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2024 National Drowning Report

 

2024 National Drowning Report

 

2024 Ontario Drowning Report

2024 ON Drowning Report Infographic EN Cover

 

2023 Outreach Program

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Watch Me Not Your Phone Poster

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National Drowning Prevention Week 2025

Save the date! NDPW 2025 will take place from July 20-26, 2025.

 

Leadership Recertification Points System

The Lifesaving Society has updated the instructor, coach, examiner and trainer leadership recertification process. The new Leadership Recertification Points System offers a wider variety of options to earn points and recertify with ease! Read more about recertifying.

 

2023 Ontario Non-Fatal Drowning Report

For 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 SMART

In 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 INSTRUCTOR

On 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 program

The 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 Standards

This 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.