Bronze Medallion
Bronze Medallion (BM) teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness. BM challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on and around the water. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for Assistant Lifeguard training in Bronze Cross. This course has a timed swim of 400 meters in 12 minutes
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Price: $285 + course manual ($50)
Location: St. George's Kerr Pool, 4175 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Dates Breakdown
Sun, May 31, 2026, 1:00 – 6:00 PM PDT
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 1:00 – 6:00 PM PDT
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 1:00 – 6:00 PM PDT
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 1:00 – 6:00 PM PDT
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 1:00 – 6:00 PM PDT
One date likely to be cancelled due to School Event at the pool. End date likely June 28th as a result of this possible scheduling conflict. More info will be sent prior to course start.
Bronze Medallion Recertification/Challenge
Bronze Medallion (BM) teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness. BM challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on and around the water. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for Assistant Lifeguard training in Bronze Cross. This course has a timed swim of 400 meters in 12 minutes.
This is NOT the full course and is for those with prior Bronze Medallion or with proficiency in swimming and first aid who come prepared to test the entire course material. Please email us if you think this option is for you.
Price: $135 + course manual ($50)
Location: St. George's Kerr Pool, 4175 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm