Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada is pleased to announce the name of the National and Development Team Head Coach for the upcoming Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships that will be held from 27 September to 1 October 2011 in Durban, South Africa.

The team will be coached by Sean NICKERSON from Edmonton, Alberta. Sean has an extensive track record as an athlete, a swim coach and a lifesaving sport coach and team manager. He currently sits as the Athletes Services Manager on the National Sport Commission. As Lifesaving Sport Director for the Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch, Sean has had a prime role in building athletes in Alberta. There will be 6 athletes from Alberta on the National and Development Teams for the Championships.
We wish Sean the best of luck in his new role.

The Lifesaving Society – Canada’s lifeguarding expert – has been saving lives in Canada for over 100 years through its training programs, Water Smart® drowning prevention campaign, and safety management services. Over 700 000 Canadians participate annually
in the society’s swimming, lifesaving, lifeguard and leadership programs. Lifesaving sport is the only sport that has been developed based on humanitarian principles. The Society is the governing body for lifesaving sport – a sport recognized by the IOC and the Commonwealth Games Federation.

For more information please contact:
Patricia Kitchen, Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada Sport Commissioner
Ph: 519 884-0710 x 2384
E-mail: pkitchen@wlu.ca
Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada Website: http://www.lifesavingsport.ca