The Pool Lifeguard Challenge is a competition run annually by Royal Life Saving Society WA and LIWA Aquatics, with the aim of testing teams of professional lifeguards. Teams of four lifeguards are entered by aquatic centres throughout Western Australia to participate.
The event provides pool lifeguards with an opportunity to practice essential life saving skills under the guidance of professional industry examiners. In addition, the skills learned through participating in the Pool Lifeguard Challenge greatly assist lifeguards to create safer aquatic centres throughout Western Australia.
2025 Event Information
Date: Friday 7th February 2025
Time: 9am to 1pm (arrive from 8am for registrations)
Location: Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre
Pool lifeguards take part in various events at the Pool Lifeguard Challenge. Each event tests teams on their physical fitness levels, reaction times, teamwork and first aid skills, judged by trainers from Royal Life Saving WA and their score then ranks them in an overall position.
Registration close date: Friday 31st January 2025
*Only 16 teams can register for this event, max 4 people per team and each team must have at least one female.
Volunteers Required
Volunteers are required to make this event possible, if you'd like to volunteer please complete the form at the link below.
Previous Winners
Find out more about our previous competitions and the winners.