Lifesaving Society Manitoba

National Drowning Prevention Week
2025-07-20 - 2025-07-26
Warm summer weather makes people across Manitoba think about staying cool. Year after year, they flock to swimming pools or natural bodies of water across the province to get wet and beat the heat. Unfortunately, that also means that every year we see a spike in drowning deaths.
Knowing July sees the peak of water-related incidents each year, the Lifesaving Society chooses the 3rd week of July as National Drowning Prevention Week (NDPW). This is a public awareness campaign each year to build community and media support for the drowning prevention cause.
National Drowning Prevention Week provides a focus around which community Water Smart® educators can plan news releases, do television and radio interviews, run public demonstrations, deliver public training events, and otherwise promote drowning prevention messages and events. Many successful community events are launched with a Mayor’s Proclamation of Drowning Prevention Week.
Look for events in your local community.

Holiday Closure
2024-12-24 12:00 - 2025-01-02 08:30 (America/Winnipeg)
The Lifesaving Society Manitoba offices will close on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Noon.
Our offices will open on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 8:30 AM with regular business hours.

Remembrance Day - Office Closed
2024-11-11
Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace.
Lifesaving Society Manitoba Office will be closed on Monday November 11, 2024.
Our offices will open on Tuesday November 12, 2024, with regular business hours.

National Lifeguard Instructor Course
2024-10-24 17:00 - 2024-11-03 18:30
Course dates & times:
Thursday October 24, 5:00 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
Saturday October 26, 8:00 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Sunday October 27, 8:00 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Saturday November 2, 8:00 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Sunday November 3, 8:00 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Location:
T.B.A.
Pre-requisites

National Lifeguard any stream by first day of course
Lifesaving Instructor by first day of course
Lifesaving First Aid Instructor by first day of course
Recommended having taught a minimum of 2 Bronze Level courses and examined one Bronze Medallion or higher by first day of course.
AEC certification preferred
If from another province may need to have successfully completed an Examination Standards Clinic or have current Lifesaving Examiner Appointment by first day of course

National Lifeguard Instructors are experienced lifeguards and instructors who are ready to train the next generation of aquatic professionals. They learn the ins and outs of the National Lifeguard program and learn what it takes to run successful courses and recertification examinations.
In Manitoba, our National Lifeguard Instructor course also includes Aquatic Emergency Care Instructor certification.
Recertification Process

Instructors must successfully complete an NL & AEC Instructor recertification. Or;
Have a current NL Pool & AEC Trainer appointment within five years from the expiry date.

Instructors must attend revisions or update clinics as required. If instructors fail to do either of these items, they will be required to retake the entire NL & AEC Instructor Course.

Office Closure
2024-10-14
Lifesaving Society Manitoba Office will be closed on Monday October 14, 2024.
Our offices will open on Tuesday October 15, 2024, with regular business hours.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2024-09-30
Both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day take place on September 30.
The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of residential schools, and to promote the concept of “Every Child Matters”. The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.
On September 30, we wear orange to honour the thousands of Survivors of residential schools.

Aquatic Manager Course
2024-09-24 09:00 - 2024-09-25 17:30
Aquatic Manager certification is the Lifesaving Society’s professional designation for managers who, regardless of their aquatic background, are responsible for oversight of aquatic programs and services.
The Aquatic Manager course equips participants with the knowledge, principles and skills required to confidently direct excellent program delivery, responsive customer service, and attentive compliance with health and safety standards in the aquatic environment.
Pre-requisites: None
Resources Required: Aquatic Manager Workbook (Cost of this text is included in registration fee, please select shipping option upon ordering)
Registration Deadline: Ten business days prior to the start date of the clinic.
To register please go to LifeguardShop.ca.
Course materials will be shipped out to candidates in advance of the clinic by the method chosen at checkout.
Pre-course learning/preparation, draft schedule and full location details will be shared via e-mail to whichever e-mail address you use to register. Course hours will normally be 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (including all breaks).

