
Waterfront Tryouts:
Saturday, June 24 (8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.)
Couchiching Beach (Registration Coming Soon)
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.

2022 FALL TELEGAMES RESULTS



Orillia Lifesaving Team Lifesaving Sport Levels and Practice Schedule
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Waterfront 2023 Coming Soon
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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.
- Practice once a week for one hour
- October 2022 – June 2023
- Minimum requirement: be able to swim 50m comfortably and tread water for 60 seconds.
- $300 + tax (payment plans available)
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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.
- Practice three times a week
- October 2022 – June 2023
- 8-12 years & 13-15 years: $600 + tax (payment plans available)
- 16 years and up: $700 + tax (payment plans available)
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Gold Level |
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.
- Practice three times a week
- October 2022 – June 2023
- 8-12 years & 13-15 years: $600 + tax (payment plans available)
- 16 years and up: $700 + tax (payment plans available)
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How to Sign Up for Lifesaving Sport
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Register online for the tryouts either in person at the Orillia Recreation Centre or online with the S.U.N. registration system (link below).

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