Accreditation

Licensing (accreditation) is mandatory for all athletes and coaches wishing to participate in lifesaving sport trainings and competitions sanctioned in Quebec and Canada. Accreditations are valid from September 1 to August 31 of the current season. An athlete can only be accredited to one club per category per season and must participate under the same banner for the entire season.

Athletes are considered active and in good standing at the time of accreditation. An accreditation includes liability insurance, but does not cover injuries and/or accidents. For this type of coverage, the athlete must make his or her own arrangements.

The Lifesaving Society will check accreditations at the time of registration for a competition. However, it is the club's responsibility to ensure that its athletes are accredited for their first club-sponsored activity (i.e. training, training camp or other).

INDIVIDUAL LICENSE APPLICATION FORM

MULTIPLE LICENSE APPLICATION FORM

DISCOVERY ACCREDITATION

This license is for athletes who wish to try lifesaving sport for the first time. It applies to one training or competition day only and is not valid for provincial or national championships. An athlete may obtain a Discovery License only once.

If an athlete wishes to train or compete again, they will be charged the remaining accreditation fees.

AFFILIATION

Affiliation is mandatory for all clubs wishing to train and compete in sanctioned lifesaving sport competitions in Quebec and Canada. Accreditations are valid from September 1 to August 31 of the current season and includes the accreditation of a coach. A club may register an unlimited number of athletes.

By becoming affiliated with the Lifesaving Society, a club obtains:

• The publication of its contact information in the Alert! magazine and on the Lifesaving Society’s website
• The publication of its events on the Lifesaving Society’s website and on the Lifesaving Sport Facebook page
• The ability to borrow equipment free of charge for sanctioned lifesaving sport trainings and events
• Privileged access to training and development materials and events for athletes, coaches and officials
• Insurance coverage for administrators and management

CLUB AFFILIATION FORM

Following affiliation, all new clubs must send the Lifesaving Sport Coordinator:

• Their Quebec Enterprise Number (NEQ)
• The letter of incorporation (which confirms their NPO status)
• A list of Board of Directors members

JUNIOR ATHLETES

To be eligible to compete in the Pool and Surf categories of the Championnats québécois de sauvetage (CQS) or in sanctioned competitions, athletes must fall into one of the following categories:

Category 10 years old and under (mixed)

• Be 10 and under on December 31 of the current year.

Category 11–12 years old (Girls & Boys)

• Be at least 11 and under 13 on December 31st of the current year.
• In the event of an insufficient number of athletes, heats will be mixed, but compiled separately.

Category 13–14 years old (Girls & Boys)

• Be at least 13 and under 15 on December 31 of the current year.

15-18 AND SENIOR ATHLETES

To be eligible to compete in the Pool and Surf categories at a CQS or sanctioned competitions, athletes must have a current Lifesaving Society license (i.e., Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross or National Lifeguard) on the first day of competition and meet one of the following categories:

Category 15 to 18 years old (Girls and Boys)

• Be at least 15 and under 19 on December 31 of the current year.

Senior Category

• Be at least 19 years old on December 31 of the current year.

MASTERS

To be eligible to compete at a CQS or sanctioned competitions, athletes must have previously held a Lifesaving Society license (i.e., Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross or National Lifeguard) on the first day of competition and be at least 30 years old on December 31 of the current year.

COACHES

Individuals wishing to obtain a coach accreditation must:

Have a criminal record check every 2 years.

• The Lifesaving Society deals with Sterling Backcheck. The cost of the check is at the expense of the club or coach.
• If you have the results of a record check done with another company or if you want to do a criminal record check, write to the Lifesaving Sport Coordinator (sauvetagesportif@sauvetage.qc.ca).

Complete the free training through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP).

This training lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. The procedure to access it is explained below.

• Access the Coaching Association of Canada website.
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  Select The Locker tab at the top right.

• Select the tab at the bottom of the page to create a new account.
• Accept the terms and conditions and click on CONTINUE.
• Select the first choice: I want to create an account in The Locker…
• Fill in the various fields
• To complete the registration, access your email, click on the confirmation link and create a password for your NCCP account.
• To complete the training, Making Head Way in Sport, access your NCCP account.
• Select the E-Learning tab.
• Select the Making Head Way in Sport tab.
• Select the SPORT (Generic) tab and click START to begin the training.
• Upon completing the training, send your NCCP number to the Lifesaving Sport Coordinator (sauvetagesportif@sauvetage.qc.ca) or submit it upon accreditation.

Lifesaving Sport Coach Training - Leadership Training Level 2

This course is designed to equip both new and experienced coaches with the knowledge and skills essential to the development of their athletes. This course offers a theoretical foundation (6 h 30) which, when combined with the practical portion (5 h - pool and/or 5 h - beach), will certify coaches to master the challenges and responsibilities of coaching. Upon completion, coaches will be well prepared to guide and inspire their athletes to reach their full potential. This is Community Sport Training (Level 1 - NCCP) and Competency Level 2 of Leadership Training.