Working to prevent drowning and water-related injury

Society releases latest drowning data

Drowning fatalities continue to decline in Newfoundland and Labrador according to the Society's most recent Newfoundland and Labrador Drowning Report, but the drowning rate for the province remains nearly double the National average. Fishing is the most common recreational activity when drowning occurs, and males continue to account for 95% of drowning deaths.

National Drowning Prevention Week

Updated Program Guide

The updated 2018 edition of the Newfoundland and Labrador Program Guide makes it easier than ever to quickly find the information required to deliver Lifesaving Society training programs - including the Society's revised leadership courses. The ever-popular Prerequisites-at-a-glance is still located on the inside back cover. The Guide is an essential component of every aquatic programmer's reference library.

View it online or purchase hard copies from the Society's office.

What's New in Leadership Training?

Exciting changes are coming to the Lifesaving Society leadership training system
in 2018 as we transition to new leadership courses and retire some existing ones.
Learn more in What's New for Affiliates?

Full details will be featured in the 2018 edition of the Society's Program Guide.

New Leadership Master Sheet

The new leadership system has a new Leadership Master Sheet. Please use this new Leadership Master Sheet on all new leadership courses you teach. The new Leadership Master Sheet can also be found in Find a Form along with the "old" Aquatic Master Sheet which will be retired on December 31, 2018.

WHO identifies drowning as leading global killer

The Lifesaving Society is assisting the World Health Organization (WHO) to spread awareness in Canada of the first ever Global Report on Drowning: Preventing a Leading Killer. The report identifies drowning as a major public health issue and calls on the worlds nations to ramp up drowning prevention efforts. Read the Lifesaving Society communiqué.

Read the WHO media release and read or download the Global Report on Drowning: Preventing a Leading Killer.

LifeguardDepot.com

The Lifesaving Society's online store is open for business. Enjoy the convenience of 24/7 shopping. It's all here - from first aid and pool supplies to everything required for lifesaving courses and training. Visit LifeguardDepot.com now!