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Provincial News

Barbie To the Rescue

Barbie To the Rescue

She's been a doctor, a president and a rock star, and this month Barbie took on the role of surf lifesaver during a trip to Oz. For the full story check it out http://www.slsa.asn.au/default.aspx?s=_newsarticle&id=971

2009 Canadian Surf Lifesaving Championships

2009 Canadian Surf Lifesaving Championships

Canadian surf lifesaving returns to its roots in Nova Scotia this summer. This year's event will be divide into 2 venues that will include Rainbow Haven and Martinique Beach. For more information click here!

Rescue 2010 Officials Applications Now Available!

Rescue 2010 Officials Applications Now Available!

Reminder to all those officials who would like to submit an application to officiate at Rescue 2010, the World Lifesaving Championships, to be held at Alexandria, Egypt, from Tuesday, 5th October, 2010 to Saturday 16th October, 2010. If you wish to be considered, please complete and submit the the Rescue 2010 Officials Application Form to the ILS Sport Commission by 31st July 2009. Successful applicants will be advised by 15th December 2009.

Petro Canada Sport Leadership Sportif 2009

The Coaching Assocaition of Canada will be offeering their annual symposium in Vancouver November 12-15, 2009. The symposium offers delegates an opportunity to hear about current research on coaching and coach education, to network with Canadian researchers interested in coaching, and to strengthen the linkages among researchers and practitioners.

Record Weekend

Alberta's lifesaving clubs power their way through the 5th Annual Hinton Stingrays Lifesaving compettion producing 8 new provincial records including:

  • Heather McIntosh (Senior) 
    100 m Obstacle
    100 m Carry w Fins

For a full list of provincial records please check this out!

2008 International Lifesaving Cup Results

2008 International Lifesaving Cup Results

The 2008 Sanyo Bussan International Lifesaving Cup results are now available on-line. This years invitees included power house Team Australia, South Africa, Unites States, Great Britain, and 2 teams from Japan.

2008/2009 Kellogg's Ironman Series Announced

2008/2009 Kellogg's Ironman Series Announced

Round 1 January 17th, 2009 Kurrawa Beach, Gold Coast
Round 2 January 18th, 2009 Kurrawa Beach, Gold Coast
Round 3 February 7th, 2009 Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast
Round 4 February 8th, 2009 Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast
FINAL    February 22nd, 2009, Coogee Beach, Sydney

For full coverage and highlights check out Kellogg's Nutri Grain Ironman Series

Lifesaving Sauvetage Canada goes Live!

The Lifesaving Society is pleased to announce the newly created Lifesaving Sauvetage Canada website. Athletes, Coaches, and Manager will now be able to access Canadian National Competition dates, National Team information, results and Canadian Records. For more information on Team Canada and the 2009 RLSS Commonwealth Conference and Lifesaving Championships check out www.lifesavingsport,.ca

   

Bondi Rescue Series

Bondi Rescue Series

September 5, 2008

The Bondi Rescue series  was originally commissioned by Channel Ten in Australia.  The lifeguards themselves have become household names in many parts of Australia as audiences have warmed to these larrikin protectors of life. As one person well described them, they are like M.A.S.H, they joke around and make light of themselves, but when it comes down to it they go in and save life. Season 3 is now available on-line.

 

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