Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada News

Call for team manager and head coach - 2013 tour

Hugo — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:52 -0300

The Lifesaving Society Sport Commission invites applications to assist with team management and coaching of the National and Development Teams for an international tour including:

Call for Athletes – 2013 RLSS Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships & 2013 Sanyo International Surf Rescue Challenge

Hugo — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:00:43 -0300

In keeping with to offer additional international exposure to Canadian high performance athletes, the Lifesaving Society is pleased to confirm that a delegation will be formed to attend the two foll

Thunder Bay wins 2013 CLERCs on home turf

Hugo — Sun, 12 May 2013 06:58:19 -0300

Congratulations to the host Thunder Bay Lifesaving Club, winners of the overall championship at this year's Canadian Lifeguard Emergency Response Championships, held May 4-5.

Posting for the Sport Commission Chair of Support Services

Hugo — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 18:55:43 -0300

The Lifesaving Society is pleased to invite eligible members to submit an application for a position on the Sport Commission as Chair of Support Services.

Position Description

World Games 2013 - Team Canada

Hugo — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:34:49 -0300

The Lifesaving Society of Canada is pleased to announce the selection of the following National Team members to represent Canada at the World Games 2013 which will be held in Cali, Colombia on

2012 Lifesaving Sport Awards nominees

Hugo — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:00:20 -0300

The Lifesaving Society of Canada is pleased to announce the names of the nominees for the 2012 lifesaving sports awards.

2013 World Games mission appointments

Hugo — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:00:16 -0300

Lifesaving Society Canada is pleased to announce the names of the mission team for the upcoming World Games that will be held from 23 to 28 July 2013 in Cali, Columbia.

2012 RLSS Commonwealth Lifesaving manual available

Hugo — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:00:14 -0300

The latest edition of the RLSS Commonwealth Lifesaving manual is now available on the Rules and Policies page.

Posting for a National Lifesaving Team Selection Committee Member

Hugo — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:00:17 -0300

The Lifesaving Society is pleased to invite eligible members to submit an application for a position on the National Lifesaving Team Selection Committee.

2013 World Games – Team Canada Selection Process

Hugo — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:00:04 -0400

Following Canada’s qualification to this major international event, the Lifesaving Society is pleased to advise all eligible Canadian lifesaving athletes of the following selection process for the 2

Key officials appointments for 2013 Canadian Championships

Hugo — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:00:11 -0400

Lifesaving / Sauvetage Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of the key officials for the 2013 Canadian Championships.

Call for Applications for Chef de Mission, 2013 World Games

Hugo — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:06:28 -0400

Canada has qualified for the World Games and will be represented by delegates, athletes and official(s).

2013 World Games

Hugo — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:45:39 -0400

On behalf of the Lifesaving Society, the Sport Commission is pleased to announce that Canada has been invited to compete at the 2013 World Games.

2013 Canadian National and Development Lifesaving Team – Permanent Roster

Hugo — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 12:32:08 -0400

A year ago, the reintroduction of a permanent roster for the National and Development Lifesaving Teams was announced.

Technical Leaders Committee announcement

Hugo — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:42:40 -0400

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada is pleased to formally announce the names of the members of the new Technical Leaders Committee for a 2-year cycle.

Call for key officials for 2013 Canadian championships

Hugo — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:18:39 -0400

A call for key officials (referee, appeals convener) is available on the officials' page; deadline is Jan. 30, 2013.

A golden final day

Hugo — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:15:43 -0400

Photo by Dieter Kreps

A Canadian runner's gold medal capped off the Rescue 2012 World Lifesaving Championships Sunday.

Lucky 13 for Canadian clubs on day five of Interclub

Hugo — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:21:15 -0400

Two Canadian clubs were able to make finals in their events during the fifth day of Interclub competition at the Rescue 2012 World Lifesaving Championships.

Quiet final two days in the pool for Canadians

Hugo — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 20:18:25 -0400

Canadian teams competing in the Rescue 2012 World Lifesaving Championships had a quiet final two days at the pool before shifting to the beach Friday.

One medal, one record on Interclub day one

Hugo — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:33:16 -0400

Canadians - particularly Albertans - started strong on the first day of Interclub competition Nov. 13 at Rescue 2012.

