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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 Lifesaving Society's Canadian Lifesaving Program teaches self-rescue, first aid, and rescue skills to give rescuers confidence should an emergency arise. 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/
4 July 2022 to 8 July 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Pan-Am Pool
Dates: Monday, July 4, 2022 to Friday, July 8, 2022
Time: Noon - 2:00 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
2 August 2022 to 5 August 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Pan-Am Pool
Dates: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 to Friday, August 5, 2022
Time: Noon - 2:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
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/
13 June 2022 to 23 June 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Margaret Grant Pool
Dates: Monday, June 13, 2022 to Thursday, June 23, 2022
Time: Mondays to Thursdays; June 13 - 22 4:30 - 6:45 PM; June 23 4:30 - 7:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
5 July 2022 to 21 July 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Margaret Grant Pool
Dates: Tuesday, July 5, 2022 to Thursday, July 21, 2022
Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30 - 7:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
11 July 2022 to 15 July 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Pan-Am Pool
Dates: Monday, July 11, 2022 to Friday, July 15, 2022
Time: Noon - 4:00 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
25 July 2022 to 29 July 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Pan-Am Pool
Dates: Monday, July 25, 2022 to Friday, July 29, 2022
Time: Noon - 4:00 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
26 July 2022 to 11 August 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Margaret Grant Pool
Dates: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 to Thursday, August 11, 2022
Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30 - 7:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
2 August 2022 to 5 August 2022 - Steinbach Aquatic Centre (Steinbach, MB)
Dates: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 to Friday, August 5, 2022
Time: Noon - 4:30 PM (Tuesday - Friday)
Contact: 204-346-6207 · www.steinbach.ca · aquaticcentre@steinbach.ca
15 August 2022 to 19 August 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Pan-Am Pool
Dates: Monday, August 15, 2022 to Friday, August 19, 2022
Time: Noon - 4:00 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
16 August 2022 to 1 September 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Margaret Grant Pool
Dates: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 to Thursday, September 1, 2022
Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30 - 7:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
Bronze Cross
Prerequisite: Bronze MedallionCourses Available - City of Winnipeg
City of Winnipeg offers this course on an ongoing basis.
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca/
5 June 2022 to 19 June 2022 - Aqua Essence (Winnipeg, MB)
Dates: Sunday, June 5, 2022 to Sunday, June 19, 2022
Time: 9 AM - 4:15 PM
Contact: 204-275-2782 · www.aquaessence.ca · office@aquaessence.ca
13 June 2022 to 23 June 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Margaret Grant Pool
Dates: Monday, June 13, 2022 to Thursday, June 23, 2022
Time: Monday - Thursday 4:30 - 7::30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
5 July 2022 to 28 July 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Margaret Grant Pool
Dates: Tuesday, July 5, 2022 to Thursday, July 28, 2022
Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30 - 7:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
18 July 2022 to 22 July 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Pan-Am Pool
Dates: Monday, July 18, 2022 to Friday, July 22, 2022
Time: Noon - 5:15 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
2 August 2022 to 25 August 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Margaret Grant Pool
Dates: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 to Thursday, August 25, 2022
Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30 - 7:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
8 August 2022 to 12 August 2022 - Steinbach Aquatic Centre (Steinbach, MB)
Dates: Monday, August 8, 2022 to Friday, August 12, 2022
Time: Noon - 4:30 PM (Monday - Friday)
Contact: 204-346-6207 · www.steinbach.ca · aquaticcentre@steinbach.ca
8 August 2022 to 12 August 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Pan-Am Pool
Dates: Monday, August 8, 2022 to Friday, August 12, 2022
Time: Noon - 5:15 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
22 August 2022 to 26 August 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Pan-Am Pool
Dates: Monday, August 22, 2022 to Friday, August 26, 2022
Time: Noon - 5:15 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
Distinction
Prerequisite: Bronze Cross29 August 2022 to 2 September 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Pan-Am Pool
Dates: Monday, August 29, 2022 to Friday, September 2, 2022
Time: Noon - 5:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid
Prerequisite: 13-years-old or Bronze Star4 June 2022 to 12 June 2022 - Aqua Essence (Winnipeg, MB)
Dates: Saturday, June 4, 2022 to Sunday, June 12, 2022
Time: June 4: 1 - 4 PM; June 5&12: 9AM - 4:15PM
Contact: 204-275-2782 · www.aquaessence.ca · office@aquaessence.ca
Note: there is pre-course work for this course.
Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid
Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Bronze Medallion Review and Exam
18 June 2022 to 19 June 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Bonivital Pool
Dates: Saturday, June 18, 2022 to Sunday, June 19, 2022
Time: Noon - 4:00 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
Bronze Cross Review and Exam
18 June 2022 to 19 June 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Bonivital Pool
Dates: Saturday, June 18, 2022 to Sunday, June 19, 2022
Time: Noon - 4:00 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
Bronze Cross Recertification
12 June 2022 - Aqua Essence (Winnipeg, MB)
Date: Sunday, June 12, 2022
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Contact: 204-275-2782 · www.aquaessence.ca · office@aquaessence.ca
Cost: $90 plus GST
Registration: www.aquaessence.ca
Info: Courses@aquaessence.ca
21 June 2022 - Steinbach Aquatic Centre (Steinbach, MB)
Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Contact: 204-346-6207 · www.steinbach.ca · aquaticcentre@steinbach.ca
12 August 2022 - Steinbach Aquatic Centre (Steinbach, MB)
Date: Friday, August 12, 2022
Time: Noon - 4:30 PM
Contact: 204-346-6207 · www.steinbach.ca · aquaticcentre@steinbach.ca
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/
16 June 2022 to 30 June 2022 - Arborg Bifrost Parks and Recreation (Arborg, MB)
Dates: Thursday, June 16, 2022 to Thursday, June 30, 2022
Time: Variable
Contact: Email · tom.abprc@mymts.net
Course runs June 16, 17, 18, 19 & 30. Please contact Recreation Office for information or to register:
204-376-5576 or tom.abprc@mymts.net
4 July 2022 to 11 July 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Pan-Am Pool
Dates: Monday, July 4, 2022 to Monday, July 11, 2022
Time: July 4 - 8 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; July 11 8:00 AM - Noon
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
9 July 2022 to 30 July 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Bonivital Pool
Dates: Saturday, July 9, 2022 to Saturday, July 30, 2022
Time: Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
11 July 2022 to 15 July 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Elmwood Kildonans Pool
Dates: Monday, July 11, 2022 to Friday, July 15, 2022
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
11 July 2022 to 16 July 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Pan-Am Pool
Dates: Monday, July 11, 2022 to Saturday, July 16, 2022
Time: July 11 - 15 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; July 16 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
18 July 2022 to 25 July 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Pan-Am Pool
Dates: Monday, July 18, 2022 to Monday, July 25, 2022
Time: July 18 - 22 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; July 25 8:00 AM - Noon
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
8 August 2022 to 12 August 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Elmwood Kildonans Pool
Dates: Monday, August 8, 2022 to Friday, August 12, 2022
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
15 August 2022 to 26 August 2022 - Steinbach Aquatic Centre (Steinbach, MB)
Dates: Monday, August 15, 2022 to Friday, August 26, 2022
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Monday - Friday)
Contact: 204-346-6207 · www.steinbach.ca · aquaticcentre@steinbach.ca
15 August 2022 to 22 August 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Pan-Am Pool
Dates: Monday, August 15, 2022 to Monday, August 22, 2022
Time: August 15 - 19 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; August 22 8:00 AM - Noon
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
29 August 2022 to 3 September 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Pan-Am Pool
Dates: Monday, August 29, 2022 to Saturday, September 3, 2022
Time: August 29 - September 2 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; September 3 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
National Lifeguard Pool, Aquatic Emergency Care & CPR-C
Prerequisites: Bronze Cross and 15-years-old20 June 2022 to 30 June 2022 - Downtown YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg
Dates: Monday, June 20, 2022 to Thursday, June 30, 2022
Time: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Contact: 204-947-3044 · www.ywinnipeg.ca
Register at: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/ywinnipeg/activity/search/detail/31279?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
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/
29 May 2022 - Downtown YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg
Date: Sunday, May 29, 2022
Time: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Contact: 204-947-3044 · www.ywinnipeg.ca
Register at: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/ywinnipeg/activity/search/detail/31377?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
29 May 2022 - Dauphin Kinsmen Aquatic Centre (Dauphin, MB)
Date: Sunday, May 29, 2022
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Contact: 204-622-3114
