Lifesaving Sport

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. 

Competition Handbook

Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships Competition Handbook

Competition Itinerary

Find out what we've got planned for each day with our outline itinerary. Timings approximate and subject to change.

Thursday 10 July 2025

7:00am - Breakfast available at Bay Campus
9:00am - Assemble for Opening Ceremony
10:00am - Opening Ceremony at The Great Hall, Bay Campus
11.30am - Buses to the Wales National Pool
12:00 - 1.30pm - Development Workshops (Officials and Athletes)
2pm onwards - Pool Available for Team Training 

Friday 11 July 2025

6:00am - Breakfast available at Bay Campus
7:00am - Buses to Wales National Pool
8:00am - Warm-up Session, Officials Meeting and Team Managers Meetings
9:00am - Pool Events Begin with Heats / Finals:

  • 200m Obstacles
  • Obstacles Relay (Development Teams Only)
  • 12.5m Line Throw
  • 100m Manikin Tow with Fins
  • Pool Lifesaver Relay (National Teams Only)

12:00-3:00pm - Shuttle Buses available between Bay Campus and Pool
3:00pm - Warm up session
4:00pm - Finals and Medals
6:00 pm - Buses back to Bay Campus

Saturday 12 July 2025

6:00am - Breakfast available at Bay Campus
7:00am - Buses to Wales National Pool
8:00am - Warm-up Session, Officials Meeting and Team Managers Meetings
9:00am - Pool Events Begin with Heats / Finals:

  • 100m Manikin Carry with Fins
  • 50m Manikin Carry
  • 4 x 25m Manikin Relay
  • 200m Super Lifesaver 

12:00-3:00pm - Shuttle Buses available between Bay Campus and Pool
3:00pm - Warm up session
4:00pm - Finals and Medals
6:00 pm - Buses back to Bay Campus

Sunday 13 July 2025

5:30am - Breakfast available at Bay Campus
6:00am - Buses to Wales National Pool, Officials Meeting and Team Managers Meetings
7:30am - Dry and Wet SERC
10:30am - Warm-Up Session
11:45am - Pool Events Begin with Heats / Finals:

  • Wet SERC Teams x 4
  • Dry Individual SERC (3 Per Team)
  • Rescue Medley
  • 4 x 50m Medley Relay

12:00-3:00pm - Shuttle Buses available between Bay Campus and Pool
3:00pm - Warm up session
4:00pm - Finals and Medals
6:00pm - Buses back to Bay Campus
7.30pm - Closing Ceremony and Dinner Dance at the Great Hall, Bay Campus


Equipment being used at the Championships


How to book Training Lanes

Prior to the start of the Championship, if you'd like to pre-book training lanes at Wales National Pool please contact Sian Gillies ([email protected]) and Laura Hamilton ([email protected])