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Aquatic Leadership School Coming to the Northwest Territories!
More 2025 Courses Available for Registration
Seeking Individuals with First Aid Training for Research Study
Dec
17
Legal Advisor - Job Posting
The Lifesaving Society Canada is seeking a highly motivated, dedicated volunteer to join the National Board of Directors in the position of Legal / Corporate Secretary. Job Posting - EN Job Posting - FR Resumes and expressions of interest should be…
Dec
06
Call for Officials for the 2020 Alberta & Northwest Territories Pool Lifesaving Championships and Junior Games
The Lifesaving Society is currently recruiting Officials for the upcoming Alberta and Northwest Territories Pool Lifesaving Championships and Junior Games which will take place Friday April 3 - Sunday April 5, 2020 at Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre…
Nov
27
Fall Forum 2019
Missed Fall Forum 2019?? Check out the presentations from: 1. Welcome & Society Updates - Kelly Carter, Executive Director, Lifesaving Society 2. Underwater Surveillance Systems and the Impact on Lifeguard Surveillance at Peter Hemingway Fitness…
Nov
20
Call for Volunteers: Max Bell Invitational Meet
The University of Lethbridge is seeking Officials and Volunteers for the upcoming Max Bell Invitational Meet. This event will be taking place November 30 & December 1, 2019 at the Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre at the University of Lethbridge in…
Nov
13
Casino 2020!
The Lifesaving Society is currently looking for volunteers for our biannual casino on January Wednesday 29th and Thursday January 30th, 2020! The casino will be held at the Yellowhead Casino (Edmonton NW). No prior experience is necessary and there…
Oct
21
Pool/Community Officials Course
Pool/Community Officials Course The Lifesaving Society is hosting a Pool/Community Officials Course! This course provides volunteers with competitive officiating skills. Volunteers are trained to act as a: Marshall, Announcer, Timer, Runner, Equipment…
Oct
16
Updated Lifesaving Sport Coach 1 Course
The Lifesaving Society is excited to announce that Sport Coach 1 is ready to transition to the new leadership model. The updated program aligns to the Lifesaving Society Leadership Model and aligns delivery across Canada. Implementation Action Timeframe…
Oct
16
Update to Workplace First Aid Programs
The Lifesaving Society has been advised by the Government of Alberta of required changes to workplace first aid programs. The current changes will result in additional program content (as defined by the Government of Alberta) and will impact minimum…
Oct
16
ACTAR Product Update
We regret to inform you that we will be discontinuing our ACTAR product line effective December 31, 2019. As you are aware the Lifesaving Society has tried to find an alternative supplied for ACTAR products but all attempts have been unsuccessful. Over…
Oct
16
Alberta and Northwest Territories Competition Manual - 2019 Edition
The Alberta and Northwest Territories Competition Manual- Rules Standards and Procedures for Alberta and Northwest Territories Sanctioned Competition, Championships and Games - 2019 Edition, First Printing is now available for affiliate clubs, coaches,…
Oct
16
Fall Forum 2019
The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch invites you to join us for an exciting day of presentations during the 2019 Fall Forum which will be held on Friday, November 15, 2019 in Calgary at the Four Points by Sheraton Calgary…
Sep
13
Lifesaving Society Canada releases 2019 Canadian Drowning Report
The Lifesaving Society Canada has released the 2019 Canadian Drowning Report. This report reinforces the need for ongoing action and attention to prevent drowning, an important public health issue. Annually over 400 Canadians drown each year. This is…
Aug
28
2019 Festival of Lifesaving Team Selected!
The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories would like to send a huge congratulations to all of the athletes selected for Canada’s National Team and Development Team for the 2019 Festival of Lifesaving in Leeds, UK. The National Team…
Aug
28
First Annual Coach Symposium!
We are pleased to announce our first annual Coach Symposium! This unique event is designed as a professional development and networking opportunity for individuals who coach Junior Lifeguard Clubs in their community! This event is designed for coaches…
Jul
22
Drowning Research Project
On behalf of the Injury Prevention Centre and the Lifesaving Society, we are writing to request data from your organization as part of an ongoing collaborative research project that will examine non-fatal drowning events in Albertan public swimming pools…
Jul
12
National Drowning Prevention Week Reminders!
This is a friendly reminder that National Drowning Prevention Week takes place July 21-27! The Lifesaving Society designates the third week in July as National Drowning Prevention Week (NDPW) to focus community and media attention on the drowning…
Jul
11
Call for Volunteers: 2019 Canadian Surf Lifesaving Championships
The Lifesaving Society Nova Scotia Branch is seeking technical officials and volunteer for the 2019 Canadian Surf Lifesaving Championships. The 2019 Canadian Surf Lifesaving Championships are being held at Martinique Beach and Rainbow Haven Beach,…
Jun
25
Upcoming Changes to Lifesaving Sport Coaching Requirements at Sanctioned Competitions
In order to improve athlete experience and promote excellence in Lifesaving Sport Competition, the Lifesaving Society will be moving towards having more Lifesaving Coaches in attendance at sanctioned competitions. In the 2019-2020 Sport Season, it will…
Jun
20
Canadian Surf Lifesaving Championships 2019
The Lifesaving Society – Nova Scotia Branch is pleased to be hosting the 2019 Canadian Surf Lifesaving Championships. Date, Location, Fees, & Information Date: August 23-25, 2019 Location: Martinique Beach and Rainbow Haven Beach, Halifax County,…
Jun
17
National Drowning Prevention Week Information
National Drowning Prevention Week Flag Raising Ceremony The Lifesaving Society designates the third week in July as National Drowning Prevention Week to focus community and media attention on the drowning problem and drowning prevention. This year,…