TeleGames are inter-club level competitions held at aquatic facilities throughout the year. TeleGames provide competitors an opportunity to experience lifesaving sport events in a fun and encouraging competitive environment. TeleGames can be delivered during regularly scheduled club meetings, classes or workouts, or as an inter-facility or regional competition. Performances are compared with other lifesavers - all without travelling. Telegames are held short-course (25m)
Participating affiliates may run one or all of the TeleGames events at their own facilities. Event results are forwarded to the scoring centre where results from all participating affiliates are compiled.
Four TeleGames are scheduled in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. If you're interested in participating or want more information, please contact us.
Entry requirements: TeleGames competitors must:
- Be less than 18 years of age.
- Hold a Lifesaving Society award, or be registered in a Lifesaving Society course,
or be a member of a Junior Lifeguard Club/Affiliate.
- Meet the Canadian Swim to Survive Standard: roll into deep water; tread for one minute; swim 50 m.
Age groups: Competitors will compete in 1 of 6 age groups. Age is determined as of the "Results Due" date.
- 7 yr. & under
- 8 & 9 yr.
- 10 & 11 yr.
- 12 & 13 yr.
- 14 & 15 yr.
- 16 & 17 yr.
Events: Clubs may choose to run one or more of the seven individual events, as well as one or more of the five team events. Selection of events can change for each season (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall). Competitors must participate in at least one individual event to participate in the team events. Download the TeleGames Handbook for more information.
Awards: Ribbons are awarded to the first through sixth place males and females in individual events in each age group; and to first through sixth place relay event team members.
Entry fees: The entry fee is $3.50 per competitor per individual event and $3.50 per team per team events. Competitors must participate in at least one individual event to participate in the team events. Entry fees cover the costs of registration, awards, scoring and results.
Send completed results sheets and fees to: Junior Lifeguard TeleGames, 400 Consumers Road, Toronto, Ontario M2J 1P8. Telephone: 416-490-8844. Fax: 416-490-8766. Email: Lifesaving Sport
Pay by cheque (payable to the Lifesaving Society), Money Order, Visa, MasterCard, Amex or Affiliate Invoice.