Aquatic Supervisor Course
2024-09-12 09:00 - 2024-09-13 17:00
Aquatic Supervisor certification is the Lifesaving Society training standard for instructors and lifeguards who wish to assume deck-level supervisor responsibilities for overseeing instructional and recreational programs and day-to-day operations at aquatic facilities.
The Aquatic Supervisor course introduces participants to the knowledge, skills and tools required to effectively guide fellow staff members in the safe delivery of aquatic programs and services, and to prepare for effective emergency response.
Pre-requisites: National Lifeguard certification (need not be current) and one of the following – Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor or Lifesaving Instructor certification (need not be current).
Resources Required: Aquatic Supervisor Workbook (Cost of this text is included in registration fee, please select shipping option upon ordering)
Registration Deadline: Ten business days prior to the start date of the clinic.
To register please go to LifeguardShop.ca.
Course materials will be shipped out to candidates in advance of the clinic by the method chosen at checkout.
Pre-course learning/preparation, draft schedule and full location details will be shared via e-mail to whichever e-mail address you used to register. Course hours will normally be 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (including all breaks).

Office Closure
2024-09-02
Lifesaving Society Manitoba Office will be closed on Monday September 2, 2024.
Our offices will open on Tuesday September 3, 2024, with regular business hours.

Office Closure
2024-08-05
Lifesaving Society Manitoba Office will be closed on Monday August 5, 2024.
Our offices will open on Tuesday August 6, 2024, with regular business hours.

Supervision Evaluation and Enhancement (S.E.E.) Auditor Course
2024-08-01 08:30 - 13:00, 2024-05-24 08:30 - 13:00
The Supervision Evaluation and Enhancement (S.E.E.) Auditor course is designed to give individuals the knowledge, training and tools required to evaluate the effectiveness of lifeguard and instructor safety supervision using Lifesaving Society SEE checklists.
Pre-requisites – One of the following:

National Lifeguard certification with 100 hours of lifeguarding experience, or
National Lifeguard Examiner appointment, or
Aquatic Supervisor certification, or
Aquatic Manager certification.

Resources Required: SEE Auditor Workbook (Cost of this text is included in the registration fee and it will be provided at the course).
Registration Deadline: Ten business days prior to the starting date of the course.
To register please go to LifeguardShop.ca.
Pre-course learning/preparation will be shared via e-mail.

World Drowning Prevention Day
2024-07-25
World Drowning Prevention Day, declared through the April 2021 UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/75/273 “Global drowning prevention”, is held annually on 25 July. This global advocacy event serves as an opportunity to highlight the tragic and profound impact of drowning on families and communities and offer life-saving solutions to prevent it.
An estimated 236,000 people drown every year, and drowning is among the ten leading causes of death for children aged 5-14 years. More than 90% of drowning deaths occur in rivers, lakes, wells, domestic water storage vessels and swimming pools in low- and middle-income countries, with children and adolescents in rural areas disproportionately affected.

Office Closure
2024-07-01
Lifesaving Society Manitoba Office will be closed on Monday July 1, 2024.
Our offices will open on Tuesday July 2, 2024, with regular business hours.

Office Closure
2024-05-20
Lifesaving Society Manitoba Office will be closed on Monday May 20, 2024.
Our offices will open on Tuesday May 21, 2024, with regular business hours.

Aquatic Supervisor Course
2024-04-30 09:00 - 2024-05-01 17:00 | Brandon Sportsplex, 30 Knowlton Drive, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 6N7, Canada

Annual General Meeting
2024-04-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Online – Virtual
We invite all Lifesaving Society Manitoba members to our Annual General Meeting (AGM). Anyone who holds Lifesaving Instructor, Examiner, Trainer or National Lifeguard awards and are 18 or older is a voting member of Lifesaving Society Manitoba. To keep informed on our next AGM subscribe to Lifelines, our monthly e-newsletter.
Agenda items at the Annual General Meetings will include:

Reports from the Board and Executive Director
Review of the Audited Financial Statements and Appointment of Auditor
Election of Board of Directors

To register for the Annual General Meeting click here.
Deadline to register is Friday April 19, 2024.

