Take your officiating skills to the shoreline with the Open Water Official course. Designed for certified Community Officials, this advanced training prepares you for leadership roles at local, provincial, and national open water competitions. You will master the critical decision-making responsibilities of a Clerk of Course or Course Judge.

Minimum 16 years of age, Lifesaving Sport Community Officials certification, min. 5 hr. experience at a sanctioned Lifesaving Sport event in a Community Officials role.

Open Water Official certification remains current for 24 months from date of certification. Only current Open Water Officials may officiate at lifesaving sport competitions. Open Water Officials recertify through the Society’s professional development point system.

The following resources must be obtained from the Lifesaving Society at the time of registration (if not already available to the candidate):

1. Canadian Officials Manual

2. ILS CompetitionRule Book (download in Rule Books)

3. Ontario Competition Rule Book (download inRule Books)

4. Lifesaving Sport Activity Log