Canada places 5th, 8th at Rescue 2012

Hugo — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 08:22:10 -0400

As the national teams closing ceremony has ended, the party rages on into this Sunday morning in Australia, with the Canadians celebrating their best performance at a World Lifesaving Championships.

Triple world records from St. Laurent

Hugo — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 07:22:10 -0400

The South Australian Aquatic and Leisure Centre is known to be a fast pool for swimmers-- something three Canadians proved Nov.

Nine medals, eight records on day three

Hugo — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:08:43 -0400

Canada nabbed its first beach medal at Rescue 2012 on Saturday, the third day of competition.

Double gold and silver on Rescue 2012's second day

Hugo — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 08:19:39 -0400

Canadian lifesavers at the Rescue 2012 World Lifesaving Championships bumped up the medal count Nov. 9, adding two golds and a silver to the haul.

Three medals, 13 Canadian records smashed at Rescue 2012

Hugo — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 08:38:27 -0400

Canada's national lifesaving team members nabbed a silver medal and 13 new Canadian records on Nov. 8 at the first full day of competition at the South Australian State Aquatic Centre in Marion.

Canada 2nd, 3rd in SERC

Hugo — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 07:14:53 -0400

Canada earned two medals in the first day of competition at the Rescue 2012 World Lifesaving Championships Nov. 7, striking silver and gold in the Simulated Emergency Response Competition.

Canada night at Rescue 2012

Hugo — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 06:50:14 -0400

The Glenelg Surf Club was Canadianized the evening of Nov. 4 as the Lifesaving Society of Canada, through Lifesaving / Sauvetage Canada, hosted Canada Night.

Sponsorship – Dolphin

Hugo — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 05:17:22 -0300

Lifesaving / Sauvetage Canada is thankful to Dolphin for its sponsorship for Rescue 2012, the World Lifesaving Championships, which will be held from November 7 to 18 in Adelaide, Australia.

Aquam / Speedo come on board as sponsors

Hugo — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:18:55 -0300

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada is pleased to announce the ratification of a statement of agreement protocol with AQUAM including its partner SPEEDO with the objective of standardizing support these firms

Rescue 2012 Canadian delegation

Hugo — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:48:42 -0300

Ottawa, ON – October 10, 2012 – Almost 120 Canadians are getting ready to travel to Adelaide, Australia for Rescue 2012 scheduled for November 4-18, 2012.

Canadian Competition Manual updated

Hugo — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 19:36:21 -0300

The Canadian Competition Manual - 2012 edition is now available for download from Lifesaving / Sauvetage Canada.

Rescue 2012 teams named

Hugo — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 01:11:14 -0300

Lifesaving / Sauvetage Canada is pleased to announce the selection of members to Canada’s National and Youth (16-19 years old) Lifesaving Team for Rescue 2012.

ILS survey on championship events

Hugo — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 18:55:38 -0300

Dear lifesaving friends,

First group of athletes selected for Rescue 2012

Hugo — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 01:49:18 -0300

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada is pleased to announce the selection of members to Canada’s National and Youth (16-19 years old) Lifesaving Team for the upcoming Rescue 2012, World Lifesaving Championsh

Congratulations to the winners of the 2011 lifesaving sport awards!

Hugo — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 23:25:44 -0300

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada is pleased to announce the names of the winners for the 2nd annual lifesaving sports awards as announced during the closing banquet of the 2012 Canadian Pool Lifesaving Cha

Alberta wins 2012 CPLCs!

Hugo — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 12:19:44 -0300

The 2012 Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships took place at the Kinsmen Sports Centre in Edmonton, Alta.

Congratulations to Team Alberta, overall Canadian Pool Lifesaving Champions.

2.5 Souls / MLC win 2012 CLERCs

Hugo — Sat, 26 May 2012 13:21:27 -0300

Team 2.5 Souls and the Mississauga Lifesaving Club were the team and club champions at this past weekend's Canadian Lifeguard Emergency Response Championships.

Ferguson re-appointed as athlete rep

Hugo — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:25:53 -0300

Having circulated a notice of the upcoming election on February 17, 2012, and having circulated the Call for Nominations to High Performance Athletes the first week of March, nominations closed on Apr

Thank you to our volunteers!

