Commonwealth Pool Lifesaving Championships
The Commonwealth Pool Lifesaving Championships is an international event where swimmers from around the Commonwealth take part in lifesaving sport events.
Information
The Royal Lifesaving Society.
Patron: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Commonwealth President: HRH Price Michael Of Kent GCVO
Deputy Commonwealth President: Neville Bayfield OAM
Commonwealth Secretary: John B. Long
RLSS Commonwealth Sport Committee
Greg Mclennan, Australia (Chair)
Ronnie Claudin, United Kingdom
George Clearwater, New Zealand
Carol Devaux, St. Lucia
Doug Ferguson, Canada
John Julyan, South Africa
Barbara Kusanto, Canada
Adrian Lole, United Kingdom
John Long, Commonwealth Secretary
Purushottam Sharma, India.
In the Championships, any one from the commonwealth can enter. The championship's teams are located in two different Divisions (Division I And Division II).:
| Division 1 'Nations | ||||
| Australia | Isle of Man | Singapore | Canada | New Zealand |
| South Africa | England | Northern Ireland | Wales | Guernsey |
| Scotland | ||||
| Division 2 'Nations | ||||
| Anguilla | Guyana | Papua New Guinea | Antigua & Barbuda | India |
| St. Helena | Bahamas | Jamaica | St. Kitts & Nevis | Bangladesh |
| Jersey | St. Lucia | Barbados | Kenya | St. Vincent & The Grenadines |
| Belize | Kiribati | Samoa | Bermuda | Lesotho |
| Seychelles | Botswana | Malawi | Sierra Leone | British Virgin Islands |
| Malaysia | Solomon Islands | Brunei | Maldives | Sri Lanka |
| Cameroon | Malta | Swaziland | Cayman Islands | Mauritius |
| Tanzania | Cook Islands | Montserrat | Tonga | Cyprus |
| Mozambique | Trinidad & Tobago | Dominica | Namibia | Turks & Caicos |
| Falkland Islands | Nauru | Tuvalu | Fiji | Nigeria |
| Uganda | Gambia | Niue | Vanuatu | Ghana |
| Norfolk Island | Zambia | Gibraltar | Pakistan | Zimbabwe |
| Grenada |
Each team may send 4 Competitors, One Male team, and One Female Team. The Teams may also send a "Development Team" Every Member of the team 'MUST be 16 years old + on the start day of the championships. Each Championship has their own Race Events:
| Division I | Division II | ||
| Race Event. | Max Entries Per Team. | Race Event. | Max Entries Per Team. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200m Obstacle Swim | 2 Competitors | 100m Obstacle Swim | 2 Competitors |
| 50m Manikin Carry | 2 Competitors | ||
| Rescue Medley | 2 Competitors | ||
| 100m Manikin Carry With Fins | 2 Competitors | 100m Manikin Carry With Fins | 2 Competitors |
| 100m Manikin Tow with Fins | 2 Competitors | 100m Manikin Tow with Fins | 2 Competitors |
| 200m Superlifesaver | 2 Competitors | 100m Superlifesaver | 2 Competitors |
| Line Throw | 2 Teams | Line Throw | 2 Teams |
| 4 x 25m Manikin Relay | 1 Team ( 4 members ) | ||
| 4 x 50m Obstacle Swim | 1 Team ( 4 Members ) | 4 x 50m Obstacle Swim | 1 Team ( 4 Members ) |
| 4 x 50m Medley Relay | 1 Team ( 4 Members ) | 4 x 50m Medley Relay | 1 Team ( 4 Members ) |
| Stimulated Emergency Response | 1 Team ( 4 Members ) | Stimulated Emergency Response | 1 Team ( 4 Members ) |
| Scoring | |||||||
| Place | Points | Place | Points | Place | Points | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 20 | 5th | 13 | 9th | 8 | 13th | 4 |
| 2nd | 18 | 6th | 12 | 10th | 7 | 14th | 2 |
| 3rd | 16 | 7th | 11 | 11th | 6 | 15th | 2 |
| 4th | 14 | 8th | 10 | 12th | 5 | 16th | 1 |
| Competitors Oath:
In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall respect and abide by the rules of this championship, competing with a sprit of sportsmanship and fair play. |
| Officials Oath:
In the name of all officials, I promise that we shall officiate in this Championship with the impartially, honoring the rules which govern this competition and the spirit of fair play which inspires them. |
| Official Opening Declaration:
On behalf of the royal life saving society, I declare these Championships officially open. |
Durban 2003
The first championships were held in Durban, South Africa in 2003. Amongst the competitors was a team from Hong Kong
Bath 2006
The second championships were held in Bath, Somerset, England from 24 September to 29 September 2006.
