What you should know

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Canadian Lifeguards at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

In preparation for the Paris Olympic Games, the Fédération Française de Sauvetage et de Secourisme reached out to the Lifesaving Society to fill volunteer lifeguarding positions during aquatic events such as triathlon, swimming, rowing, and many more. Following a call for applications from Canadian lifeguards, 700 applications poured in, were reviewed, sorted, and sent to the Federation for final selection.

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CORPORATE MERIT AWARD - THE WINNERS ARE ...

We are delighted to invite you to the upcoming Members’ Assembly, which will be held on April 26, 2024, where we will have the honor of unveiling the nominations for the prestigious 2023 Corporate Merit Awards. This event is an opportunity to celebrate the outstanding achievements and unwavering commitment of our members.

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EMERGENCY PROCEDURE: IMPORTANT REMINDER

When you are the only supervisor of your pool, particularly while conducting adult aqua fitness classes, it is essential for users to know how to assist you in case of an emergency. To this end, we have prepared a customizable poster indicating the location of emergency equipment and the steps to follow for its use.

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International Lifeguard Appreciation Day – July 31

As part of International Lifeguard Appreciation Day, held annually on July 31, the Lifesaving Society takes this opportunity to highlight the extraordinary work performed by all individuals in this profession. According to an internal survey, 60% of the 20,000 certified lifeguards are actively working in various swimming facilities to provide the public with safe swimming environments.

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It's time for sports to become a true government priority.

Facing a serious issue of chronic underfunding, the sports community is calling on political parties to commit to making sports a genuine priority in Quebec: funding for the network should be increased by $500 million just to catch up on delays and ensure optimal recovery.

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20 years ago already...

On October 3, 2004, the Lifesaving sport community was shaken by devastating news. It has now been 20 years since we lost an outstanding international-level athlete. Kelly-Anne Drummond was deeply involved in many aspects of the sport, loved and admired by her peers and the sporting community.

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The Day I Couldn't Dive - A Book by Sylvie Bernier

The official launch of the book The Day I Couldn't Dive will take place on Monday, April 8. In this heartfelt account, Olympic champion Sylvie Bernier shares the story of how she helplessly witnessed the drowning of her nephew, Raphaël, during a family canoe trip on the Nouvelle River in Gaspésie. A documentary recounting this tragic story, in which the Lifesaving Society played an active role, will air on Radio-Canada on Saturday, April 13, at 10:30 p.m.

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Vigilance in Aquatic Supervision

The lifeguard’s performance is heavily influenced by their level of attention. Aquatic supervision is a demanding task that requires constant vigilance. Understanding the factors that reduce or enhance vigilance is essential to adopting measures that help maintain alertness.

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ALLTIDES.COM: THE LIFEGUARDS' ONLINE SHOP

Lifeguards now have a specialized shop where they can find everything they need. From swimsuits for training and supervision, to branded t-shirts and shorts, whistles, and pocket masks—these are just a few examples. In addition to clothing featuring the Lifesaving Society logo and items marked with a Lifeguard emblem, the shop also offers a selection of swimsuits with playful and colorful prints.

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Why should you log in?

If you hold a Lifesaving Society award, use the member number on your card to create your account. It will give you access to your personal file, in which you can see when your awards expire, modify your contact information, etc.

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[9] https://sauvetage.qc.ca/en/what-you-should-know/its-time-sports-become-true-government-priority
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[13] https://sauvetage.qc.ca/en/what-you-should-know/alltidescom-lifeguards-online-shop
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