Hugo — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:47:14 -0300

The latest Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating Data was released April 16.

Team Canada coaches named for Rescue 2012

Hugo — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:14:19 -0300

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada is pleased to announce the names of the coaching team for the upcoming World Lifesaving Championships Rescue 2012 that will be held from Nov.

2012 Championships Key Officials Appointments

Hugo — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:39:02 -0300

It is with pleasure Lifesaving Sauvetage Canada announces the Key Officials for the 2012 Canadian Championships.

Statement on Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships

Hugo — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:35:42 -0300

The Canadian Lifesaving Society extends its heartfelt condolences to Matthew Barclay’s family and friends, and lifesaving sport teammates and competitors.

Reid and Town-Schon to lead Rescue 2012 support team

Hugo — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:20:17 -0300

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada is pleased to announce the names of the management team for the upcoming World Lifesaving Championships Rescue 2012 that will be held from 7 to 18 November 2012 in Adelaide

Election for Canadian Athlete Representative

Hugo — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:59:16 -0300

We are pleased to announce that this spring we will be running the inaugural election for the Canadian Athlete Representative.

Call for applications - Sport commission positions

Hugo — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:50:34 -0400

The Lifesaving Society Sport Commission invites applications for the positions of:

Chair, Leadership Activity Centre
Chair, Support Services Activity Centre

Steve Box named sport commissioner for 2012-16

Hugo — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:53:59 -0400

Paul Dawe, President of the Lifesaving Society Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Box to the sport commissioner position for Lifesaving / Sauvetage Canada for the next term of offi

2011 Lifesaving Sport Award Nominees

Hugo — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:18:01 -0400

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada is pleased to announce the names of the nominees for the 2011 lifesaving sports awards.

Call for coaches - Rescue 2012

Hugo — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:13:01 -0400

The Lifesaving Society Sport Commission invites applications to assist with team coaching of the National and Youth Teams for the World Lifesaving Championships – Rescue 2012, to be held in Adelaide

High performance news

Hugo — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:58:55 -0400

2012 will be an important year for the development of Lifesaving Sport in Canada.

Rescue 2012 - Canadian teams selection process

Hugo — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:11:27 -0400

World Lifesaving Championships are intended for bona fide lifesavers who have demonstrated a commitment to lifesaving – athletes who are lifesavers first, competitors second.

Call for key officials - 2012 Canadian championships

Hugo — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:41:06 -0400

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada is calling for ‘Expressions of Interest’ for the Key Officials positions (Referee, Appeals Convenor) for the 2012 Canadian Championships.

Call for team managers - Rescue 2012

Hugo — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:05:22 -0400

The Lifesaving Society Sport Commission invites applications to manage the Open and 16-19 years old National Teams for the World Lifesaving Championships Rescue 2012, to be held in Adelaide, Australia

2011 ILS Manual now posted

Hugo — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:31:48 -0300

The latest version of the ILS Manual, the rulebook for lifesaving sport, has been posted on this site and on the ILS website.

The manual was released on Nov. 1, 2011.

Full 2011 RLSS Commonwealth results posted

Hugo — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 05:55:35 -0300

A full set of results for the 2011 RLSS Commonwealth Championships has now been posted on the RLSS and Lifesaving / Sauvetage Canada websites.

Canada 4th at 2011 RLSS Commonwealths

Hugo — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 10:21:41 -0300

Both the Canadian national and development teams placed fourth at the 2011 RLSS Commonwealth championships that ended Oct. 1, 2011, in Durban, South Africa.

2011 RLSS Commonwealths - Four medals on the final day

Hugo — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:14:52 -0300

The Canadian teams won four medals on the final day of competition at the 2011 RLSS Commonwealths championships in Durban, South Africa.

2011 RLSS Commonwealths -- Another Canadian breaks Commonwealth record!

Hugo — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:46:11 -0300

The Canadian women are tearing through Canadian and Commonwealth records.

2011 RLSS Commonwealths - three Canadian records broken

Hugo — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:14:05 -0300

The Canadian teams are breaking records at the 2011 RLSS Commonwealths.

2011 RLSS Commonwealth championships - day 1 prelim results

Hugo — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:30:09 -0300

The results from the preliminary round for the Canadian teams during the first day of competition at the 2011 RLSS Commonwealth championships are available.

