Lifeguard

:For the British Army regiment see the Life Guards

Lifeguard Competitions

Continuous training is necessary to maintain lifeguarding skills and knowledge. Formal competitions have developed as a way to encourage training, and also as a social activity. Some lifeguard competitions include both physical events and technical (medical) events, while others are purely physical. Technical events are challenging accident simulations in which guards are evaluated on their adherence to treatment standards. These events are a subject of controversy amongst some lifeguards due to their subjectivity. Purely physical competitions have recently become more popular, often including various combinations of running, swimming, paddleboard, and surf ski. Most lifeguard competitions include an Iron Guard event that combines three different physical activities.

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List of Annual Competitions

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• Parlee Beach, New Brunswick
• Risser's Beach, Nova Scotia
• Bournemouth Lifeguards Corps Regatta, UK