Media Advisory - Parlee Beach hosts the 2014 Canadian Surf Lifesaving Championships this weekend

FREDERICTON, NB, Aug. 19, 2014 /CNW/ - New Brunswick hosts lifeguards from across Canada as they compete in the 14^th annual Lifesaving Society Canadian Surf Lifesaving Championships this weekend. Almost 200 competitors will take part in beach and ocean events at Parlee Beach Provincial Park.

The championships are conducted in three divisions: 16–19 years, Open and Masters.

For many competitors, this competition will be there last chance to hone their skills before leaving for the Lifesaving World Championships in Montpellier, France in September.

Lifesaving sport is an international athletic activity that combines lifesaving, swimming, running, and water craft races. Lifesaving sport is the only athletic competition whose skills are first learned for humanitarian reasons. Lifesaving sport is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Commonwealth Games Federation.

What:	Canadian Surf Lifesaving Championships
When:	August 22-24, 2014 Opening Ceremony: 1 p.m., Friday August 22, 2014 Events: Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting at 9:00 a.m. each day
Where:	Parlee Beach Provincial Park, Shediac N.B.

View the championships program at www.lifesavingnb.ca.

The Lifesaving Society – Canada's lifeguarding experts – works to prevent drowning and water-related injury. Annually, 1,000,000 Canadians participate in the Society's swimming, lifesaving, lifeguard and leadership training programs. The Society sets the standard for aquatic safety in Canada and certifies Canada's National Lifeguards.

SOURCE: Lifesaving Society

Media contact: Angela Johnson, Lifesaving Society Program Manager: 506-227-8229 (cell)