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).
Drinkwater Trophy and Regional SERC  -  Rules  Lifesavers (RLSS UK) Memership 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  -  Rules(2009)  Lifesavers (RLSS UK) Memership required to enter
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  -  Rules (2008)
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 sex)         Junior 16yrs & under (team of six, with at least two females)
Youth Championships  -  Rules (2008)
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 Lifesaving Championships  -  Rules (2009)  Lifesavers (RLSS UK) Memership required to enter
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  -  Rules
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   Age group (as at date of competition)         15yrs & over - Team of Six plus one reserve (Min of three female)         As a club we usually enter a Junior team (under 15yrs)
Mixed Pairs  -  Rules
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  -  Rules (2008)
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 sex)
Warwick LSC Annual Club Gala  -  Rules    Entry Form (2008)
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 and Open. Age groups for Mixed Pairs are: 16yrs & under and Open.
End of Year Splash Night  -  Rules (2007)
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 sex)         Seniors - 15yrs & over - Team of four (two male, two female)