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Australian Pool Life Saving Championships

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25 June 2026 time TBC
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The APLSC brings athletes, teams, volunteers and staff together from across Australia for three days of competition

Conducted in various forms since 1965, the inaugural Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships (APLSC) were held in 1987 in Alice Springs and remain a highlight of the Australian lifesaving sport calendar, rotating to a new State or Territory each year.

The 2025 Championships were hosted at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre from Thursday 16th January to Saturday 18th January 2025.

The APLSC brings athletes, teams, volunteers and staff together from across Australia for three days of competition both in the water (speed events) and out of water (initiative tests and CPR). While many compete for Championship titles, the APLSC also provide a unique opportunity for our Royal Life Saving members to come together in celebrating their extensive contributions to the lifesaving movement and friendships made along the way.

Individuals and teams vie for prestigious Championship trophies from Under 14 to Masters divisions, with each trophy named after a pivotal member of Royal Life Saving (UK and Australia) who helped support and teach others the importance of rescue skills that we still practice today.

From first-time pool lifesavers to lifeguards, from 'clubbies' to the Australian Lifesaving Team, the APLSC draws lifesavers from across Australia.

To participate in the Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships, competitors must hold a Bronze Star (15 years and under), Bronze Medallion or equivalent lifesaving award (Surf Rescue Certificate, Surf Bronze) and be a current financial member of Royal Life Saving or Surf Life Saving Australia.

The 2025 Interstate Overall Championship was an incredibly close contest, with Western Australia claiming the Sir Percy Joske Trophy for the second consecutive year

  • Registration Fees

    Registration TypeCostIncludes
    Athlete Registration (Full)
    $299
    EARLY

    $359
    LATE
    3-Day Event Registration
    Accreditation Pass 
    APLSC 2026 swim cap
    Presentation Function ticket
    Athlete Registration (Competition Only)
    $159
    EARLY

    $209
    LATE
    		3 Day Event Registration and Accreditation Pass
    Athlete Day (Event Entry Only)
    $79-$49
    EARLY

    $109-$79
    LATE
    Daily Event Registration and Accreditation Pass.
    Thursday 16 January: $79 Early / $109 Late
    Friday 17 January: $79 Early / $109 Late
    Saturday 18 January: $49 Early / $79 Late
    Coaches and Team Managers $50 3-Day Event Accreditation Pass
    Spectators 3-Day Entry $45 3-Day Event Accreditation Pass
    Spectators 1-Day Entry $15 1-Day Entry, pay on the day at registration desk
    Officials
    $0 
    3 Day Event Accreditation Pass and
    Officials Shirt (if required) 
    N.B: Same officials shirt as 2023, 2024 and 2025.

    Food and Refreshments during competition.
    Optional Officials Function on Friday 26 June (RSVP required)

    Presentation Function 
    $145

    The APLSC 2026 Presentation Dinner will be held
    at the Rendezvous Perth Scarborough.Ticket includes canapes, 3 course meal and non-alcoholic beverage package for the event.  A cash bar will be available for purchasing alcoholic drinks.  
    N.B: One Presentation Function Ticket is included in an
    Athlete Registration (Full) Package.
    Merchandise
    $20 
    APLSC 2026 Silicone Swim Cap.
    Available to pre-purchase via registration form.
    Limited quantity available to purchase on the day.
    Registration fees for 2026 reflect costs of venues and contractors that are required to conduct the APLSC and the Presentation Function.

    For more information, visit the Royal Life Saving website here.

  • Competition Day 1 - Thursday 25 June

    7:45am-8:30amWarm-up
    8:00am-8:30amOfficials Briefing (RLS WA Training Rooms)
    8:30am-8:55amCPR Officials Briefing (Champions Club)
    9:00amOpening Ceremony and March
    9:30am-5:00pmCompetition Events - Speed and CPR
    5:00pmU14 Presentation Function - Perth HPC - Hall of Champions

    Competition Day 2 - Friday 26 June

    7:45am-8:30amWarm up
    8:00amOfficials Briefing (RLS WA Training Rooms)
    9:00am-5:00pmCompetition Events - Speed, CPR and Simulated Emergency Response Competition (SERC)
    6:30pmOfficials Function - Restaurant at Rendezvous Perth Scarborough (171 The Esplanade, Scarborough Beach WA 6019)

    Competition Day 3 - Saturday 27 June

    7:45am-8:30amWarm up
    8:00amOfficials Briefing (RLS WA Training Rooms)
    9:00am-2:00pmCompetition Events - Speed
    6:30pmPresentation Function - Rendezvous Perth Scarborough (148 The Esplanade, Scarborough WA 6019)

    For the full event list, visit the Royal Life Saving website here.

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