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COURTENAY
OUTDOOR POOL
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Private & Semi-Private Lessons
(for all ages)
Let our qualified swim instructors provide you with one-on-one in-
struction. Learn to swim, assess what level is right for you, or get that
extra help you need to progress. Call the Lewis Centre for more info.
Monday to Saturday
July 4 - August 22
Times TBA
$20 (½ hour)
Private
$13 (½ hour)
Semi-Private
BRONZE STAR
(12 years & over)
Take the first step to become a
lifeguard. Learn CPR, basic lifesav-
ing skills, searches and solo and
partner rescues. Stay safe in and
around water with an emphasis
on leadership, first aid, fitness, en-
durance and friendly competition.
Should have the ability to swim
100 metres comfortably and have
previous swimming experience.
#41335
Sundays
July 10 & 17
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Outdoor Pool
$78/2
BRONZE MEDALLION &
CROSS COMBO
(13 years & over)
Develop proficiency in lifesaving
and water rescue skills. Bronze
Medallion and Cross are import-
ant ‘building blocks’ towards
further first-aid and lifeguard
training. Bronze Star and strong
swimming ability is recommend-
ed. Successful completion of
Bronze Medallion is required for
Bronze Cross. The manual sup-
plied is used for both certifica-
tions.
#41338
Sunday - Thursday
August 28 - September 1
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Outdoor Pool
$280/5
JUNIOR LIFEGUARDING
CLUB (JLC)
(8 - 15 years)
Learn attitudes and skills that
could one day save a life! Stay safe
in and around the water with an
emphasis on leadership, first aid,
fitness, endurance and friendly
competition. You may earn Life-
saving Society Swim Patrol, and
Bronze Star awards in addition to
the JLC waterlog.
Monday - Friday
August 29 - September 2
#41336
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
#41337
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Outdoor Pool
$100/5
Volunteer
Opportunities
Add to your aquatic experience
before applying to work at the
Outdoor Pool. Volunteer in swim-
ming lessons, lead games at
special events, shadow a lifeguard
and more! Call the Aquatic Super-
visor, at 250-338-1152 or email
summerpool@courtenay.cafor
more information.
RED CROSS STANDARD
FIRST AID & CPR C
(13 years & over)
Achieve your CPR-C and first aid
award. Focus on the treatment
of wounds, burns, broken bones,
spinal immobilization, heat stroke
and more. Pocket mask, manual
and AED introductory training are
included.
#41503
Wednesday & Thursday
June 8 & 9
Valleyview Clubhouse
#41339
Saturday & Sunday
August 13 & 14
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Lewis Tsolum Building
$122
Steps to Become a Lifeguard
1. Bronze Medallion
pre-requisite:
13 years +
2. Bronze Cross
pre-requisite: Bronze Medallion
3. Standard First Aid & CPR-C
13 years+ (taken within
1 year of your NL)
4. National Lifeguard Award
(NL)
pre-requisite: 16 yrs+, Bronze
Cross & Standard First Aid
You are now a
Certified Lifeguard!!
City of Courtenay’s Aquatic Team
is required to hold both a valid
NLS, and WSI certification