Kanata Leisure Centre and Wave Pool

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, 4 pm-7:45 pm, Jan 11-Mar 8, $104.00 1587463

  12 yrs-14 yrs, 8 classes,   cancelled
• Sat, 2:30 pm-5:45 pm, Jan 9-Mar 6, $104.00 1587464

  12 yrs-14 yrs, 9 classes,   cancelled

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.

• Sat, 2:30 pm-6 pm, Jan 9-Mar 6, $131.50 1587467

  13 yrs-14 yrs, 9 classes,   cancelled
• Thu, 4 pm-7:30 pm, Jan 14-Mar 11, $131.50 1587468

  13 yrs-14 yrs, 9 classes,   cancelled

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.

• Tue, 4 pm-5 pm, Jan 12-Mar 9, $76.75 1586711

  10 yrs-14 yrs, 9 classes,   cancelled

Prerequisite: 12 years of age Combined course that certifies participants in Standard First Aid, CPR C and AED skills.

• Sat,Sun, 8 am-4 pm, Jan 16-Jan 17, $131.75 1587303

  12 yrs-14 yrs, 2 classes,   cancelled