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Tidal Waves Lifeguard Club

Tidal Waves Lifeguard Club is Strathcona County’s premiere aquatic program, offering youth a comprehensive and exciting aquatic alternative. The club features a Junior and Senior option, providing lifesaving and lifeguarding education to youth ages 8Y-17Y. Built on the four pillars of knowledge, leadership, wellness and fun, Tidal Waves Lifeguard Club develops our community’s young leaders and future aquatic instructors and lifeguards. Levels are designed by age to complete courses/certifications while moving club members through the club so they face no gaps in age, certification/hiring time, and are ready to apply for jobs.

Tidal Waves Junior Lifeguard Club- Level 1


Members turn 9Y by August 31, 2026; Members that successfully finish JLC 1 will complete their ROOKIE Patrol

Tidal Waves Junior Lifeguard Club- Level 2


Members turn 10Y by August 31, 2026 ;Members that successfully finish JLC 2 will complete their RANGER Patrol

Tidal Waves Junior Lifeguard Club- Level 3


Members turn 11Y by August 31, 2026; Members that successfully finish JLC 3 will complete their STAR Patrol

Tidal Waves Junior Lifeguard Club- Level 4


Members turn 12Y by August 31, 2026; Members that successfully finish JLC 4 will complete their BRONZE STAR certification

Tidal Waves Junior Lifeguard Club- Level 5


Members turn 13Y by August 31, 2026; Members that successfully finish JLC 5 will complete their BRONZE MEDALLION certification

Tidal Waves Senior Lifeguard Club- Level 1


Members turn 14Y+ byAugust 31, 2026; Members that successfully finish SLC 1 will complete their BRONZE MEDALLION and INTERMEDIATE FIRST AID certifications

Tidal Waves Senior Lifeguard Club- Level 2


Members turn 15Y+ by August 31, 2026 AND have their Bronze Medallion and a current Intermediate First Aid; Members that successfully FINISH SLC 2 will complete their Bronze Cross and Swim Instructor certifications at the end of the year

Tidal Waves Senior Lifeguard Club- Level 3


Members turn 16Y+ by August 31, 2026 AND have their Bronze Cross, and a current Intermediate First Aid. Members that successfully FINISH SLC 3 will complete their NATIONAL LIFEGUARD certification at the end of the year