Lifesaving Sport

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.

GBR Lifesaving

Call for GBR team athlete selection declaration for the 2024 ILS Lifesaving World Championships

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.

The venue for the GBR World Championship Team Trial (Ocean) has now been announced as Branksome in Bournemouth on 1 - 2 June 2024.

Full details on how to apply and to access the conditions and invitation to declare

GBR Lifesaving Team Administration [email protected]
(On behalf of the One Team Advisory Group)

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