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ContentsWelcome From Virginia Beach City Mayor Louis Jones ........................................................... 4

Welcome From Virginia Beach City Councilman John Uhrin .................................................. 6

Welcome From USLA Peter Davis .............................................................................................. 8

Welcome From Virginia Beach Lifeguard Association Tom Gill ............................................... 9Surf and Rescue Museum .......................................................................................................... 10

Overall Schedule ......................................................................................................................... 13

Wednesday Junior Lifeguards .................................................................................................. 14

Thursday ..................................................................................................................................... 15

Friday ........................................................................................................................................... 16

Saturday ...................................................................................................................................... 17

Map ............................................................................................................................................. 18

Thank You .................................................................................................................................. 36

List of Officials and Years of Service .................................................................................... 38

Past USLA Champions ............................................................................................................ 39

Surf Race ................................................... 20

Run-Swim-Run ........................................... 21

Rescue Board Race .................................. 22

Surf Boat Race ........................................... 23

Board Rescue Race ................................. 24

Surf Ski Race ............................................ 25

IronGuard (Run-Swim-Paddle) ............... 26

Rescue Race ............................................ 27

American Ironman/Ironwoman ................ 28

Beach Flags .............................................. 29

2k Beach Run ........................................... 30

Beach Relay Race .................................... 31

Ironman/Ironwoman ................................. 32

Land Line Rescue Race .......................... 33

Taplin Relay ............................................... 34

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August 2018 Dear Friends: On behalf of the City Council and the citizens of the City of Virginia Beach, welcome to the Jersey Mike’s 2018 National Lifeguard Championships! For almost 90 years, Virginia Beach has been fortunate to have a highly dedicated staff of lifesaving professionals on our beaches. Through the Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service, more than 49 strategically-placed stands insure maximum water safety benefits to more than 3 million guests and residents each year. We recognize your selfless dedication. The many superb athletes in this national competition represent the very finest in their profession. We appreciate all that you do in your hometowns and that you’ve come to our shores to share fellowship and competition. I give a huge thank you to the United States Lifesaving Association for choosing our City to host these championships. Virginia Beach and all her citizens salute each lifeguard.

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Competitors, Family, Friends, and Spectators, Welcome to the 2018 United States National Lifesaving Championships! Virginia Beach has it all and offers a fantastic venue for our nation’s elite Lifesaving Sport athletes to showcase their skills. When a lifeguard trains he/she is doing much more than staying in shape. Of the nearly 100,000 rescues made by USLA lifeguards last year, most were made with minimal equipment. Lifeguards rely heavily on exceptional USLA training, mental and emotional fortitude, and their physical abilities. Every rescue is a race against time. That’s where competition comes in. Participating in USLA competitions hones skills used daily by professional lifeguards. Lifesaving Sport is also an opportunity to showcase our skills for the public we protect. National competitors represent the guards they work with at their local beaches. And Junior Lifeguard and U19 competitors represent thousands of junior guards around the nation preparing to be the lifeguards and Lifesaving Sport superstars of tomorrow. Because of all the prevention, training, lifeguard standards, and public education by USLA and its certified agencies, we boast an impressive statistic. Your chances of drowning in a USLA certified agency’s beach are 1 in 18 million. On behalf of the USLA I want to again thank the Virginia Beach Lifeguard Association and the City of Virginia Beach for their hospitality in sharing their beautiful city and beach with us. Also thanks to the sponsors, volunteers, USLA officials, scorers, runners, announcers and local volunteers. Last to my fellow competitors; thank you for making the journey and best of luck in all of your events this week. Lifeguards for Life!

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"He would have certainly drowned if not for the prompt action of the life-

saver, who plunged into the waves."That's from a Virginia Beach newspaper story dated 1892. A lifeguard had

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"...not a single life lost along the mile of

coast...", reads another from 1910.

A headline from 1927 exclaimed

"Danger minimized by constant vigilance of

competent Life Guards."

Rescue Runs Deep

Lifeguards have been part of Virginia Beach since investors first imagined a sprawl-ing resort district along this beautiful stretch of beach where the Atlantic meets the entrance of the Chesapeake Bay. Yet, this idyllic location also brings a perfect storm of powerful currents and northeast winds. From the very beginning of tour-ism a simple truth became clear; without lifeguards, folks were going to die.

The decades have evolved the equipment, the techniques, the uniforms, but that simple truth will never change. Around 65 million tourists will visit American

beaches this year. They will sun, they will swim, and they'll be able to do it safely. That's because of you. Because of the few that understand the power of the ocean, and choose to climb into the chair to put yourselves on the line for others.

As a USLA competitor this weekend, you will do much more than race. You continue an amazing tradition; a Surf & Rescue history that runs deep, indeed.

The Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum, at 24th Street on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, honors, celebrates, and preserves the rescue history of Virginia Beach. Free admission is available to all USLA participants.

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T he 2018 USLA National Lifeguard and Junior Lifeguard Championships will be held in Virginia Beach, VA from August 8 - 11, 2018. Details (including

host hotel information) can be found at www.uslanationals.org. Brush up on your competition rules, train hard and check back often on our website for regularly updated information! Online registration is now open. This competition is open to current Professional, Alumnus, Life, and Junior USLA Members. Approved international competitors who are current members of a national lifesaving organization that is a Full Member of the International Life Saving Federation are also eligible to compete, subject to approval. (Send a request for approval to [email protected].) Unfortunately, Associate Members are NOT eligible to compete, but we welcome you to attend and cheer our lifesavers on!



