Lifesaving Sport

Welcome to the NEW Lifesaving Sports Area, this area has been set up to help you easily navigate everything lifesaving sport related!

The Royal Life Saving Society UK is a National Governing Body for Lifesaving Sport - a sport recognised by the International Olympic Committee and the Commonwealth Games Federation.

Our aim is to provide an inclusive range of opportunities to increase participation in lifesaving activities.

We recognise the importance of equipping as many people as possible with valuable lifesaving skills to help save as many lives as possible and to help reduce the drowning toll in the UK.

GBR 2020 Team Selectors Appointments ILS 2020 World Lifesaving Championships

The One Team is pleased to confirm the following appointments to select the 2020 GBR Team:-

Chairman (Non-Voting)
Craig Robinson

Open Team and Senior Manager
Ashley Mann

Youth Team Manager
Matt Trebilcock

Pool Coach
Gary Lee

Ocean/Beach Coach
Lloyd Rosewell

Independent Beach/Ocean Selector
Simon Perry

Independent Pool Selector
Stephanie Andrews

A big thank you to all for agreeing to take on these volunteer roles to support the selection of our GBR Team to compete at the Worlds

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Drowning Prevention Week 2022 - thank you

Lee Heard, Charity Director on Drowning Prevention Week 2022 "As we reach the end of Royal Life Saving Society UK’s 9th annual Drowning Prevention We,ek campaign, I wanted to say a huge thank you to all our members, staff, supporters, and strategic partners who have played a role in sharing our vital water safety messaging this year.
Final selection for the 2022 GBR Lifesaving Sport Teams for the World Championships
MPs support Royal Life Saving Society UK’s Drowning Prevention Week.

This week the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) brought its annual Drowning Prevention Week campaign to Westminster.
Training Administrator

Final selection for the 2022 GBR Lifesaving Sport Teams for the World Championships
Fantastic Results at the 2022 National Speed Championships

It was great to see competitors, clubs and volunteers from across our Society coming together for this prestigious event. The pandemic influenced all our lives, but we were able to get back to Lifesaving Sport at the end of 2021 for a highly successful Lifesaving Sport Challenge competition in Leeds and this was continued for the National Speed Championships in March this year.
National Competitive Lifesaving Sport returns to the water

It was a long wait to get back in the pool competing again, but 16th October 2021 marked the return of Lifesaving Sport with our Lifesaving Sport Challenge 2021 in Leeds.
GBR Team Selection for the World Life Saving Championships, Italy 2022

The World Championships for National Teams Open and Youth will be held from September 28 to October 2 2022 in Riccione, Italy
Lifesaving Championships, Valencia, Spain 2021

The GBR Lifesaving “One Team” is selected from the membership of Royal Life Saving Society UK, Surf Lifesaving Great Britain and Surf Life Saving Association of Wales to attend both European and World championships.
The Royal Life Saving Society UK is supporting #SaveOurSports

The Royal Life Saving Society UK is supporting #SaveOurSports, a campaign by the UK’s sport and physical activity sector, urging the Government to save grassroots sport, fitness, and leisure facilities from permanent closure due to COVID-19.
Call for GBR One Team Athlete Selection Declaration 2020 World Championships

The One Team Administration is calling now for eligible athletes to formally declare to participate in the Selection Process...
We are pleased to announce the Great Britain Youth Team!

Great Britain Lifesaving is pleased to announce the Great Britain Youth Team to compete at the 2019 Lifesaving European Championships in Riccione, Italy.
Great Britain Lifesaving announce Open Team to compete at 2019 Lifesaving European Championships in Italy

The team of six male and six female athletes were selected from the Great Britain Lifesaving Squad representing clubs from Surf Life Saving GB, Surf Life Saving Wales and the Royal Life Saving Society UK.
GBR Lifesaving is pleased to introduce the 2019 GBR Lifesaving Squad

The aim of the squad is to assemble the best British Lifesaving athletes who will be monitored for progress against agreed targets, can support each other through training and from which the representative GBR teams will be chosen to compete at the 2019 European Lifesaving Championships in Italy.

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Become a Pool Lifeguard with the RLSS UK's National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). There are currently more than 90,000 RLSS UK trained Lifeguards. Click here to find out more and book onto a course!
Activate or Create your RLSS UK Account (Powered by tahdah)

Find out how to log in to your RLSS UK Account (Powered by tahdah), view our how-to guides and all the latest FAQs.
Find a Course (RLSS UK Course Finder)

Looking to find a course? This page will direct you to where you need to go.
Cold Water Shock – the Facts

The term ‘cold water shock’ refers to a range of natural reactions that our bodies take to protect us when we enter cold water (although these reactions can sometimes work against us).
Rookie Lifeguard

RLSS UK’s Rookie Lifeguard programme gives your child the skills they need to be confident in the pool and by the sea.
RLSS UK Qualifications and Awards
Contact Us

If you are looking to make an enquiry to the society, our customer service team will be able to help.
National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ)

The National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ) is the core qualification for anyone seeking employment on UK Beaches. The NVBLQ ensures that the qualified lifeguard has the knowledge and skills required to operate effectively across a range of beach environments.
National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)

NRASTC is a supervision and rescue qualification for teachers working on the poolside or in the water during programmed activities, such as a swimming lesson.
How RLSS UK Certification Works

How certification for our National Pool Lifeguard Course and all RLSS UK courses work.