The Canadian Competition Manual will adopt and reference the rules and procedures documented in the current edition of the ILS Competition Manual.

Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada uses the ILS Competition Manual for event rules. The Canadian Competition Manual focuses primarily on rules for national championships, event management, and Emergency Response competition rules.

Pool Events

Obstacle Swim
Manikin Carry
Rescue Medley
Carry with
Tow with Fins
Iron Guard
Line Throw
Throwing Accuracy
Object Support
Lifesaving Medley
Manikin Relay
Obstacle Relay
Medley Relay
Line Throw Relay

Open Water Events

Surf Race
Surf Teams Race
Rescue Tube Race
Rescue Tube Rescue
Run-Swim-Run
Beach Flags
Beach Sprint
Beach Run
Beach Relay
Surf Ski Race
Surf Ski Relay
Board Race
Board Relay
Board Rescue
Canadian Ironman / Ironwoman
International Ironman / Ironwoman
Canadian Taplin Relay
International Taplin Relay

Emergency Response Events

First Aid
Water Rescue
Simulated Emergency Response