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USLA COURSe - U19 Division(U19 = JG or LG 16, 17, 18 years of age)1. 2 km Beach Run2. Run-Swim-Run3. Beach Flags4. Ironguard5. Surf Race6. Board Race7. Ironman/Ironwoman8. Rescue Race9. Surfski

B Course

(B - 12 and 13 years of age)1. Beach Run2. Surf Race3. Board Race4. Rescue Race5. Beach Flags6. Run-Swim-Run7. Ironguard8. Swim Relay

JeRSeY MiKe’S COURSe - A Division(A - 14 and 15 years of age)1. Beach Run2. Run-Swim-Run3. Rescue Race4. Beach Flags5. Surf Race6. Board Race7. Ironguard8. Swim Relay

C Course(C - 9 to 11 years of age)1. Beach Run2. Run-Swim-Run3. Beach Flags4. Surf Race5. Board Race6. Rescue Race7. Ironguard8. Swim Relay

v USLA Junior Guard programs are one of the most important public education programs and recruiting tools for USLA Chapters. Junior guard programs are meant to provide an active and safe ocean environment for participants to build self-esteem, learn to work as a team and gain valuable knowledge of the ocean and its hazards. Many of the JGs at the National Lifeguard Championships and more back home are future lifesavers ready to take the stand when eligible!

v USLA U19 Competitors are a mix of Junior Guard and working lifeguards. International Lifesaving competitions often include U19 tournaments and the USLA will field a team of the top U19 competi-tors to take on the world’s best in Adelaide, Austra-lia at the 2018 World Lifesaving Championships.

v Race schedule subject to change at official’s dis-cretion due to safety concerns, logistics, or weath-er and ocean conditions.

v Junior Lifeguard coordinators are responsible for all entries and conduct of their Junior Lifeguards.

High tide ..................................................5:10 a.m.

Low tide ..................................................11:16 a.m.

High tide ..................................................5:45 p.m.

sunrise .......................................................6:15 a.m.

sunset .........................................................8:03 p.m.

JUNiOR GUARD / U19 COMPeTiTiON SCHeDULeWednesday, August 8, 2018

9 a.m. events Start(Order of events for each age group below)



ThURSDAYWEDNESDAY

8 AM / Water Course

Board Race – Open Men & Women (heats)Surf Boat – Open Men & Women (heats) Age Group Men & Women (Finals) Taplin Relay – Open Men & Women (heats) Captain’s Entries Due by 9 AM

Surf Ski – Age Group Men & Women (Finals)American Ironman/Ironwoman – Open (heats) Age Group Men & Women (Finals)

Rescue Race – Open Men & Women (heats) Captain’s Entries Due by 10 AM

Board Rescue – Open Men & Women (heats) Captain’s Entries Due by 10 AM

Landline – Open Men & Women (heats) Captain’s Entries Due by 10 AM

1 PM / BEACh FLAG COLISEUMBeach Flags – Open Men & Women (heats) Sign Up by 11am

Age Group Men & Women (Finals)High tide ............................................ 6:12 AM

Low tide ............................................12:17 PM

High tide .............................................6:43 PM

sun Rise .............................................. 6:16 AM

sun set .................................................8:03 PM

RELAY ENTRY CARDS AVAILABLE AT CAPTAINS MEETING WEDNESDAY • ALL SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.



High tide .............................................7:11 AM

Low tide ..............................................1:16 PM

High tide .............................................7:38 PM

sun Rise ...............................................6:17 AM

sun set .................................................8:02 PM

FRIDAY8 AM / Water CourseSurf Race – Open Men & Women (heats) Age Group Men & Women (Finals)Board Race – Open Men & Women (Semifinals) Age Group Men & Women (Finals)Rescue Race – Open Men & Women (Semifinals)Surf Ski Race – Open Men & Women (heats)Ironguard – Open Men & Women (heats) Age Group Men & Women (Finals)

AFTERNOON FINALS 1PMSurf Race – Open Men & Women (Finals)Surf Boat – Open Men & Women (Finals)Medals & Awards Presentations

Board Race – Open Men & Women (Finals)Surf Ski Race – Open Men & Women (Finals) Medals & Awards Presentations

Ironguard – Open Men & Women (Finals)Medals & Awards Presentations

Rescue Race – Open Men & Women (Finals)American Ironman/Ironwoman Open (Finals)Medals & Awards Presentations

8 PM / BEACH FLAG COLISEUMBeach Flags – Open Men & Women (Finals)Medals & Awards Presentations



High tide .............................................7:11 AM

Low tide ..............................................1:16 PM

High tide .............................................7:38 PM

sun Rise ...............................................6:17 AM

sun set .................................................8:02 PM

High tide ............................................8:07 AM

Low tide ..............................................2:13 PM

High tide ............................................. 8:31 PM

sun Rise ...............................................6:18 PM

sun set .................................................8:00 PM

SATURDAY8 AM Start / Shoreline OvalBeach Run – Open Men & Women (Finals)Medals & Awards PresentationsAge Group Men & Women (Finals)

9 AM / Run Relay CourseRun Relay – Open Men & Women (heats)Captain’s Entries Due by 8 AM

9 AM / Water CoursesBoard Rescue–Open Men & Women (Quarterfinals)Ironman/woman – Open (heats) Age Group (Finals)Run-Swim-Run – Open Men & Women (heats)Age Group (Finals)Board Rescue – Open Men & Women (Semifinals)

AFTERNOON FINALS 1PMRun Relay – Open Men & Women (Finals)Ironman/Ironwoman – Open (Finals)Run-Swim-Run – Open Men & Women (Finals)Medals & Awards Presentations

Landline Rescue Race (Finals)Board Rescue – Open Men & Women (Finals) Taplin Relay – Open Men & Women (Finals)Medals & Awards Presentations



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2017 CHAMPIONS

WOMEN WINNERS1 Hallie Petersohn Volusia Surf Lifesaving Association Open Womens Surf Race