2011 RLSS Commonwealths underway

Hugo — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:14:15 -0300

With a welcoming message Wednesday, the RLSS vice-president kicked off three days of competition among RLSS Commonwealth Lifesaving teams in Durban, South Africa.

Days away from the 2011 RLSS Commonwealth Championships!

Hugo — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 08:00:52 -0300

Canadians are set to represent our country at the 2011 RLSS Commonwealths Lifesaving Championships in Durban, South Africa.

Nickerson to coach Canada at RLSS

Hugo — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:25:21 -0300

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada is pleased to announce the name of the National and Development Team Head Coach for the upcoming Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships that will be held from 27 September t

2012-16 Canadian championships hosts

Hugo — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:23:10 -0300

Lifesaving / Sauvetage Canada is pleased to announce the Host Branches for the 2012-16 Canadian Lifeguard Emergency Response Championships, Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships and Canadian Surf Lif

2011 Canadian Surf Lifesaving Championships

Hugo — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 01:31:27 -0300

Information and registration is now available for the 2011 CSLCs, hosted by the Lifesaving Society - Nova Scotia branch. The competition runs from Aug. 26-28, 2011.

2011 CLERC Team Triathlon winners

Hugo — Sun, 29 May 2011 22:42:23 -0300

Congratulations to the Mercenaries - Upper Canada Lifesaving Club, winners of the Team Triathlon championship at the Canadian Lifeguard Emergency Response Championship.

Coquitlam wins CLERC!

Hugo — Sun, 29 May 2011 22:37:17 -0300

Congratulations to the club team from Coquitlam, B.C., winners of the 2011 Canadian Lifeguard Emergency Response Championship, held in Surrey, B.C.

2010 National Lifesaving Sport Awards

Hugo — Sun, 29 May 2011 12:12:33 -0300

Congratulations to the winners of the 2010 National Sport Lifesaving Awards, announced at the B.C. & Yukon branch's 100th anniversary gala on Saturday, May 28, 2011.

RLSS 2011 national and development teams

Hugo — Sat, 28 May 2011 15:55:16 -0300

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada is pleased to announce the selection of members to Canada’s National and Development Team for the upcoming Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships in Durban, South Africa,

Team Alberta wins CPLC!

Hugo — Sat, 28 May 2011 00:55:18 -0300

Congratulations to Team Alberta, who won the 2011 Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships in Surrey, B.C. on May 27.

New Canadian records at 2011 CPLCs!

Hugo — Fri, 27 May 2011 21:16:41 -0300

Lifesaving / Sauvetage Canada congratulates the athletes who set five new Canadian records at this week's championship.

Inaugural nominees for lifesaving sports awards

Hugo — Wed, 18 May 2011 21:35:55 -0300

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada is pleased to announce the names of the nominees for the inaugural lifesaving sports awards.

National team managers for RLSS 2011

Hugo — Tue, 17 May 2011 21:29:20 -0300

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada is pleased to announce the names of the support team for the upcoming Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships that will be held from 27 September to 1 October 2011 in Durban,

High-performance surf lifesaving athlete study

Hugo — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:55:58 -0300

Winston Wing Hong To is a PhD Candidate at The University

Call for applications -- 2011-12 Chef de Mission

Hugo — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:39:08 -0300

The Lifesaving Society invites applications from qualified individuals to act as the volunteer Chef de Mission for the following events:

2010 Team Canada member named Outstanding Woman of Laurier

Hugo — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:31:46 -0400

Rescue 2010 Team Canada member Brittany Shaw was honoured this week by Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, winning the university's Outstanding Woman of Laurier award.

Announcing the National Lifesaving Sports Awards

Hugo — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:41:09 -0400

Lifesaving / Sauvetage Canada announces the creation of new national awards to recognize extraordinary achievements in our sport.

2011 CPLC and CLERC - Surrey, British Columbia

Hugo — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:30:14 -0400

The 2011 Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championship and Canadian Lifeguard Emergency Response Championship are now underway! Click through for results, posted at the end of each day.

Key officials for 2011 Canadian championships

Hugo — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:13:06 -0400

Lifesaving Sauvetage Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of the key officials for the 2011 Canadian Lifeguard Emergency Response Championships, the 2011 Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championship

Canada fifth at ISC!

