Lifesaving Society Canada / Société de sauvetage
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Clear, hard, new ice is the only kind of ice recommended for use. Il est recommandé de se déplacer uniquement sur une glace transparente, dure et neuve.

No ice is without some riskminimize your risk! Avoid slushy ice, ice on or near moving water, ice that has thawed and refrozen or rotten ice caused by sudden temperature changes (with alternating layers of ice and water). La glace, sous toutes ses formes, présente des risquesminimisez vos risques! 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).

Drowning can happen in seconds and it happens silently no splashing, no noise. Never leave your child alone in the tub; stay with them and always be within ar...ms’ reach. Gather everything you need for bath time in advance and remember, watch your child not your phone! Learn more about water safety on our website: http://www.lifesavingsociety.com/water-safety.aspx #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #watersmart #swimming #lifeskills #learntoswim #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #bathtubsafety #watchmenotyourphone

On behalf of the Sport Commission The National Lifesaving Sport Commission is pleased to announce that Lisa Brown (AB) has been chosen to lead the Communicatio...ns and Marketing Chair portfolio. Lisa is no stranger to lifesaving sport, as one of the top Canadian Female Masters athletes, she holds 1 world record, 15 current Canadian individual records and 4 current Canadian relay records. We know Lisa will bring a dynamic voice to our social media platforms. With her keen eye to monitor the latest records, we look forward to her up to date reporting of lifesaving sport news. Please help us welcome Lisa to our National Lifesaving Sport family! La Commission nationale du sauvetage sportif est heureuse d'annoncer que Lisa Brown (AB) a été sélectionnée pour diriger le dossier des communications et du marketing. Lisa n'est pas étrangère au sauvetage sportif étant l'une des meilleures athlètes maîtres au Canada. Elle détient un record mondial, 15 records individuels canadiens et 4 records canadiens en relais. Lisa saura apporter une voix dynamique à nos réseaux sociaux. Grâce à son œil vif, attendez-vous à des mises à jour continuelles des nouvelles en sauvetage sportif. Joignez-vous à nous pour accueillir Lisa au sein de la Commission nationale du sauvetage sportif!

Ice Safety Tip: Always measure ice before going out on it. Consigne de sécurité sur la glace : Toujours mesurer l’épaisseur de la glace avant de s’y aventurer.

November is CPR Month! Did you know that calling EMS and pushing hard and fast on the centre of the chest can make a difference? You can save a life take a Lifesaving Society CPR course today. Le mois de novembre est le mois de la RCR ! Saviez-vous que le fait d'appeler les urgences et d'exercer une pression forte et rapide sur le centre de la poitrine peut faire la différence ? Vous pouvez sauver une vie - suivez dès aujourd'hui une formation de RCR de la Société de sauvetage.

Sharing on behalf of International Life Saving Federation (ILS)'s Medical Committee:

November is CPR Month! Did you know that CPR courses include training on the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs)? You can make a difference take a Lifesaving Society CPR course today. Le mois de novembre est le mois de la RCR ! Saviez-vous que les cours de RCR comprennent une formation sur l'utilisation des défibrillateurs externes automatisés (DEA) ? Vous pouvez faire la différence - suivez dès aujourd'hui une formation de RCR de la Société de sauvetage.

November is CPR Month! Did you know that you are most likely to perform CPR on a family member? You can make a difference take a Lifesaving Society CPR course today. Le mois de novembre est le mois de la RCR ! Saviez-vous que vous êtes le plus à même de pratiquer la RCR sur un membre de votre famille ? Vous pouvez faire une différence - suivez dès aujourd'hui une formation de RCR de la Société de sauvetage.

Heading out for a late-season boating adventure or fishing trip? Be prepared in case of accidental immersion cold water could literally take your breath away.... Be sure to: 1. Always wear your PFD when out on the water. 2. Dress for the water temperature, not the air temperature, with layers of clothing for thermal protection. 3. Have a re-boarding device on your boat to allow for self-rescue. 4. Know the signs of hypothermia. Be prepared to seek shelter to minimize the risk of hypothermia becoming severe. Visit csbc.ca for more tips on Stretching the Season and Cold Water Awareness. #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #drowning #watersmart #boat #boats #boating #boatingseason #boatingfun #boatingdaily #boatingsafety #knowbeforeyougo #csbc #boatingtips #lifejackets #safeboating #stretchingtheseason #coldwaterawareness

Did you know that bathtubs account for 12% of all drownings Canada-wide with children and seniors most affected? Make sure children are always supervised in the bathtub and have adhesive traction stickers in the tub to help prevent falls.

November is CPR Month! Did you know that more than 50,000 Canadians die of heart disease every year? You can make a difference take a Lifesaving Society CPR course today. Le mois de novembre est le mois de la RCR ! Saviez-vous que plus de 50 000 Canadiens meurent chaque année d’une maladie cardiovasculaire ? Vous pouvez faire une différence - suivez dès aujourd'hui une formation de RCR de la Société de sauvetage.

