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October 06 - November 04, 2024

National Lifeguard Pool (NL)

Pan Am Pool • 25 Poseidon Bay WinnipegMBCanada  R3M 3E4 Organized by City of Winnipeg

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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 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 or Basic First Aid is Not an accepted prerequisite.
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)
Leadership Kit - Available at the pool to purchase:- 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 ($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.
Parents & Guardians are restricted to lower lounge after 5:00PM Sundays as the viewing area closes for public access.
Dates & Hours of Course:Sunday October 6th: 1:00-9:00PMMonday October 7th: 5:00-9:30PM Sunday October 20th: 1:00-9:00PMMonday October 21st: 5:00-9:30PM Sunday October 27th: 1:00-9:00PMMonday October 28th: 5:00-9:30PM Sunday November 3rd: 1:00-9:00PMMonday November 4th: 5:00-9:30PM
*NO CLASS Oct 13 & 14 - Thanksgiving Weekend*

Secondary Category

Lifesaving

Location

Pan Am Pool

Instructor

Brian Derkach

When

October 06 - November 04, 2024

1:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Monday

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Age and Gender

Ages 15-255 · Co-Ed

Location

Pan Am Pool

25 Poseidon Bay WinnipegMBCanada  R3M 3E4

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