What is Pool Life Saving?
Pool Lifesaving competitions tests a lifesaver's skills in rescue, accident prevention and emergency care; teaching skills that will save lives and last a lifetime. Pool Lifesaving builds confidence, teaches teamwork, and is perfect for those who want to add an extra dimension to their swimming - and it is fun!
The Manikins are considered “Living patients”, so must be rescued to demonstrate the skills required to preserve life - the head must be kept above the water.
The “Bricks” are treated as “non-Living patients” so may be carried above or below the surface of the water.
For a full explanation of Pool Rescue and the events please download the fact sheet below.
Important Note: Your competition age is based on your age as at 31st September 2023
Uniform and Equipment
Club competition caps - (or swim caps) must be worn and all must be consistent
Rubber fins must be worn by the Under 11 - 13 age groups (supply own)
Only fibreglass fins will be provided by the club (U14 and up)
season Dates
Carnivals U11 - Masters
Friday 26th May - Carnival 1
Friday 2nd June - Carnival 2
Friday 16th June - Carnival 3
SA State Championships
Ages - U11 to Masters
Date: Saturday and Sunday 6th and 7th July
Australian Nationals
Ages U12 to Masters
Date: Friday to Sunday - 2nd to 4th August (Southport, Gold Coast)
World LIfesaving Championships 2024 - Gold Coast
Those born before 31/12/2009 - Age is determined as at 31st December 2023
Qualifying Times Needed
Date: Masters - 23rd to 25th August
Date: Open - 3rd to 5th September
Date: Youth - 6th to 8th September
CLUB RESULTS
event categories
2022 - 2023 State Champions
2021 - 2022 State Champions
2020 - 2021 State Champions
2017 - 2018 State Champions
SA Pool Lifesaving State Events list:
U11 – U13s:
Individual: 50m with rubber fins, 100m obstacle race, 50m Brick Carry
U11 – U13 Teams: Obstacle Relay (NGS), Medley Relay (NGS) Brick Relay (NGS), Patient Tow (M/ F), Line Throw (M/F)
U14s:
Individual: 50m with rubber fins, 200m obstacle race, 100m Manikin Tow with fins, 50m Manikin Carry
U15s:
Individual: 50m with rubber fins, 200m obstacle race, 100m Manikin Tow with fins, 50m Manikin Carry, 100m Manikin Carry, 100m Rescue Medley, 200m Super Lifesaver
U14 – U15s Teams:
Obstacle Relay (M/F), Medley Relay (M/F), Manikin Relay (M/F), Line Throw (M/F)
U17 – Opens:
Individual: 50m with rubber fins, 200m obstacle race, 100m Manikin Tow with fins, 50m Manikin Carry, 100m Manikin Carry, 100m Rescue Medley, 200m Super Lifesaver
U17– Open Teams:
Obstacle Relay (M/F), Medley Relay (M/F), Manikin Relay (M/F), Lifesaver Relay (2F / 2M), Line Throw (M/F)
Masters:
Individual: 50m with rubber fins, 200m obstacle race (100m 60+), 100m Manikin Tow with fins, 50m Manikin Carry, 100m Manikin Carry
Masters Teams:
Obstacle Relay (M/F), Medley Relay (M/F), Manikin Relay (M/F),, Line Throw (M/F)