Lifesaving Sport

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. 

Wales National Pool, Swansea

We are delighted to have secured the National Pool of Wales in Swansea for the Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships 2025 and can't wait to welcome you to such a fantastic venue.

With an Olympic-size competition pool and 1,200 spectator seats; the pool has been the training home of some of the largest names in UK swimming such as doubled-Olympic medallist Jazz Carlin, David Davies and Paralympic superstars David Roberts and Ellie Simmonds. It will be fantastic to see Lifesaving Sport athletes from around the Commonwealth follow in their footsteps.

Swansea itself is a vibrant city that is certainly a location for such an exciting and innovative sport. The pool has a great coastal location, and is just a short way from the city centre shops and restaurants.

  • State-of-the-art 50m pool
  • 8 lane swimming
  • Separate 25m 4-lane training pool
  • Seating for over 1000 spectators
  • Changing rooms
  • Cafe on site
  • Car park

Visit the Wales National Pool website


Brangwyn Hall

Located just minutes away from Swansea Bay, the Grade II listed Brangwyn Hall will be the host venue of the Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships' Closing Ceremony dinner and dance 2025.

The Hall boasts high panelled ceilings and walls adorned with the historic Empire panels (by renowned artist Sir Frank Brangwyn), making it a fantastic venue for celebratory occasions like ours. We hope you'll join us there.

Visit the Brangwyn Hall website