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Lifesaving Sport Annual Club Start-Up Date Announced!
The Summer 2024 Edition of Ripples is Now Available!
Introducing Our New Water Smart® Advocate Course
May
02
Lifejacket Loaner Stations 2024 Start-of-Season Call
With summer now just around the corner, it's almost time to start opening up our Lifejacket Loaner Stations! On May 29, The Lifesaving Society will be hosting a virtual start-of-season call at 1:30pm! This meeting is open to communities who have previously…
Apr
26
2024 Affiliate Price List Now Available
The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch's 2024 Affiliate Price List is now available. As explained in the latest edition of Ripples, and in our November 30 communique, our item prices will remain the same as they were in 2023,…
Apr
24
New Aquatics Health & Safety Awareness Campaign from AMHSA
The Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association has released an Aquatics Health & Safety campaign, which is designed to raise awareness of slips, trips, and falls for those working around pools. We are proud to have supported AMHSA on this project,…
Apr
18
Register Now for Our 2024 AGM and Branch Recognition Awards
The Lifesaving Society and Northwest Territories Branch invites you to attend our Annual General Meeting and Branch Recognition Awards on June 14! At this event, we gather to recognize and celebrate our collaborative efforts to reduce drowning and water-related…
Apr
15
Volunteers Needed for Casino Fundraiser this May!
The Lifesaving Society is urgently seeking volunteers to help out at our upcoming casino fundraiser. We're incredibly grateful to everyone who has already volunteered, and we only have a few - very important! - positions left to fill. This year's event…
Apr
09
First Aid Mandatory Update - Timeline
In May 2024, the Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch will be launching our new First Aid materials as well as a mandatory update for all Lifesaving First Aid Instructors and Trainers. For more information on the details of the…
Mar
28
National Lifesaving Sport Awards are Back!
After a hiatus from 2020 - 2022, the National Sport Commission of the Lifesaving Society of Canada is pleased to announce the return of the annual National Lifesaving Sport Awards! These awards recognize the performances of Lifesaving Sport athletes…
Mar
27
Lifesaving World Championships: Virtual Q&A Session, Accommodations, and Other Information
The 2024 Lifesaving World Championships will be held from August 28 - September 8th on Australia's Gold Coast. In preparation for this event, Lifesaving Society Canada and the International Lifesaving Federal have provided the following information and…
Mar
25
Registration Open: Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships 2024
Registration is now open for the 2024 Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships! This year, the competition will be held at from June 7 - 9 at Saanich Commonwealth Place in Victoria, BC! Any interested clubs or competitors must register by Tuesday,…
Mar
19
Technical Officials Needed for 2024 Provincials!
We are still looking for volunteers to fill technical officials positions at the upcoming 2024 Provincial Pool Lifesaving Championships and Junior Games! The following positions are still available: Turn Judge Timer Equipment Handler Marshall Runner…
Mar
12
Join Us at Our Southern Alberta Training Conference this Spring!
In an effort to build capacity in Alberta and the Northwest Territories, the Lifesaving Society will be hosting our first-ever training conference in Lethbridge from April 22 - May 9. Our Southern Alberta Training Conference will be held alongside the…
Feb
29
Call for Interest: AB/NWT Lifesaving Sport Athlete Representative
The Lifesaving Society Canada Sport Commission is looking for an athlete representative from each provincial and territorial Branch across the country. Working closely with the National Athlete Representative, this volunteer group will have the opportunity…
Feb
21
2024 Provincials: Call for Key Officials
The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories is looking for key officials to volunteer for the 2024 Provincial Pool Lifesaving Championships and Junior Games. We currently have the following positions available: Meet Manager Chief Referee…
Feb
15
Now Recruiting for Our 2024 National Trainer Course
The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories branch will be running a free National Trainer course and workshop from April 13 - 14 at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre in Sherwood Park. We're looking for experienced Trainers who are interested…
Feb
13
Save the Date! 2024 Provincials this April!
We're excited to announce that the dates and location for the 2024 Alberta and Northwest Territories Pool Lifesaving Championships and Junior Games are now confirmed! These Championships are open to Lifesaving Sport clubs and registered athletes from…
Feb
12
Athlete Selection Criteria for LWC 2024 Now Available!
In preparation for the 2024 Lifesaving World Championships, Lifesaving Society Canada has released their athlete eligibility and selection criteria. The selected athletes will form one National Open Team and one National Youth Team. The full selection…
Feb
06
Reminder: Register for our February/March Trainer Recertification Online Courses
This is a reminder that spots are still open for our February and March online Trainer recertification courses! In recognition of increasing demand, and to provide courses that better fit within our Trainers' schedules, in 2024 we will be hosting one…
Jan
17
Lifeguard Leadership Survey Now Available to Complete
We're interested in receiving feedback from our affiliates regarding the staff structure, roles, responsibilities, and training at their facilities, specifically related to lifeguarding positions (referred to as Senior Lifeguards within the survey for…
Jan
15
Registration is Open for our Winter 2024 Online Trainer Recertification Courses!
This is a reminder that our January 27th online Trainer Recertification course is currently open for registration, and we encourage any Trainer in need of a recertification to sign up as soon as possible! In recognition of increasing demand, and to provide…
Dec
22
Seeking Host Sites for our In-Person Direct Delivery Courses
The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories is looking for facilities to host our in-person direct delivery courses, as well as other workshops and sessions in 2024. If your facility is interested, please follow the links below to submit…