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The Bronze Club
Bronze Medal Awards

Ability is the only prerequisite to Bronze Star. If you're a good swimmer, Bronze Star provides challenging training for your body and your brain. Become a stronger swimmer. Develop problem-solving and decision-making skills. Learn CPR and the skills needed to be your own personal lifeguard.

Every swimmer should earn the Bronze Medallion. Bronze Medallion will open the door to lifeguarding and teaching in aquatics. Bronze Med. is required for all aquatic leadership positions.

Candidates who hold Bronze Star may take the revised Bronze Medallion regardless of their age. Otherwise, candidates must be 13 years of age.

You need Bronze Cross certification to become an assistant lifeguard. Bronze Cross is the prerequisite for all advanced training awards in lifeguarding and teaching.

Candidates who hold Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid may take the revised Bronze Cross regardless of their age. Those taking the old Bronze Cross must hold Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid (or Senior Resuscitation).

For more information on Bronze Medal Awards, click on the links below:

Bronze Star
Bronze Medallion
Bronze Cross

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