How old do children need to be to do lifesaving sport?

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How old do children need to be to do lifesaving sport?

 

Child can participate in lifesaving sport via the Rookie Lifeguard Pool Programme from the age of 8 years old. However, certain lifesaving sport events require a minimum age of 12 years old to participate.  

To find out the minimum participate age for an event, please visit the specific event competition information and rules at: https://www.rlss.org.uk/Pages/Events/Site/lifesaving-sport-area/Category/lifesaving-sport-latest-events

 

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