2021 Maritimes Drowning Report
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System Maintenance
The Society is performing maintenance on its servers between
11:00 pm (May 22) and 3:00 am (May 23). The Find a Course and Find
a Member pages will be inactive during this period, as will the
LOGIN function and its subsidiary pages (e.g., Leadership Library,
LifeguardDepot.com).
Office closed
The Society's office will be closed Monday, May 23 in
observation of Victoria Day.
Swim Transition
The official Swim Transition Instructor Clinic
approved by the Lifesaving Society Canada and endorsed by the
Canadian Red Cross is online now at e-lifesaving.ca.
The Canadian Red Cross is winding down its swim and lifeguard
programming to direct more attention to surging humanitarian
demands in other areas - such as disaster and pandemic response,
opioid harm reduction and caregiving for seniors. Red Cross is
encouraging its water safety training partners to transition to the
swim and lifeguarding programs of the Lifesaving Society Canada. Learn more.
United Nations Adopts Historic Resolution on Drowning Prevention
The first UN Resolution on Drowning Prevention was approved by
the General Assembly on April 28, 2021. Canada was one of 79 Member
States that co-sponsored the Resolution. It is a significant
milestone: this Resolution will focus attention and action on this
highly preventable public health challenge, and increase
international awareness and action to reduce drowning. Read the Canadian announcement.
Introducing the new Bronze medal awards
The Lifesaving Society is excited to announce the official
release of the revised Bronze medal awards! The update improves
skill progressions for a seamless flow into National Lifeguard and
sets candidates up for success as they move through the Society's
lifesaving, assistant lifeguard and lifeguard continuum.
Learn about what's new for you:
NOTICE BOARD: COVID-19
The well-being of our members and program participants is our
priority in this evolving story. The Lifesaving Society is
operating in accordance with the recommendations of public health
authorities.
Stay up to date by visiting the COVID-19 page
on our website
Policy Changes
The Lifesaving Society Canada is adopting 15 years as the
minimum age prerequisite for certification as a Swim Instructor,
Lifesaving Instructor, or National Lifeguard. The Society is also
broadening access to its courses by accepting, for prerequisite
purposes, Workplace Standard First Aid certifications provided by
training agencies approved by the Government of New Brunswick. Read the details here.
EFA and SFA Certifications Valid for 3 Years
Lifesaving Society Emergency and Workplace Standard First Aid
certifications are now valid for three years (36 months) from the
date of certification. In the interests of reducing confusion among
employers and harmonizing the Society's currency period with New
Brunswick government regulations, CSA recommendations and the
general practice among other workplace first aid providers, the
Lifesaving Society New Brunswick has adopted a three-year period
for the validity of its workplace EFA and SFA certifications only.
Read the announcement
More…
LifeguardDepot.com
The Lifesaving Society's online store is open for business. Enjoy
the convenience of 24/7 shopping. It's all here - from first aid
and pool supplies to everything required for lifesaving courses and
training. Visit LifeguardDepot.com now!
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