The Lifesaving Society authorizes annual Canadian championships for age-group, senior and masters competitors in both pool and open water venues.
Become a Registered Athlete or view or download the 2019 Canadian Competition Manual.
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Guidelines for cardiac arrest victims recommend immediate CPR and defibrillation within 5 minutes to ensure the best chance of survival. In major Canadian centres, defibrillators arrive approximately 9 minutes after the call to 911 according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
