Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships (CPLC)
Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships events are conducted according to the latest published edition of the ILS Competition Rule Book. The CPLCs test lifesaving skills (versus lifeguarding skills) in a pool setting.
The Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships are open to any Individual Member, Affiliated Club or Affiliate Member of the Lifesaving Society in good standing. An individual or Affiliate is in good standing unless their Registered Athlete or Affiliate status has been revoked by the Lifesaving Society Canada or a Lifesaving Society Branch using the Certification Review Process.
To be eligible to compete in the Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships, competitors shall:
- hold a Lifesaving Society Bronze Star or higher certification (defined as Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion or national mandatory and endorsed awards for which Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite. Award need not be current).
- be a minimum of 15 years of age (25 years for Masters) as of the December 31st of that year.
- be a Registered Athlete.
For more information about the Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships, please reference the Rules and Policies.