Details & Rules
On this page you will find a brief description of all the competitions listed on the Diary, along with a full set of the most up-to-date rules (click the links below to view).Please note that rules are provided to give you an idea of what the event involves and we cannot guarantte that they are the latest versions. Please obtain the latest copy of the rules from the event organiser.
To see when each event takes place, please see our competitions diary.
Drinkwater Trophy & Regional SERC
Membership of RLSS UK required to enter
This is divided into two separate competitions (both Regional).
The Drinkwater Trophy - Teams from each Branch of the West Midlands
Region compete over five events:-
Freestyle Obstacle Relay
Personal Skills Relay
Manikin Rescue Relay
Torpedo Buoy Rescue Relay
Line Throw Relay
Age (as at 31st December in the year of competition)
12yrs & over - Branch Teams of Six
(all male and all female)
Regional SERC - This is an Aquatic Initiative Test set using the
whole pool. The winning Team from this competition will go on
to represent the West Midlands in the SERC at the Final of the
National Lifesaving Championships.
Age (as above) - Branch Teams of Four (two male & two female)
National Speed Championships
Membership of RLSS UK required to enter
Link to Rules (RLSS UK Website)
This competition is organised by Lifesavers, and is usually held at Ponds Forge in Sheffield over two days. There are various events (some Individual, some Team)
- Obstacle Swim - 100m & 200m
- Manikin Carry - 50m
- Rescue Medley - 100m
- Manikin Carry with Fins - 100m
- Manikin Tow with Fins - 100m
- Super Lifesaver - 200m
- Line Throw - 10m & 12m
- Manikin Relay - 4 x 25m
- Obstacle Relay - 4 x 50m
- Medley Relay - 4 x 50m
- Line Throw Relay - 4 x 12m
Age groups (as at 31st December in the year of competition):
- 12-14yrs;
- 15-17yrs;
- Open (15 +);
- Masters (30-39; 40-49; 50 +)
Junior & Novice Splash Night
This is a fun event and an ideal taster for those who have never competed before. There are seven events:
- Individual Skills Relay
- Clothing Relay
- Line Throw Relay
- Body Board Relay
- Towing Relay
- Obstacle Relay
- Boat Race
Age groups (as at date of competition):
- Novice 13yrs & under (team of six, any gender)
- Junior 16yrs & under (team of six, with at least two females)
Youth Championships
Based on the National Lifesaving Championships, there are four events.
- Aquatic Initiative Test
- Life Support Initiative Test
- Line Throw
- Swim & Tow
Age groups (as at 31st December in year of competition)
- Boys and Girls Under 13yrs
- Boys and Girls 13 - 16yrs
All entries are Individual.
National Life Saving Championships
Membership of RLSS UK required to enter
Link to Rules (RLSS UK Website)
This competition is held over three dates, and consists of four events:
- Aquatic Initiative Test
- Life Support Initiative Test
- Line Throw
- Swim & Tow
Branch Heats (usually in May) where members from the Branch compete, with the top three places in each age group qualifying to represent Warwickshire in the....
Regional Heats (usually held in Sept) Warwickshire
compete against two other Branches from the Region, with the 1st
place in each age group qualifying to represent the West Midlands in
the National Final (additional qualifying places are sometimes
available, dependant on results from the previous year).
National Final (usually held in November) the West
Midlands compete against other Regions from the UK, including
Ireland, Scotland and Wales. This is where your dream of
becoming a National Champion could come true!
Age groups (as at 31st December in the year of competition)
- Junior Boys Pairs 12-14yrs
- Junior Girls Pairs 12-14yrs
- Senior Boys Pairs 14-17yrs
- Senior Girls Pairs 14-17yrs
- Mens & Ladies Individual 16yrs & over
- Mens & Ladies Masters
- 30-39yrs;
- 40-49yrs;
- 50-59yrs;
- 60 +
Warwick Challenge Cup
This is our clubs own gala, comprising of nine events, with event
nine being a knockout Water Polo tournament with a separate trophy
(entry to the water polo is optional).
- 6 x 25 Individual Skills Relay
- Clothing Relay (Cross Chest Tow)
- Body Board & Torpedo Buoy Rescue Relay
- Line Throw Relay
- Towing Relay
- Manikin Towing Relay
- Reversing Boat Race
- Sprint Rescue Relay
Mixed Pairs
Download Rules (2008)
For this competition we try to encourage Parents to have a go and enter with their children. There are four events:-
- Aquatic Initiative Test
- Line Throw
- Body Board
- Swim & Tow
Age groups (as at date of competition, combined age of both competitors) - 30yrs & under; 31-40yrs; 41-60yrs; 61 +
Regional Rookie Gala
Aimed at Junior members, another fun event and an ideal taster
for those who have never competed before.
There are five events:-
- Body Board Relay
- Brick Relay
- Manikin Tow Relay
- Torpedo Buoy Rescue Relay
- Line Throw Relay
Age group (as at 31st December in year of competition):
- Under 14yrs - Team of Six (any gender)
Warwick LSC Annual Club Gala
Open to all members of Warwick LSC. There are four events held over two consecutive club nights:-
- Aquatic Initiative Test
- Life Support Test
- Line Throw
- Swim & Tow
Age groups for Individual Entries are:
- 11yrs & under
- 14yrs & under
- 16yrs & under
- Open
Age groups for Mixed Pairs are: 16yrs & under and Open.
End of Year Splash Night
A fun event with 'Themed' Fancy Dress (previous years have been Harry Potter, Xmas No.1's and Superheroes). There are various relay events using lifesaving skills, with two age groups;
Age groups (as at date of competition)
- Juniors - 14yrs & under - Team of four (any gender)
- Seniors - 15yrs & over - Team of four (two male, two female)