| Country | Points |
|---|---|
| Australia | 458 |
| South Africa | 439 |
| Canada | 415 |
| England | 320 |
| Wales | 314 |
| N Ireland | 220 |
| Scotland | 178 |
| Jersey | 177 |
| Country | Points |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 497 |
| Canada | 455 |
| Australia | 435 |
| England | 399 |
| N Ireland | 192 |
Edmonton 2009
Website : www.rlss2009.com [1]
The Next Commonwealth Pool Lifesaving Championships are taking place in Edmonton, Canada, 2009.
The Conference is taking place between the 9th of June and the 11th of june. With the Championships taking place between the 12th and the 14th of June. The Next Commonwealth Pool Lifesaving Championships are taking place in Edmonton, Canada, 2009.
The Conference is taking place between the 9th of June and the 11th of June. With the Championships taking place between the 12th and the 14th of June.
The venue of the Championships will be at The Kinsmen Sports Center.
Competition Pool
The Kinsmen Sports Centre is one of the world’s finest fitness and recreation facilities. Located in Edmonton’s beautiful river valley, the centre offers facilities for many sports. It is owned and operated by the City of Edmonton. This swimming complex was built for the 1978 Commonwealth Games. The facility was upgraded in 1998 and again in 2006. It has hosted major sport events including international water polo championships, the 1983 University Games and World Cup Swimming from 1998 to 2001.
Competition pool: 10 lanes, 50 m long x 25 m wide with a depth of 2 to 2.3 m Warm-up pool: 50 m long x 13 m wide with a depth of 1.1 to 1.4 m; bulkhead at 25 m (twelve 25 m lanes)
Distance from University of Alberta (Athletes’ Village & Conference Centre): approximately 2.1 km
Access: public transportation available
Schedule For Edmonton 2009 Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday June 9, 2009 | ||
| University of Alberta Conference Centre | On site Office Bison Room | |
| 8:00 - 17:00 | Registration - Delegates, Officials, | Teams Foyer |
| 9:00 - 17:00 | Conference Day 1 | Business meetings |
| 9:00 - 12:00 | Sport Commitee Meeting | TBA |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:00 - 15:00 | Finance Meeting | TBA |
| 15:00 - 17:00 | CMC Meeting | TBA |
| Event Social | ||
| 8:00 - 17:00 | Event Volunteer orientation and training | TBA |
| 19:00 - 21:00 | Host Welcome Reception | TBA |
| Wednesday 10, 2009 | ||
| 8:00 - 17:00 | Registration - Delegates, Officials, Teams | Foyer |
| 9:00 - 17:00 | Conference Day 2 | |
| 9:00 - 10:30 | Key note and conference opening ceremony AM | TBA |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Tea | Main Hall |
| 11:00 - 16:30 | Key Officials meeting and site visit - Meet Manager, Meet Referee, Deputy Referee, Event Manager, Safety, Kinsmen Host, Scoring, SERC Referee | TBA |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Stream A Or Stream B | TBA |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Stream A or Stream B | TBA |
| 4:00 - 15:00 | Stream A or Stream B | TBA |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Tea | Main Hall |
| 15:30 - 16:30 | Stream A or Stream B | TBA |
| 19:00 - 21:00 | Civic Reception | TBA |
| Thursday 11, 2009 | ||
| 8:00 - 15:00 | Registration - Delegates, Officials, Teams | Foyer |
