Competitions

Registration Policy

Pre-registration through the website will be mandatory for all winter competitions. Registration deadlines for all competitions will be 48 hours prior to the competition. A minimum of 20 registered athletes are required for each competition. If the event is cancelled, cancellation notices will be sent to all registered athletes within 24 hours of the registration deadline.

Nova Scotia Lifesaving Sport League

Established in 2000, the Nova Scotia Lifesaving Sport League (formerly Nova Scotia Surf League) is Canada’s first lifesaving competition series. It was developed to provide opportunities for Nova Scotia lifeguards to be involved in ocean competitions.

The Nova Scotia Lifesaving Sport League is operated by the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service (NSLS) and consists of three lifesaving sport competitions throughout the summer between late June and the end of August.

Anyone who is 15 and holds a current Bronze Medallion or higher LSS Award is eligible to compete. Competitors may compete as “unattached” or with a “club team”.
The Lifesaving Sport Series events are conducted according to the 2013 edition of the International Life Saving Federation Competition Manual and the Canadian Competition Manual 2012 edition.

The Nova Scotia Lifesaving Sport League has helped establish and maintain Nova Scotia’s reputation for having some of the top surf trained lifeguards in Canada. In addition, it has helped increase exposure to the continuously expanding sport of Lifesaving Sport. The series was established in the spirit of the Lifesaving Society’s objective to establish a lifesaving competition system in Canada that is consistent with world events and standards.

Nova Scotia Surf Series Summer 2025

Dates have now been confirmed for surf lifesaving sport in Nova Scotia for the summer of 2025!

July 23 1-5pm

NS Lifesaving Sport Summer Series Round 1 Melmerby Beach- Open to athletes 15+ who have held, at minimum, a Lifesaving Society Bronze Star award. Registration available soon!

August 2 11-5pm

Maritime Surf Lifesaving Championship Martinique Beach

(NS Lifesaving Sport Summer Series Round 2) - Open to athletes 15+ who have held, at minimum, a Lifesaving Society Bronze Star award. Registration available soon!

August 3 9am-1pm Martinique Beach

Canadian Lifeguard Challenge (applications now closed)

August 4 Location TBD

Cruadal a'Chuain (Oceans Adversity) Endurance Challenge - Open to athletes who have previously competed at CSLC, application available soon!

August 9 Rissers Beach

11am to 5pm

Nova Scotia Junior Lifeguard Games - Open to 7-15 year olds, registration available soon!

August 10 Rissers Beach

NS LSS Sport Round 3 - Open to athletes 15+ who have held, at minimum, a Lifesaving Society Bronze Star award. Registration available soon!

August 22-24 Martinique and Rainbow Haven Beaches

Canadian Surf Lifesaving Championship - Open to athletes 15+ who have held, at minimum, a Lifesaving Society Bronze Star award. Registration available soon!