SGP · Canadian competition guide
The Canadian competition pathway.
Sport with a lifesaving purpose.
The national picture
Skills with a purpose.
The Lifesaving Society governs lifesaving sport in Canada. Its programme brings athletic performance together with practical lifesaving skills and rescue equipment, connecting competition with drowning prevention.
National competition includes pool and surf championships. The Canadian Lifeguard Emergency Response Championships are currently paused. The wider programme also includes participation in the Lifesaving World Championships and Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships.
The Society supports athletes across age groups, including senior and Masters participation, and offers certification pathways for coaches and officials.
Choose your pathway
Explore the championship formats.
For SGP, getting involved begins with a conversation: tell a local club or your Lifesaving Society branch about your interests, experience and goals.
Source credit
Prepared by Swim Global Project from Lifesaving Society Canada’s published Competitions information. Reviewed November 8, 2026.