Splash Wave Pool

Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid Combined course that certifies participants in both Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid. Includes the principles of emergency procedures, teamwork, use of special equipment and comprehensive first aid and CPR training.

• Sun, 10:30 am-2:15 pm, Sep 29-Nov 24, $141.50 1509558

  12 yrs-14 yrs, 9 classes,   Register
• Sun, 10:30 am-2:15 pm, Sep 29-Nov 24, $160.00 1509562

  15 yrs+, 9 classes,   Register

Prerequisite: Bronze Star OR 13 years old by the date of the exam. Teaches lifesavers how to respond to complex water rescue situations. Develops physical fitness, decision-making and judgement skills in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk. Candidates will develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim.

• Sun, 9 am-12:15 pm, Sep 29-Nov 24, $128.25 1509549

  13 yrs-14 yrs, 9 classes,   Register
• Sun, 9 am-12:15 pm, Sep 29-Nov 24, $145.00 1509552

  15 yrs+, 9 classes,   Register

Must be comfortable swimming a minimum of 300 meters continuously. This level prepares candidates for timed swims, lifesaving rescues and rescue skills. Further first aid skills are taught. Excellent for those who want to take their Bronze Medallion and are not the required 13 years of age.

• Sun, 9 am-10 am, Sep 22-Nov 17, $74.75 1509537

  10 yrs-14 yrs, 9 classes,   Register

Prerequisite: National Lifeguard certification Designed to test the lifeguarding skills and knowledge in order to maintain current certification at the National Lifeguard level.

• Sat, 4 pm-9 pm, Nov 30, $73.00 1509576

  16 yrs+, 1 class,   Register

Prerequisites: 16 years of age by last day of course, Bronze Cross, and Standard First Aid (Lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross, St. John Ambulance, Canadian Ski Patrol, Premergency Inc. recognized). National award emphasizing teamwork, leadership, communication, accident prevention, and management of aquatic emergencies. Airway Management certification included. Required additional 2-hour assignment. Manual fee extra.

• Sun, 1:30 pm-7 pm, Sep 29-Nov 24, $184.75 1509563

  16 yrs+, 9 classes,   Register

Prerequisites: 15 years of age by the last day of the course, the ability to perform to the equivalent of Red Cross Swim kids 10 strokes and skills and Bronze Cross-not required to be current. Prepares candidates to instruct Red Cross Swim programs. Includes stroke/skill evaluation and development, introduction to online module and teaching experience requirements. 8 hours- minimum of teaching experience is to be completed outside of course time. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to attend the information session on the first day. Course manuals and Red Cross online access are included in the course fee. 100% attendance is required.

• Wed, 5 pm-9 pm, Sep 11-Oct 2, $219.75 1509567

  15 yrs+, 4 classes,   Register
• Wed, 5 pm-9 pm, Oct 16-Nov 6, $219.75 1509568

  15 yrs+, 4 classes,   Register

Prerequisites: 15 years of age by the last day of the course, proof of completion for Water Safety Instructor Part 1 - including; stroke and skill evaluation form signed off, online workbook completed and 8 hours teaching experience signed off with completed teaching experience journal. Further prepares candidates to instruct the Red Cross Swim programs. Focus will be on strategies to introduce and develop swimming and water safety skills and ensure candidates fully comprehend the content, standards and expectations of each level. Includes classroom and pool sessions as well as the adapted aquatic module to meet the hiring requirements for City of Ottawa Aquatic Staff. 100% attendance is required.

• Sat,Sun, 10 am-4:30 pm, Nov 30-Dec 8, $196.25 1509570

  15 yrs+, 4 classes,   Register

Required clinic to maintain RC WSI certification. Opportunity to share ideas, review skills and address areas of challenge.Candidate will be evaluated on their strokes at the Red Cross Swim kids 10 level. Red Cross Professional Development Modules must be completed online prior to attending the recertification.

• Sat, 4 pm-9 pm, Nov 23, $73.00 1509582

  16 yrs+, 1 class,   Register