Hugo — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 14:15:10 -0400

Lifesaving / Sauvetage Canada congratulates the team of Canadians who represented us at the International Surf Challenge held in Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand.

DHL Surf Challenge - change in roster

Hugo — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 14:46:33 -0400

TORONTO — January 28th, 2011

Want to compete for Canada at the 2011 RLSS Commonwealths?

Hugo — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:06:36 -0400

Lifesaving / Sauvetage Canada is pleased to release the selection criteria for Canada's national and development lifesaving teams for the 2011 RLSS Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships.

2011 RLSS Commonwealth - call for officials

Hugo — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:58:12 -0400

The RLSS Commonwealth Lifesaving is calling for nominations for officials for the 2011 RLSS Commonwealth championships to be held in Durban, South Africa from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1, 2011.

DHL International Surf Challenge representative team

Hugo — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 01:32:42 -0400

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada is pleased to announce the selection of members to Canada’s Representative Team for the upcoming DHL International Surf Challenge in Mt.Maunganui, New Zealand.

RLSS Commonwealth manual published

Hugo — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:35:47 -0400

The RLSS Commonwealth has released the 2010 version of its competition manual.

Appointments to sport commission

Hugo — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:35:36 -0400

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada, the national organization that manages lifesaving sport for the Lifesaving Society announces the following appointments to the Sport Commission effective immediately:

Call for Expressions of Interest – Key Officials at the Canadian Championships

Martin Leprohon — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:16:16 -0300

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada is calling for ‘Expressions of Interest’ for the Key Officials positions (Referee, Deputy Referee, Competitor Liaison, Scoring and Appeals Committee) for the 2011 Canad

2011 Canadian Championships Hosts

Martin Leprohon — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 23:03:00 -0300

It is with pleasure Lifesaving Sauvetage Canada announces the hosts for the 2011 Canadian Championships.

2011 Canadian Lifeguard Emergency Response Championships

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR ATHLETE REPRESENTATIVE ON THE LIFESAVING SPORT COMMISSION

Martin Leprohon — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 23:17:41 -0300

The Lifesaving Society Sport Commission invites applications for the position of Athlete Representative for the duration of the term until 2012.

Rescue 2010 : Canada finishes in 14th place.

Martin Leprohon — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 22:46:15 -0300

The World Lifesaving Championships Rescue 2010 are now underway.

Complete Wrap-up of Canada's participation to the Sanyo Bussan International Lifesaving Cup

Martin Leprohon — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 21:27:35 -0300

The Canadian representative team stunned the world by medalling in its first ever appearance at the Sanyo Bussan International Lifesaving Cup held in Shirahama Beach, Wakayama Prefecture near Osaka, J

Announcement of Canada's National Lifesaving Team - Rescue 2010

Martin Leprohon — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:51:09 -0300

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada is pleased to announce the selection of members to Canada’s National Lifesaving Team for the upcoming Rescue 2010, World Lifesaving Championships in Alexandria, Egypt.

Call for Applications for Positions on the Lifesaving Sport Commission

Martin Leprohon — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:16:44 -0300

The Lifesaving Society Sport Commission invites applications for the positions of:

- Sport Development Chair (Athlete Services)
- Anti-doping Chair (High Performance)

Lifeguard emergency response and pool lifesaving competitions results

Martin Leprohon — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:12:16 -0300

Lifesaving / Sauvetage Canada congratulates the 2010 Canadian champion clubs, athletes and record holder from its annual lifeguard emergency response and pool lifesaving competitions.

Manikins Specification for competitions

Martin Leprohon — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:20:10 -0300

The Sport Commission in conjunction with the ILS Headquarters recently conducted a review of all Lifesaving Manikins to check for compliance to the current Specifications.

2010 CLERC Score Sheets

Martin Leprohon — Thu, 13 May 2010 17:29:57 -0300

The ILS Manual has recently revised priority assessment event rules which are not consistent with the present Canadian score sheets.

Call for Expressions of Interest – Key Officials at the Canadian Surf Lifesaving Championships

Martin Leprohon — Wed, 12 May 2010 17:23:03 -0300

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada is calling for ‘Expressions of Interest’ for the positions of Referee, Deputy Referee and Appeals Committee for the 2010 Canadian Surf Lifesaving Championships.

