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Tryouts: Saturday, Oct. 1 (9 a.m. to noon)
Orillia Recreation Centre (255 West St. S.)
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WHAT IS LIFESAVING SPORT?
The Lifesaving Sport program is an internationally recognized sport that combines swimming and lifesaving skills in a fun and energetic team environment. The Orillia Lifesaving Team (OLT) aims to engage everyone eight years of age and up and encourages lifesavers to develop, maintain and improve the essential physical and mental skills needed to save lives in the aquatic environment through high-performance sport and competition. Lifesaving Sport is recognized by the International Olympic Committee and the Commonwealth Games Federation, and competitions are held in Ontario, Canada and internationally, depending on the level.
What is the Orillia Lifesaving Team?
The first of its kind in Orillia, the Orillia Lifesaving Team (OLT) is Orillia's very own Lifesaving Sport program. Support from Hydro One will provide brand new equipment for the program, including manikins, throw rope, rescue tubes and fins, and cover additional start-up costs for the program.
The Lifesaving Sport Mission
Lifesaving Sport is the only sport where skills are first learned for humanitarian purposes. Through Lifesaving Sport, the Lifesaving Society seeks to engage and inspire youth in a drowning prevention mission. The Lifesaving Sport objectives are:
- To support the drowning prevention work of the Lifesaving Society and its humanitarian mission.
- To provide athletes, coaches, and officials opportunities for participation in lifesaving sport at all levels from developmental to high performance.
- To position the Lifesaving Society internationally as a leader in lifesaving sport.
Orillia Lifesaving Team Lifesaving Sport Levels and Practice Schedule
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All practices take place at the Orillia Recreation Centre (255 West St. S.).
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Bronze Level |
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This is a great introduction to Lifesaving Sport, which involves learning lifesaving skills in a competitive setting. Athletes in this group develop fitness and swimming skills, including stroke correction, endurance and speed. Lifesaving Sport is a great way to bridge the gap between swimming lessons and leadership courses while also developing stronger swimming abilities, staying fit and having fun. Athletes in this group participate in one hour of practice per week with a Lifesaving Coach responsible in assisting the athlete in meeting their fitness goals.
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Silver Level |
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This group consists of athletes ready to take a more serious approach to Lifesaving Sport after being in our Bronze level. Athletes in this group have demonstrated the required swimming abilities as well as the drive to compete at a higher level. Practices at this level are much more challenging and demand a higher commitment level to better meet the athlete’s goals.
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This group consists of athletes looking to perform at the highest level of Lifesaving Competitions. Practices at this level are extremely demanding, focusing on perfecting swim techniques, as well as racing skills.
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How to Sign Up for Lifesaving Sport |
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Register online for the tryouts at orillia.ca/sun or in-person at the Orillia Recreation Centre at 255 West St. S. For more information contact the Orillia Recreation Centre at 705-325-4386. |
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