City of Round Rock lifeguards take home first place in state competition

August 3, 2023
5:05 pm

City of Round Rock lifeguards won first place in a state championship hosted Monday, July 31, at the 2023 Texas Lifeguard Competition.

This was the first Round Rock guard team to earn a state championship title in the program’s history. The champions competed against lifeguard teams from across the state of Texas, all of whom had qualified by earning a top three title at their respective regional competitions.

Lifeguard teams were judged on their recognition, response time, skill performance, teamwork, communication and ability to work under pressure in responding to multi-layered scenarios and mock rescue situations. Members of the championship competition team from Round Rock dedicated extensive hours to their skill development in performing water rescues and water safety protocols — the same tenants that guide the city’s lifeguard team in their daily work at City of Round Rock pools.

Eight smiling lifeguards stand poolside, holding a “1st Place Texas Lifeguard Championship 2023” banner. They wear blue shirts, wave at the camera, and sunlight brightens the outdoor pool area behind them.

Seven people stand together smiling at a water park, with slides, splash features, and other people in the background on a sunny day. Some wear casual summer clothes, and some have swimwear.

Four people stand together and smile by an outdoor swimming pool on a sunny day, with trees and blue sky in the background. — *Mayor Craig Morgan and Parks and Recreation Director Rick Atkins congratulating the state champs*

City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation lifeguards have earned multiple local, state, and national awards for their dedication to safety, training, and culture. They were featured in the May 2023 edition of the National Recreation and Park’s Association’s Magazine showcasing their programs and practices.