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Lifesaving Sport Events

Lifesaving sport was primarily intended to encourage lifesavers to develop, maintain and improve the essential physical and mental skills needed to save lives in the aquatic environment.

Lifesaving competitions consist of a variety of competitions to further develop and demonstrate lifesaving skills, fitness and motivation.

100m Manikin Carry with Fins
100m Manikin Tow with Fins
100m Obstacle Swim (Masters)
100m Rescue Medley
200m Obstacle Swim
200m Super Lifesaver
4x25m Manikin Relay
4x50m Medley Relay
4x50m Obstacle Relay
50m Manikin Carry
Line Throw
Simulated Emergency Response Competition (SERC)
Beach Flags
Beach Relay
Beach Run
Beach Sprint
Board Race
Board Relay
Board Rescue
Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Rescue
IRB Rescue Tube Rescue
IRB Team Rescue
Oceanman - Oceanwoman
Oceanman Relay
Rescue Tube Race
Rescue Tube Rescue
Run Swim Run
Surf Boat Race
Surf Race
Surf Ski Race
Surf Ski Relay
Surf Teams Race
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