Mission - Credo

Mission

• The BC & Yukon Branch of the Lifesaving Society is an active member of our community dedicated to preventing death and injury in, or near water.
• We search out opportunities to include everyone as driven by the needs of our community.


• We endeavour to collaborate with all groups and individuals with like aims.
• We are a dynamic organization that celebrates growth, flexibility, innovation and pro-active leadership.

Credo

• WE represent the Lifesaving Society's visions, values, standards and beliefs.
• WE believe in and grow through diversity of opinion and experience.
• WE support and encourage innovation, and creativity.
• WE create an atmosphere to address issues and resolve problems.
• WE conduct ourselves professionally.
• WE accept responsibility to share the workload, follow through on committments, share in failures and celebrate successes.
• WE practice active listening and honest communication.

Since 1994, the DB Perks & Associates & Lifesaving Society Scholarship Program has been helping eligible lifeguards and instructors pursue post secondary education in BC and the Yukon. Apply for 1 of 4 $500 scholarships - applications - are due January 31, 2011

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

2010 Barnsley Branch Lifeguard Championship
August 27 & 28th
Coquitlam, BC
Competition Handbook
Registration Form, waiver and schedule

NLS Surf Option - The long awaited chance to do your Surf Option is here!
September 16-20th
Hooksum Outdoor School, Tofino, BC
More Information
Application Form

NLS Instructor Course

NLS Inst. Application Form

Vancouver - Location TBA
November 20,21, 27, 28 2010

Instructor Trainer Course

Lifesaving Instructor Trainer Application Form

Kelowna - H2O
Oct. 9,10, 11th 2010

Swim to Survive Grant information
Deadline September 17, 2010