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Walter Baker Sports Centre, courses for Aquatics Certification for children in the winter
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.
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Sat, 3:30 pm-6:30 pm,
Jan 9-Mar 13,
$104.00
1586710
12 yrs-14 yrs,
10 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.
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Sat, 3:30 pm-6:30 pm,
Jan 9-Mar 13,
$137.75
1586638
13 yrs-14 yrs,
10 classes,
cancelled
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Sun, 3:30 pm-6:30 pm,
Jan 10-Mar 14,
$137.25
1586639
13 yrs-14 yrs,
10 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.
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Sat, 3:30 pm-4:30 pm,
Jan 9-Mar 6,
$80.50
1586634
10 yrs-14 yrs,
9 classes,
cancelled
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Sun, 3:30 pm-4:30 pm,
Jan 10-Mar 7,
$80.50
1586635
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.
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Sat, 9 am-5 pm,
Jan 9-Jan 16,
$131.75
1586863
12 yrs-14 yrs,
2 classes,
cancelled
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Sat,Sun, 9 am-5 pm,
Feb 27-Feb 28,
$131.75
1586875
12 yrs-14 yrs,
2 classes,
cancelled
Prerequisite: Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid certificate within 36 months of the certification date
A clinic to recertify Lifesaving Standard First Aid, CPR C and AED. Previous certification must be from a full course and not a recertification clinic. Please bring current certification card. 100% attendance is required.
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Sun, 9 am-5 pm,
Jan 31,
$86.00
1586816
12 yrs-14 yrs,
1 class,
cancelled
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