December 21 - 29, 2024
National Lifeguard Pool (NL)
Pan Am Pool • 25 Poseidon Bay Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3M 3E4 Organized by City of Winnipeg
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About this event
Description
National Lifeguard certification is Canada's professional lifeguard standard. This training develops a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment, and a mature and responsible attitude towards the lifeguard’s role. It emphasizes prevention and effective rescue response in emergencies including first aid treatment. Candidates develop teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.Fitness requirements include a timed object recovery, a 50-meter sprint challenge, a 50-meter rescue drill, and a 400-meter endurance challenge. The program includes classroom and water activities. 100 % attendance and participation are required.
Completion Criteria:• Attend and participate in 100 % of the course.• Successfully demonstrate competency in required skills, activities, and final evaluation.
Pre-Course Requirements: • 15 years of age by the first day of the course• Bronze Cross• Standard First Aid
Manuals Required for the Course (Available at the pool):• Alert, Lifeguarding in Action - approximate cost $50.40 • National Lifeguard Award Guide - approximate cost $27.72
NLS Awards will be mailed to successful candidates by the Lifesaving Society. Certification of this award is for 2 years.
Prerequisites Required by 1st Day of Class:-15 years old-Bronze Cross (does not need to be current) by first day of course.-Standard First Aid and CPR C (does not need to be current) by first day of course*Note: The required Standard First Aid must be listed in The Public Health Act – Swimming Pools and other Water Recreational facilities: Section 12(c)
Emergency / Basic First Aid is Not accepted.
The program includes classroom and water activities - 100% attendance and participation are required:* Fitness requirements include a timed object recovery, 50-meter sprint challenge, 50-meter rescue drill, and 400-meter endurance challenge.
The following items must be purchased in order to participate National Lifeguard
- Award Guide (Available for purchase at the pool)
- Alert Manual (Available for purchase at the pool)
You may choose to purchase a leadership kit ($37.96+tax) containing these supplies at this facility or alternatively, you may purchase them on your own.
Please bring multiple towels, snacks and changes of clothes.
Dates & Hours of Course:Saturday December 21st: 8:00AM-5:00PMSunday December 22nd: 9:00AM-5:00PMMonday December 23rd: 8:00AM-5:00PMFriday December 27th: 8:00AM-5:00PMSaturday December 28th: 8:00AM-5:00PMSunday December 29th: 9:00AM-4:00PM
*NO CLASS December 24 - 26 *
Secondary Category
Lifesaving
Location
Pan Am Pool
Instructor
Jon Sorokowski
When
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Age and Gender
Ages 15-255 · Co-Ed