Bronze Cross
Pan Am Pool • 25 Poseidon Bay Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3M 3E4 Organized by City of WinnipegAbout this event
Description
The Lifesaving Society's Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for their 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. An endurance swim of 400 meters in 11 minutes is required for successful completion of this level. 100 % attendance and participation are required.
Completion Criteria:
• Attend and participate in 100 % of the course.
• Successfully demonstrate competency in required skills, activities, and final evaluation.
Pre-Course Requirements:
• Bronze Medallion (participants must provide a Bronze Medallion card to the instructor on the first day of class)
Next Lifesaving Level:
• 15 years of age: Lifesaving
National Lifeguard (NL)
Lifesaving Instructor (LSI)
Swim for Life Instructor (SFL)
Bronze Cross awards are mailed to successful candidates by the Lifesaving SocietyParticipants must give a prerequisite to the instructor the first day of class.• Bronze Medallion CardManuals required for the course (available at the pool):• Canadian Lifesaving Manual - approximate cost $ 50.40 • Bronze Cross Workbook- approximate cost $ 6.50
The following items must be purchased in order to participate:• 1 CPR pocket mask with a 1-way valve• 1 whistle (recommended Fox 40)• 6 pairs of latex-free gloves• 2 roller gauzes• 5 triangular bandages• 10 gauze pads• 1 golf pencil • 1 silver mylar blanket.
You may choose to purchase a leadership kit ($37.96) containing these supplies at this facility or alternatively, you may purchase them on your own.
Candidates are encouraged to bring goggles for the timed swim, and multiple towels.
100 % attendance and participation are required.Parents/Guardians are restricted to lower lounge past 5:00PM, as upper spectating area is closed to the public.
Secondary Category
Lifesaving
Instructor
To Be Determined