Lifesaving SportThe Royal Life Saving Society UK is the National Governing Body for pool-based Lifesaving Sport - a sport recognised by the International Olympic Committee and the Commonwealth Games Federation. Lifesaving Sport is the only sport whose skills are first learned for humanitarian purposes. As showcased in our new promotional video, Lifesaving Sport is a competitive and dynamic international sport, with a variety of fun and challenging activities that take place in and out of the water at swimming pools and the beach. It is also an important vehicle to engage young people in lifesaving and support drowning prevention. About Lifesaving Sport Lifesaving Sport Home About Pathways The History Meet our Athletes and Coaches All Sport Awards Competitions National Lifesaving Championships Simulated Emergency Response Championship (SERC) National Speed Lifesaving Championships Rookie Lifeguard Festivals Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships Recognised Competitions Roles Officials Coaches Team Managers Competitor Organisers Event Roles Performance GBR Lifesaving Anti Doping Transgender Policy for Sport Records & Results Apply for National Records Records Results Latest News Events RLSS UK Shop Visit Shop Lifesaving Sport Equipment Officials, Coaches and Timekeepers Essentials Latest RLSS UK Events Lifesaving Sport Events Lifesaving World Championships 2024 The Lifesaving World Championships 2024 (LWC 2024) will take place from 23 August to 9 September 2024 on the Gold Coast in Australia, hosted by Surf Life Saving Queensland. Pool events will take place at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Southport, and the Ocean/Beach events will take place at Kurrawa Beach. Visit the official Lifesaving World Championships website The GBR Lifesaving Team Administration is calling now for eligible athletes to formally declare to participate in the Selection Process to become a member of the GBR Lifesaving Youth and Open Teams to compete at the ILS World Lifesaving Championships. Selection is open to any athlete who is a full current member of either RLSS UK, SLSA Wales or SLSGB who will be able to meet the selection criteria. Full details on how to apply and to access the conditions and invitation to declare Manage Cookie Preferences