The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS 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.
A round up of results from RLSS UK's National Speed Lifesaving Championships 2026 Read more
18-year-old athlete at Rest Bay Surf Lifesaving Club Read more
Congratulations to the fantastic individuals who have all been appointed as Team Managers for our home nations for Commonwealths 2025! Read more
RLSS UK is delighted to announce that it has been selected to host the 2025 Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships Read more
After a super summer of regional heats, the NLSC Finals returned to the John Charles Centre for Sport in Leeds. Congratulations to everyone who took part! Read more
Results from the Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships 2025 Read more
A round up of RLSS UK's National Speed Lifesaving Championships 2025 Read more
Sam has had incredible opportunities to travel the world, competing and representing his country on the international stage. Read more
18-year-old athlete at Ripley RASCALS Club Read more
Athlete at Crawley Town Life Saving Club and Brighton Surf Life Saving Club – and now Swansea Read more
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has launched a brand-new explainer video to educate the general public about Lifesaving Sport. Read more
Whilst there are so many benefits to the new NLA Sport endorsement; here are our top seven reasons to become a Lifesaving Sport Instructor, as compiled by Qualifications and Awards Manager, Charlotte. Read more
Discover the brand-new NLA Sport Awards, developed by our experts at RLSS UK to enhance lifesaving skills and build fitness. Read more
Check out our brand-new promotional Lifesaving Sport video which was filmed in September with the 2023 England Team of Lifesaving Sport athletes at the prestigious Loughborough University Swimming Pool. Read more
Athlete at Ripley Amateur Swimming Club and Lifesavers (RASCALS) Read more
Level 2 qualified Lifesaving Coach at Crawley Town Life Saving Club Read more
Team GBR Pool Coach and Head Coach at RASCALS Read more
Coach at Beacon Life Saving Club with 15 years’ experience under his belt Read more
Lee Heard, Charity Director for RLSS UK, provides an update below on the charity’s policy position for transgender athletes in lifesaving sport. Read more
Athlete at Blyth Lifeguard and Swimming Club Read more
James is an athlete at Blyth Lifeguard and Swimming Club and at the 2022 National Lifesaving Championships, he won overall Gold in the Junior Boys category with his partner as well as various other individual medals. Read more