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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/
7 January 2023 to 18 March 2023 - University of Manitoba - Joyce Fromson Pool (Winnipeg, MB)
Dates: Saturday, January 7, 2023 to Saturday, March 18, 2023
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Contact: 204-474-6508 · www.miniu.ca
This course will be held on Saturdays between January 7, 2023 and March 18, 2023.
For more information, contact: mu.aquatics@umanitoba.ca or (204) 474-6100
To register, click here
9 January 2023 to 20 March 2023 - University of Manitoba - Joyce Fromson Pool (Winnipeg, MB)
Dates: Monday, January 9, 2023 to Monday, March 20, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Contact: 204-474-6508 · www.miniu.ca
This course will be held on Mondays between January 9, 2023 and March 20, 2023.
For more information, contact: mu.aquatics@umanitoba.ca or (204) 474-6100
To register, click here
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/
22 December 2022 to 29 December 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Margaret Grant Pool
Dates: Thursday, December 22, 2022 to Thursday, December 29, 2022
Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
5 day crash course
5 January 2023 to 2 February 2023 - Steinbach Aquatic Centre (Steinbach, MB)
Dates: Thursday, January 5, 2023 to Thursday, February 2, 2023
Time: 5 PM - 9 PM
Contact: 204-346-6207 · www.steinbach.ca · aquaticcentre@steinbach.ca
7 January 2023 to 18 March 2023 - University of Manitoba - Joyce Fromson Pool (Winnipeg, MB)
Dates: Saturday, January 7, 2023 to Saturday, March 18, 2023
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Contact: 204-474-6508 · www.miniu.ca
This course will be held on Saturdays between January 7, 2023 and March 18, 2023.
For more information, contact: mu.aquatics@umanitoba.ca or (204) 474-6100
To register, click here
11 January 2023 to 22 March 2023 - University of Manitoba - Joyce Fromson Pool (Winnipeg, MB)
Dates: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 to Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Time: 5:45 PM - 7:30 PM
Contact: 204-474-6508 · www.miniu.ca
This course will be held on Wednesdays between January 11, 2023 and March 22, 2023.
For more information, contact: mu.aquatics@umanitoba.ca or (204) 474-6100
To register, click here
17 January 2023 to 7 March 2023 - Elmwood-Kildonan YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg
Dates: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 to Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Contact: 204-668-8140 · www.ywinnipeg.ca
Registration opens December 12, 2022. For more info click here
22 January 2023 to 5 March 2023 - West Portage YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg
Dates: Sunday, January 22, 2023 to Sunday, March 5, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM - 12 PM
Contact: 204-889-8052 · www.ywinnipeg.ca
Registration opens December 12, 2022. For more information, click here
Note: There is no class on February 19, 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/
30 December 2022 to 4 January 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Margaret Grant Pool
Dates: Friday, December 30, 2022 to Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Time: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
5 day crash course
6 January 2023 to 17 March 2023 - University of Manitoba - Joyce Fromson Pool (Winnipeg, MB)
Dates: Friday, January 6, 2023 to Friday, March 17, 2023
Time: 6 PM - 8:15 PM
Contact: 204-474-6508 · www.miniu.ca
This course will be held on Fridays between January 6, 2023 and March 17, 2023.
For more information, contact: mu.aquatics@umanitoba.ca or (204) 474-6100
To register, click here
8 January 2023 to 19 March 2023 - University of Manitoba - Joyce Fromson Pool (Winnipeg, MB)
Dates: Sunday, January 8, 2023 to Sunday, March 19, 2023
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Contact: 204-474-6508 · www.miniu.ca
This course will be held on Sundays between January 8, 2023 and March 19, 2023.
For more information, contact: mu.aquatics@umanitoba.ca or (204) 474-6100
To register, click here
21 January 2023 to 18 March 2023 - South YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg
Dates: Saturday, January 21, 2023 to Saturday, March 18, 2023
Time: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Contact: 204-233-2476 · www.ywinnipeg.ca
Registration opens December 12, 2022. For more information, click here
Note: There is no class on February 18, 2023
9 February 2023 to 16 March 2023 - Steinbach Aquatic Centre (Steinbach, MB)
Dates: Thursday, February 9, 2023 to Thursday, March 16, 2023
Time: 5 PM - 9 PM
Contact: 204-346-6207 · www.steinbach.ca · aquaticcentre@steinbach.ca
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 Medallion- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
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
15 December 2022 - Steinbach Aquatic Centre (Steinbach, MB)
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2022
Time: 5 PM - 9 PM
Contact: 204-346-6207 · www.steinbach.ca · aquaticcentre@steinbach.ca
This course is for individuals holding a Red Cross Assistant Lifeguard certification to transfer to the Lifesaving Society equivalent, Bronze Cross.
