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Swim Transition
The Canadian Red Cross is winding down its swim and lifeguarding programming to focus on surging humanitarian demands in other areas – such as disaster and pandemic response, opioid harm reduction and caregiving for seniors. Read the press release. Lire le communiqué de presse.
During 2022, Red Cross is encouraging and supporting its water safety training partners in making the transition to the swimming, lifeguarding and aquatic leadership programs of the Lifesaving Society Canada.
SWIM TRANSITION: CANADIAN RED CROSS TO LIFESAVING SOCIETY CANADA
Both lifesaving societies are working to make this transition opportunity as smooth as possible for:
CRC Water Safety-Certified Individuals
CRC Water Safety Training Partners
SWIM TRANSITION PATHWAYS FOR RED CROSS-CERTIFIED INDIVIDUALS
The Lifesaving Society and Canadian Red Cross have created special pathways by which Red Cross certification holders transition to corresponding Lifesaving Society certifications. These pathways recognize and acknowledge the competencies earned in Red Cross certifications while providing the knowledge and resources critical for success as a Lifesaving Society instructor, lifeguard or trainer.
The opportunity to attain Lifesaving Society certifications via these transition pathways ends December 31, 2022. Thereafter, individuals would be required to follow all normal Lifesaving Society certification requirements and pay all applicable fees.
EXPIRY DATE EXTENSION
To facilitate the transition, Red Cross has extended all Swimming & Water Safety and Lifeguard certifications to December 31, 2022 (if they would naturally expire before then).
TRANSFER OF RED CROSS CERTIFICATION DATA
With your permission, Red Cross will transfer your certification information to the Lifesaving Society. If you do not grant permission for this transfer, you will need to contact your Lifesaving Society provincial/territorial Branch for direction on how to provide proof of certification.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We have compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions to assist you in your transition to the Lifesaving Society.
CONTACT
Individuals and Training Partners - contact a Lifesaving Society Programa and Communications Manager by phone 902.4776155 or by email: kThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Lifesaving Society English Media - contact Barbara Byers by mobile phone 416.727.5636 or by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Canadian Red Cross English Media: 1.877.599.9602
Lifesaving Society French Media - contact Raynald Hawkins by mobile phone 514.435.5342 or by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Canadian Red Cross French Media: 1.888.418.9111