Lifesaving Society
Rookie, Ranger & Star Patrol
Build your swimming strength and learn basic lifesaving skills in a fun,
team-focused environment.
Rookie Patrol
Rookie Patrol is perfect for strong swimmers who want more than regular swim lessons. The program develops swimming strokes, fitness, and introductory rescue skills like self-rescue and recognizing when someone needs help.
Recommended For: Swimmers who have completed swimmer 10 or equivalent.
Focus: Stroke efficiency, endurance swims, lifesaving basics, and fun challenges.
Ranger Patrol
Take your lifesaving skills up a notch—longer swims, more complex rescues, and stronger teamwork.
Ranger Patrol builds on Rookie skills with increased endurance, advanced first aid techniques, and simulated rescue scenarios. It challenges participants to think critically and work together in emergency situations.
Recommended For: Swimmers who have completed Rookie Patrol or equivalent.
Focus: Advanced swimming fitness, recognition & rescue, first aid skills, team leadership.
Star Patrol
The final step before Bronze-level leadership courses is to master your lifesaving, fitness, and emergency response skills.
Star Patrol pushes participants to the highest skill level in the Patrol program. It focuses on swimming endurance, complex rescue situations, and leadership in emergencies—preparing swimmers for Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, and beyond.
Recommended For: Swimmers who have completed Ranger Patrol or equivalent.
Focus: High-endurance swims, advanced rescues, leadership, and lifesaving theory.
For more information about our leadership programs, call 416-499-0151 today.
