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 2025 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 Team Managers Travelling with athlete’s areas to consider Planning When, Where, Who, Risk Assessment Communications with parents/athletes Pick up times and meeting times Destination and venue Competition details Kit and equipment Emergency procedures – home contacts Remote supervision Consent form Media release & photography forms Medical forms In-loco parents Code of conduct Accommodation What type Catering, special diets, allergies, water provision Suitability for groups – accessibility Room lists Transport Journey time and stopping Supervision Suitability and accessibility Private cars, driver checks, insurance and seatbelts Supervision and Staffing Number of staff and athletes Who: male, female and specialists Responsibilities Emergency procedures First aid provision Specific medical details and medication Reporting procedures Insurance Liability – accidents Cost For the trip Socialising Financing Payment schedule – deposit, stages and payment Arrival Check – rooms, meal times, phones, valuables Check venue Information on medicationArrange group meeting(s) Timetable for everyone Confirm procedures with staff Confirm athletes known how to contact the Team Manager Rules, codes of conduct Manage Cookie Preferences