Lifesaving/Sauvetage Canada is calling for bids to host the 2009 Commonwealth Lifesaving Championship Trials.

Prospective hosts must commit to completing trials by January 31, 2009. Trials must include the following events:

• 200m Obstacle
• 100m carry with fins
• 100m tow with fins
• 50m manikin carry
• 200m Super Lifesaver

The host facility must meet the following specifications:

• 50m Pool *
• 2 or more lanes
• ILS Event Rules (ILS Competition Manual 2007)
• Placement of equipment must be according to ILS Event Rules**
• Officiating Equipment need not be electronic timing. If not electronic than 3 timers per lane
• All equipment must be approved by Provincial Lifesaving Sport Organization, PSO
• All facilities must be sanctioned by the PSO for time trial use
• NSO approved Meet Referee

Please submit bids to Kathleen Grainger Finn at kathleengrainger@yahoo.com

* The 50m pool must meet FINA dive standards
**The only other depth requirement is that the obstacles be placed according to ILS standards with enough room for athlete clearance under the obstacle