Bronze Medallion
Seven Oaks Pool • 444 Adsum Dr. Winnipeg, MB, Canada R2P 1J1 Organized by City of WinnipegAbout this event
Description
We're sorry, but this activity is over. The last meeting was Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Description:
Bronze Medallion teaches lifesaving principles, incorporating the four components of water rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Participants learn tows, carries and release methods in preparation for challenging rescues of increasing risk. They also learn to respond to increasingly complex situations, involving conscious and unconscious people, in contact and non-contact rescues. Endurance swim of 400 meters in 12 minutes is required for successful completion of this level. Successful participants receive the Bronze Medallion award. 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:
• If under 13 years of age: Bronze Star completed by the first day of the course.
• Age 13 and older: Bronze Star not required, must be 13 years of age by the last date of the course,
Next Lifesaving Level:
• Bronze Cross
Bronze Medallion awards are mailed to successful candidates by the Lifesaving SocietyParticipants must give prerequisite to the instructor the first day of class:• Bronze Star or proof of age 13
Manuals required for the course (available at the pool):• Canadian Lifesaving Manual - approximate cost $ 45.00 • Bronze Medallion Workbook
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 containing these supplies at this facility or alternatively you may purchase on your own. 100 % attendance and participation are required.Precautionary Measures.The health, safety, and well-being of residents and our employees is ourtop priority. The City has instituted a number of processes and proceduresto help ensure the health and safety of its employees and residents atits facilities:• Customers are asked to use the self-assessment symptom checklist before entering the facility.• Proof of immunization, with proof of government-issued ID, is required to visit and participate in indoor programming at City-operated facilities (including participants, spectators, coaches, etc.).• All individuals entering a City-operated facility are required to wear a face mask.• All individuals must follow current public health orders.• Physical distancing (2 metres) is recommended.• Customers are asked to respect and follow the signage in a facility.• Access to change rooms, showers, and lockers may be limited and spaced out to follow physical distancing guidelines.• Anyone exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms will not be allowed to enter.• Hand sanitizer is available at our facilities.• The collection of personal information for the purposes of contact tracing may be required.For information on City of Winnipeg facilities, services, and COVID-19 response visit winnipeg.ca/covid-19
Secondary Category
Lifesaving
Location
SOP - Middle - Lane 1 at Seven Oaks Pool
Instructor
To Be Determined