Rescue Series - World Life Saving Championships
Every two years the International Life Saving Federation organises the Lifesaving World Championships, called Rescue Series.
The World Championships include the following competitions:
- National Teams World Championships.
- Interclub Teams World Championships.
- Masters World Championships.
- Optional Open Events World Championships including Surfboats and Inflatable Rescue Boats World Championships.
The World Championships involve between 2,500 and 5,000 competitors and officials and last some 14 days.
Records
For World Records please visit the DLRG website.
Countdown
67 days until Rescue 2008.
Rescue Series Regulations
The ILS issued the Lifesaving Sports Competition Manual covering the rules, standards and procedures for World Championships.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| Record Application Form (version 2007) | 58.5 KB |
| ILS Sports Regulations (version 2005) | 2.94 MB |
| ILS Sports Regulations (version 2007) | 1.4 MB |
Rescue Series Results
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| Results Rescue 1992 - Shimoda | 84 KB |
| Results Rescue 1994 - Cardiff - Newquay | 93 KB |
| Results Rescue 1996 - Durban | 98.5 KB |
| Results Rescue 1998 - Auckland | 93.5 KB |
| Results Rescue 2000 - Sydney | 228 KB |
| Results Rescue 2002 - Daytona beach - Orlando | 255.5 KB |
| Results Rescue 2004 - Viareggio | 25.8 KB |
| Results Rescue 2006 - Geelong Lorne | 26.03 KB |