SLSGB a bit about us

Surf Life Saving GB is the home of 5,000 volunteer beach lifesavers building healthier, safer communities. Our members, aged 5-70+, come together and give their time freely in our 70+ Surf Life Saving Clubs, where they learn Lifesaving skills and compete in Life Saving Sport.

Surf Life Saving GB is the awarding body for the highest standard of Beach Lifeguard Qualification in the country, and is the National Governing Body for Life Saving Sport. More than 80 Surf Life Saving Clubs and 5,000 individuals are proud to be affiliated, with more joining every year.

We have a Strategic Partnership with the RNLI. Our volunteers work closely with the RNLI Beach Lifeguards providing a joint Lifeguard service and beach patrol. Surf Life Saving GB's Life Saving qualifications are recognised nationally and internationally, and are a qualification of preference for employees and volunteers of the RNLI Lifeguard Service. For more information about our qualifications visit the Lifesaving section of this website.

Life Saving Sport is a truly multi-disciplined sport which takes place in the pool, on the beach and in the sea. With close ties to swimming, athletics, kayaking, rowing, surfing and power boating, and all based on the equipment and skills of Lifeguards. Our competition is a fantastic display and the ultimate test of speed and fitness. For more information about Life Saving Sport visit the Sport section of this website.

Young Members

Our younger members are central to Surf Life Saving in the community and are the Beach Lifeguards of the future. We start training children from 7 years old in our Nipper programmes and have opportunities for all young people up to the age of 30. Our Youth, age 13-16, programmes offer a full range of Lifesaving and Life Saving Sport awards, and for members age 17-30 we offer professional Beach Lifeguarding qualifications, leadership development camps, sports coaching and instructor qualifications.