Annually, 1,000,000 Canadians participate in Lifesaving Society swimming, lifesaving, lifeguard, first aid and leadership training programs. Each year, we certify thousands of instructors who provide the leadership for those training programs. Over 30,000 Canadians earn our Bronze Medallion each year. As Canada's lifeguarding experts, we set the standard for professional lifeguard training and cer
tify Canada's National Lifeguards. The Lifesaving Society conducts research into fatal and non-fatal drowning, aquatic injury and rescue interventions. Ongoing research and analysis supports the Society's evidence-based water-rescue training and Water Smart education. Our drowning research enables us to focus on people most at risk - like men fishing in small boats - or on those who can make a significant difference, such as parents of young children. We deliver Water Smart messages through our swim program, through the media and through various community action channels. Our Swim to Survive® program provides the essential minimum skills required to survive an unexpected fall into deep water. he Lifesaving Society establishes aquatic safety standards and consults on aquatic safety issues for the aquatic industry, governments and the judiciary. The Society offers a suite of services to help aquatic facility operators maintain and improve safe pool and waterfront operations. We perform aquatic safety audits and serve as experts in legal cases involving aquatic safety. The Lifesaving Society is the Canadian governing body for lifesaving sport - a sport recognized by the International Olympic Committee and the Commonwealth Games Federation. The Society organizes annual championships for age-group, senior and masters athletes and coordinates Canada's National Lifesaving Team participation in international competition.
