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Lifesaving Society AB/NWT is Recruiting!
May
24
Trainer Recertifications
Registration for all 2019 Trainer Recertifications are now open! Follow the links below to register.June 15th, 2019 - Edmonton (ACT Leisure Centre) August 17th, 2019 - Edmonton (Don Wheaton YMCA) September 28th, 2019 - Canmore (Elevation Place) November…
Apr
04
Call for Volunteers: Public Education Commissioner
The Lifesaving Society Canada is currently seeking a volunteer to lead the Public Education activity centre and projects as assigned by the Board of Directors. The Lifesaving Society Canada’s Public Education Commission contributes to the mission of…
Mar
15
Spring Ice is NOT Safe!
Ice surfaces are not safe as spring arrives. Warmer temperatures and melting water create unstable ice surfaces. Remember that no ice is without risk. Please stay off the ice! Many factors affect ice thickness including the type of water, location and…
Mar
14
2019 ABNWT Pool and Lifesaving Championships Update
Pool/Community Officials Course In anticipation of the 2019 AB/NWT Pool Lifesaving Championships the Lifesaving Society is hosting a Pool/Community Officials Course! Date: March 31, 2019 Time: 1:00-6:00pm Location: Trans Alta Tri-Leisure Centre, Spruce…
Mar
08
Lifesaving Society New Leadership Program Implementation
The Lifesaving Society has completed a review and revision of Leadership programs. The new competency based leadership model is focused on thirteen (13) core competencies with performance criteria at five (5) levels of competency. The development of…
Feb
21
Alberta and Northwest Territories Competition Manual 2018 Edition
Effective February 21, 2019 the Second Printing of Alberta and Northwest Territories Competition Manual 2018 Edition shall be the sole source of rules, standards, and procedures for lifesaving competitions in Alberta and Northwest Territories.Changes…
Feb
21
Registration Now Open: 2019 Alberta and Northwest Territories Pool Lifesaving Championships
Registration is now open for the 2019 AB/NWT Pool Lifesaving Championships. Please register your club athletes and coaches as soon as possible. These Championships are open to affiliate lifesaving clubs and registered athletes from across Alberta and…
Feb
21
Ripples: February 20 2019
Training Programs 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…
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.…