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Postal Strike InformationDue to the postal strike, the delivery of your award certificates may be delayed. Once your awards are processed they will be available on Find a Member using your Member ID. If you need your ID code, please call us at 416-490-8844 or email experts@lifeguarding.com. The report from Find a Member is proof of your awards record in lieu of having your certification card. National Drowning Prevention Week 2025Save the date! NDPW 2025 will take place from July 20-26, 2025.
2023 Ontario Non-Fatal Drowning ReportFor every fatal drowning in Ontario, there are nearly four non-fatal drownings that are serious enough to require an emergency department visit every year. Learn more in the 2023 edition of the Ontario Non-Fatal Drowning Report. PARENTS LEARN TO BE WATER SMARTIn 96% of drowning deaths in children under five, supervision was absent or distracted. Now, more than ever, parents need to be Water Smart®. The Society's new Water Smart Parents campaign aims to empower parents and others responsible for children to have fun and make memories while being safe around water. Read the release and visit the newly launched website watersmartparents.ca to test your water smarts! ONTARIO LOWERS MINIMUM AGE TO BE A LIFEGUARD OR INSTRUCTOROn June 2, 2023 the Government of Ontario announced that it was lowering the minimum age requirement to work as a lifeguard, assistant lifeguard and aquatic instructor from 16 to 15 years of age. The Lifesaving Society Ontario supports this change. Read the release. Ontario transition to the updated National Lifeguard programThe Lifesaving Society has updated the National Lifeguard program to ensure its curriculum and performance standards remain current, relevant and grounded in the competencies required by lifeguards. Get the 2023 Update Info here. Ontario Inflatable Waterpark Safety StandardsThis guide will assist inflatable waterpark owners and operators in providing a safe aquatic environment for their patrons; it explains the Society’s position on inflatable waterpark issues and informs owners and operators about safety expectations as a preventive measure. Add it to your aquatic reference library today. |
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