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The Lifesaving Society is Canada’s lifeguarding expert. We are a national charitable organization working to prevent drowning and water-related injuries. Our programs – including National Lifeguard, the professional lifeguard standard – are offered by our affiliate members throughout Manitoba. To register for a course, please contact the affiliate directly.
Lifesaving
You've learned to swim. Now you're ready to learn to survive and to save others. The Canadian Lifesaving Program teaches self-rescue, first aid, and rescue skills to give rescuers confidence should an emergency arise. Bronze Cross prepares candidates to become assistant lifeguards. The Canadian Lifesaving Program: Skills that are good for life. Learn More
Bronze Star
Courses Available - City of Winnipeg
City of Winnipeg offers this course on an ongoing basis.
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca/
27 September 2023 to 29 November 2023 - Rady JCC (Winnipeg, MB)
Dates: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 to Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Time: 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
Contact: 204-477-7535 · www.radyjcc.com
Classes are every Wednesday evening between September 27 and November 29, 2023
Bronze Medallion
Prerequisite: 13-years-old or Bronze StarCourses Available - City of Winnipeg
City of Winnipeg offers this course on an ongoing basis.
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca/
23 September 2023 to 4 November 2023 - South YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg
Dates: Saturday, September 23, 2023 to Saturday, November 4, 2023
Time: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Contact: 204-233-2476 · www.ywinnipeg.ca
Classes will be held on Saturdays, with no class on September 30, 2023.
Click here to register or for more information.
23 September 2023 to 28 October 2023 - Rady JCC (Winnipeg, MB)
Dates: Saturday, September 23, 2023 to Saturday, October 28, 2023
Time: 1 PM - 4PM
Contact: 204-477-7535 · www.radyjcc.com
Classes are every Saturday between September 23 and October 28, with no class on September 30, 2023.
28 September 2023 to 16 November 2023 - Steinbach Aquatic Centre (Steinbach, MB)
Dates: Thursday, September 28, 2023 to Thursday, November 16, 2023
Time: 5 PM - 7:30 PM
Contact: 204-346-6207 · www.steinbach.ca · aquaticcentre@steinbach.ca
The course will be held Thursday evenings from 5pm - 7:30pm between September 28 and November 16, 2023
13 October 2023 to 8 December 2023 - West Portage YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg
Dates: Friday, October 13, 2023 to Friday, December 8, 2023
Time: 5 PM - 7 PM
Contact: 204-889-8052 · www.ywinnipeg.ca
Classes will be held on Fridays, with no class on November 10, 2023.
For more information or to register, click here
4 November 2023 to 9 December 2023 - Rady JCC (Winnipeg, MB)
Dates: Saturday, November 4, 2023 to Saturday, December 9, 2023
Time: 1 PM - 4 PM
Contact: 204-477-7535 · www.radyjcc.com
Classes are every Saturday between November 4 and December 9, 2023. No class November 11, 2023.
Bronze Cross
Prerequisite: Bronze MedallionCourses Available - City of Winnipeg
City of Winnipeg offers this course on an ongoing basis.
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca/
23 September 2023 to 18 November 2023 - Steinbach Aquatic Centre (Steinbach, MB)
Dates: Saturday, September 23, 2023 to Saturday, November 18, 2023
Time: 10 AM - 1 PM
Contact: 204-346-6207 · www.steinbach.ca · aquaticcentre@steinbach.ca
The course will be held on Saturdays from 10 am - 1 pm between September 23 and November 18.
24 September 2023 to 10 December 2023 - Elmwood-Kildonan YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg
Dates: Sunday, September 24, 2023 to Sunday, December 10, 2023
Time: 1 PM - 3 PM
Contact: 204-668-8140 · www.ywinnipeg.ca
Classes will be held on Sundays.
For more information or to register, click here
15 October 2023 to 3 December 2023 - West Portage YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg
Dates: Sunday, October 15, 2023 to Sunday, December 3, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Contact: 204-889-8052 · www.ywinnipeg.ca
Classes will be held on Sundays, with no classes on November 12, 2023.
For more information or to register, click here
Bronze Medallion & Bronze Cross
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Distinction
Prerequisite: Bronze Cross- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid
Prerequisite: 13-years-old or Bronze Star- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid
Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion23 September 2023 to 9 December 2023 - Rady JCC (Winnipeg, MB)
Dates: Saturday, September 23, 2023 to Saturday, December 9, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Contact: 204-477-7535 · www.radyjcc.com
Classes are every Saturday between September 23 and December 9, 2023. No class November 11, 2023.