2 Caroline Gmelich Monmouth County Open Womens Surf Race

3 Kelsey Cummings LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc Open Womens Surf Race

1 Christa Narus Smith Point 30-34 Womens Surf Race

1 Bethany McKinney Outer Banks 35-39 Womens Surf Race

1 Desi Stoyanova Miami Beach 40-44 Womens Surf Race

1 Michelle Davidson Monmouth County 45-49 Womens Surf Race

1 Chris Linkletter LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 50-54 Womens Surf Race

1 Julia Leo Palm Beach County 55-59 Womens Surf Race

1 Nancy Hodges Virginia Beach Lifesaving Association 60-64 Womens Surf Race

MEN WINNERS1 Christian Foti Riis Park Open Mens Surf Race

2 Hayden Hemmens Newport Beach Ocean Lifeguard Assoc Open Mens Surf Race

3 Thomas O’Neill Riis Park Open Mens Surf Race

1 AJ Miller Volusia Surf Lifesaving Association 30-34 Mens Surf Race

1 Todd Sudol Monmouth County 35-39 Mens Surf Race

1 Mike Barrows Monmouth County 40-44 Mens Surf Race

1 Petko Prachtakov Miami Beach 45-49 Mens Surf Race

1 Randall Eickhoff California State Lifeguard Assoc 50-54 Mens Surf Race

1 Luiz Freire Hollywood Beach 55-59 Mens Surf Race

1 Dale Adama California State Lifeguard Assoc 60-64 Mens Surf Race

1 Joel Gitelson LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 65-69 Mens Surf Race

1 Ed Heinrich LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 70+ Mens Surf Race

SURF RACE Event description

With a running start into the surf from the start line on the beach, competitors swim around the 400-meter course designated by buoys, around the left end #1 white buoy of the flag line to the two black-and-white buoys return-ingto shore passing the right end of the #10 yellow/blue flag buoy line to finish between the finish flags on the beach.To facilitate the recording of placing after the finish, competi-tors may be positioned either: • On a straight line drawn at approximately a 30-degree angle from the finishing line and up the beach. • On a series of lines 10m behind and at right angles to the finishing line and 5 meters apart.




2017 CHAMPIONS

RUN-SwIM-RUN Event description

From the start line, competitors run to pass around the turning flag and enter the water to swim out to and aroundthe buoys. Competitors swim back to the beach to again run around the turning flag before running to the finishline.

WOMEN WINNERS1 Kelsey Cummings LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc Open Womens Run-Swim-Run

2 Casey Francis Virginia Beach Lifesaving Association Open Womens Run-Swim-Run

3 Hallie Petersohn Volusia Surf Lifesaving Association Open Womens Run-Swim-Run

1 Brittany Myers Destin 30-34 Womens Run-Swim-Run

1 Jessica Ventura Palm Beach County 35-39 Womens Run-Swim-Run

1 Desi Stoyanova Miami Beach 40-44 Womens Run-Swim-Run

1 Robyn Skove Hollywood Beach 45-49 Womens Run-Swim-Run

1 Chris Linkletter LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 50-54 Womens Run-Swim-Run

1 Julia Leo Palm Beach County 55-59 Womens Run-Swim-Run

1 Nancy Hodges Virginia Beach Lifesaving Association 60-64 Womens Run-Swim-Run

MEN WINNERS1 Christian Foti Riis Park Open Mens Run-Swim-Run

2 Pat Kilgallen Riis Park Open Mens Run-Swim-Run

3 Austin Takeda California State Lifeguard Assoc Open Mens Run-Swim-Run

1 Jesse Chanying Miami Beach 30-34 Mens Run-Swim-Run

1 Todd Sudol Monmouth County 35-39 Mens Run-Swim-Run

1 Mike Barrows Monmouth County 40-44 Mens Run-Swim-Run

1 Arthur Gehris Volusia Surf Lifesaving Association 45-49 Mens Run-Swim-Run

1 Randall Eickhoff California State Lifeguard Assoc 50-54 Mens Run-Swim-Run

1 Luiz Freire Hollywood Beach 55-59 Mens Run-Swim-Run

1 Robert Kollar Jones Beach State Park 60-64 Mens Run-Swim-Run

1 Ed Heinrich LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 70+ Mens Run-Swim-Run




2017 CHAMPIONS

BOARd RACE Event description

Competitors stand on or behind the start line on thebeach with their boards 1.5 meters apart. At the start signal, competitors enter the water, launch theirboards, and paddle the course marked by buoys, return to the beach, and run to cross the finish line.Competitors are not permitted to hold or otherwiseinterfere with other competitors’ boards or deliberately impede their progress.

WOMEN WINNERS1 Jenna Solberg LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc Open Womens Board Race

