Sport
Water Safety Ireland (WSI) is actively promoting and supporting lifesaving sports and competitions across the country, offering a range of opportunities for all skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned lifesaver or new to the sport, you can use this page to find or sign up for a lifesaving team in your area and participate in local or national competitions.
Stay informed about upcoming events, check out the results from past competitions, and explore more about the WSI National Team, who represent Ireland in international competitions. You’ll also find valuable resources on training, volunteer opportunities, and how to get involved in the lifesaving community.
Join WSI today to stay safe, active, and connected with lifesaving sports!
Lifesaving is open to members of all ages:
Nippers 8-14 // Youth 14-18 // Seniors 16+ // Masters 30+
Find a Team
Join a Lifesaving Sport Team today!
For further information, please contact your local Water Safety Area Committee Sport Officer or Secretary using your county email address: ‘county@watersafety.ie’ (e.g. donegal@watersafety.ie).”
For more information contact sport@watersafety.ie.
Membership
You are required to be registered as an WSI Competitor to compete at any WSI Competition.
Registration can be done by individual competitor or by team management.
Please Note: If you are already registered as an WSI Voluntary Member, Competitor Registration is not required.
Water Safety Ireland is pleased to announce a 3 year partnership with SwimKit.ie for lifesaving sport 2026 -2028.
Competitions & Results
WSI runs and sponsors a series of events and competition around Ireland. To learn more about the latest competition results please check the ‘Competitions & Results’ page.
National Squad & Regional Squad
Get to know Water Safety Ireland’s surf lifesaving national squad by clicking on the button below.
Sport Resources
Find forms, WSI newsletters and other useful links and resources in ‘Sport Resources’ page.
About WSI Sports
In 1948 it was decided that Ireland would follow a European initiative and create the sport of lifesaving based on the skills and equipment used in lifeguarding. Get to know more about WSI sports and commission in our about page.
Lifesaving Sport News
Thrill Of The Competition
Spirit Of A Lifesaver
Moment Of Rescue
Essence Of Training
