The Pool Lifesaving Games is an alternative aquatic event to traditional swimming events.  The event is designed to encourage youth participation in a competition encompassing skills essential to becoming a lifesaver.  Schools and facilities can incorporate a Pool Lifesaving Games competition into a swimming program and even extend the event to run at an inter-school cluster level.

EVENTS INCLUDE:

Team Events

• Medley Relay (survival strokes)
• Obstacle Relay
• PFD Relay
• Body Board Relay

Individual Events

• Obstacle Race
• Rope Rescue
• Kickboard Rescue
• Iron Man / Woman

TARGET MARKET:

Event Age Groups:

• 10 years & under
• 12 years & under
• 14 years & under
• 16 years & under

* Alternative age groups can be incorporated to suit group requirements.

* Recommended ability - participants should be able to swim 25m and tread water for one minute.

RESOURCES:

• Competition manual

SESSION DETAILS:

• Please contact Education Services for more information on how to run your own Pool Lifesaving Games.

For further information, please contact:

Education Services
200 The Boulevard, Port Melbourne
Ph: 03 9676 6940  
Fax: 03 9681 8211
Email:  Education Services