2010 CLERC and CPLC Key Officials Appointments

Martin Leprohon — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:03:37 -0300

Lifesaving Sauvetage Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of the key officials for the 2010 Canadian Lifeguard Emergency Response Championships and the 2010 Canadian Pool Lifesaving Champions

Lifesaving National Team Selection - Rescue 2010

Martin Leprohon — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:19:02 -0400

At the completion of the Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships 2010, the National Team selection committee will invite 6 men and 6 women to represent Canada at the forthcoming World Lifesaving Champi

2010 Canadian Championships Hosts

Martin Leprohon — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:50:16 -0400

It is with pleasure Lifesaving Sauvetage Canada announces the hosts for the 2010 Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships and the 2010 Canadian Lifeguard Emergency Response Championships.

Rescue 2010 Newsletter

Craig Durling — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:08:34 -0400

The first Rescue 2010 Newsletter was published by the Egyptian Diving and Lifesaving Federation (EDLF).

Call for Bids - Rescue 2010 Canadian Pool Lifesaving Time Trials

Craig Durling — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:25:50 -0400

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada is now accepting bids for hosting Rescue 2010 Canadian Pool Lifesaving Time Trials.

Call for Expressions of Interest for Chef de Mission - Egypt 2010

Craig Durling — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:57:39 -0300

The Lifesaving Society is calling for expressions of interest from senior volunteers or staff to fill the position of Chef de mission to be the head of the Canadian delegation attending Rescue 2010 in

Lifesaving Sauvetage Canada is calling for bids to host the 2010 Canadian Championships

Craig Durling — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:27:49 -0300

Prospective hosts must commit to hosting one or more of the following events in the time lines indicated and the host facility(ies)/venues must meet the following specifications.

Canada takes gold and silver at 2009 Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships

Craig Durling — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:48:52 -0300

Edmonton, June 2009 – Canada’s National Lifesaving Team took the overall silver in the Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships behind gold medallist Australia.

2009 Canadian Championships Results from Montreal

Craig Durling — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:02:08 -0300

Results from the 2009 Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championship and Canadian Lifesaving Emergency Response Championships have been posted.

Athletes to Represent Canada at Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships

Craig Durling — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:57:40 -0300

Ottawa, Ontario 2009 – The following team members have been appointed to the Canadian National Team and Canadian Development Team, for the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) Commonwealth Lifesaving Ch

ILS: Rescue 2010 awarded to Alexandria - Egypt

Craig Durling — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:52 -0300

ILS is glad to inform the ILS membership that the majority of the Board of Directors is in favour of Alexandria as the place for the 2010 Lifesaving World Championship – Rescue 2010.

Call for applications for National Coaching Chair on the Lifesaving Sport Commission

Craig Durling — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:33:54 -0300

The Lifesaving Society Sport Commission invites applications for the position of National Coaching Chair within the Leadership Activity Centre for the duration of the term until October 2012.

New Brunswick Provincial Pool Lifeguard Championships

Craig Durling — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 09:18:15 -0300

The Moncton YMCA hosted the 2009 Provincial Pool Lifeguard championship on Saturday, March 7st with teams participating from across the New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

Call for Applications for Leadership Activity Centre Manager

Craig Durling — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:18:14 -0400

The Lifesaving Society Sport Commission invites applications for the position of Leadership Activity Centre Manager for the duration of the term until October 2012.

Nathalie Vallieres-Loy appointed as Assistant Team Manager

Craig Durling — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:15:25 -0400

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada, the national organization that manages lifesaving sport for the Lifesaving Society announces the appointment of Nathalie Vallieres-Loy as assistant team manager for Common

Surf Life Saving – Great Britain informs ILS they are unable to host Rescue 2010

Craig Durling — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:09:02 -0400

The ILS Board of Directors was informed by Surf Life Saving – Great Britain, that due to the current economic climate, the lack of a 50m pool venue and the difficult financial situation, the Board o

Call for Expression of Interest for Lifesaving Sport Canadian Championships

Craig Durling — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:53:38 -0400

Lifesaving / Sauvetage Canada is calling for “Expressions of Interest” for the positions of Referee, Deputy Referee and Appeals Committee for the 2009 Canadian Championships.

