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Lifesaving Society In-Person Leadership Recertifications - February 2017


Zone: North

Hosted by: City of Grande Prairie

Location: Eastlink Centre


Date: February 27-28, 2017


Sessions Offered:

  • Swim and Lifesaving Instructor Trainer Recertification
  • Education and Proficiency Instructor Trainer Recertification
  • National Lifeguard Instructor/Instructor Trainer Recertification
  • First Aid Instructor/Instructor Trainer Recertification

 

2017 AB/NWT Pool Lifesaving Championships & Junior Games Volunteer Application


Date: March 17-19, 2017


Location: Max Bell Aquatic Centre at the University of Lethbridge

 

Lifesaving Society SwimAbilities Instructor Course (Pilot)


Zone: Edmonton

Hosted by: MacEwan University

Locaiton: MacEwan University


Date: April 22-23, 2017
February 15, 2017
Training Programs
Lifesaving Society SwimAbilities® Instructor Course (Pilot)
Hosted by: MacEwan University
SwimAbilities Instructors are certified to deliver the SwimAbilities program. The SwimAbilties Instructor course prepares Instructors to apply strategies for teaching participants with special needs that require additional support for skill development and safety routines. Certification is current for two-years (2-years); recertification requires maintaining prerequisites.
SwimAbilities Proficiency is co-programmed with the SwimAbilities Instructor Course.
Prerequisite(s): SwimAbilities Proficiency, current instructor certification.
Registration Fee: $30.00/person
Date: Saturday April 22, 2017
Time:  9:00am - 5:00pm
Room: 8-207 
Date: Sunday April 23, 2017
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm 
Room: Pool Deck
Includes a mandatory in water component
To register click HERE
Program Commission Appointments

The Society is pleased to announce that Anthony Seto (Alberta) has been appointed as the National Lifeguard Program Lead to the National Training Program Commission.  Congratulations Anthony!
Public Education
The Society would like to give a shout out to Jacklyn Bolzon for representing the Society at the Pacekids Family Resource Fair in Calgary on February 11.  The Pacekids program supports the success of families with children who have special needs.  Jacklyn shared information about the Lifesaving Society SwimAbilities® swim program for children with special needs.
Member Services
Insurance for Associate Affiliate Members and Lifesaving Society Instructors
The Lifesaving Society has made arrangements with Sports-Can Insurance Consultants Ltd. for Associate Affiliate Members and Lifesaving Society Instructors to apply for liability coverage (recommended minimum is $2,000,000).
It is strongly recommended that Associate Affiliate Members and Lifesaving Society Instructors have this liability coverage when providing contracted services or private lessons in the community.
To apply, complete the Insurance Application Form and return it to:
Jay Sylvester
Commercial Account Executive
HUB International Phoenix Insurance Brokers
#201, 5227 - 55 Avenue
Edmonton, AB   T6B 3V1
Phone: (780) 732-7763
Toll Free:  1-800-563-5325
2017 Price List
An updated version of the 2017 Affiliate Price List is now on the website (under toolkit and resources "Affiliate Only"). We encourage our Affiliates to always access the most current version of the price list from the website, or refer to the SHOP.
Buddy the Lifeguard Dog - NEW Booking Form
The Lifesaving Society has a new online booking form for Buddy the Lifeguard Dog mascot.  Buddy can be used to support Water Smart community activations.  The Society has additional Buddy promotional materials available including stickers and tattoos.  Please see the new online booking form HERE .
DB Perks Scholarship
Through generous support from DB Perks & Associates Ltd, the Society is able to offer the annual DB Perks Leadership Scholarship Program.  The Lifesaving Society awards up to four (4) leadership scholarships each year. These scholarships (valued at $250 each) are to be used by recipients to advance their leadership capacity in delivering Lifesaving Society education and training programs in Alberta and the Northwest Territories.
Application deadline: March 31, 2017
To access the application form click: HERE
Lifesaving Sport
Alberta and Northwest Territories Pool Lifesaving Championships and Junior Games E-Program
The 2017 AB/NWT Pool Lifesaving Championships and Junior Games electronic program is now available to download in the Event Package .

2017 Canadian Lifeguard Emergency Response Championships and Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships
On behalf of the Lifesaving Society Canada and the National Sport Commission, the Lifesaving Society's Ontario Branch is pleased to host the two upcoming Canadian Championships.
  • 2017 Canadian Lifeguard Emergency Response Championships - May 13-14 (Brock University)
  • 2017 Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships - June 3-4 (City of Markham)
Further details, including athlete registration, accommodation information and the official's application form for both championships, can be found at: http://www.lifesavingsociety.com/lifesaving-sport/competition/canadian-championships.aspx .
Any additional information will be posted on this website, please check back regularly as the competition draws closer.
Please share this information with your lifesaving club, athletes, coaches, and officials within your network.
Canada's Drowning Prevention Charity
The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch
Charitable Registration No. 11912 9021 RR0001
13123 - 156 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5V 1V2

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