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Aquatics Certification




Courses for Aquatics Certification, in the summer for children at the Pinecrest Recreation Complex

Bronze Cross

Note: this course was offered during the summer and is no longer available for registration. Please try the following searches:
* Bronze Cross during the fall 2021
* Bronze Cross during the winter 2022
Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid (the Lifesaving Society has posted a list of agencies on their website which are approved for the EFA prerequisite certification.) More advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross teaches the difference between lifesaving and lifeguarding, the principles of emergency procedures, teamwork and use of special equipment.
  • Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat, 9:30 am-noon, Jul 19-Jul 31, $104.00 1597155
    12 yrs-14 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat, 9:30 am-noon, Aug 3-Aug 14, $104.00 1597156
    12 yrs-14 yrs, 10 classes,   Register >

Bronze Medallion and EFA with CPRC-B

Note: this course was offered during the summer and is no longer available for registration. Please try the following searches:
* Bronze Medallion and EFA with CPRC-B during the fall 2021
* Bronze Medallion and EFA with CPRC-B during the winter 2022
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.
  • Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat, 9:30 am-noon, Jul 5-Jul 17, $137.50 1597151
    13 yrs-14 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
  • Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat, 9:30 am-noon, Aug 16-Aug 28, $137.50 1597152
    13 yrs-14 yrs, 11 classes,   Register >
Map location of Pinecrest Recreation Complex
Pinecrest Recreation Complex
2250 Torquay AVE
Ottawa,ON
(613) 828-3118