Pool, Open Water, Emergency Response Officials Certification courses provide more advanced training for certified Community Officials who wish to officiate in different roles at community, provincial and national lifesaving sport events. These three courses focus on the duties and responsibilities of officials in decision-making roles: Pool Officials Certification Open Water Officials Certification Emergency Response Officials Certification Prerequisites: 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. Candidate reference material: Officials candidates must have the following for on-course reference: Canadian Officials Manual -ILS Competition Rule Book (download in Rule Books) -Ontario Competition Rule Book (download in Rule Books) -Lifesaving Sport Activity Log Candidates will receive a follow-up email within 48 hours of the course with login instructions.