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Life Saving

Surf Lifeguard training, awards and fitness are all aimed to develop and hone the skills needed to save a life.  It’s why we have a Lifesaving pathway starting at age 14 and issue over 4,000 Lifesaving competency awards each year. Our trained Lifeguards respond to life threatening situations whilst creating, sustaining and managing search and rescue activity to prevent drowning and avoid danger.

The traditions of Surf Life Saving have nurtured and embedded a culture of voluntary search and rescue service in our communities. SLSGB qualified Surf Lifeguards provide advice to members of the public, save lives and administer first aid to beach users.

The SLSGB Lifesaving Pathway provides a progressive programme of volunteer activity structured to build the capability to save a life.

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  • Surf Lifesaving Pathway
  • Rescue, Safety & First Aid
  • Search & Rescue
  • National Safety Guide Training and Coaching
Latest News
  • Exciting opportunity! – Volunteer Lifesaving Sport Events Press Officer November 11, 2019
  • SLSGB 2020 Events Calendar October 28, 2019
  • SLSGB EDUCATOR COURSES 2019 August 30, 2019
  • SLSGB welcomes new Birmingham Surf Park and is proud to be a Partner of Emerge Surf to bring Surf Life Saving activities to the centre of England August 30, 2019
  • Prof. Michael Tipton MBE Awarded Ireland Medal by The Lifesaving Foundation August 28, 2019
Upcoming Events
  1. Trainer Assessor (probationary) Course

    February 1, 2020 @ 9:00 am - February 2, 2020 @ 5:00 pm
  2. National Nipper Pool Championships

    March 28, 2020 @ 8:00 am - March 29, 2020 @ 5:00 pm
  3. National Youth Pool Championships

    April 18, 2020
  4. National Open/Masters Pool Championships

    April 19, 2020
  5. National Masters Surf Championships

    August 8, 2020 - August 9, 2020

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