Competition Squad

Lifesaving Sport

Lifesaving sport is a competitive sport that gives children the opportunity to compete with others of a similar age in a range of disciplines that test their fitness, rescue capability and first aid skills.

Competitions start at the age of 8 - 14 with Rookie Gala’s where children take part as a team of 6 in a range of events from Bodyboard to swimming with an empty manikin and finally rope throw. 

Simulated Emergency Response Championships (SERCS) and Lifesaving Championships gives lifesavers a chance to demonstrate their lifesaving skills without having to be the fastest swimmer. In this discipline children take part either in pairs / individually or in a team to show their first aid skills and Lifesaving skills in a simulated incident.

Finally Speed Lifesaving Championships allow those interested in swimming style competitions to compete up to an International level. Age categories start at 12-14 and go all the way up to masters so even parents can take part. There are usually five competitions a year, with races including 50m Manikin Carry (full of water if you are 15+), 100m Manikin Carry with fins, 100m Manikin Tow, 100m Rescue Medley, 100/200 obstacles, 200 Super Lifesaver and rope throw.