Manitoba Lifeguard Championships

Lifeguard competitions are a great way to practice your skills with your friends in challenging situations. When else will you get the chance to practice treating victims in a simulated bus crash or marathon disaster?

Do my teammates and I have to be really good lifeguards? “Lifeguard championship” may sound daunting, but the event itself is not! Competitors range from brand-new National Lifeguards who want to enhance their training to experienced veterans who have competed nationally. You’ll find everyone involved to be extremely warm and inviting! If you’re not sure, recruit some friends and volunteer to get your feet wet.

Not sure what to expect? Our lifeguard competition crash course will answer some of your frequently asked questions. We can also connect you to experienced coaches who can offer training tips – contact us.

Did you know that Lifesaving Society Canada has a national team that travels to lifesaving sport competitions around the world?

2024 Manitoba Lifeguard Championships

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Eligibility

Competitors must hold a current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard certification.

Registration

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Registration and entries are considered complete when all the following have been received:

• Registration form completed in full, including:
  • Event Entry form completed in full.
  • Waiver and Release form – completed and signed by all competitors (and parents/guardians as appropriate), coach and manager.
  • Proof of certification or a copy of each competitor’s Lifesaving Society Manitoba Member ID Code.
• Payment in full.

Please note: 5 Teams must be registered for the competition events, or the competition will be cancelled.

Volunteer

We rely on volunteers to fill many key roles, including officiating, acting as victims, and helping with general set-up. Recruit your friends and colleagues – it’s always more fun to volunteer with a group!

Sign up to volunteer: TBA.

Volunteering is also a great way to get a taste for what lifeguard competitions are like! In fact, many competitors began as volunteers.

• MLC 2020 Communique #1 Revised : This document contains information on the specific rules and regulations for the 2020 Manitoba Lifeguard Championship.
• 2020 Scoring Revised : This is the scoring formula that will be used to determine team results.
• Rulebooks: This competition uses the following rulebooks. This competition is not considered sanctioned for the purpose of setting Canadian or international records.
  • Canadian Competition Manual, 2019 Edition
  • Ontario Competition Manual, 2020 Edition
  • ILS Competition Manual, 2019 Edition (Updated October 2019)
• Judging Sheets
  • Simulated Emergency Response Competition Judging Sheets (May 2015)
  • Priority Assessment Judging Sheets (June 2010)

• 2019 – Winners: Halfway to the Pool
• 2018 – Winners: Halfway to the Pool
• 2017 – Winners: Halfway to the Pool
• 2016 – Winners: Allie and the Pelzkugeln (2-Person Team Results)
• 2015 – Winners: FAM Guards (2-Person Team Results)
• 2014 – No Competition Held
• 2013 – No Competition Held
• 2012 – Winners: Final Authority
• 2011 – Winners: Reverse & Ready
• 2010 – Winners: Caution: Still Contains Nuts
• 2009 – Winners: Caution: May Contain Nuts
• 2008 – Winners: Thunder Bay