Basic swimming ability is a fundamental requirement in any meaningful attempt to eliminate drowning in Canada.
The Lifesaving Society offers training programs from learn-to-swim through advanced lifesaving, lifeguarding and leadership. Contact your local municipal pool, Y, summer camp, school, college or university.
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The Lifesaving Society introduced Lifesaving Medal competition in 1935. Medals were awarded to each of the winning pair in a lifesaving race conducted as part of the program in any public swimming exhibition or competition conducted by an Affiliate of the Society.