National Lifeguard Instructor Course
2024-04-18 17:00 - 2024-04-28 18:30
Course dates & times:
Thursday April 18, 5:00 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
Saturday April 20, 8:00 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Sunday April 21, 8:00 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Saturday April 27, 8:00 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Sunday April 28, 8:00 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Location:
T.B.A.
Pre-requisites

National Lifeguard any stream by first day of course
Lifesaving Instructor by first day of course
Lifesaving First Aid Instructor by first day of course
Recommended having taught a minimum of 2 Bronze Level courses and examined one Bronze Medallion or higher by first day of course.
AEC certification preferred
If from another province may need to have successfully completed an Examination Standards Clinic or have current Lifesaving Examiner Appointment by first day of course

National Lifeguard Instructors are experienced lifeguards and instructors who are ready to train the next generation of aquatic professionals. They learn the ins and outs of the National Lifeguard program and learn what it takes to run successful courses and recertification examinations.
In Manitoba, our National Lifeguard Instructor course also includes Aquatic Emergency Care Instructor certification.
Recertification Process

Instructors must successfully complete an NL & AEC Instructor recertification. Or;
Have a current NL Pool & AEC Trainer appointment within five years from the expiry date.

Instructors must attend revisions or update clinics as required. If instructors fail to do either of these items, they will be required to retake the entire NL & AEC Instructor Course.

Office Closure
2024-03-29
Lifesaving Society Manitoba Office will be closed on Friday March 29, 2024.
Our offices will open on Monday April 1, 2024, with regular business hours.

Recreation Manitoba Conference - Connect 2024
2024-03-13 - 2024-03-15 | hockey for all, 3969 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3K 1W4, Canada
Recreation Manitoba hosts an Annual Recreation Conference. This year’s conference marks our 27th annual conference and it will take place March 13-15, 2024 at the hockey for all centre. The Connect Conference is part of Recreation Manitoba’s investment in the development of recreation and parks practitioners and volunteers in Manitoba. It is designed to help our attendees grow their skills and knowledge through sharing your energy, passion and ideas.
Lifesaving Society Manitoba will be attending the event. Catch us at the Trade Show and at the following sessions:

National Drowning Prevention Week, Special Events and Your Pool: A How To Guide
In the Know: Aquatic Recreation

Aquatic Manager Course
2024-03-11 09:00 - 2024-03-12 17:30 | St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool and Fitness Centre, 644 Parkdale Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2Y 0X4, Canada

Supervision Evaluation and Enhancement (S.E.E.) Auditor Course
2024-02-23 08:30 - 13:00 | Lifesaving Society Manitoba, 100-383 Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3R 2X9, Canada
The Supervision Evaluation and Enhancement (SEE) Auditor course is designed to give individuals the knowledge, training and tools required to evaluate the effectiveness of lifeguard and instructor safety supervision using Lifesaving Society SEE checklists.
Pre-requisites – One of the following:

National Lifeguard certification with 100 hours of lifeguarding experience, or
National Lifeguard Examiner appointment, or
Aquatic Supervisor certification, or
Aquatic Manager certification.

Resources Required: SEE Auditor Workbook (Cost of this text is included in the registration fee and it will be provided at the course).
Registration Deadline: Ten business days prior to the starting date of the course.
To register please go to LifeguardShop.ca.
Pre-course learning/preparation will be shared via e-mail.

Office Closure
2024-02-19
Lifesaving Society Manitoba Office will be closed on Monday February 19, 2024.
Our offices will open on Tuesday February 20, 2024, with regular business hours.
