Description

Sponsored by IPRA's Aquatic Committee located within the Facility Management Section, the 28th Annual Lifeguard Games is an exciting opportunity for lifeguards and junior lifeguards to compete for their park district and showcase their skills to their peers. Teams consist of 4 lifeguards where they compete in a series of events that include fitness challenges, teamwork and lifeguard skills. This is a friendly competition that encourages each guard to rise to the challenge and have fun! The judging criteria reflects a combination of rescue skills from different training programs so regardless of your certification agency, this event is suitable for everyone. Participants must possess an active lifeguard certification with at least 40 hours of work prior to the competition. All participants must upload a copy of their certification in the IPRA Drop Box prior to the event, or bring a copy of their lifeguard license to the day of the event. Registration includes a t-shirt and meal for each member and the chance to compete and win the 28th Annual Lifeguard Games!

Teams: The Lifeguards Division is for individuals 15 years of age and older, and the Junior Lifeguards Division is for individuals 14 years of age and younger. Teams will consist of 4 lifeguards, and agencies may enter more than one team from their agency. Teams with less than 4 lifeguards will require guards to compete twice in the same relay events. All lifeguards must be a current lifeguard and work at least 40 hours (May 27 - July 14, 2023) prior to competition. Team leaders must provide a copy of each lifeguard’s certification and waiver to the Lifeguard Games committee prior to the event.  Dropbox location: https://www.dropbox.com/request/N0bRXXXEMYnV11mw8AUg 

What to Bring: Teams are highly encouraged to bring an agency volunteer. Team Captains will be provided with an event description which will identify some equipment to bring to the competition by email.

Participation Waiver: Team captains will be provided with a participation waiver via email after they register. Each participant must complete the waiver to be submitted prior to the event.

Check-In: We ask that your group arrives at the aquatic park between 1 pm and 1:30 pm so we may begin the event at 2 pm.

Inclement Weather: We are watching the weather closely for this event.  In the event of inclement weather, you will be notified by 11:00 am via email. There is no rain date for this event.