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Possible Shipping Delays Due to Canada Post Strike
New Survey on Swim for Life & Canadian Swim Patrol Programs
Feb
14
WE'RE HIRING!
The Lifesaving Society Alberta and the Northwest Territories Branch is seeking an experienced individual who can manage and implement Society safety management programs and services. Exciting opportunities exist for development and promotion of new aquatic…
Feb
13
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 Saturday and Sunday March 2-3, 2019 at the Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre at the University of Lethbridge…
Feb
13
Office Closure and ICE SAFETY Reminder
Please be advised that the Lifesaving Society office will be closed for Family Day on Monday, February 18, 2019. Be sure to get your orders in before the weekend! Ice Safety Reminder While we have been faced with frigid temperatures lately, remember…
Feb
13
Canadian Competition Manual: 2019 Edition
The Canadian Competition Manual 2019 Edition is now available for affiliate clubs, coaches, officials and athletes. The Canadian Competition Manual 2019 Edition is the source for rules, standards and procedures for Nationally Sanctioned Competition. What's…
Feb
12
CALL FOR ATHLETES: Festival of Lifesaving 2019
Are you a Lifesaving Athlete interested in competing in Leeds, UK? Below is the athlete selection criteria for the 2019 Festival of Lifesaving! Canadian National Team Selection Criteria Commonwealth 2019 EN RevB Canadian National Team Selection Criteria…
Feb
07
Ripples- February 7 2019
National Lifeguard Instructor Recertification and First Aid Instructor Recertification February 23-24, 2019 North Zone (Location: City of Grande Prairie) Registration for the National Lifeguard Instructor Recert (Barcode: 53753) First Aid Instructor…
Feb
07
Founder's Day!
Today, the Royal Life Saving Society achieves the 128th anniversary of its founding by William Henry and his colleagues in England, in 1891. The achievements of William Henry and the founders were massive, both in breadth and depth. On 7th February…
Jan
24
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships give talented students from anywhere in the Commonwealth the opportunity to gain a Master's degree, while developing new skills, experiencing life in another country, and building their global networks. If you…
Jan
23
Ripples- January 23, 2019
Training Programs: February 23-24, 2019 North Zone (Location: City of Grande Prairie) Courses offered: - Trainer Recertification - National Lifeguard Instructor Recertification - First Aid Instructor…
Jan
23
2019 Canadian Championships
2019 CANADIAN LIFEGUARD EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONNATS CANADIENS DE SAUVETAGE TECHNIQUE DE 2019 DATE: May 4 – 5, 2019 LOCATION: Town of Oakville – Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, 1051 Glenashton Road, Oakville, ON L6H 6Z4 905-338-4255.COMPETITION: The…
Jan
22
National Lifeguard Waterfront and Surf Option Combination Course
Hooksum Outdoor School is a unique and magical location in traditional Hesquiaht First Nation territories on the mid-west coast of Vancouver Island. We are proud to be the only Lifesaving Society of BC affiliate to offer the NL Waterfront and Surf Option…
Jan
15
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: 2019 AB/NWT Pool Lifesaving Championships
The Lifesaving Society is need of volunteers for the upcoming Alberta and Northwest Territories Pool Lifesaving Championships which will take place Friday April 5 - Sunday April 7, 2019 at the Trans Alta Tri-Leisure Centre in Spruce Grove, Alberta.…
Jan
10
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Canadian Lifesaving Championship
The Lifesaving Society Canada is calling for volunteers for the Canadian Lifesaving Championships (CLERC, CPLCs and CSLCs). This information will be forwarded to the host of the Championships for appointment, additional calls for officials and volunteers…
Jan
09
Ripples - January 9, 2019
Training Programs SwimAbilities Instructor The SwimAbilities Instructor Course prepares instructors to teach SwimAbilities, a multi-leveled learn to swim program that is geared towards participants aged 3 to 16 with special needs. The course…
Oct
22
Now Accepting Scanned Test Sheets
Effective October 22, 2018 the Lifesaving Society will now be accepting scanned test sheets to awards@lifesaving.org. Should you choose to submit a test sheet electronically please note that they will be processed in the order that they are received.…
Jun
15
Employee Certification Tracker
The Society is excited to announce the release of the Employee Certification Tracker. This is a new feature to our website that allows authorized Lifesaving Society affiliate members the ability to track their employee’s certifications. The certification…
May
31
ACTAR Products
The manufacturer of ACTAR has informed the Society that they are retiring the ACTAR product line effective immediately. The Lifesaving Society is disappointed by this news. The Society was a participant in the creation of ACTAR 30 years ago and has carried…