Lifesaving Society Scholarships Applications are hot off the press! To apply submit a completed application, 2 references and a creative 60 second video based on one of the Lifesaving Society’s Water Smart messages:

    With-in Arms Reach
    Swim with a Buddy
    Wear a Lifejacket/PFD
    Check the Ice
    Swim to Survive

Further details can be found in the scholarship rules and guidelines.

Scholarship information letter
Scholarship application
Rules and regulations

The Board of Directors of the Lifesaving Society- Nova Scotia Branch are looking to fill:

 ·  3 Directors for a two-year term

Please review our Nominations Package for details.

Completed nominations forms must be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  by 5pm on April 6, 2018

In 2018 we will be transitioning to NEW leadership courses and retiring some existing ones.

Check it out in: What's New for Affiliates?

Stay tuned for information on our Trainer Update Clinics!

Read the latest Canadian Drowning Report - 2017

Lire le dernier rapport canadien sur la noyade - 2017 en français

Check out the current Scheduled National Lifeguard Courses

Read the April issue of

Update to CPR and First Aid Guidelines

Changes in first aid and CPR protocols are made every five years based on a review of the latest scientific research. The most recent recommendations were released on October 15, 2015 by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) in collaboration with the American Heart Association.
The Lifesaving Society is collaborating with its national partner agencies to ensure a consistent Canadian interpretation of the new science and best practices applied to resuscitation and first aid protocols. The Society will study the recommendations in detail before determining what changes, if any, may be required in Lifesaving Society training programs and literature.
Lifesaving Society instructors, examiners and lifeguards should not change their teaching, evaluation or performance of resuscitation or first aid skills until the Society officially announces changes to its program and literature. Instructors and examiners should continue to follow Lifesaving Society Award Guides for the performance requirements for Lifesaving Society certifications.
The Society will advise when any changes are to be introduced.