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.
Lifesaving sport was primarily developed to encourage lifeguards to, maintain and improve the essential physical and mental skills needed to save lives in the aquatic environment. It has now grown into an international competitive swimming discipline.
The Simulated Emergency Response Competition (SERC) tests the initiative, judgement, knowledge and ability of 4 lifesavers who apply their lifesaving skills to an unknown simulated emergency situation whilst working as a team. Read more
Junior competitions are often referred to as Rookie Lifeguard Festivals. They allow children the opportunity to showcase their lifesaving skills in a friendly competitive environment. Read more
Competitions and events can be a great way to engage existing members in Lifesaving Sport and promote Lifesaving Sport to the wider local community. Read more