Lifesaving SportThe 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. About Lifesaving Sport Lifesaving Sport Home About Pathways The History Meet our Athletes and Coaches All Sport Awards Competitions National Speed Lifesaving Championships National Lifesaving Championships Simulated Emergency Response Championship (SERC) Rookie Lifeguard Festivals Recognised Competitions Roles Officials Coaches Team Managers Competitor Organisers Event Roles Performance GBR Lifesaving Anti Doping Transgender Policy for Sport Records & Results Apply for National Records Records Results Latest News Events RLSS UK Shop Visit Shop Lifesaving Sport Equipment Officials, Coaches and Timekeepers Essentials Northern Ireland Commonwealth Team 2025 Meet the Selected Athletes Thank you to all athletes who entered the selection process to become a member of the Northern Ireland Lifesaving National and Development Teams to compete at the RLSS Commonwealth of Lifesaving Championships this year. Successful athletes have now been selected and we're pleased to announce the teams as: National Open Team David Butler Thomas Leggett Paul Marr David Leggett National Female Team Beth Campbell Catherine Doyle Kate Moore Zophia Quigley Ciara Rodgers Development Open Team Ronan Adams Daniel Beggs Keelan Rocks Daniel McArdle John McEntee Development Female Team Emily Black Niamh Hagan Anna McComish Mia Molloy Meabh Pendleton Meet the Team Manager Introducing the Northern Ireland Commonwealth Team Manager for 2025... Ruth McDougall Team Northern Ireland will be led by Ruth; the current Head Coach of Belfast Olympia Lifesaving Club. The club are currently the point aggregate National Champions (RLSS UK) and Ruth herself is a multi-time National medalist who has also coached many athletes to world level. Ruth successfully took Team Northern Ireland to Canada for Commonwealths 2023. Manage Cookie Preferences