Contact aqua@dauphinrec.com or go to https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/dauphinrecreation/activity/search/detail/168?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
31 May 2022 - City of Winnipeg - St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Time: 12 NOON - 4:00 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
13 June 2022 - Arborg Bifrost Parks and Recreation (Arborg, MB)
Date: Monday, June 13, 2022
Contact: Email · tom.abprc@mymts.net
Please contact Recreation Office for information or to register:
204-376-5576 or tom.abprc@mymts.net
19 June 2022 - Steinbach Aquatic Centre (Steinbach, MB)
Date: Sunday, June 19, 2022
Time: 10 AM - 3 PM
Contact: 204-346-6207 · www.steinbach.ca · aquaticcentre@steinbach.ca
5 July 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Pan-Am Pool
Date: Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Time: 5:30 - 9:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
16 July 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Bonivital Pool
Date: Saturday, July 16, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
21 August 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Bonivital Pool
Date: Sunday, August 21, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
23 August 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Pan-Am Pool
Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Time: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
National Lifeguard Waterfront
- 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
- 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.
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.
Leadership
The Lifesaving Society Leadership Programs prepare candidates to teach and evaluate the Lifesaving Society's programs. In Manitoba, we combine our Lifesaving Instructor course with the Swim for Life and First Aid Instructor certifications, so you learn to teach and evaluate many of our programs through only one course! Learn More
First Aid Instructor
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Lifesaving Instructor with First Aid & Swim for Life Instructor
Prerequisite: Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid (Click Here for Important Info), and 16-years-old by last classCourses Available - City of Winnipeg
City of Winnipeg offers this course on an ongoing basis.
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca/
27 June 2022 to 7 July 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Bonivital Pool
Dates: Monday, June 27, 2022 to Thursday, July 7, 2022
Time: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays Noon - 8:00 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
18 July 2022 to 22 July 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Elmwood Kildonans Pool
Dates: Monday, July 18, 2022 to Friday, July 22, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
6 August 2022 to 27 August 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Bonivital Pool
Dates: Saturday, August 6, 2022 to Saturday, August 27, 2022
Time: Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
8 August 2022 to 12 August 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Pan-Am Pool
Dates: Monday, August 8, 2022 to Friday, August 12, 2022
Time: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
15 August 2022 to 19 August 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Elmwood Kildonans Pool
Dates: Monday, August 15, 2022 to Friday, August 19, 2022
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
29 August 2022 to 2 September 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Pan-Am Pool
Dates: Monday, August 29, 2022 to Friday, September 2, 2022
Time: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
Lifesaving Instructor Recertification with First Aid & Swim for Life Instructor
Courses Available - City of Winnipeg
City of Winnipeg offers this course on an ongoing basis.
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca/
25 May 2022 - Brian Derkach, Proficient Training (Winnipeg, MB)
Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Contact: Please email or visit website. · www.proficient-training.com · brianderkach@shaw.ca
29 May 2022 - City of Winnipeg - St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Date: Sunday, May 29, 2022
Time: 9 AM - 6 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
30 June 2022 - Brian Derkach, Proficient Training (Winnipeg, MB)
Date: Thursday, June 30, 2022
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Contact: Please email or visit website. · www.proficient-training.com · brianderkach@shaw.ca
20 July 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Bonivital Pool
Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Contact: 311 · www.leisureonline.ca
17 August 2022 - City of Winnipeg - Bonivital Pool
Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:30 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
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
Trainer Course
- Sorry, no courses found. Try contacting your local pool.
National Lifeguard Instructor & Trainer Recertification
- 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.