Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on and around the water.
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Skill Items
- each of: front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke.
- each of: head-up front crawl, head-up breaststroke.
- each of: whip kick, eggbeater, scissor kick or inverted scissor kick.
How hard is it to get the bronze medallion?
To qualify to do the Bronze Medallion you must be able to swim 400m under 9 minutes (or 8:45 at Bronte Surf Club). For some people, this can be challenging, especially if you have not been swimming regularly or if you are a self-taught swimmer.
What is the Royal Life Saving bronze medallion?
The Royal Life Saving Bronze Medallion is recognised as the minimum standard for a qualified lifesaver. This particular award has a long and proud history – it was the first lifesaving award to be created by the Royal Life Saving Society way back in 1892.
What is a Bronze Medallion course?
The Bronze Medallion is a nationally recognised lifesaving award and has flexible delivery options to meet the needs of schools and diverse groups. All Royal Life Saving training is delivered in line with COVID safe requirements. Participant and trainer safety remains our number one priority. Find a Bronze Medallion course near you
Who is eligible for a bronze medallion?
A Veteran who didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge or a service member who died while on active duty may be eligible for a medallion if they meet the requirements listed below specific to when they served. We provide 2 types of medallions. Veterans and service members may be eligible for a bronze medallion.
What is the Bronze Medallion?
Bronze Medallion is a 15 hour course that prepares the candidates for aquatic emergency situations. Candidates will train both physically and mentally in order to critically think and put certain lifesaving skills to use in order to rescue themselves or others in aquatic emergencies. The Bronze Medallion course introduces the four pillars of water rescue: judgment, knowledge, skill, fitness. By mastering these four skills, candidates will be able to make smart choices in and around bodies of water. Candidates who are over the age of 13 (or hold Bronze Star) can take the Bronze Medallion course. Bronze Medallion is the pre-requisite to Bronze Cross. Upon succesful completion of this award, candidates will receive a medallion, a badge, as well as temporary certification (until the permanent certification is mailed to them). This award is considered current for 2 years (24 months) but candidates do not generally need to recertify it as prerequisite courses do not need to be current to take the next level.
What are the categories of the Bronze Medallion?
The content of the Bronze Medallion course are divided into the 4 categories of knowledge, skill, fitness, and judgment.
How old do you have to be to get a Bronze Star?
Prerequisite: Candidates must be at least 13 years of age or hold Bronze Star. Bronze Star does not need to be current in order for candidates to partake in the Bronze Medallion course.
How many entries do you need to be a buoyant aid?
8. Candidates will learn and demonstrate at least three different entries with a buoyant aid and three entries without any aids. Candidates will also be taught to remove conscious and unconscious victims with the help of an untrained bystander.
What medallions are available for veterans?
We provide 2 types of medallions. Veterans and service members may be eligible for a bronze medallion . If they’ve received a Medal of Honor, they may also be eligible for a Medal of Honor medallion.
When can a commissioned officer be attached to a headstone?
The officer may be eligible if they served in active Public Health Service on or after April 6, 1917.
What block do you need to explain a replacement for a headstone?
Note: If this is your second request, or if you’re requesting a replacement because of a mistake with the inscription or a damaged headstone or marker, be sure to explain this in block 27 of the form.
Can a National Guard member get a headstone?
A National Guard member or Reservist may be eligible for a headstone or marker if they meet any of the requirements listed below specific to their type of service. National Guard members. At least one of these must be true. The National Guard member:
Who is eligible for a headstone?
Veterans and active-duty service members. A Veteran who didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge or a service member who died while on active duty may be eligible for a headstone or marker if they meet the requirements listed below specific to when they served.
Can you get a headstone if you are buried in a military base?
An eligible spouse or other family member buried in a national cemetery, state or tribal Veterans cemetery, military post cemetery, or military base cemetery may be eligible for a headstone or marker.
Can I apply for one of these memorial items?
In most cases, you can apply for one of these memorial items if you’re representing the deceased Veteran, service member, or family member in any of the below relationships or professional roles.
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What is the importance of the bronze cross?
Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced training in the Society’s National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs.
What is a bronze cross?
Bronze Cross (20 hr.): begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards . Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced training in the Society’s National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs.
