• Part 7 - Section 43 (n) of the Public Health Order permits facilities to be used for professional or other certification activities, including but not limited to recertification training or exams.
• This allows the delivery of Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard, Standard First Aid, and Aquatic Emergency care certifications and recertifications.

• The Public Health Order requires that all persons participating in courses or training must have a scheduled appointment prior to attending the location where the business or entity is operating.
• Drop-in, Public Swim, Lane Swim, Hot Tub, and Steam or Dry Sauna use is not permitted at this time.

One-On-One Training

• Swimming pools may open for one-on-one or group training with a certified coach or instructor where persons have registered in advance. There is no drop-in programming or self-directed activity permitted at this time.

Group Training

• Exceptions have been made to allow individuals under the age of 18 to participate in registered group physical activity with up to 10 persons.
• Coaches and instructors may be over the age of 18 and are included in the 10 person limit.

General Guidance

• There must be 3-metres distance maintained between groups of persons who are participating in registered activities.
• Participants in aquatic programs including coaches, instructors, examiners, and lifeguards should wear a mask at all times unless they are in the water. Additional information regarding the use of face masks is included in the Public Health Order.

• Participants/Instructors/Examiners wear a mask at all times when not in the water
• Participants and Instructors/Examiners maintain 3-metres distance at all times unless doing so inhibits the instruction or guidance being provided
• Minimum of four (4) and a maximum of eight (8) participants in certification/recertification course
• Participants designated their own pocket mask and manikin for the demonstration of CPR skills
• All water rescue skills are performed on a manikin
• For all in-water skills, participants are designated their own lane or area
• 3-metres distance will need to be maintained between all participants during physical activity regardless of intensity
• Situations are designed to eliminate physical contact between participants (uses a manikin where required)
• First aid treatment is performed on a manikin or can be demonstrated on themselves
• Treatment of a suspected spinal injured victim is performed on a manikin. It is recommended that for training purposes the number of rescuers is limited to two (2) and the second rescuer wears a mask when assisting with the procedure.