2 Amanda Calabrese Hampton Lifeguard Assoc. Open Womens Board Race

3 Anne Skimmons Monmouth County Open Womens Board Race

1 Lindsey Gerkens Wrightsville Beach 30-34 Womens Board Race

1 Jessica Ventura Palm Beach County 35-39 Womens Board Race

1 Jennifer Noonan Delray Beach Ocean Rescue 40-44 Womens Board Race

1 Michelle Davidson Monmouth County 45-49 Womens Board Race

1 Deirdre Fisher LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 50-54 Womens Board Race

1 Julia Leo Palm Beach County 55-59 Womens Board Race

1 Nancy Hodges Virginia Beach Lifesaving Association 60-64 Womens Board Race

MEN WINNERS1 Ryan Paroz Hampton Lifeguard Assoc. Open Mens Board Race

2 Ben Brewer Santa Barbara Lifeguard Assoc Open Mens Board Race

3 Chase Robertson Palm Beach County Open Mens Board Race

1 James Bray California State Lifeguard Assoc 30-34 Mens Board Race

1 Steven O'Boyle Sussex County 35-39 Mens Board Race

1 Phill Lloyd Outer Banks 40-44 Mens Board Race

1 Wade Rickerson Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue 45-49 Mens Board Race

1 Bruce Wilkie Hollywood Beach 50-54 Mens Board Race

1 John Skudin Long Beach NY 55-59 Mens Board Race

1 Mark Myhre Town of Palm Beach 60-64 Mens Board Race

1 Joel Gitelson LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 65-69 Mens Board Race

1 Ed Heinrich LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 70+ Mens Board Race


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2017 CHAMPIONS

SURF BOAT RACE Event description

Two-person surf boat teams row around the three outside buoy courses returning to shore where one member disembarks from the boat and runs up to the touch line. Once across the touchline, the member can return to their surf boat for a second lap, repeating the touch line run. At the finish of the third lap, one member must leave the boat and run up to and across the finish line. Three lap races are approximately 2000 meters, two laps are approximately 1300 meters, one lap is approximately 665 meters. Competitors may lose contact and control of their surf boat without necessarily being disqualified. Com-petitors are not permitted to hold or otherwise interfere with other competitors’ surf boats or deliberately impede their progress.

WOMEN WINNERS1 Alexandre O'Connor Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue Open Womens Surfboat

1 Brittany Austin Miami Beach Open Womens Surfboat

2 Shelley Griffith Boca Raton Open Womens Surfboat

2 Sherry Griffith Boca Raton Open Womens Surfboat

3 Abigail George Monmouth County Open Womens Surfboat

3 Cassidy Stimpson Monmouth County Open Womens Surfboat

1 Brittany Austin Miami Beach 30-34 Womens Surf Boat Race

1 Tiffany LaCasse-Johnson Palm Beach County 30-34 Womens Surf Boat Race

1 Shelley Griffith Boca Raton 45-49 Womens Surf Boat Race

1 Sherry Griffith Boca Raton 45-49 Womens Surf Boat Race

MEN WINNERS1 Chris Hoch Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue Open Mens Surf Boat Race

1 Warren Towns Monmouth County Open Mens Surf Boat Race

2 Jose Bolivar Hollywood Beach Open Mens Surf Boat Race

2 Boki Corsovic Hollywood Beach Open Mens Surf Boat Race

3 Jake Niedenstein Monmouth County Open Mens Surf Boat Race

3 John Cullen Monmouth County Open Mens Surf Boat Race

1 George Klein Town of Palm Beach 30-34 Mens Surf Boat Race

1 Ryan Zabovnik Town of Palm Beach 30-34 Mens Surf Boat Race

1 Michael Vasta Dania Beach 35-39 Mens Surf Boat Race

1 Michael Huck Dania Beach 35-39 Mens Surf Boat Race

1 Steve Griffith Boca Raton 50-54 Mens Surf Boat Race

1 Phil Wotton Delray Beach Ocean Rescue 50-54 Mens Surf Boat Race

1 Joeseph Taylor Hallandale Beach 55-59 Mens Surf Boat Race

1 John Gepp Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue 55-59 Mens Surf Boat Race

1 Mark Myhre Town of Palm Beach 60-64 Mens Surf Boat Race

1 Wayne MacMurray South Jersey 60-64 Mens Surf Boat Race

1 Bert Soden Miami Beach 65-69 Mens Surf Boat Race

1 Rick Stimpson Monmouth County 65-69 Mens Surf Boat Race

1 Bob Lenti Jones Beach State Park 70+ Mens Surf Boat Race

1 David Spence Jones Beach State Park 70+ Mens Surf Boat Race




BOARd RESCUE RACE Event description

In this event, one member of the team swims approximately 120 meters to a designated buoy, signals and waits to be picked up by the second member of the team on a board. They both paddle to shore and cross the finish line on the beach with the board. Competitors must start from the correct allotted position. Competitors swimming to and signaling from the wrong buoy shall be disqualified.

2017 CHAMPIONSWOMEN WINNERS

1 Amanda Calabrese Hampton Lifeguard Assoc. Open Womens Board Rescue Race

1 Maggie Purcell Hampton Lifeguard Assoc. Open Womens Board Rescue Race

2 Kelsey Cummings LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc Open Womens Board Rescue Race

2 Jenna Solberg LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc Open Womens Board Rescue Race

3 Lesley Shahan Pompano Beach Open Womens Board Rescue Race

3 Stephanie Eisenring Miami Beach Open Womens Board Rescue Race

MEN WINNERS1 Austin Takeda California State Lifeguard Assoc Open Mens Board Rescue Race

1 James Bray California State Lifeguard Assoc Open Mens Board Rescue Race

2 Thomas O'Neill Riis Park Open Mens Board Rescue Race

2 Brian O'Neill Riis Park Open Mens Board Rescue Race

3 Ben Brewer Santa Barbara Lifeguard Assoc Open Mens Board Rescue Race

3 Hayden Hemmens Newport Beach Ocean Lifeguard Assoc Open Mens Board Rescue Race


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Lifeguard Competition - Rules and Operational Procedures

SURF SkI RACE Event description

Competitors steady their skis in line in knee-deepwater about 1.5 meters apart. Competi-tors must obey directions from the starter or check starter concerningski alignment at the start. On the starting signal, competitors pad-dle their skis around the apex coursemarked by three red buoys in a clockwise directionand return to finish when any part of the ski cross-esthe in-water finish line – ridden, gripped or carried bythe competitor. Competitors may lose contact andcontrol of their ski without necessarily being disqualified.To complete the race competitors must have (or haveregained) their ski and paddle and cross the finish linefrom the seaward side while maintaining contact withthe ski and paddle. Competitors are not permitted tohold or otherwise interfere with other competitors’ skisor deliberatelyim-pede their progress.


