Local Team to Compete in Lifeguard Battle

Lifeguards from Nahant Beach will be among teams from across the state that will compete in Wednesday’s Iron Guard Competition at Revere Beach.

The competition involves more than 50 lifeguards as part of teams participating in competitive activities designed to showcase their lifeguarding skills. The lifeguards come from DCR waterfronts and pools across the state.

In addition to the Nahant team, teams will also be there from Salisbury Beach and Horseneck Beach, plus other teams from waterfronts in central and western Massachusetts, according to William Hickey, a DCR spokesman. The Salisbury and Horseneck beach teams have previously won national lifeguarding competitions.

DCR Commissioner Jack Murray will be one of the attendees at the end, which is open to the public. DCR Aquatics Director John Dwinell will also be there. It will run from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., with the event headquartered at the Shirley Bathhouse at Revere Beach.

This summer, DCR Lifeguards made 75 rescues at waterfronts and pools across Massachusetts.