WHAT IS LIFESAVING SPORT?

A well-rounded sport that develops the four intrinsic qualities of a lifeguard:

  • Skills
  • JudgmentKnowledge
  • Physical performance
 
These qualities are put to the test in three distinct categories of lifesaving sport:
  • Surf
  • Pool
Lifesaving sport is present at all levels of competition. By contacting a local lifesaving sport club, an athlete can begin training and compete in provincial competitions. This pathway can lead to higher-level competitions such as the Championnats Québécois de Sauvetage (CQS) and the Canadian Championships. Through rigorous training, an athlete can make the national team and advance to the world championships (World Lifesaving Championships and RLSS).