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. 

Order of events

Saturday 14 March 2026

7.15am - Warm up
8.30am - Racing begins

  • Super Lifesaver (restricted entry)
  • Rescue Medley
  • Pool Lifesaver Relay
  • 100m Obstacles
  • 200m Obstacles
  • 4 x 50m Obstacle Relay
  • 12.5 Line Throw
  • 10m Line Throw
  • 10m Line Throw Relay 

Sunday 15 March 2026

7.15am - Warm up
8.30am - Racing begins

  • 100m Manikin Carry
  • 4 x 25m Manikin Relay
  • 50m Manikin Carry
  • 100/50m Manikin Tow 
  • Medley Relay