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Learn about affiliation with the Lifesaving Society!

This FREE course is designed to reduce barriers and fast track the process to becoming a Society affiliate or affiliate representative, but it's also your go-to resource whether you are looking into affiliation, new to it, or needing a refresher!
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  • Aquatic Professionals

    Ensure that all of your awards are up to date with our recertifications and mandatory updates.

  • Volunteers

    Get involved in your Lifesaving Sport community with our officials training! These courses will help you get ready to volunteer poolside at sanctioned Lifesaving Sport competitions.

  • Community Members

    Learn essential knowledge and skills to keep you and your loved ones safe in, on, and around water with our Water Smart® Advocate course, because safety is our priority, and it should be yours too.

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  • Certification Courses

    Annually, over 1.2 million Canadians participate in our swimming, lifesaving, lifeguarding, first aid, and leadership programs. Each year, we certify thousands of instructors who provide the leadership for our training programs.

  • Professional Development

    The Lifesaving Society establishes aquatic safety standards and provides guidance for the aquatic industry. We offer a suite of services to help and support aquatic facility operators and personnel maintain and improve knowledge and skills.

  • Public Education

    Our Water Smart® education contributes to our mission by raising awareness of the risks associated with activities in, on, and around water and ice. Our aim is to educate the public and modify risky behaviours to eliminate drowning and water related injury.

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We are a registered charity dedicated to preventing drowning and water related injuries across Alberta and the Northwest Territories. Your donation directly impacts vital, life saving initiatives like drowning research, life jacket loaner stations, Lifesaving Sport scholarships, and Water Smart® public education.
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