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/
9 December 2022 to 18 December 2022 - Dauphin Kinsmen Aquatic Centre (Dauphin, MB)
Dates: Friday, December 9, 2022 to Sunday, December 18, 2022
Contact: 204-622-3114
The course is held on Fridays from 4:30pm - 8:30pm, Saturdays from 9am - 6pm, and Sundays from 9am - 6pm between December 9 -18, 2022.
22 December 2022 to 30 December 2022 - Downtown YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg
Dates: Thursday, December 22, 2022 to Friday, December 30, 2022
Contact: 204-947-3044 · www.ywinnipeg.ca
No class on December 24, 25, and 26
3 January 2023 to 14 March 2023 - Steinbach Aquatic Centre (Steinbach, MB)
Dates: Tuesday, January 3, 2023 to Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Time: 4:30 PM - 9 PM
Contact: 204-346-6207 · www.steinbach.ca · aquaticcentre@steinbach.ca
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/
11 December 2022 - Steinbach Aquatic Centre (Steinbach, MB)
Date: Sunday, December 11, 2022
Time: 10 AM - 3 PM
Contact: 204-346-6207 · www.steinbach.ca · aquaticcentre@steinbach.ca
11 December 2022 - Steinbach Aquatic Centre (Steinbach, MB)
Date: Sunday, December 11, 2022
Time: 10 AM - 3 PM
Contact: 204-346-6207 · www.steinbach.ca · aquaticcentre@steinbach.ca
This course is for Red Cross Lifeguards to transition their certifications to the Lifesaving Society
18 December 2022 - Aqua Essence (Winnipeg, MB)
Date: Sunday, December 18, 2022
Time: 12 PM - 4 PM
Contact: 204-275-2782 · www.aquaessence.ca · office@aquaessence.ca
Cost: $100 plus GST. For more info, contact courses@aquaessence.ca
19 December 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Pan-Am Pool
Date: Monday, December 19, 2022
Time: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
22 December 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Elmwood Kildonans Pool
Date: Thursday, December 22, 2022
Time: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
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-old3 January 2023 to 6 January 2023 - Lord Selkirk School Division - Selkirk Community Pool (Selkirk, MB)
Dates: Tuesday, January 3, 2023 to Friday, January 6, 2023
Time: 8 AM - 3 PM
Contact: (204) 785-7312 · www.selkirkcommunitypool.weebly.com/
For more info and to register go to: www.selkirkcommunitypool.weebly.com
Lifesaving Instructor
Prerequisite: Bronze Cross and 15-years-old13 December 2022 to 5 January 2023 - Elmwood-Kildonan YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg
Dates: Tuesday, December 13, 2022 to Thursday, January 5, 2023
Contact: 204-668-8140 · www.ywinnipeg.ca
Note: This course is a combined Lifesaving and First Aid Instructor course
For more information or to register, click here
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/
21 December 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Elmwood Kildonans Pool
Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Time: 8 AM - 4 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
First Aid Instructor
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Swim for Life Instructor Recertification
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Lifesaving Instructor Recertification
11 December 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Pan-Am Pool
Date: Sunday, December 11, 2022
Time: 9 AM - 5 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
14 December 2022 to 15 December 2022 - Aqua Essence (Winnipeg, MB)
Dates: Wednesday, December 14, 2022 to Thursday, December 15, 2022
Time: 5 PM - 9 PM
Contact: 204-275-2782 · www.aquaessence.ca · office@aquaessence.ca
Location: 1585 Kenaston Blvd #4
Cost: $155 plus GST
For more info: courses@aquaessence.ca
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/
21 December 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Elmwood Kildonans Pool
Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Time: 8 AM - 4 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
First Aid Instructor Recertification
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
National Lifeguard & Aquatic Emergency Care Instructor
21 January 2023 to 29 January 2023 - Lifesaving Society - Manitoba Branch
Dates: Saturday, January 21, 2023 to Sunday, January 29, 2023
Time: 8:30AM - 6:00PM
Contact: 204-956-2124 · www.lifesaving.mb.ca · kplett@lifesaving.mb.ca
Dates: January 21, 22, 28, 29 2023. Last day to register January 13, 2023
Register at lifeguardshop.ca: https://lifeguardshop.ca/products/national-lifeguard-instructor-course
Trainer Course
10 February 2023 to 12 February 2023 - Lifesaving Society - Manitoba Branch
Dates: Friday, February 10, 2023 to Sunday, February 12, 2023
Time: February 10: 5:30 - 9:30 PM, February 11 & 12: 8:30AM - 8:00PM each day
Contact: 204-956-2124 · www.lifesaving.mb.ca · kplett@lifesaving.mb.ca
Last day to register: February 2, 2023
Register at: https://lifeguardshop.ca/products/instructor-trainer-clinic
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
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Standard First Aid & CPR-C
17 December 2022 to 18 December 2022 - South YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg
Dates: Saturday, December 17, 2022 to Sunday, December 18, 2022
Time: 9 am - 5:30 pm
Contact: 204-233-2476 · www.ywinnipeg.ca
For more information or to register, click here
CPR-C Recertification
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
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.