RLSS UK Events

Virtual Pool Lifesaving League, 14 July - 30 September 2021

The Virtual Pool Lifesaving League runs from 14 July to 30 September 2021 This is an inter-club league that is run at club level. This is a new concept for RLSS UK that is designed to help competitors, instructors and officials to return to a form of competition, in a safe way that limits travel and contact. Read more

Lifesaving Sport Challenge 2021: Webinar, 28 July 2021

An introduction to this year’s exciting new competition format is being held via a free webinar on Wednesday 28 July at 7.30 pm. Read more

Lifesaving Sport Challenge 2021: Registration

Honours, 6 November 2021

We look forward to welcoming both 2020 and 2021 Honours recipients to Worcester Cathedral on 6 November 2021 Read more

#DontDrinkandDrown, 6-12 December 2021

Don’t Drink and Drown is a national campaign that warns drinkers to steer clear of walking by or entering water when under the influence of alcohol. Read more

National Lifesaving Championships Final

RLSS UK National Lifesaving Championships 2022 Read more

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Drowning Prevention Week: we have our dryrobe prize winners!

Drowning Prevention Week - dryrobe prize winners!
Pre-requisite qualifications for RLSS UK Trainer Assessors / Instructors / Tutors

To maintain your RLSS UK Trainer Assessor (TA), Instructor, or Tutor qualification, you must ensure you are in current RLSS UK Membership and hold the necessary pre-requisite award(s)/qualification(s).
How RLSS UK Certification Works

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

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Become a Pool Lifeguard with the RLSS UK's National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) We have trained over 90,000 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). And with cold water being anything from approximately the temperature of a swimming pool and below, we are not just talking about icy cold water here.
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.
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.
Summer Water Safety

Every year people drown both at home and on holiday because they don’t take simple precautions, so reaching people with water safety messages is vital.
RLSS UK Qualifications and Awards
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.