1 October 2023 to 3 December 2023 - Rady JCC (Winnipeg, MB)
Dates: Sunday, October 1, 2023 to Sunday, December 3, 2023
Time: 1 PM - 4 PM
Contact: 204-477-7535 · www.radyjcc.com
Classes are every Sunday between October 1 and December 3, 2023.
Bronze Medallion Review and Exam
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Bronze Cross Review and Exam
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Bronze Cross Recertification
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Lifeguarding
As Canada's professional lifeguard standard, National Lifeguard trains lifeguards to prevent and respond to emergency situations. National Lifeguards must have good physical fitness to meet the physical standards. They must also have superb first aid skills, learned in their Standard First Aid or Aquatic Emergency Care classes. National Lifeguard has prepared rescue-ready lifeguards in Canada for over 50 years. Learn More
National Lifeguard Pool
Prerequisites: Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid & CPR-C* or Aquatic Emergency Care & CPR-C, 15-years-oldCourses Available - City of Winnipeg
City of Winnipeg offers this course on an ongoing basis.
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca/
23 September 2023 to 9 December 2023 - Rady JCC (Winnipeg, MB)
Dates: Saturday, September 23, 2023 to Saturday, December 9, 2023
Time: 12 PM - 5 PM
Contact: 204-477-7535 · www.radyjcc.com
Classes are every Saturday between September 23 and December 9, 2023. No class November 11, 2023.
14 November 2023 to 26 November 2023 - Aquapulse (Brandon, MB)
Dates: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 to Sunday, November 26, 2023
Contact: Please e-mail · aquapulsebrandon@gmail.com
The course dates are as follows:
Tuesdays November 14 and 21 from 5pm - 9pm (online)
Saturdays, November 18, 10, 25, and 26 from 9am - 6pm at Vincent Massey and the Sportsplex
Cost: $400 + GST, includes NL Award Guide
National Lifeguard Waterfront
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
National Lifeguard Pool, Aquatic Emergency Care & CPR-C
Prerequisites: Bronze Cross and 15-years-old- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
National Lifeguard Pool, Standard First Aid & CPR-C
Prerequisites: Bronze Cross and 15-years-old- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
National Lifeguard Pool Recertification
Courses Available - City of Winnipeg
City of Winnipeg offers this course on an ongoing basis.
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca/
26 November 2023 - Aquapulse (Brandon, MB)
Date: Sunday, November 26, 2023
Time: 1 PM - 6 PM
Contact: Please e-mail · aquapulsebrandon@gmail.com
Location: Brandon Sportsplex
Cost: $125 + GST
Leadership
Leadership Programs prepare candidates to teach and evaluate the Lifesaving Society's training programs. Learn More
Swim for Life Instructor
Prerequisite: Bronze Cross and 15-years-old26 September 2023 to 14 November 2023 - Steinbach Aquatic Centre (Steinbach, MB)
Dates: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 to Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Time: 5 PM - 8 PM
Contact: 204-346-6207 · www.steinbach.ca · aquaticcentre@steinbach.ca
The course will be held don Tuesdays from 5pm - 8pm between September 26 and November 14.
12 October 2023 to 28 October 2023 - Aquapulse (Brandon, MB)
Dates: Thursday, October 12, 2023 to Saturday, October 28, 2023
Contact: Please e-mail · aquapulsebrandon@gmail.com
The course times are as follows:
Thursday, October 12 from 6:30pm - 10:30pm (online)
Saturday, October 14 from 12pm - 6pm at the Sportsplex
Thursday, October 26 from 6pm - 10pm (online)
Saturday, October 28 from 12pm - 6pm at the Sportsplex
30 October 2023 - Aquapulse (Brandon, MB)
Date: Monday, October 30, 2023
Time: 4 PM - 8 PM
Contact: Please e-mail · aquapulsebrandon@gmail.com
This is a co-teach course
5 November 2023 - Aquapulse (Brandon, MB)
Date: Sunday, November 5, 2023
Time: 12 PM - 6 PM
Contact: Please e-mail · aquapulsebrandon@gmail.com
This is a co-teach course
12 November 2023 - Aquapulse (Brandon, MB)
Date: Sunday, November 12, 2023
Time: 12 PM - 6 PM
Contact: Please e-mail · aquapulsebrandon@gmail.com
This is a co-teach course
Lifesaving Instructor
Prerequisite: Bronze Cross and 15-years-old- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Swim for Life & Lifesaving Instructor
Prerequisite: Bronze Cross and 15-years-oldCourses Available - City of Winnipeg
City of Winnipeg offers this course on an ongoing basis.