1 Renae Jackson California State Lifeguard Assoc Open Womens Surf Ski

2 Shannon Snell Miami Beach Open Womens Surf Ski

3 Anne Skimmons Monmouth County Open Womens Surf Ski

1 Lindsey Gerkens Wrightsville Beach 30-34 Womens Surf Ski Race

1 Bethany McKinney Outer Banks 35-39 Womens Surf Ski Race

1 Jennifer Noonan Delray Beach Ocean Rescue 40-44 Womens Surf Ski Race

1 Sherry Griffith Boca Raton 45-49 Womens Surf Ski Race

1 Deirdre Fisher LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 50-54 Womens Surf Ski Race

MEN WINNERS1 Tim Burdiak LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc Open Mens Surf Ski Race

2 Ryan Paroz Hampton Lifeguard Assoc. Open Mens Surf Ski Race

3 Phill Lloyd Outer Banks Open Mens Surf Ski Race

1 Luke Turner Monmouth County 30-34 Mens Surf Ski Race

1 Steven O'Boyle Sussex County 35-39 Mens Surf Ski Race

1 Phill Lloyd Outer Banks 40-44 Mens Surf Ski Race

1 Javier Mayor Miami Beach 45-49 Mens Surf Ski Race

1 Patrick Hemmens California State Lifeguard Assoc 50-54 Mens Surf Ski Race

1 Jay Butki LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 55-59 Mens Surf Ski Race

1 Mark Myhre Town of Palm Beach 60-64 Mens Surf Ski Race

1 Joel Gitelson LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 65-69 Mens Surf Ski Race

1 Ed Heinrich LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 70+ Mens Surf Ski Race




Disqualification In addition to the General Rules the following behavior shall result in disqualification: Failure to complete the course as defined and described.

Control of craft: Competitors must be in control of the board up to and including the last course buoy. Competitors shall not be disqualified if they lose control of the craft on the return journey from the buoys. Competitors may lose control on the way out without penalty provided they regain the craft and round the last turning buoy of each leg in control of the craft and complete the course.

IRONGUARd(RUN-SwIM-PAddLE)

Event description

Competitors cover an approxi-mately 750-meter course that includes two beach run sprints, a swim leg and a board leg.


1 Kelsey Cummings LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc Open Womens Ironguard

2 Alexandra Santer South Jersey Open Womens Ironguard

3 Hallie Petersohn Volusia Surf Lifesaving Association Open Womens Ironguard

1 Brittany Myers Destin 30-34 Womens Ironguard

1 Jessica Ventura Palm Beach County 35-39 Womens Ironguard

1 Jennifer Noonan Delray Beach Ocean Rescue 40-44 Womens Ironguard

1 Michelle Davidson Monmouth County 45-49 Womens Ironguard

1 Chris Linkletter LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 50-54 Womens Ironguard

1 Julia Leo Palm Beach County 55-59 Womens Ironguard

1 Nancy Hodges Virginia Beach Lifesaving Association 60-64 Womens Ironguard

MEN WINNERS1 Pat Kilgallen Riis Park Open Mens Ironguard

2 Thomas O'Neill Riis Park Open Mens Ironguard

3 Brian O'Neill Riis Park Open Mens Ironguard

1 Robert Adsett Monmouth County 30-34 Mens Ironguard

1 Steven O'Boyle Sussex County 35-39 Mens Ironguard

1 Phill Lloyd Outer Banks 40-44 Mens Ironguard

1 Javier Mayor Miami Beach 45-49 Mens Ironguard

1 Randall Eickhoff California State Lifeguard Assoc 50-54 Mens Ironguard

1 John Skudin Long Beach NY 55-59 Mens Ironguard

1 Dale Adama California State Lifeguard Assoc 60-64 Mens Ironguard

1 Joel Gitelson LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 65-69 Mens Ironguard

1 Ed Heinrich LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 70+ Mens Ironguard




RESCUE RACE Event description

Four competitors from each team participate in this event: a “victim,” one rescue tube swimmer, and two rescuers. The victim swims approximately 120 meters to a designated buoy, signals and waits to be rescued by the rescue tube swimmer. As they return to shore, the remaining two rescuers enter the water to assist. The event finishes when the first competitor in a team crosses the finish line at their allotted lane while in contact with the victim.


