What is lifesaving sport?
It combines swimming, first aid and rescue equipment in short, intense race formats.
In the pool
Pool events: manikin, relays, obstacles, combined skills. Ideal for learning in a safe environment.
Open water
Lake, river or beach: natural conditions, navigation, waves. A natural complement to pool training.
Elite events follow the rules and terminology of the International Life Saving Federation (ILS, ilsf.org).