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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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Latest News
  • Entries for the 2022 Open Surf Championship are now open! July 19, 2022
  • GBR Lifesaving are pleased to announce the Open and Youth Captains and Vice Captains of the GBR teams competing at the World Lifesaving Championships 2022, Riccione, Italy July 12, 2022
  • We are pleased to announce the final selection for the 2022 GBR Lifesaving Sport Teams to compete at the World Championships in Italy June 24, 2022
  • SLSGB Club Development Officer – Appointment of George Haynes June 15, 2022
  • Entries for the 2022 Surf Championship are now open! June 14, 2022
Upcoming Events
  1. National Masters Surf Life Saving Championships

    August 13 - August 14
  2. National IRB Championships

    August 15
  3. National Youth Surf Life Saving Championships

    August 16 - August 17
  4. National Nipper Surf Life Saving Championships

    August 19 - August 20
  5. Surf Lifeguard Course

    September 19 - September 23

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