1 Kelsey Cummings LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc Open Womens Rescue Race

1 Jenna Solberg LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc Open Womens Rescue Race

1 Coral Berry LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc Open Womens Rescue Race

1 Chris Linkletter LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc Open Womens Rescue Race

2 Renae Jackson California State Lifeguard Assoc Open Womens Rescue Race

2 Casey Francis Virginia Beach Lifesaving Association Open Womens Rescue Race

2 Madison Feldman California State Lifeguard Assoc Open Womens Rescue Race

2 Zoe Colomer California State Lifeguard Assoc Open Womens Rescue Race

3 Jessica King Volusia Surf Lifesaving Association Open Womens Rescue Race

3 April O'Gorman Volusia Surf Lifesaving Association Open Womens Rescue Race

3 Hallie Petersohn Volusia Surf Lifesaving Association Open Womens Rescue Race

3 Madison Young Volusia Surf Lifesaving Association Open Womens Rescue Race

MEN WINNERS1 Pat Kilgallen Riis Park Open Mens Ironguard

2 Thomas O'Neill Riis Park Open Mens Ironguard

3 Brian O'Neill Riis Park Open Mens Ironguard

1 Robert Adsett Monmouth County 30-34 Mens Ironguard

1 Steven O'Boyle Sussex County 35-39 Mens Ironguard

1 Phill Lloyd Outer Banks 40-44 Mens Ironguard

1 Javier Mayor Miami Beach 45-49 Mens Ironguard

1 Randall Eickhoff California State Lifeguard Assoc 50-54 Mens Ironguard

1 John Skudin Long Beach NY 55-59 Mens Ironguard

1 Dale Adama California State Lifeguard Assoc 60-64 Mens Ironguard

1 Joel Gitelson LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 65-69 Mens Ironguard

1 Ed Heinrich LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 70+ Mens Ironguard

MEN WINNERS1 Ryan Gates California State Lifeguard Assoc Open Mens Rescue Race

1 Zane Booth Santa Barbara Lifeguard Assoc Open Mens Rescue Race

1 Ben Brewer Santa Barbara Lifeguard Assoc Open Mens Rescue Race

1 Hayden Hemmens Newport Beach Ocean Lifeguard Assoc Open Mens Rescue Race

2 Phil Cabasino Long Beach NY Open Mens Rescue Race

2 James Canner Long Beach NY Open Mens Rescue Race

2 Tim Cabasino Long Beach NY Open Mens Rescue Race

2 PJ Gillespie Long Beach NY Open Mens Rescue Race

3 Pat Kilgallen Riis Park Open Mens Rescue Race

3 Brian O'Neill Riis Park Open Mens Rescue Race

3 Christian Foti Riis Park Open Mens Rescue Race

3 Thomas O'Neill Riis Park Open Mens Rescue Race


USLA 2018 NATIONAL LIFEGUARD CHAMPIONSHIPSUnited States Lifesaving Association Lifeguard Competition - Rules and Operational Procedures

AMERICAN IRONMAN/IRONwOMAN Event description

Competitors cover a 1400-meter (approx.) course that includes a swim leg, a board leg, a solo surfboat leg and a beach sprint finish. Conditions of racing each legare as gener-ally required for the individual conditions of that discipline including the rules governing the component disciplines: surfboats, board races, surfraces, beach sprints. The sequence of legs shall be determined by draw at the commencement of eachcompetition at least one hour prior to the race.


1 Anne Skimmons Monmouth County Open American IronWoman

2 Alexandre O'Connor Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue Open American IronWoman

3 Jennifer Noonan Delray Beach Ocean Rescue Open American IronWoman

1 Brittany Austin Miami Beach 30-34 American Ironwoman

1 Michelle Davidson Monmouth County 45-49 American Ironwoman

1 Chris Linkletter LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 50-54 American Ironwoman

1 Janet Carbin Monmouth County 55-59 American Ironwoman

MEN WINNERS1 James Bray California State Lifeguard Assoc Open Mens American Ironman

2 Boki Corsovic Hollywood Beach Open Mens American Ironman

3 Mark Conte Monmouth County Open Mens American Ironman

1 AJ Miller Volusia Surf Lifesaving Association 30-34 Mens American Ironman

1 Todd Sudol Monmouth County 35-39 Mens American Ironman

1 Phill Lloyd Outer Banks 40-44 Mens American Ironman

1 Wade Rickerson Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue 45-49 Mens American Ironman

1 Phil Wotton Delray Beach Ocean Rescue 50-54 Mens American Ironman

1 John Skudin Long Beach NY 55-59 Mens American Ironman

1 Dale Adama California State Lifeguard Assoc 60-64 Mens American Ironman

1 Joel Gitelson LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 65-69 Mens American Ironman




A competitor may otherwise use his or her body to improve his or her position in obtaining a flag. A competitor may negotiate the shoulder and or body in front of an opponent, but may not use hands, arms, feet or legs to obtain or remain in this position.

If a competitor legally obtains this front position and maintains normal running action, the competitor behind is obliged to go around the competitor in front.

A competitor may cross over in front of a slower competitor. If two or more competitors are guilty of deliberate impedance, the competitor who first used hands, arms, feet or legs will be disqualified.

BEACH FLAGS Event description

From a prone starting position on the beach, competitors rise, turn and race to obtain a baton (beach flag) buried upright in the sand approxi-mately 20 meters away. Since there are always fewer batons than competitors, those who fail to obtain a baton are eliminated.


1 Amanda Calabrese Hampton Lifeguard Assoc. Open Womens Beach Flags

2 kelsey kaub Ocean County NJ Open Womens Beach Flags

3 Emily Ruppert Sussex County Open Womens Beach Flags

1 Kristen DiTommaso Monmouth County 30-34 Womens Beach Flags

1 Sylvia Wolff Outer Banks 35-39 Womens Beach Flags

1 Noami Greca Monmouth County 40-44 Womens Beach Flags

1 Robyn Skove Hollywood Beach 45-49 Womens Beach Flags

1 Chris Linkletter LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 50-54 Womens Beach Flags

1 Kathleen Piacentine Hampton Lifeguard Assoc. 55-59 Womens Beach Flags

1 Vanessa Edwardes Hampton Lifeguard Assoc. 60-64 Womens Beach Flags

MEN WINNERS1 Brett Friedman Smith Point Open Mens Beach Flags

2 Tim Cabasino Long Beach NY Open Mens Beach Flags

3 Tyler Burch Outer Banks Open Mens Beach Flags

1 Maurice Peacock Wrightsville Beach 30-34 Mens Beach Flags

1 Eric Barnoff Hampton Lifeguard Assoc. 35-39 Mens Beach Flags

1 Bryon Iveson Jax Beach 40-44 Mens Beach Flags

1 Ross Oneill Monmouth County 45-49 Mens Beach Flags

1 Eugene Ancheta Kauai 50-54 Mens Beach Flags

1 John Gepp Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue 55-59 Mens Beach Flags

1 Jim Emery Jax Beach 60-64 Mens Beach Flags

1 Joel Gitelson LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 65-69 Mens Beach Flags

1 Edward McDonald Hampton Lifeguard Assoc. 70+ Mens Beach Flags





2k BEACH RUN Event description

Competitors race 2000 meters on the beach in two 1000-meter legs as follows: On the starting signal competitors race along the left side of the lane to round (clockwise or right hand in) the turning pole 1000 meters distant and return 1000 meters toward the starting pole, and then race to cross the finish line. Jostling or obstructing another competitor so as to impede their progress is not permitted. Judges shall be placed to observe the conduct of the event and determine competitors’ places at the finish line. The finish is judged on the competi-tor’s chest crossing the finish line. Competitors must finish on their feet in an upright position.


