Introduction
The Bronze Cross Exam Policy defines the minimum conditions under which Bronze level examinations may occur.
Bronze Cross Examination Policy
- Bronze Cross requires a body of water that is at least 15 m long, 5 m wide and a minimum of 1.5 m deep (3 m preferred).
- For all Bronze exams, the minimum number of candidates is one.
- Additional volunteers may be required to conduct an exam; however, the volunteers may not be the Examiner conducting the exam.
- For Bronze Cross, additional volunteers (minimum of four) must participate, including one volunteer who is a current Bronze Cross candidate or someone who is currently certified in Bronze Cross or National Lifeguard.
- During Assistant Lifeguard Situations, candidates respond to emergency situations as a member and leader of an assistant lifeguard team.
- A minimum of two assistant lifeguarding situations are required.
AMENDMENTS TO THIS POLICY
This policy is effective September 1, 2022. The Society reserves the right to review and revise the Bronze Cross Examination Policy as required and without notice.