Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada News

Lifesaving National Team Selection - Rescue 2010

Martin Leprohon — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:19:02 -0400

At the completion of the Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships 2010, the National Team selection committee will invite 6 men and 6 women to represent Canada at the forthcoming World Lifesaving Champi

2010 Canadian Championships Hosts

Martin Leprohon — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:50:16 -0400

It is with pleasure Lifesaving Sauvetage Canada announces the hosts for the 2010 Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships and the 2010 Canadian Lifeguard Emergency Response Championships.

Rescue 2010 Newsletter

Craig Durling — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:08:34 -0400

The first Rescue 2010 Newsletter was published by the Egyptian Diving and Lifesaving Federation (EDLF).

Call for Bids - Rescue 2010 Canadian Pool Lifesaving Time Trials

Craig Durling — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:25:50 -0400

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada is now accepting bids for hosting Rescue 2010 Canadian Pool Lifesaving Time Trials.

Call for Expressions of Interest for Chef de Mission - Egypt 2010

Craig Durling — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:57:39 -0400

The Lifesaving Society is calling for expressions of interest from senior volunteers or staff to fill the position of Chef de mission to be the head of the Canadian delegation attending Rescue 2010 in

Lifesaving Sauvetage Canada is calling for bids to host the 2010 Canadian Championships

Craig Durling — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:27:49 -0400

Prospective hosts must commit to hosting one or more of the following events in the time lines indicated and the host facility(ies)/venues must meet the following specifications.

Canada takes gold and silver at 2009 Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships

Craig Durling — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:48:52 -0400

Edmonton, June 2009 – Canada’s National Lifesaving Team took the overall silver in the Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships behind gold medallist Australia.

2009 Canadian Championships Results from Montreal

Craig Durling — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:02:08 -0400

Results from the 2009 Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championship and Canadian Lifesaving Emergency Response Championships have been posted.

Athletes to Represent Canada at Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships

Craig Durling — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:57:40 -0400

Ottawa, Ontario 2009 – The following team members have been appointed to the Canadian National Team and Canadian Development Team, for the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) Commonwealth Lifesaving Ch

ILS: Rescue 2010 awarded to Alexandria - Egypt

Craig Durling — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:35:52 -0400

ILS is glad to inform the ILS membership that the majority of the Board of Directors is in favour of Alexandria as the place for the 2010 Lifesaving World Championship – Rescue 2010.

Call for applications for National Coaching Chair on the Lifesaving Sport Commission

Craig Durling — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 06:33:54 -0400

The Lifesaving Society Sport Commission invites applications for the position of National Coaching Chair within the Leadership Activity Centre for the duration of the term until October 2012.

New Brunswick Provincial Pool Lifeguard Championships

Craig Durling — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:18:15 -0400

The Moncton YMCA hosted the 2009 Provincial Pool Lifeguard championship on Saturday, March 7st with teams participating from across the New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

Call for Applications for Leadership Activity Centre Manager

Craig Durling — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:18:14 -0400

The Lifesaving Society Sport Commission invites applications for the position of Leadership Activity Centre Manager for the duration of the term until October 2012.

Nathalie Vallieres-Loy appointed as Assistant Team Manager

Craig Durling — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:15:25 -0400

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada, the national organization that manages lifesaving sport for the Lifesaving Society announces the appointment of Nathalie Vallieres-Loy as assistant team manager for Common

Surf Life Saving – Great Britain informs ILS they are unable to host Rescue 2010

Craig Durling — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:09:02 -0400

The ILS Board of Directors was informed by Surf Life Saving – Great Britain, that due to the current economic climate, the lack of a 50m pool venue and the difficult financial situation, the Board o

Call for Expression of Interest for Lifesaving Sport Canadian Championships

Craig Durling — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:53:38 -0400

Lifesaving / Sauvetage Canada is calling for “Expressions of Interest” for the positions of Referee, Deputy Referee and Appeals Committee for the 2009 Canadian Championships.

