Pool lifesaving allows people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to continue to develop their swimming and lifesaving skills and stay active in the water, with pathways from community lifesaving and clubs to international championships.

While many enjoy the challenge of sport competition, pool lifesaving skills and activities are a great way to add variety to swimming and water safety programs, for lifeguard training and development, as part of undertaking a lifesaving award, or as a fun, challenging and interesting alternative to squads and competitive swimming.

DIVE IN. HAVE FUN. LEARN LIFESAVING SKILLS.

Pool lifesaving is a great way to take your swimming to the next level. It can easily be adapted for all ages, abilities and facilities.

Whether it is for fun, skill development or competition, dive in and learn some skills for life.

If you'd like to learn more about the sport of pool lifesaving, contact us at sport@royallifesavingwa.com.au

Community Programs – 'Have a Go Days'

Pool Lifesaving 'Have a Go Days' or Development Sessions are a great way to learn about this unique sport including how to conduct water rescues, develop swimming skills and learn new lifesaving skills in a safe and fun environment.

Common events include

• Manikin Tow
• Line Throw
• Rescue Tube Relay
• Obstacle Race

Are you keen to host a Have a Go Day or want to know more about our development sessions? Contact us via sport@royallifesavingwa.com.au to learn more!

Swimming and Lifesaving Clubs

Looking to get involved in Pool Life Saving? Whether you're a beginner or experienced lifesaver, finding a local club is the first step to joining a community dedicated to drowning prevention and lifesaving skills. Start your journey today!

From club carnivals to the Lifesaving World Championships, lifesaving sport offers many pathways for personal and professional development both in the water and on pool deck.

Pathways include:

• Club, state and national representative teams
• Coaching, officiating, team management and mentoring
• Club, state, national and international committee membership
• State, national and international training course presenters and facilitators
• Event management
• Employment in the aquatic industry, including pool lifeguarding, swimming instruction, swim coaching and venue management

Australian Pool Life Saving Championships

The APLSC brings athletes, teams, volunteers and staff together from across Australia for three days of competition both in the water (speed events) and out of water (initiative tests and CPR).