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Lifesaving Society In-Person Leadership Recertifications - July 2017


Zone: South
Hosted by: University of Lethbridge
Location: Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre


Date: July 13-14, 2017


Sessions Offered:

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

Lifesaving Society In-Person Leadership Recertifications - August 2017


Zone: Edmonton
 
Hosted by: City of Edmonton

Location: Millwoods Recreation Centre


Date: August 19-20, 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 

Lifesaving Society Aquatic Management Training Course - September 2017


Zone: Calgary

Hosted by: Town of Cochrane

Location: Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sport Centre 


Date: September 12-13, 2017

 

Lifesaving Society Instructor Trainer Clinic - September 2017


Zone: Edmonton

Hosted by: City of Edmonton

Location: Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre


Date: September 15-17, 2017

June 21, 2017
Public Education
National Drowning Prevention Week
National Drowning Prevention Week is July 16-22, 2017.  NDPW is a signature activation for our Water Smart Campaign.  The Lifesaving Society has developed a customizable and co-brandable NDPW poster that affiliate members can utilize to promote NDPW activities and events.  Please contact the Society.  More information and resources, about National Drowning Prevention Week, including a NDPW Social Media Guide, is forthcoming. 
 
Kids Can Catch - Fort Saskatchewan
A big shout out to our volunteers, Kayla Sloman, Alex Fediow, JD Bouchard and Michael Moon from Harbour Pool for attending the Kids Can Catch in Fort Saskatchewan on June 10.  Despite the fact that it was a cold and wet day, 510 adults and children got out to fish and learn about safety while being in, on and around water.  


Member Services
Lifesaving Society Office Closure

Please note that the Lifesaving Society office will be closed on Monday, July 3.
New Lifesaving Manikin Keychain

The Lifesaving Society has new lifesaving manikin keychains available to order for $2.50/each.  If the order is for 10 or more the keychains are $2.25/each. The keychains are a total of 4 inches in length.


In-Person Leadership Recertification Courses

July 13-14, 2017
South Zone (Host: University of Lethbridge - Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre)
Registration Deadline: Thursday July 6, 2017
August 19-20, 2017
Edmonton Zone (Host: City of Edmonton - Millwoods Recreation Centre)
Registration Deadline: Friday August 11, 2017
November 18-19, 2017
Calgary Zone (Host: Westside Regional Recreation Society - Westside Regional Recreation Centre)
Registration Deadline: November 15, 2017
NEW Water Smart Resources

The Society has several new rack cards, posters and banners available to order to support the 2017 Water Smart campaign. The new resources include 4 rack cards and 4 posters. All of the resources are outlined here in the
Water Smart Materials Order Form .
Rack Cards (include key messages) & Posters:
  1. How to Fit a Lifejacket*
  2. Don't Drink and Drown*
  3. Be a Water Smart Boater*
  4. Drowning Hits Close to Home*
*Note: all new Water Smart key messages are also available in banner format.
Lifesaving Sport
Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships
The 2017 Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships results are available here .  See the YouTube Video .
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