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 Meet the Home Nation Team Managers As the countdown to the Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships 2025 continues, we'd like to formally announce and congratulate the fantastic individuals who have been appointed as Team Managers for our home nations - We can’t wait to see your athletes bring their A-game! England Commonwealth Team Matthew Trebilcock - Team Manager Daniel Woodthorpe - Team Manager Northern Ireland Commonwealth Team Ruth McDougall - Team Manager Scotland Commonwealth Team Shaunna Anderson - Team Manager Wales Commonwealth Team Simon Parker - Team Manager Gareth Abbott-Haigh - Assistant Manager Vanessa Eagland - Assistant Manager Manage Cookie Preferences