Call for applications for Assistant Manager for national and development lifesaving teams

Craig Durling — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:57:05 -0400

The Lifesaving Society Sport Commission invites applications to assist with team management of the National and Development Teams for the Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships, to be held at Edmonton,

Call for applications for Events Management Activity Centre Manager on the Lifesaving Sport Commission

Craig Durling — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:52:10 -0400

The Lifesaving Society Sport Commission invites applications to for the position of Event Management Activity Centre Manager from January 1, 2009 for the duration of the term until October 2012.

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada unveils lifesavingsport.ca

Craig Durling — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:19:11 -0400

OTTAWA – Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada, the national organization that manages lifesaving sport for the Lifesaving Society, today announced the release of their official website: www.lifesavingsport.ca.

National Team Criteria selection for 2009 Commonwealth Championship

Craig Durling — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:21:12 -0400

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada announced the selection criteria for the 2009 Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships in Edmonton, Alberta from June 12-14. In total, Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada will be selecting 20 athletes to represent Canada, 10 to the national team and 10 to the national development team. The Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships are recognized by the Commonwealth Games Federation and have been held since 1991.

Commonwealth Selection Trials are being held across Canada:
December 20, 2009 - Guelph, Ontario
January 10, 2009 - Surrey, BC
January 17, 2009 - Halifax, Nova Scotia
January 18, 2009 - Terrebonne, Quebec

Call for bids: 2009 Commonwealth Championship Trials

Craig Durling — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:57:08 -0400

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada is calling for bids to host the 2009 Commonwealth Lifesaving Championship Trials.

The National Board of Directors approves the incorporation of Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada as the National Sport Organization

Craig Durling — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:54:39 -0400

The national board of directors of the Lifesaving Society approved the incorporation of Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada as the national sport organization (NSO) to manage lifesaving sport for the Society.

Montreal to host 2009 Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships and Canadian Lifeguard Emergency Response Championships

Craig Durling — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 14:41:55 -0400

The Quebec Branch of the Lifesaving Society will be hosting the 2009 Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships and Canadian Lifeguard Emergency Response Championships.

Call for Officials: Rescue 2010

Craig Durling — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The ILS has made a call for applications for Chief Referees and Deputy Referees to officiate at Rescue 2008, the World Lifesaving Championship.

St-Laurent first overall at Masters World Lifesaving Championships

Craig Durling — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:49:05 -0400

Ottawa’s St-Laurent Masters Lifesaving Club placed first overall among the 189 teams competing in the Masters World Lifesaving Championship at Rescue 2008 in Germany.

Toronto to host the 100th Anniversary Ontario Lifesaving Championships at Woodbine Beach, Aug 10 - 12 2008

Craig Durling — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Toronto, ON. - The Lifesaving Society is pleased to announce the 100th Anniversary Ontario Lifesaving Championships will be held in Toronto Aug 10 - 12, 2008 at Woodbine Beach.

Canadians to haul home 33 medals from the Masters World Lifesaving Championships in Germany

Craig Durling — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:44:01 -0400

Ottawa, ON. - Ottawa’s St.

Canada 13th World Lifesaving Championships

Craig Durling — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:25:34 -0400

The sun was shining and the weather was warm as Canada arrived on the Baltic coast at Warnemünde for 2 days of National Teams surf competition at the Rescue 2008 World Lifesaving Championships.

Highs and lows for Canada at the World Lifesaving Championships on Day 3 of Competition in Berlin

Craig Durling — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:34:28 -0400

Day 3 of National Teams competition at Rescue 2008 World Lifesaving Championships in Berlin, was a day of ups and downs for Canada.

Canada still looking for first medal at conclusion of Day 2 competition in Berlin

Craig Durling — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

After two days of competition at the National Teams World Lifesaving Championship in Berlin, Canada’s National Team have no medals but

Canada stands 9th overall out of 37 teams at conclusion of Day 1 in Berlin

Craig Durling — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Scott Van Doormaal set a new Canadian record in the morning heats of the 200 m Obstacle Swim with a time of 2:01.16.

