Draft:Bronze Star (Canada)
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| Bronze Star | |
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| Awarded for | Candidates who successfully complete the Bronze Star program. |
| Sponsored by | Lifesaving Society |
| Country | Canada |
| Reward(s) | Bronze Star Medal, Bronze Star Certificate, Bronze Star Award Crest |
| Website | www |
The Bronze Star is the first step towards the lifeguarding certification in Canada. The award is part of the Lifesaving Society's Bronze series of awards. It teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in three components of water rescue education: knowledge, skill, and fitness[1]. It is a prerequisite for Bronze Medallion[2]
Prerequisites[edit]
The Lifesaving Society requires Bronze Star candidates have obtained the following certifications, which may be current or expired:
- None (but Swim Patrol experience recommended)[3]
However, organizations offering Bronze Star courses have implemented supplemental prerequisites based on age and/or swimming experience. Examples include:
- Aqua Essence Swim Academy - Age 11 Years and Older[4]
- Cape Breton YMCA - Age 12 Years and Older[5]
- City of Calgary - Age 12 Years and Older[6]
- Calgary YMCA - Age 8 - 13[7]
- City of Toronto - Age 9 Years and Older[8]
References[edit]
- ^ Lifesaving Society. (2020). Bronze Medals Award Guide: Training Guide for the Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross Awards (2nd ed.). Lifesaving Society. pp. 1–2. ISBN 9781926508085.
- ^ "Lifesaving Society | Bronze Medallion". Lifesaving Society. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ "Lifesaving Society | Bronze Star". Lifesaving Society. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ "LIFESAVING COURSES". Aqua Essence. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ^ "YMCA Cape Breton - Aquatic Certifications". YMCA Cape Breton. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ^ "Bronze Star - City of Calgary - Registered Programs". liveandplay.calgary.ca. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ^ "Get Certified". YMCA Calgary. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ^ "Parks, Forestry and Recreation : Swimming - Registered Pre-Lifeguard Programs". City of Toronto. 2017-03-06. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
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