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Home My WebLink AboutCSD-16-03 ... ~n REPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Meeting: General Purpose and Administration Committee Resolution #:GfA -d.-q-;-03 Date: June 16,2003 Report #: CSD-16-03 File #: fnb By-law #: Subject: Lifesaving Society Award - Burlington Cup Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report CSD-16-03 be received for information. Submitted by: J s P. Caruana ctor of Community Services A~~ Reviewed by: U Franklin Wu Chief Administrative Officer JPC/BRT/TL *jm CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-5506 1 0 1 8 " REPORT NO.: CSD.16.Q3 PAGE 2 1.0 BACKGROUND 1.1 The Municipality, through the Community Services Department offers a variety of aquatics programs in affiliation with different agencies such as the Lifesaving Society and the Red Cross. 1.2 The department has recently received correspondence from the Lifesaving Society (see attachment #1); advising that the Municipality of Clarington achieved seventh place ranking for competition for the Lifesaving Society's Burlington Cup. By virtue of affiliation with the Lifesaving Society, we are eligible for participation in the annual award. Competition for the cup is between eighty other municipalities in the province with populations between 50,000 and 100,000 residents. The Burlington Cup is awarded annually to the municipal affiliate member with the largest lifesaving program in a community with that population criterion. 1.3 The point total of each affiliate is based on the number of successful participants taking Lifesaving Society examinations held during the calendar year. Point values vary, increasing in number as the level of difficulty of the program increases. Points are also awarded to the municipality based on the variety of programs offered; and the number of times that programs are conducted throughout the calendar year. (See attachment #2) 1.4 The Community Services Department offers a number of aquatic lifesaving programs, as an affiliate of the Lifesaving Society of Canada. Included are levels such as Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard Service and Lifesaving Instructors. In addition to the above instructional and leadership programs, the department has introduced newer programs, including Canadian Swim Patrol, Boat Operator Accredited Training (B.O.A.T.) and First Aid Instructor Courses. 1.5 The Municipality of Clarington, for the first time since offering Lifesaving programs, has received a top 10 standing. This recognition by the Lifesaving Society is an outstanding achievement and a reflection of our commitment to provide quality programs and drowning prevention education. 1019 ..., REPORT NO.: CSD-16-03 PAGE 3 2.0 COMMENTS 2.1 The goal of the Lifesaving Society of Canada is to promote water safety and drowning prevention, through two venues - public education and lifesaving programs. 2.2 Traditionally, the majority of our aquatic programs were offered through our affiliation with the Red Cross. However, more aggressive emphasis of Lifesaving Programs and the push for candidates to further their swimming abilities beyond the traditional "swimming lesson" has contributed to a significant increase in Lifesaving program registrations. Registrations for 2002 totaled 247. To date, registrations for 2003 are already 268 with summer and fall registrations yet to take place. 2.3 Successful participants who complete these leadership programs frequently become eligible for employment with the Municipality as lifeguards and instructors. Provincial legislation also requires lifeguards be certified in these programs to be eligible to perform their duties. 2.4 The Community Services Department is pleased to be eligible to advance within the top ten eligible communities and will strive to increase our standing within the next reporting year. Attachments: Attachment #1 - Correspondence - Lifesaving Society of Canada Attachment #2 - Correspondence - Program Description 1020 ..... CSD-16-()3 ATTACHMENT #1 LIFESAVING SOCIETY- Tbe Lifrguording E.,\pel1s April 10, 2003 Joseph Caruana Director of Community Services Municipality of Clarington Ontario 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1 C 3A6 Dear Joseph, Congratulations!" The Municipality of Clarington operated the th largest lifesaving program in a community with a population between 50,000 and 100,000 for 2002. Your efforts are reflected in the standings for the Burlington Cup, as follows: 1st Town of Whitby 2nd City of Waterloo 3n1 City of Pickering 4th Town ofCaledon 5th Town of Ajax 6th City of Brantford 1" Municipality of Clarington 8th Norfolk County 9th Town ofNewmarket lOth City of Kawartha Lakes 5,987 3,766 3,689 3,500 3,476 12,424 10,681 7,071 6,436 6,083 This standing is a reflection of the conscientious efforts of your aquatic staff. Please accept our congratulations and thank them for their work in providing drowning prevention education. Sincerel ~ I... Douglas Ferguson Executive Director . . Reg. Charity No. 10809 7210 RROOOl 322 Consumers Road Toronto. Ontario M2J 1 P8 Canada 1 021 Tel: 41&0490-8844 Fax: 41&0490-8766 E-mail: expemOllteguarding.com www.ilfesavingsociety.com CSD-16-03 ATTACHMENT #2 ... .. From: Wendy Mahony [wendym@lifeguarding.com] Sent: May 28, 2003 1 :52 PM To: Leonard, Tracey; Taylor, Bruce Subject: Burlington Cup The Burlington Cup is awarded annually to the municipal Affiliate Member with the largest lifesaving program in a community with a population between 50,000 and 100,000. . The cup was donated to the Society in 1981 by Mary Weaver, the former Aquatic Supervisor in the City of Burlington and a long-time volunteer leader in the Lifesaving Society. At that time, the Lifesaving Society had only one affiliate award based on population - the Scarborough Cup for communities of 50,000 people or less. The Society now awards four trophies based on population to municipal affiliates: The David Pretty Cup for communities with a population between 100,000 and 250,000 (first awarded in 1981 ) The Burlington Cup for communities with a population between 50,000 and 100,000 (first awarded in 1981) The Scarborough Cup for communities with a population from 10,000 to 50,000 (first awarded in 1965) The Small Affiliate award for communities with a population less than 10,000 (first awarded for 2002) There are approximately 80 municipal affiliates who are eligible to eam the Burlington Cup. The point total Qf each affiliate is based on the number of successful candidates on Lifesaving Society exams held during the calendar year (in this case January 1,2002 until December 31,2002. Points are assigned to Lifesaving Society awards as follows: Canadian Swim Patrol (Rookie/Ranger/Star). 7 points (each) Junior Lifeguard Club members - 10 points Wading Pool Assistant - 10 points Patrol Rider - 10 points Bronze Star - 10 points Bronze Medallion - 15 points Bronze Cross - 20 points Distinction - 30 points National Lifeguard - 40 points Diploma - 50 points Basic First Aid - 4 points CPR A / B / C - 4 / 6 / 8 points respectively Emergency First Aid - 12 points AED Responder / Provider. 8 /10 points respectively Airway Management - 15 points Standard First Aid - 25 points Lifesaving Fitness Bronze/ Silver/ Gold - 5/7/9 points respectively Boat Rescue - 10 points BOAT - 10 points Recertifications are equivalent to half the value of the original certifications. Congratulations on your standing for 20021 It is very appropriate to advise your Council of the high caliber program run by the recreation and aquatics staff. 1022