Canadian delegation ready for Rescue 2008

Craig Durling — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:57:04 -0400

World Lifesaving Championships & International Life Saving Federation Conference

Society announces National Team for 2008 World Lifesaving Championships

Craig Durling — Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

OTTAWA, ONTARIO – The Lifesaving Society is pleased to announce appointments to Canada’s National Lifesaving Team for the 2008 World Lifesaving Championships.

Ontario Appoints New Lifesaving Sport Director

Craig Durling — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400

TORONTO, March 20, 2007 – The Lifesaving Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Lorraine Wilson-Saliba as Lifesaving Sport Director effective June 1, 2007.

Canadian teams shine in 2006 RLSS Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships

Craig Durling — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 19:56:38 -0400

OTTAWA, ON – Canada’s National Lifesaving Team took the overall bronze medal position at the Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships in Bath, England, September 24–29, 2006.

Canada Secures 2009 Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships

Craig Durling — Wed, 18 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400

Canada’s newly emerging position on the International Lifesaving Sport stage just took a huge jump forward.

National Team Appointments

Craig Durling — Mon, 02 May 2005 20:46:38 -0400

MONTREAL, QC – The Lifesaving Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Don Burton as National Lifesaving Team head coach and Patricia Kitchen as team manager.

Lifesaving receives vote of confidence from International Olympic Committee

Craig Durling — Sat, 02 Oct 2004 13:48:00 -0400

By DOUG FERGUSON, LIFESAVING SPORT COMMISSIONER

Canada 12th overall in National Teams Championships

Craig Durling — Thu, 30 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0400

TORONTO, ON – Canada’s National Team placed 12th overall in a field of 35 in the National Teams division of the World Lifesaving Championships in Viareggio, Italy.

National Team takes SERC silver at world championships

Craig Durling — Thu, 16 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0400

TORONTO, ON – Canada today took the silver medal in the Simulated Emergency Response Competition (SERC) at the National Teams World Lifesaving Championship.

Canada takes SERC in South Africa

Craig Durling — Fri, 04 Jul 2003 20:50:17 -0400

TORONTO, ON – Canada’s National Team won the Simulated Emergency Response Competition (SERC) at the Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships in Durban, South Africa yesterday.

Canada takes bronze in Commonwealth Championships

Craig Durling — Thu, 03 Jul 2003 00:00:00 -0400

TORONTO, ON – The Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships concluded today in South Africa with Canada’s National Team in third place overall.

Canada finishes in top half at 2002 worlds

Craig Durling — Mon, 13 May 2002 00:00:00 -0400

DAYTONA, FLORIDA – Rescue 2002, the first World Lifesaving Championship staged on north American soil (and water) since Rescue ’86 in Vancouver, was another international tournament of highs and l

Canada finishes 7th out of 8 teams at the 2001 Goodwill Games

Craig Durling — Mon, 03 Sep 2001 19:35:26 -0400

Canada was no match for powerhouse nations including the host Australians at the 2001 Goodwill Games where surf lifesaving debuted at a multi-sport international event.

Canada announces 2001 Goodwill Games Team

Craig Durling — Mon, 30 Jul 2001 19:45:52 -0400

The Lifesaving Society announced Canada's surf lifesaving team for the coming Goodwill Games in Australia.

Nova Scotia to host Goodwill Games National Team Trials

Craig Durling — Fri, 29 Jun 2001 00:00:00 -0400

The Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service on July 9 will host one of the two trials to choose Canada's lifesaving team for the Goodwill Games 2001.

Canada Takes Second Place at 2001 Commonwealth Championship

Craig Durling — Tue, 29 May 2001 10:05:33 -0400

EASTBOURNE, ENGLAND - Canada's 8-member team placed second at the 2001 Commonwealth Lifesaving Championship held at the 33m long Sovereign Centre pool in Eastbourne, England.

Canada earns 5 medals en-route to finishing 7th in the ocean; 12th overall at Rescue 2000

Craig Durling — Tue, 28 Mar 2000 00:00:00 -0400

Canadian born Tristan Conn and Sonia Paquette of Belle Feuille, Quebec led the way as Canada captured 5 medals en-route to a 12th place finish at the World Lifesaving Championships.