Lifesaving Society Ontario

March Lifeliner is out https://www.lifesavingsociety.com//lifeliner_march%202021.

Do you need more swim instructors and pool lifeguards on staff? One solution is to program more Bronze Medallion courses! On average, for every 6 registered Bro...nze Medallion candidates, you get 1 certified swim instructor. And for every 3 registered Bronze Medallion candidates, you get 1 certified pool lifeguard. Once your facility reopens, consider broadening your base with more Bronze Medallion courses. Contact us for more information. #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #watersmart #swimming #lifeskills #learntoswim #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #leadership #lifesavinginstructor #swiminstructor #learnteachleadinspire

Spring is in the air, avoid: Slushy ice Ice on or near moving water i.e. rivers, currents Ice that has thawed and refrozen Layered or rotten ice cause...d by sudden temperature changes (with alternating layers of ice and water) Le printemps est arrivé, évitez : La gadoue La glace sur ou près des eaux en mouvement, c'est-à-dire les rivières ou les courants La glace qui a fondu et qui a gelé de nouveau La glace en plusieurs couches ou glace pourrie causée par des changements soudains de température (avec des couches de glace et d’eau qui se superposent)

It's that time of year again! With seasonal thaws and increased rainfalls come enhanced risks of flooding and ice jams. We want to make sure you have the re...sources needed to manage potential flood events before they happen. Visit our flooding webpage for resources, FAQs and more: https://bit.ly/38swg8X See more

NL recert running this coming Sunday March 14 in Halton Hills. Limited space available. Visit Halton hills.ca/register

We are hiring an Education Coordinator! The successful applicant for this new position will work closely with the Education Director in providing leadership an...d direction in the Society’s program and public education initiatives. Exciting opportunities exist for promoting existing programs and developing new programs within the aquatics field. Responsibilities will include providing program-related customer support; assisting in ensuring program quality; policy & procedure implementation; volunteer support; liaison with Affiliates, volunteers, instructors & trainers; public education and assisting in event management. Excellent verbal and written English skills are required along with a high level of customer service and interpersonal skills. Considerable knowledge of the needs and issues within the aquatic community and excellent presentation skills are a must. Qualifications must include current Trainer status in two or more streams and extensive aquatic supervisory experience. Post-secondary education in recreation, education and/or administration is preferred. Computer skills must include competence in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and InDesign. For a more detailed description of the position, email [email protected]. Send resume & cover letter to the attention of Dale Miller, Executive Director at [email protected] by Friday, February 19, 2021, 4:30 p.m.

While your local stormwater pond may look like a great place to have a game of pick-up hockey or a leisurely skate, don't be fooled. These ponds have a specific... job, and that's to continuously collect stormwater runoff from neighbourhoods. Because of this function, they are designed to have water flowing in and out of them all year long (from rainfall and snowmelt), making them an unsafe place to play. Read "Why You Shouldn't Use Stormwater Ponds for Recreation" to learn more https://www.lsrca.on.ca/Pages/Stay-off-Stormwater-Ponds.aspx Town of Newmarket Graphic by EPCOR

Halton Hills continues to offer safe outdoor skating options for residents during these challenging times. Please look for safe options where you live.

Halton Hills mayor urges people 'Stay off storm water ponds': new outdoor rinks are on the way, but storm water pond ice may not be safe. If your area has not offered safe outdoor ice options for residents, consider asking them to!

FACT: Water or swimming does not transmit the COVID-19 virus

Dive back into swimming this fall! Online registration now open for fall swimming lessons, starting November 21 for 5 weeks. Get started at www.haltonhills.ca/register.

Extension of award currency -December 31 2020 https://www.lifesavingsociety.com/

Have you registered yet? Scotiabank virtual marathon -The Lifesaving Society is participating in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge Toronto Waterfront Maratho...n Virtual Race, and we want you to join us! The event takes place from October 1 to 31, so you have the flexibility of choosing a date and time that works for you. This year’s distance options include a 4-Person Marathon Relay, a new 10K as well the traditional Marathon, HalfMarathon and 5K distances. You can run or walk, and you don’t need to complete the distance all at once! Register today. Once you create a profile, join the Lifesaving Society Ontario team and start fundraising using your personal links. If you raise more than $400, we’ll cover your participant fee. Email [email protected] for details. Anyone can participate invite your friends and family. Join 10,000 runners from around the world in an unforgettable virtual experience! Don’t forget to tag us in your photos! Use #TeamLifesavingON See more

Lifesaving Society Ontario staff #TeamLifesavingON hit the streets this week and completed the Scotiabank Charity Challenge 5K walk. There’s still time to donat...e to our team and support our drowning prevention mission. Before November 21, visit our page http://ow.ly/ML6p50BZIFS and show your support! #MoveForwardTO #runcrsvirtual #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #watersmart #runningcommunity #runtoronto #virtualrun #marathon #halfmarathon #21k #10k #5k

It’s not too late to sign up for the virtual Toronto Waterfront Marathon - join #TeamLifesavingON !! Challenge yourself and raise $ for drowning prevention!!!

From the moment we won the bid in March 2017, we have been working tirelessly with many volunteers to plan a phenomenal Canada Games for 5,000 participants from... across Canada. Today, and together with the Canada Games Council, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the Niagara 2021 Canada Summer Games until the summer of 2022 to better protect the health and safety of Games participants, the Niagara community, and visitors from across the country. Although postponed a year, we will continue to move forward with the same passion and excitement as we prepare to host the nation in 2022. We can’t wait to deliver the Games we promised and the Games you deserve Let the NEW countdown begin! More information about the postponement: http://bit.ly/N21-Postponed À partir du moment où nous avons remporté l’offre en mars 2017, nous n’avons cessé de travailler inlassablement avec de nombreux bénévoles à la planification d’une édition spectaculaire des Jeux du Canada pour 5000 participants venus de partout au Canada. Aujourd’hui, en collaboration avec le Conseil des Jeux du Canada, nous avons pris la décision difficile de reporter les Jeux d’été du Canada Niagara 2021 à l’été 2022 afin de mieux protéger la santé et la sécurité des participants, des membres de la communauté de Niagara et des visiteurs de partout au pays. Malgré ce contretemps, nous irons de l’avant avec passion et enthousiasme pour accueillir la nation en 2022. Vous méritez bien des Jeux spectaculaires et nous avons très hâte de vous les présenter, tel que promis. Alors, que le NOUVEAU compte à rebours commence ! Pour en savoir davantage : https://bit.ly/N21-Postponement-FR Canada Games | Sport Canada | Ontario Government | Niagara Region

Lifesaving Society Affiliates send us your updated course information and we’ll put it in Find a Course on our website. We receive calls every week from potential candidates looking for training options in their areas. Send your information to training(at)lifeguarding(dot)com