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Junior Competition
Competitors in Ontario Junior lifesaving competitions participate in events based on international, Canadian, and Ontario open-level events. These competitions held in short-course pools (25m) allow athletes to develop, train, and compete in age and skill appropriate events as part of long-term term athlete development.
Competitors in the Ontario Junior Lifesaving Championships must be at least 7 years of age as of the first day of competition, hold a Lifesaving Society award or be a member of a lifesaving club, or be registered in a Lifesaving Society training program, and meet the Canadian Swim to Survive Standard.
Competitors compete in Male and Female age group categories:
- 7-9 yr.
- 10 & 11 yr.
- 12 & 13 yr.
- 14 & 15 yr.
- 16 yr.
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Ontario Junior Lifesaving Championships - Pool
Download the Registration Package.
Officials' interest form.
Ontario Junior Lifesaving Championship - Waterfront
Stay tuned for 2025 information!
Senior Competition
In Senior age-group competition, athletes train, develop, and compete in events grounded in lifesaving skills including throwing, towing, and carrying. Based on international and Canadian events and rules, and held in a short course (25m) pool, Ontario lifesaving competitions are designed to to be age and skill appropriate while increasing skill and fitness on the path to athlete development.
Senior competitors must be at least 14 years of age as of the first day of the championships, hold a current Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion or higher certification, and be a registered athlete.
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Ontario Lifesaving Championships - Pool
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Ontario Lifesaving Championships - Waterfront
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Ontario Lifeguard Championships
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Masters Competition
Masters competitions encourage participation-for-life in lifesaving sport. Events are held in short course (25m) facilities, and enable those 30 and over to choose to compete against athletes of the same age, continuing to demonstrate throwing, towing, and carrying lifesaving skills.
Masters competitors must be at least 30 years of age as of the first day of the championships, hold a Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion or higher (need not be current), and are not required to be a registered athlete. Masters compete in male or female age categories: 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60 years and older.
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Ontario Lifesaving Championships - Pool
See Senior Competition above.
Ontario Lifesaving Championships - Waterfront
Stay tuned for 2025 information!