The 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.
The National Speed Championships, the largest competition of its kind in the UK, sees lifesaving athletes aged 12 and upwards from across the UK and Ireland competing for national titles in what is the only sport that has a humanitarian foundation.
#Speeds2024 is set to take place at Sandwell Aquatics Centre on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 March 2024. Entries are now open so book soon to secure your place to swim at the Commonwealth Games pool!
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Programme and entry requirements for Speeds 2024. Read more
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