Pool Rescue

Area Captain: Briny McArthur

e: wbpoolrescue@westbeachslsc.com.au

 


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. 

Important Note: Your competition age is based on your age as at 31st September of the current year.

For a full explanation of Pool Rescue and the events please click on the button below.

  • 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)

  • Carnivals U11 - Masters - 2025 tbc

    SA State Championships 2025 tbc

  • Date:

    Friday to Sunday - 8th to 10th August (SA Aquatic Centre)


CLUB RESULTS

2022 - 2023 State Champions

2021 - 2022 State Champions

2020 - 2021 State Champions

2017 - 2018 State Champions

2015 - 2016 State Champions

2014 - 2015 State Champions

2013 - 2014 State Champions


SA Pool Lifesaving State Events list:

  • Individual: 50m with rubber fins, 50m obstacle race, 50m Brick Carry with Fins, 100m Tube Tow

    Teams: Obstacle Relay (NGS), Medley Relay (NGS) Brick Relay with fins (NGS), Line Throw (M/F)

  • Individual: 50m with rubber fins, 100m obstacle race, 50m Brick Carry

    Teams: Obstacle Relay (M/F), Medley Relay (M/F) Brick Relay (M/F), Patient Tow (M/ F), Line Throw (M/F)

  • 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

  • Obstacle Relay (M/F), Medley Relay (M/F), Manikin Relay (M/F), Line Throw (M/F)

  • 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

  • Obstacle Relay (M/F), Medley Relay (M/F), Manikin Relay (M/F), Lifesaver Relay (2F / 2M), Line Throw (M/F)

  • 50m with rubber fins, 200m obstacle race (100m 60+), 100m Manikin Tow with fins, 50m Manikin Carry, 100m Manikin Carry

  • Obstacle Relay (M/F), Medley Relay (M/F), Manikin Relay (M/F),, Line Throw (M/F)