Swimming pool based competitions are conducted by many fellow member countries of the International Life Saving Federation (ILS).
Pool Rescue Competition is included in the suite of events conducted in ILS World Life Saving Championships and other international competitions.
The conduct of Pool Rescue Competitions also provides a further avenue, outside of the ocean environment, for activity participants to develop and to demonstrate their lifesaving and or organisational skills.
SLSA has adopted specific sections of ILS Pool Rescue Rules and equipment as the standard for the conduct of its Pool Rescue Competitions.
- The ILS Competition Manual is published at: www.ilsf.org
To enable the conduct of competition the following areas of the ILS Competition Manual have been specifically adopted by SLSA:
- ILS World Record Principles and Procedures
- Wearing of Swim Caps in Pool Events, Simulated Emergency Response Competition
- ILS Pool Events Event Rules
- ILS Simulated Emergency Response Competition (SERC) Event Rules
- ILS Facility Standards – Pool Facility Standards and specifications
- ILS Equipment Standards and Scrutineering for Pool Manikins, Obstacles, Rescue Tubes, Swim Fins and Throw Lines.
Except where otherwise provided for in this section the current SLSA Surf Sports Manual and subsequent bulletins or circulars shall apply for all other matters relating to conduct of SLSA Pool Rescue Competitions.
A manikin handler, where required for Pool Rescue towing events, shall not be considered to be a competitor, but shall be required to:
(i) Be a financial SLSA member.
(ii) If directed by the event organiser, must wear a competition cap.
(iii) For the handover, using, at least hand, position and hold the manikin upright and facing the turning wall floating in its natural buoyancy position anywhere within the allotted lane.
(iv) The handler may let go of the manikin after the competitor has touched the turning wall but must release contact with it immediately the competitor has deliberately made contact with the manikin to secure it for the tow.
(v) Make every effort to ensure that any part of the manikin they are holding, and/or any water movement they cause, does not impede any other competitor in the race (otherwise disqualification of their competitor may result).
(vi) Comply with all instructions from Officials and comply with all SLSA rules and policies.
Note: The dress of manikin handlers may differ from the rules contained in the ILS Competition Rulebook. Reference to the ILS Rules is required for events solely conducted under ILS Competition Rulebook.