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.
Without volunteers, the sport of Lifesaving would not be able to function as it does today. We are committed to supporting the development of volunteering within lifesaving, both in terms of volunteers and as providers of volunteering opportunities.
For courses and guides, RLSS UK recommend http://www.sportenglandclubmatters.com/
Information on the roles of the Head Coach and the Assistant Coach in Lifesaving Sport. Read more
Information on the roles of the Team Managers in Lifesaving Sport. Read more
One of the key roles a person can undertake is as an event/competition organiser. Read more
Being an Event Volunteer you can see behind the scenes at events, get closer to the action and play a role in making the event possible. Read more