Call for applications for Assistant Manager for national and development lifesaving teams

Craig Durling — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:57:05 -0400

The Lifesaving Society Sport Commission invites applications to assist with team management of the National and Development Teams for the Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships, to be held at Edmonton,

Call for applications for Events Management Activity Centre Manager on the Lifesaving Sport Commission

Craig Durling — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:52:10 -0400

The Lifesaving Society Sport Commission invites applications to for the position of Event Management Activity Centre Manager from January 1, 2009 for the duration of the term until October 2012.

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada unveils lifesavingsport.ca

Craig Durling — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:19:11 -0400

OTTAWA – Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada, the national organization that manages lifesaving sport for the Lifesaving Society, today announced the release of their official website: www.lifesavingsport.ca.

National Team Criteria selection for 2009 Commonwealth Championship

Craig Durling — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:21:12 -0400

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada announced the selection criteria for the 2009 Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships in Edmonton, Alberta from June 12-14. In total, Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada will be selecting 20 athletes to represent Canada, 10 to the national team and 10 to the national development team. The Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships are recognized by the Commonwealth Games Federation and have been held since 1991.

Commonwealth Selection Trials are being held across Canada:
December 20, 2009 - Guelph, Ontario
January 10, 2009 - Surrey, BC
January 17, 2009 - Halifax, Nova Scotia
January 18, 2009 - Terrebonne, Quebec

Call for bids: 2009 Commonwealth Championship Trials

Craig Durling — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:57:08 -0400

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada is calling for bids to host the 2009 Commonwealth Lifesaving Championship Trials.

The National Board of Directors approves the incorporation of Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada as the National Sport Organization

Craig Durling — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:54:39 -0300

The national board of directors of the Lifesaving Society approved the incorporation of Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada as the national sport organization (NSO) to manage lifesaving sport for the Society.

Montreal to host 2009 Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships and Canadian Lifeguard Emergency Response Championships

Craig Durling — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:41:55 -0300

The Quebec Branch of the Lifesaving Society will be hosting the 2009 Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships and Canadian Lifeguard Emergency Response Championships.

Call for Officials: Rescue 2010

Craig Durling — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0300

The ILS has made a call for applications for Chief Referees and Deputy Referees to officiate at Rescue 2008, the World Lifesaving Championship.

St-Laurent first overall at Masters World Lifesaving Championships

Craig Durling — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:49:05 -0300

Ottawa’s St-Laurent Masters Lifesaving Club placed first overall among the 189 teams competing in the Masters World Lifesaving Championship at Rescue 2008 in Germany.

Toronto to host the 100th Anniversary Ontario Lifesaving Championships at Woodbine Beach, Aug 10 - 12 2008

Craig Durling — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:00:00 -0300

Toronto, ON. - The Lifesaving Society is pleased to announce the 100th Anniversary Ontario Lifesaving Championships will be held in Toronto Aug 10 - 12, 2008 at Woodbine Beach.

Canadians to haul home 33 medals from the Masters World Lifesaving Championships in Germany

Craig Durling — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:44:01 -0300

Ottawa, ON. - Ottawa’s St.

Canada 13th World Lifesaving Championships

Craig Durling — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:25:34 -0300

The sun was shining and the weather was warm as Canada arrived on the Baltic coast at Warnemünde for 2 days of National Teams surf competition at the Rescue 2008 World Lifesaving Championships.

Highs and lows for Canada at the World Lifesaving Championships on Day 3 of Competition in Berlin

Craig Durling — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:34:28 -0300

Day 3 of National Teams competition at Rescue 2008 World Lifesaving Championships in Berlin, was a day of ups and downs for Canada.

Canada still looking for first medal at conclusion of Day 2 competition in Berlin

Craig Durling — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -0300

After two days of competition at the National Teams World Lifesaving Championship in Berlin, Canada’s National Team have no medals but

Canada stands 9th overall out of 37 teams at conclusion of Day 1 in Berlin

Craig Durling — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -0300

Scott Van Doormaal set a new Canadian record in the morning heats of the 200 m Obstacle Swim with a time of 2:01.16.

