DROWNING IS PREVENTABLE.

SWim For life. Save a life.

Our mission is to prevent drowning and reduce water-related injury.

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Explore a variety of programs, starting with Swim for Life® to develop essential swimming skills, and advancing through Lifesaving and Lifeguard certifications like Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, and National Lifeguard. Further enhance your expertise with First Aid training. Take Aquatic Safety Management courses for comprehensive aquatic safety education and Lifesaving Sport courses to develop coaching skills.

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LifeSaving

Programs range from simple survival skills to complex rescues and are for children (8+), teens, adults, and caregivers.

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LifeGuarding

National Lifeguards ensure safety at pools, waterfronts, waterparks, and surf environments, focusing on accident prevention, education, rescue, and saving lives.

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First Aid

First aid is vital everywhere. Learn to deal with injuries and medical emergencies at home, work, or play.

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Swim for Life®

Our Swim for Life® program emphasizes in-water practice to build strong swimming skills and includes lifelong WaterSmart® education

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Sport

Through Lifesaving Sport, the Lifesaving Society seeks to engage and inspire youth in our drowning prevention mission.

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Aquatic Safety Management

We establish safety standards, consult on aquatic safety, and provide management services for safe operations in aquatic facilities and waterfronts.

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Advanced Leadership

We prepares leaders to teach, evaluate, and mentor within the Lifesaving Society, supporting Branch-run program delivery, instructor development, and training standards.

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BE WATERSMART®

The Lifesaving Society’s WaterSmart® campaign raises awareness about the importance of water safety and supports events like National Drowning Prevention Week. The WaterWise Team travels extensively to offer free WaterSmart® boat and water safety education all aimed at promoting safety and raising awareness.

June 26, 2025

British Columbia & Yukon have been 
drowning free since

18

Total Number of Drownings in
British Columbia & Yukon this year

77%

Of drownings are male 

23%

Of drownings are female

63%

Of drownings occurred from May to September

86%

Of children who drowned were unsupervised or had distracted supervisors

Drowning board and research

WATERSMART® EDUCATION: DROWNING IS PREVENTABLE

Water Safety
Ice Safety
Camp Safety
Backyard Pool Safety
Boating & Fishing Safety
Coastal Safety
BC Drowning Board
National Drowning Prevention Week
Watersmart Education

OUR MEMBERS SAVE LIVES IN, ON, AND AROUND THE WATER

Lifesaving Society Members include award holders, course instructors, and volunteers committed to global drowning prevention efforts at all levels.

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Resources for Lifeguards, Parents, Schools, and More

Comprehensive guides, bulletins, and position statements are available to support families, professionals, and community members. These resources are designed to promote safety, wellness, and preparedness across various environments.

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    Aquatic Safety Management
    Informational Bulletins
    Position Statements and Standards
    Drowning Prevention & Reports
    Program Guide

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