1 Paige Duca Hampton Lifeguard Assoc. Open Womens 2K Beach Run

2 Kayley Delay Atlantic Beach (FL) Open Womens 2K Beach Run

3 Alice Henley Dania Beach Open Womens 2K Beach Run

1 Kristen DiTommaso Monmouth County 30-34 Womens 2K Beach Run

1 Sylvia Wolff Outer Banks 35-39 Womens 2K Beach Run

1 Tamra Marris Volusia Surf Lifesaving Association 40-44 Womens 2K Beach Run

1 Kim Murphy Volusia Surf Lifesaving Association 45-49 Womens 2K Beach Run

1 Chris Linkletter LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 50-54 Womens 2K Beach Run

1 Nan Kappeler California State Lifeguard Assoc 55-59 Womens 2K Beach Run

1 Vanessa Edwardes Hampton Lifeguard Assoc. 60-64 Womens 2K Beach Run

MEN WINNERS1 Harrison Martingayle Virginia Beach Lifesaving Association Open Mens 2K Beach Run

2 Daniel Martin Miami Beach Open Mens 2K Beach Run

3 Tyler Lawson Sussex County Open Mens 2K Beach Run

1 Daniel Martin Miami Beach 30-34 Mens 2K Beach Run

1 Chad Motz Outer Banks 35-39 Mens 2K Beach Run

1 Keith B Kolar Smith Point 40-44 Mens 2K Beach Run

1 Kevin Krause Smith Point 45-49 Mens 2K Beach Run

1 Kevin Martingayle Virginia Beach Lifesaving Association 50-54 Mens 2K Beach Run

1 Ken Bots Volusia Surf Lifesaving Association 55-59 Mens 2K Beach Run

1 Dave Pierson Monmouth County 60-64 Mens 2K Beach Run

1 Joel Gitelson LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 65-69 Mens 2K Beach Run

1 Edward McDonald Hampton Lifeguard Assoc. 70+ Mens 2K Beach Run




BEACH RELAY RACE Event description

Teams of four individuals compete in baton relay fashion over a 100-yard course. To start, two competitors take positions in their allotted lanes at each end of the course. After the start, each competitor completes a leg of the course with a baton held in either hand and passes the baton at the conclusion of the first, second and third legs to the next runner. All competi-tors shall finish their leg of the event on their feet and in an upright position.


1 Josie Nixon Sussex County Open Womens 4 x 100 Run Relay

1 Kathryn Giles Sussex County Open Womens 4 x 100 Run Relay

1 Evelyn Shoop Sussex County Open Womens 4 x 100 Run Relay

1 Casey Nixon Sussex County Open Womens 4 x 100 Run Relay

2 Alexandra Santer South Jersey Open Womens 4 x 100 Run Relay

2 Elizabeth Vanderclute Ocean City MD Open Womens 4 x 100 Run Relay

2 Kali Dawson Ocean City MD Open Womens 4 x 100 Run Relay

2 Cierra Kopecky Ocean City MD Open Womens 4 x 100 Run Relay

3 Brianne Jackolski Smith Point Open Womens 4 x 100 Run Relay

3 Katie Kolar Smith Point Open Womens 4 x 100 Run Relay

3 Leah Russell Smith Point Open Womens 4 x 100 Run Relay

3 Emily Bardak Smith Point Open Womens 4 x 100 Run Relay

MEN WINNERS1 Nathan Jones Sussex County Open Mens 4 x 100 Run Relay

1 Samuel McMillon Sussex County Open Mens 4 x 100 Run Relay

1 Dustin Venables Sussex County Open Mens 4 x 100 Run Relay

1 Brandon Bishop Sussex County Open Mens 4 x 100 Run Relay

2 Rich Hamilton Ocean City MD Open Mens 4 x 100 Run Relay

2 Christian Becker Ocean City MD Open Mens 4 x 100 Run Relay

2 Kade Ramm Ocean City MD Open Mens 4 x 100 Run Relay

2 Devon Lee Ocean City MD Open Mens 4 x 100 Run Relay

3 Ben Briglio Town of Hempstead Open Mens 4 x 100 Run Relay

3 Pat Kilgallen Riis Park Open Mens 4 x 100 Run Relay

3 Bryon Iveson Jax Beach Open Mens 4 x 100 Run Relay

3 Maurice Peacock Wrightsville Beach Open Mens 4 x 100 Run Relay





1 Kelsey Cummings LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc Open IronWoman

2 Jenna Solberg LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc Open IronWoman

3 Anne Skimmons Monmouth County Open IronWoman

1 Tiffany LaCasse-Johnson Palm Beach County 30-34 Ironwoman

1 Jessica Ventura Palm Beach County 35-39 Ironwoman

1 Michelle Davidson Monmouth County 45-49 Ironwoman

1 Chris Linkletter LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 50-54 Ironwoman

1 Nan Kappeler California State Lifeguard Assoc 55-59 Ironwoman

MEN WINNERS1 Hayden Hemmens Newport Beach Ocean Lifeguard Assoc Open Mens Ironman

2 Ben Brewer Santa Barbara Lifeguard Assoc Open Mens Ironman

3 Thomas O'Neill Riis Park Open Mens Ironman

1 James Bray California State Lifeguard Assoc 30-34 Mens Ironman

1 Steven O'Boyle Sussex County 35-39 Mens Ironman

1 Phill Lloyd Outer Banks 40-44 Mens Ironman

1 Wade Rickerson Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue 45-49 Mens Ironman

1 Randall Eickhoff California State Lifeguard Assoc 50-54 Mens Ironman

1 John Skudin Long Beach NY 55-59 Mens Ironman

1 Dale Adama California State Lifeguard Assoc 60-64 Mens Ironman

1 Joel Gitelson LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 65-69 Mens Ironman

1 Ed Heinrich LA County Surf Life Saving Assoc 70+ Mens Ironman

IRONMAN/IRONwOMAN Event description

Competitors cover a 1400-meter (approx.) course that includes a swim leg, a board leg, a ski leg and a beach sprint finish. Conditions of racing of each legare as generally required for the individual condi-tionsof that discipline including the rules governing thecomponent disciplines: races, board races, surf races, beach sprints. The sequence of legs shall bedetermined by draw at the commencement of eachcompetition.





