Advanced Aquatic Training

During summer 2023 we are aiming to run all of our advanced aquatic courses.*

Please call 250 - 837 -9351 or email prc@revelstoke.ca to sign up. 


Join the interest list

If you are interested in completing one of our advanced aquatic training programs and the dates below do not work for you please join our Interest List so we can see which programs are in demand and run them accordingly. 

*Courses require a minimum number of participants to run.

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Bronze Star

Bronze Star is a pre-Bronze Medallion training program that helps to prepare candidates for success in Bronze Medallion. In Bronze Star, participants develop problem solving and decision making skills as individuals and in partners. Candidates develop Water Smart confidence and learn basic lifesaving and resuscitation skills needed to be their own personal lifeguard. Includes a 400 metre timed swim.

Prerequisites: Ability to swim 50 metres and tread water for 1 minute

Dates:

May 12  -   4:00pm - 7:00pm 

 May 13 & 14     1:00pm - 7:00pm

Cost: $90

NO ONLINE REGISTRATION. PLEASE CALL OR SEE US IN PERSON.  

Bronze Medallion

The Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion program is a ‘building block’ toward further lifesaving and lifeguard training. Candidates learn lifesaving techniques for challenging open-water rescues and develop stroke efficiency and endurance (500 metre timed swim). Certification includes CPR-A/AED.

Dates: 

  • Friday June 2 4pm-8pm
  • Saturday June 3 12:30 - 5:30pm
  • Sunday June 4 12 - 4pm
  • Friday June 9 4 - 8pm
  • Saturday June 10 12:30pm - 5:30pm

Prerequisites: 13 years old OR successful completion of Bronze Star

Cost: $205, includes Canadian Lifesaving Manual.

NO ONLINE REGISTRATION. PLEASE CALL OR SEE US IN PERSON. 

Bronze Cross

Candidates learn advanced lifesaving training to include management of aquatic spinal injuries and preventing loss of life in a variety of aquatic emergencies. Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for National Lifeguard (NL) and is worth two Grade 11 High School credits.Certification includes CPR-C/AED.

Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion

Dates: 

  • Friday June 23 4 - 8pm
  • Saturday June 24 12:30 - 5:30pm 
  • Saturday June 25 12 - 7pm
  • Monday June 26 4 - 8pm

Cost: $185

Note: Please bring Canadian Lifesaving Manual from Bronze Medallion. 

NO ONLINE REGISTRATION. PLEASE CALL OR SEE US IN PERSON.

National Lifeguard Program (NL)

The Lifesaving Society’s NL award is recognized
as the standard measure of lifeguard performance
in Canada. NL training prepares lifeguards to
prevent incidents and in the effective resolution of
emergencies if needed. NL is worth two Grade 12
High School credits.


Prerequisites: Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid
& 15 years old

Dates: 

  • Tuesday August 8 8am-6:30pm
  • Wednesday August 9 8am-6:30pm
  • Thursday August 10 8am-6:30pm
  • Tuesday August 15 8am-6:30pm
  • Wednesday August 16 8am-6:30pm
  • Thursday August 17 8am-6:30am

Cost: 6 sessions, $495, includes Alert Manual and Lifeguard Toolkit

NO ONLINE REGISTRATION. PLEASE CALL OR SEE US IN PERSON.  

National Lifeguard

National Lifeguard (NL) Recert

A Lifesaving Society NL certification is valid for two years from the date of certification and must be current for employment. This clinic is for individuals needing to recertify their NL award. A current CPR - C or Standard First Aid is recommended.

Prerequisites: Previous NL certification. Please bring proof of award to class.

Dates: Friday August 18 8-6:30pm 

Cost: $125

NO ONLINE REGISTRATION. PLEASE CALL OR SEE US IN PERSON. 

Swim Instructor Course 

The Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor course trains candidates o the Competency Level 1 knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to teach the Society’s Swim for Life and Canadian Swim Patrol programs.

Prerequisites: Bronze cross, 15 Years Old 

Dates: 

  • Tuesday July 4 8:30am-5:30pm
  • Wednesday July 5 8:30am-5:30pm
  • Thursday July 6 8:30am-5:30pm
  • Friday July 7 8:30am-5:30pm

Cost: $450

NO ONLINE REGISTRATION. PLEASE CALL OR SEE US IN PERSON. 

Lifesaving Instructor (LSI)

The Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) award trains candidates to teach and evaluate the Canadian Swim Patrol Program, the Bronze Medal awards, and a variety of specialized lifesaving programs. Candidates will be taught teaching methodology, course planning, class management, safety supervision and the principles of evaluation. The LSI certification is worth one Grade 11 High School credit. 

Pre requisites: Bronze Cross & 16 years old by last day of class

*Not being offered at this time.

Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) Recertification

This clinic is for individuals needing to re-certify or update their existing Lifesaving Instructor certification as an LSI is valid for two years from the date of certification. Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross and Lifesaving instructor combined are worth three Grade 11 High School credits. 

We currently are not running this course. Next time this will be scheduled at a later date. Email aquatic@revelstoke.ca  to be put on an interest list. New classes will be added with enough interest.

*Not being offered at this time.