Basic swimming ability is a fundamental requirement in any meaningful attempt to eliminate drowning in Canada. This is what the Lifesaving Society’s Swim to Survive campaign is all about. This drowning prevention program aims to reduce drownings by 50 per cent within 10 years.

Take the Swim to Survive Challenge!

As part of its summer Water Smart Campaign the Lifesaving Society is challenging all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to Swim to Survive.  Starting July 16 - July 23 (National Drowning Prevention Week) and running through to September 4, 2006, the Lifesaving Society’s Swim to Survive Challenge asks, “Can you pass the Lifesaving Society’s Swim to Survive Standard?” 

Meeting the “Swim to Survive Standard” is an important first step to being safe around water.  This standard defines the minimum swimming skills needed to survive an unexpected fall into deep water.

Contact your local aquatic facility for details of how to take The Challenge!

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