ATHLETE IDENTIFICATION

There are 2 types of identification (NEXT GENERATION or DEVELOPMENT). Identified athletes can benefit from financial support and development opportunities (i.e., training camps and competitions). To do so, they must enter into contractual agreements with the Lifesaving Society. There are 2 different types of contracts:

  • Athletes identified at the NEXT GENERATION or DEVELOPMENT level
  • Team Québec

1. NEXT GENERATION or DEVELOPMENT athlete contracts

  • This contract officially defines the rights and obligations of athletes identified by the Lifesaving Society as being at the NEXT GENERATION or DEVELOPMENT level.
  • This contract applies to athletes officially identified at the NEXT GENERATION or DEVELOPMENT level for the current season.
  • This contract will be sent directly to the concerned athletes by e-mail.

2. Team Québec Contract

  • This contract officially defines the rights and duties of athletes selected for a specific event in which they will represent Team Québec.
  • This contract is intended for athletes selected for a specific event.
  • This contract will be sent directly to the concerned athletes by e-mail.

IDENTIFICATION CRITERIA

Identification as a NEXT GENERATION or DEVELOPMENT athlete should not be seen as a reward for past performances, but as a means of supporting future success.

Athletes are identified from the age of 14, as this is the minimum age for participation in national and international competitions. An athlete’s age is determined by his or her age on December 31st of the year in which he or she is to compete. Identified athletes must have participated in the Quebec Lifesaving Championships (pool and/or beach) in an individual event, and must also meet the following training requirement:

  • Athletes aged 14 to 17 must train a minimum of 4 times a week.
  • Athletes aged 18 and over must train a minimum of 7 times a week.

Proof of training may be requested at any time. Athletes are identified for a period of one year, from September 1st to the following August 31st. The identified athletes list will be published on the Lifesaving Society website.

 

IDENTIFIED NEXT GENERATION-LEVEL ATHLETES

  • Top-performing athletes according to the criteria set out below who are not already identified at the NEXT GENERATION level.
  • The objective of a NEXT GENERATION identification is to prepare athletes for the Canadian Junior Team.
    • There may be a maximum of 5 athletes per gender identified at the NEXT GENERATION level on Team Québec.
 

IDENTIFIED DEVELOPMENT-LEVEL ATHLETES

  • The best-performing athletes according to the criteria set out below.
  • The objective of a DEVELOPMENT identification is to prepare athletes for the Canadian Open Team.
    • There may be a maximum of 5 athletes per gender identified at the DEVELOPMENT level on Team Québec.

ADMINISTRATIVE ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for identification, each athlete must first meet all of the following administrative criteria:
  • Have a permanent address in Quebec on September 30th of the current season.
  • Be a Canadian citizen or have valid permanent resident status in Canada on September 30th of the current season.
  • Have reached a final at the Canadian Championships (pool and/or beach) during the previous season.
  • Be a member in good standing of the Lifesaving Society and a member of a Quebec lifesaving club by September 30th of the current season.