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July 23 - 30, 2025

National Lifeguard Pool (NL)

Pan Am Pool • 25 Poseidon Bay WinnipegMBCanada  R3M 3E4 Organized by City of Winnipeg Save up to $10 on this event with ACTIVE Advantage!
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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

Bronze Cross

Standard First Aid


Manuals required for the course (available at the pool):

Alert, Lifeguarding in Action - approximate cost $47.25

National Lifeguard Award Guide - approximate cost $27.30



NLS Awards will be mailed to successful candidates by the Lifesaving Society. Certification of this award is for 2 years.


Nation Lifeguard awards are mailed to successful candidates by the Lifesaving Society.
Participants must give prerequisites to the instructor at the first class:• Proof of Age - 15 years of age by the day of the exam • Bronze Cross • Standard First Aid Award
Manuals required for the course (available at the pool): • Alert, Lifeguarding in Action - approximate cost $47.25 • National Lifeguard Award Guide - approximate cost $27.30
Next: Lifesaving Instructor Course and Swim for Life Instructor
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
• 1 CPR pocket mask with a 1-way valve • 1 whistle (recommended Fox 40) • 6 pairs of latex-free gloves • 2 roller gauzes • 5 triangular bandages • 10 gauze pads • 1 golf pencil • 1 silver mylar blanket.
You may choose to purchase a leadership kit ($38.99) containing these supplies at this facility or alternatively, you may purchase them on your own.
Emergency First Aid is Not accepted
DATES & TIMES OF COURSE:July 23rd: 8:30am - 5:00pmJuly 24th: 8:30am - 5:00pmJuly 25th: 8:30am - 5:00pmJuly 28th: 8:30am - 5:00pmJuly 29th: 8:30am - 5:00pmJuly 30th: 8:30am - 5:00pm
*No Class Saturday/Sunday*

Secondary Category

Lifeguarding

Location

PAP - Poseidon Room - 3rd Floor at Pan Am Pool

Instructor

Brian Derkach

When

July 23 - 30, 2025

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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Age and Gender

Ages 15-99 · Co-Ed

Location

Pan Am Pool

25 Poseidon Bay WinnipegMBCanada  R3M 3E4

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