Canadian delegation ready for Rescue 2008

Craig Durling — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:57:04 -0300

World Lifesaving Championships & International Life Saving Federation Conference

Society announces National Team for 2008 World Lifesaving Championships

Craig Durling — Wed, 07 May 2008 01:00:00 -0300

OTTAWA, ONTARIO – The Lifesaving Society is pleased to announce appointments to Canada’s National Lifesaving Team for the 2008 World Lifesaving Championships.

Ontario Appoints New Lifesaving Sport Director

Craig Durling — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 01:00:00 -0300

TORONTO, March 20, 2007 – The Lifesaving Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Lorraine Wilson-Saliba as Lifesaving Sport Director effective June 1, 2007.

Canadian teams shine in 2006 RLSS Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships

Craig Durling — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 20:56:38 -0300

OTTAWA, ON – Canada’s National Lifesaving Team took the overall bronze medal position at the Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships in Bath, England, September 24–29, 2006.

Canada Secures 2009 Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships

Craig Durling — Wed, 18 May 2005 01:00:00 -0300

Canada’s newly emerging position on the International Lifesaving Sport stage just took a huge jump forward.

National Team Appointments

Craig Durling — Mon, 02 May 2005 21:46:38 -0300

MONTREAL, QC – The Lifesaving Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Don Burton as National Lifesaving Team head coach and Patricia Kitchen as team manager.

Lifesaving receives vote of confidence from International Olympic Committee

Craig Durling — Sat, 02 Oct 2004 14:48:00 -0300

By DOUG FERGUSON, LIFESAVING SPORT COMMISSIONER

Canada 12th overall in National Teams Championships

Craig Durling — Thu, 30 Sep 2004 01:00:00 -0300

TORONTO, ON – Canada’s National Team placed 12th overall in a field of 35 in the National Teams division of the World Lifesaving Championships in Viareggio, Italy.

National Team takes SERC silver at world championships

Craig Durling — Thu, 16 Sep 2004 01:00:00 -0300

TORONTO, ON – Canada today took the silver medal in the Simulated Emergency Response Competition (SERC) at the National Teams World Lifesaving Championship.

Canada takes SERC in South Africa

Craig Durling — Fri, 04 Jul 2003 21:50:17 -0300

TORONTO, ON – Canada’s National Team won the Simulated Emergency Response Competition (SERC) at the Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships in Durban, South Africa yesterday.

Canada takes bronze in Commonwealth Championships

Craig Durling — Thu, 03 Jul 2003 01:00:00 -0300

TORONTO, ON – The Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships concluded today in South Africa with Canada’s National Team in third place overall.

Canada finishes in top half at 2002 worlds

Craig Durling — Mon, 13 May 2002 01:00:00 -0300

DAYTONA, FLORIDA – Rescue 2002, the first World Lifesaving Championship staged on north American soil (and water) since Rescue ’86 in Vancouver, was another international tournament of highs and l

Canada finishes 7th out of 8 teams at the 2001 Goodwill Games

Craig Durling — Mon, 03 Sep 2001 20:35:26 -0300

Canada was no match for powerhouse nations including the host Australians at the 2001 Goodwill Games where surf lifesaving debuted at a multi-sport international event.

Canada announces 2001 Goodwill Games Team

Craig Durling — Mon, 30 Jul 2001 20:45:52 -0300

The Lifesaving Society announced Canada's surf lifesaving team for the coming Goodwill Games in Australia.

Nova Scotia to host Goodwill Games National Team Trials

Craig Durling — Fri, 29 Jun 2001 01:00:00 -0300

The Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service on July 9 will host one of the two trials to choose Canada's lifesaving team for the Goodwill Games 2001.

Canada Takes Second Place at 2001 Commonwealth Championship

Craig Durling — Tue, 29 May 2001 11:05:33 -0300

EASTBOURNE, ENGLAND - Canada's 8-member team placed second at the 2001 Commonwealth Lifesaving Championship held at the 33m long Sovereign Centre pool in Eastbourne, England.

Canada earns 5 medals en-route to finishing 7th in the ocean; 12th overall at Rescue 2000

Craig Durling — Tue, 28 Mar 2000 00:00:00 -0400

Canadian born Tristan Conn and Sonia Paquette of Belle Feuille, Quebec led the way as Canada captured 5 medals en-route to a 12th place finish at the World Lifesaving Championships.