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca/
First Aid Instructor
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Lifesaving & First Aid Instructor
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Swim for Life Instructor Recertification
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Lifesaving Instructor Recertification
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Swim for Life & Lifesaving Instructor Recertification
Courses Available - City of Winnipeg
City of Winnipeg offers this course on an ongoing basis.
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca/
First Aid Instructor Recertification
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
National Lifeguard & Aquatic Emergency Care Instructor
12 October 2023 to 22 October 2023 - Lifesaving Society - Manitoba Branch
Dates: Thursday, October 12, 2023 to Sunday, October 22, 2023
Time: October 12: 6 - 9 PM, October 14, 15, 21, 22: 8:30AM - 6 PM
Contact: 204-956-2124 · www.lifesaving.mb.ca · kplett@lifesaving.mb.ca
Register for this course at: Lifeguardshop.ca: https://lifeguardshop.ca/products/national-lifeguard-instructor-course
Trainer Course
26 January 2024 to 28 January 2024 - Lifesaving Society - Manitoba Branch
Dates: Friday, January 26, 2024 to Sunday, January 28, 2024
Time: January 26: 5:30 - 9:30 PM, January 27, 28: 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Contact: 204-956-2124 · www.lifesaving.mb.ca · kplett@lifesaving.mb.ca
Location and cost TBD. Email kathy.plett@lifesaving.mb.ca to be put on the waiting list.
National Lifeguard Instructor & Trainer Recertification
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
First Aid & CPR
The Lifesaving Society's First Aid & CPR programs are recognized by Manitoba Workplace Safety & Health. Emergency First Aid and Standard First Aid certifications are valid for three years. Aquatic Emergency Care is valid for two years. Learn More
CPR-C
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
CPR for Health Care Providers (HCP)
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Emergency First Aid & CPR-C
12 November 2023 - Rady JCC (Winnipeg, MB)
Date: Sunday, November 12, 2023
Time: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Contact: 204-477-7535 · www.radyjcc.com
Standard First Aid & CPR-C
14 October 2023 to 15 October 2023 - South YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg
Dates: Saturday, October 14, 2023 to Sunday, October 15, 2023
Time: 9 am - 5:30 pm
Contact: 204-233-2476 · www.ywinnipeg.ca
For more information or to register, click here
19 November 2023 to 26 November 2023 - Rady JCC (Winnipeg, MB)
Dates: Sunday, November 19, 2023 to Sunday, November 26, 2023
Time: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Contact: 204-477-7535 · www.radyjcc.com
9 December 2023 to 10 December 2023 - Elmwood-Kildonan YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg
Dates: Saturday, December 9, 2023 to Sunday, December 10, 2023
Time: 9 am - 5:30 pm
Contact: 204-668-8140 · www.ywinnipeg.ca
For more information or to register, click here
CPR-C Recertification
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Emergency First Aid & CPR-C Recertification
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Standard First Aid & CPR-C Recertification
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Boat Operator Accredited Training
The Lifesaving Society is accredited by Transport Canada to deliver boating safety courses and administer tests for the issuance of Pleasure Craft Operator Cards, including replacement cards, under the Competency of Operators or Pleasure Craft Regulations. We offer both the full course, which includes writing the exam, and the option to challenge the exam. Learn More
Pleasure Craft Operator (PCO) Card Exam
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Boat Operator Accredited Training Course & Exam
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Can't find the course you're looking for? Contact your local swimming pool or recreation department.
* Important Note about the Standard First Aid Prerequisite: The required Standard First Aid must be listed in the Manitoba Public Health Act P210: Swimming Pools and Other Water Recreational Facilities Regulation M.R. 68/2015: Lifesaving Standard First Aid, Lifesaving Aquatic Emergency Care, Red Cross Standard First Aid, St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid, Criti-Care Standard First Aid, Safety Services Manitoba Standard First Aid, or Heart Beat Inc. Manitoba Standard First Aid.