| 9:00 - 17:00 | Conference Day 3 | |
| 9:00 - 10:30 | Championship Opening Ceremonies AM | TBA |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Tea | Main Hall |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Stream A or Stream B | TBA |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch | Main Hall |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Conference Closing Ceremony | TBA |
| 14:00 - 14:30 | Tea | Main Hall |
| 15:00 | Final Team Check In | Foyer |
| 14:30 - 17:30 | General Assembly | TBA |
| 17:00 - 18:30 | Team Managers Meeting | TBA |
| 18:30 - 20:30 | Officials Meeting | TBA |
| Event Social | Free Night | Championship Socials |
| Friday 12, 2009 | Possible 2011 Host Reception | TBA |
| Saturday 13, 2009 | Free Night or Possible Officials Social | TBA |
| Sunday 14, 2009 | Banquet | TBA |
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 12, 2009 | Championship Day 1 | |
| 7:00 - 8:45 | Heat Warm Up | Kinsmen Center |
| 8:00 - 8:45 | Coaches and Officials Meeting | TBA |
| 9:00 -14:15 | Heats:
100 Obstacle Swim 200 Obstacle Swim 4 x 50 Obstacle Relay Line Throw 100 Manikin Carry w Fins |
Main Pool |
| 14:15 - 15:15 | Final Warm Up | Warm Up Pool |
| 15:30 | Finals
100 Obstacle Swim Div II B Final Div II A Final 200 Obstacle Swim Div I Develop A Finall Div I Nat B Final Div I Nat A Final 4 x 50 Obstacle Relay Div II B Final Div II A Final Div I Develop A Final Div I Nat B Final Div I Nat A Final Line Throw Div II B Final Div II A Final Div I Develop A Final Div I Nat B Final Div I Nat A Final 100 Manikin Carry w Fins Div II B Final Div II A Final Div I Develop A Final Div I Nat B Final Div I Nat A Final |
Main Pool |
| 18:00 | Time Out | Possible 2013 Host Reception/Social |
| Saturday 13, 2009 | Championship Day 2 | |
| 7:00 - 8:45 | Heats Warm Up | Kinsmen Center |
| 8:00 - 8:45 | Coaches & Officials Meeting | TBA |
| 9:00 - 14:15 | Heats
100 Super Lifesaver 200 Super Lifesaver 100 Manikin Tow w Fins 50 Manikin Carry |
Main Pool |
| 13:00 - 13:30 | Medal Ceremonies Day 1 VIPs | |
| 14:15 - 15:15 | Final Warm Up | |
| 15:30 | Finals
100 Super Lifesaver Div II B Final Div II A Final 200 Super Lifesaver Div I Develop A Final Div I Nat B Final Div I Nat A Final 100 Manikin Tow w Fins Div II B Final Div II A Final Div I Develop A Final Div I Nat B Final Div I Nat A Final
|
Main Pool |
| 18:00 | Time Out | Free Night |
| Sunday 14, 2009 | Championship Day 3 | |
| 7:00 - 7:45 | Coaches Meeting | Kinsmen Center |
| 7:45 | Officials Meeting | |
| 8:15 | Lock Up Closes | |
| 9:00 | Final | Main Pool |
| 10:30 - 11:30 | Reset Pool & Warm Up | |
| 11:30 | Heats | Main Pool
100 Rescue Medley 4 x 25 Manikin Relay 4 x 50 Medley Relay |
| 13:00 - 13:30 | Medal Ceremonies Day 2 VIPs | |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Final Warm Up | Warm Up Pool |
| 15:00 | Finals
100 Rescue Medley Div I Develop A Final Div I Nat B Final Div I Nat A Final 4 x 25 Manikin Relay Div I Develop A Final Div I Nat B Final Div I Nat A Final 4 x 50 Medley Relay Div II B Final Div II A Final Div I Develop A Final Div I Nat B Final Div I Nat A Final |
Main Pool |
| 16:30 | Time Out | |
| 19:00 | Banquet & Presentations | TBA |
| 19:00 | Cocktails | TBA |
| 19:45 | Dinner | Main Hall |