Volunteers demonstrate the 1-10-1 rule for cold water survival and why it’s vital to always wear a life jacket. For more advice, watch the full length video called Cold Water Boot Camp USA at www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1qbnToHhuE #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns

Saviez-vous que les noyades dans le bain représentent 12 % de toutes les noyades au Canada, et que les enfants et les personnes âgées sont les plus touchés ? Gardez toujours un œil sur vos enfants dans le bain et placez des autocollants antidérapants dans la baignoire pour aider à prévenir les chutes.

Prevention of Entrapment and Suction Hazards Do you have a proper inspection program to identify outlet covers that may become loose or deteriorated? Learn more about the Lifesaving Society’s Standard and implementation at https://www.lifesaving.ca/swimming-pool-standards.php Avez-vous mis en place un programme d'inspection permettant de vous assurer que les prises de succion soient sécuritaires et en bon état? Lisez la position officielle de la Société de sauvetage du Canada à https://www.lifesaving.ca/swimming-pool-standard-fr.php

Saturday, October 24th is Make a Difference Day! You can make a difference by talking to people about the importance of wearing a life jacket whenever they’re in, on, or near the water. By asking them to #PleaseWearIt, you could save someone’s life!

Rescheduling of the World Conference on Drowning Prevention (WCDP) 2021 to 2023 At the recent ILS Board of Directors Meeting on 19th September 2020 a decision w...as taken to reschedule the event planned for October 2021 in Colombo, Sri Lanka to October 2023. Despite some intensive work between the ILS and the WCDP 2021 Local Organising Committee of Sri Lanka Life Saving (SLLS) to consider different alternative options for hosting the event safely during the current global Covid-19 pandemic, it became evident that it would not be viable to continue to hold it at the planned time for a variety of reasons. Even one month on from the Board meeting the Covid-19 position has deteriorated further in many countries and rather than reducing the numbers becoming infected, a strong second wave of infection appears to be sweeping around the world. Many nations are experiencing alarming increases and are introducing stricter measures to try to contain it, including national border restrictions, and stricter lockdown and social distancing measures. Since the process of inviting potential speakers and presenters to submit abstracts for consideration needed to start no later than this month, the ILS Board of Directors agreed that there was no option but to reschedule WCDP 2021. Because of the rescheduling of the Lifesaving World Championships of 2020 to 2022, also due to Covid-19, the only viable option is to move to 2023. However, in order to postpone WCDP 2021 to 2023, the ILS had first to discuss the impact of this with the planned hosts of WCDP 2023 in Marrakech, Morocco. Following discussions with their President, Dr Mohamed Ali Gharbal, PhD, the Board of Directors of the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Sauvetage (FRMS) has graciously agreed to move the planned WCDP 2023 event in Marrakech to 2025, to allow the WCDP 2021 event to be rescheduled to October 2023. The ILS welcomes the decision of the FRMS to support the ILS and their colleagues in Sri Lanka. It is also greatly appreciated and acknowledged by the President of SLLS, Asanka Nanyakkara and the WCDP 2021 LOC Co-Chair, Sanath Wijayaratne. It is expected that WCDP 2023 will be held from 8th to 10th October 2023 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Further announcements will be made when the precise date is confirmed.

The Lifesaving Society Canada is pleased to announce that we are the recipients of the 2020 Barb McLintock Memorial Communication Award for our Canadian Drowning Report infographics. The Canadian Drowning Prevention Coalition honoured the Society with this award for our ongoing dedication to improving the means by which drowning data is shared across Canada and around the world. The 2020 National Drowning Report can be viewed on our website at https://www.lifesaving.ca/national-drowning-report.php

Water temperatures are dropping and hypothermia can be a real threat. Make a smart choice and wear your PFD.

The Canadian Drowning Prevention Coalition is excited to share the 7th edition of the Canadian Drowning Prevention Plan! Click on the link to read! bit.ly/3j6yVYk

The Sport Commission is currently seeking a Marketing & Communications member to join the Commission. The role of Marketing & Communications is to promote Lifesaving Sport on all social media platforms and other promotional venues in a way that is consistent with the Lifesaving Society’s brand and social media strategy. Attached is the Job Description and Sport Commission Terms of Reference at https://www.lifesaving.ca/work-or-volunteer-with-us.php La Commission du sauveta...ge sportif est présentement à la recherche d’un représentant de communication et marketing. Le rôle des communications et du marketing est de promouvoir les activités de sauvetage sportif sur toutes les plateformes de média sociaux et autres qui sont cohérentes avec les stratégies de marque et des médias sociaux de la Société de sauvetage. Vous trouverez ci-joint le mandat de la Commission et la description de tâches de ce poste à https://www.lifesaving.ca/work-or-volunteer-with-us-fr.php See more

To all the coaches - we appreciate all your time, energy and effort to make us better each day - Your Athletes. Good coaching may be defined as the development of character, personality and habits of players, plus the teaching of fundamentals and team play. Claire Bee

Drowning prevention is a year-round effort. Learn how to rescue others from water emergencies in the Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Medallion course. La prévention de la noyade est un effort qui doit être déployé à longueur d’année. Apprenez à secourir d’autres personnes en cas d’urgences aquatiques dans le cours Médaille de bronze de la Société de sauvetage.