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 16 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 Pool Lifesaving Sport Series 2024-2025
Dates, times and locations coming soon! Follow our social media or check back here soon for more details!
If your club/team or facility is looking to host a pool lifesaving sport competition or Emergency Response competition, please email Lauren: laurenc@lifesavingns.ca
Nova Scotia Lifesaving Sport League Surf Series 2024
National Surf Lifesaving Championships
Lifesaving New Brunswick is hosting the National Surf Lifesaving Championship which will be held at Parlee Beach August 23, 24 and 25. For registration information please
*Team NSLS members we will complete the form in office - please contact Lauren via email: laurenc@lifesavingns.ca to let us know you are intending to compete by Monday August 5th.
2023-2024 Pool Lifesaving Sport Series
Our NS Pool 23-24 season has now ended, check out our calendar for this seasons scheduled surf events!
If your team/facility is interested in hosting one of our pool series competitions, or you are looking to upskill your team with a clinic or inservice staff training, please get in touch with Lauren; laurenc@lifesavingns.ca