2017 CHAMPIONSWINNERS

1 Brendon Kolar Smith Point Open Landline Rescue Race

1 Kristofas Barsauskas Smith Point Open Landline Rescue Race

1 Alex Triani Smith Point Open Landline Rescue Race

1 Emily Bardak Smith Point Open Landline Rescue Race

2 Christopher DeLuca Smith Point Open Landline Rescue Race

2 Isabelle Ripp Smith Point Open Landline Rescue Race

2 Kevin Konarski Smith Point Open Landline Rescue Race

2 Pat Scribner Smith Point Open Landline Rescue Race

3 Edwin Moriarty Long Beach NY Open Landline Rescue Race

3 Conor Carey Long Beach NY Open Landline Rescue Race

3 John Cottett Long Beach NY Open Landline Rescue Race

3 Anthony Cabasino Long Beach NY Open Landline Rescue Race

LANd LINE RESCUE RACE Event description

This event consists of four persons: one victim, one landline swimmer and two landline pullers. Landlineswimmer swims to the victim. When the swim-merreaches the victim, the swimmer raises one arm in theair as a sign to the pullers to commence pulling. Thevictim must hold onto the rescue can with both handsat all times, and may kick. Upon signal from the swimmer, the pullers pull victim and swimmer to the beach.





1 Kaitlin Whited Jax Beach Open Womens Taplin Relay

1 Hallie Petersohn Volusia Surf Lifesaving Association Open Womens Taplin Relay

1 April O'Gorman Volusia Surf Lifesaving Association Open Womens Taplin Relay

1 Jessica King Volusia Surf Lifesaving Association Open Womens Taplin Relay

2 Renae Jackson California State Lifeguard Assoc Open Womens Taplin Relay

2 Kerry Giovanniello Long Beach NY Open Womens Taplin Relay

2 Megan Cabasino Long Beach NY Open Womens Taplin Relay

2 Zoe Colomer California State Lifeguard Assoc Open Womens Taplin Relay

3 Shannon Snell Miami Beach Open Womens Taplin Relay

3 Desi Stoyanova Miami Beach Open Womens Taplin Relay

3 Stephanie Eisenring Miami Beach Open Womens Taplin Relay

3 Lesley Shahan Pompano Beach Open Womens Taplin Relay

MEN WINNERS1 Hayden Hemmens Newport Beach Ocean Lifeguard Assoc Open Mens Taplin Relay

1 Zane Booth Santa Barbara Lifeguard Assoc Open Mens Taplin Relay

1 Ben Brewer Santa Barbara Lifeguard Assoc Open Mens Taplin Relay

1 Patrick Hemmens California State Lifeguard Assoc Open Mens Taplin Relay

2 Troy Kauffman California State Lifeguard Assoc Open Mens Taplin Relay

2 Austin Takeda California State Lifeguard Assoc Open Mens Taplin Relay

2 Ryan Gates California State Lifeguard Assoc Open Mens Taplin Relay

2 James Bray California State Lifeguard Assoc Open Mens Taplin Relay

3 Bryce Green Outer Banks Open Mens Taplin Relay

3 Phill Lloyd Outer Banks Open Mens Taplin Relay

3 Tyler Burch Outer Banks Open Mens Taplin Relay

3 Jarrad Greentree Outer Banks Open Mens Taplin Relay

TAPLIN RELAY Event description

Teams of four competitors (one swimmer, one board paddler, one surf ski paddler, one runner) cover the approxi-mately 1400-meter course in a sequence of legs determined by draw at the start of each competition. The run leg is always the final leg. If the ski leg is first, competitors shall start with a typical in-water start. Conditions of racing of each leg are as generally required for the individual conditions of that discipline including the rules governing the component disciplines: surf ski races, board races, surf races, beach sprints. Competitors must commence their leg of the event from the correct allotted beach position.


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PAST USLA CHAMPIONS YEAR WINNING CHAPTER DIVISION 2000 Los Angeles County Division A Delray Beach, FL Division B 2001 Los Angeles County Division A Delray Beach, FL Division B 2002 Los Angeles County Division A Boca Raton, FL Division B 2003 Los Angeles County Division A Boca Raton, FL Southeast 2004 Los Angeles County Division A Palm Beach County, FL Division B 2005 Los Angeles County Division A Smith Point, NY Division B 2006 Los Angeles County Division A Smith Point, NY Division B 2007 Los Angeles County Division A Smith Point, NY Division B 2008 Los Angeles County Division A Smith Point, NY Division B 2009 Los Angeles County Division A Fort Lauderdale, FL Division B 2010 Los Angeles County Division A Aloha Surf Lifesaving, HI Division B 2011 Los Angeles County Division A Smith Point, NY Division B 2012 Los Angeles County Division A Smith Point, NY Division B 2013 Los Angeles County Division A Smith Point, NY Division B 2014 Monmouth County, NJ Division A Smith Point, NY Division B 2015 Los Angeles County Division A Destin Beach Division B 2016 Los Angeles County Division A Smith Point, NY Division B 2017 Mommath County Division A Riis Park NY Division B

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