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Rescue Awards are now online!
The Lifesaving Society is proud to recognize individuals who have demonstrated bravery and lifesaving skills in rescue situations. We offer two awards:
Rescue Award of Merit
Lifesaving Commendation Certificate
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Who it's for: Professionals who performed a rescue as part of their job, such as lifeguards, first responders, or others involved in water-related safety roles.
Nominations are quick and easy with our new online forms. Keep these in mind when there’s a hero to recognize!
New Verification of Identity PolicyThe Lifesaving Society will begin phasing in a new Verification of Identity Policy for all original vocational courses and recertifications. This policy must be implemented no later than January 1, 2026. Verifying a candidate’s identity helps ensure the integrity of the Lifesaving Society’s certifications and protects employers and the public.
Prepare now by reading the policy and the additional info for Affiliates and Instructors, Examiners and Trainers at the bottom. Click here to learn more. Shop the new LifeguardDepot.com!We're live! The updated LifeguardDepot.com is fresh, modern, and easier to navigate. Your existing account and log-in information carry over seamlessly (though you may need to update any product-specific links you've bookmarked).
If you need any support with the new site, contact us by email or call 416-490-8844.
We're excited to welcome you to the new LifeguardDepot.com - let us know what you think. We moved!Visit us at our new location in Markham
As of April 7, we've moved, and our staff will welcome you to our new Lifesaving Society Ontario - Member Services Centre at 475 Cochrane Drive in Markham.
All phone numbers and email contact information for staff will remain the same, the only thing changing is the address you visit us at. We appreciate your patience as we settle in to our new space.
View full office relocation details. Building more aquatic centres in OntarioThe Aquatic Sport Council of Ontario has developed Building More Aquatic Centres in Ontario, a white paper designed to support government and industry stakeholders in planning for Ontario’s future sport and community infrastructure.
The white paper calls for a dedicated provincial fund to support the construction of 50m pools, development of regional recreation centres, and the creation of best practices for design, operations, and revenue generation.
Access the full white paper at this link. 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. 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. |
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