
$181.00
Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex
Coquitlam, Lower Mainland
08 Nov 2025 to 06 Dec 2025
$146.00
Kelowna Family YMCA
Kelowna, Thompson-Okanagan
08 Nov 2025 to 29 Nov 2025
$160.00
LIT Aquatics – təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic Centre
New Westminster, Lower Mainland
14 Nov 2025 to 16 Nov 2025
$257.00
Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre
Burnaby, Lower Mainland
15 Nov 2025 to 29 Nov 2025
$241.00
Strathcona Gardens Pool
Campbell River, Vancouver Island
15 Nov 2025 to 23 Nov 2025
$226.00
UBC Aquatic Centre
Vancouver, Lower Mainland
15 Nov 2025 to 23 Nov 2025
$212.00
Ravensong Aquatic Centre
Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island
16 Nov 2025 to 07 Dec 2025
$185.00
Beban Park
Nanaimo, Vancouver Island
16 Nov 2025 to 07 Dec 2025
$200.00
Cranbrook Aquatic Centre
Cranbrook, Kootenays
17 Nov 2025 to 22 Nov 2025
$200.00
LIT Aquatics – Mission Leisure Centre
Mission, Lower Mainland
21 Nov 2025 to 23 Nov 2025
$275.00
LIT Aquatics – Bettie Allard YMCA
Coquitlam, Lower Mainland
21 Nov 2025 to 23 Nov 2025
$275.00
Penticton Community Centre
Penticton, Thompson-Okanagan
22 Nov 2025 to 06 Dec 2025
$170.00
Newton Recreation Centre
Surrey, Lower Mainland
23 Nov 2025 to 21 Dec 2025
$181.00
SEAPARC Complex
Sooke, Vancouver Island
23 Nov 2025 to 14 Dec 2025
$177.00
Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre
Burnaby, Lower Mainland
25 Nov 2025 to 18 Dec 2025
$241.00
Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre
Trail, Kootenays
26 Nov 2025 to 10 Dec 2025
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Pedalheads Fitness 2000
Burnaby, Lower Mainland
30 Nov 2025 to 14 Dec 2025
$332.00
Newton Recreation Centre
Surrey, Lower Mainland
01 Dec 2025 to 22 Dec 2025
$181.00
LIT Aquatics – Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Abbotsford, Lower Mainland
05 Dec 2025 to 06 Dec 2025
$275.00
Sparwood Leisure Centre
Sparwood, Kootenays
06 Dec 2025 to 20 Dec 2025
$212.00
Gordon Head Recreation Centre
Victoria, Vancouver Island
07 Dec 2025 to 14 Dec 2025
$199.00
LIT Aquatics – Bettie Allard YMCA
Coquitlam, Lower Mainland
12 Dec 2025 to 14 Dec 2025
$275.00
Saanich Commonwealth Place
Victoria, Vancouver Island
13 Dec 2025 to 21 Dec 2025
$199.00
Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre
Surrey, Lower Mainland
20 Dec 2025 to 29 Dec 2025
$181.00
Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre
Surrey, Lower Mainland
21 Dec 2025 to 28 Dec 2025
$181.00
LIT Aquatics – Mission Leisure Centre
Mission, Lower Mainland
22 Dec 2025 to 24 Dec 2025
$275.00
LIT Aquatics – Bettie Allard YMCA
Coquitlam, Lower Mainland
22 Dec 2025 to 24 Dec 2025
$275.00
LIT Aquatics – Maple Ridge Leisure Centre
Maple Ridge, Lower Mainland
22 Dec 2025 to 24 Dec 2025
$275.00
LIT Aquatics – Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre
Chilliwack, Lower Mainland
22 Dec 2025 to 24 Dec 2025
$275.00
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Vancouver, Lower Mainland
22 Dec 2025 to 24 Dec 2025
$275.00
LIT Aquatics – Tong Louie Family YMCA
Surrey, Lower Mainland
24 Dec 2025 to 27 Dec 2025
$275.00
Kelowna Family YMCA
Kelowna, Thompson-Okanagan
27 Dec 2025 to 30 Dec 2025
$160.00
Prince George Aquatic Centre
Prince George, North
27 Dec 2025 to 30 Dec 2025
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Vernon Recreation Centre
Vernon, Thompson-Okanagan
28 Dec 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
$196.00
Newton Recreation Centre
Surrey, Lower Mainland
29 Dec 2025 to 03 Jan 2026
$181.00
Recreation Oak Bay
Victoria, Vancouver Island
29 Dec 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
$194.00
LIT Aquatics – Jewish Community Centre
Vancouver, Lower Mainland
30 Dec 2025 to 02 Jan 2026
$275.00
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
Duncan, Vancouver Island
09 Jan 2026 to 17 Jan 2026
$166.00
Vernon Recreation Centre
Vernon, Thompson-Okanagan
31 Jan 2026 to 07 Mar 2026
$217.00
Comox Valley Sports Centre
Courtenay, Vancouver Island
07 Feb 2026 to 15 Feb 2026
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Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Center
Westbank, Thompson-Okanagan
22 Feb 2026 to 08 Mar 2026
$200.00
Quesnel Arts & Recreation Centre
Quesnel, North
23 Mar 2026 to 26 Mar 2026
$307.00
Beban Park
Nanaimo, Vancouver Island
23 Mar 2026 to 27 Mar 2026
$200.00
Camp Latona
Gambier Island, Lower Mainland
29 Jun 2026 to 03 Jul 2026
–
Comox Valley Aquatic Centre
Courtenay, Vancouver Island
06 Jul 2026 to 09 Jul 2026
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Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre
Course:
Bronze Cross
Start Date:
18 Oct 2025 to
18 Oct 2025 –
10:00 AM to
03:30 PM
End Date:
08 Nov 2025 to
08 Nov 2025 –
10:00 AM to
03:30 PM
Course notes
Please Register on our website: https://explore.wspr.ca/Westshore/public/category/browse/AA_BronzeCross