Youth National Pool Lifesaving Competition 25th March 2023

Obstacles
With a dive entry, the competitor swims the course passing under the immersed obstacles to touch the finish wall of the pool

1 100m Obstacle 13yrs F
2 100m Obstacle 13yrs M
3 100m Obstacle U15yrs F
4 100m Obstacle U15yrs M
5 200m Obstacle U17yrs F
6 200m Obstacle U17yrs M
7 200m Obstacle U19yrs F
8 200m Obstacle U19yrs M

200m Obstacle Time Trial
Any 15yrs old competitor who is eligible for 2023 European Championships may enter this event to obtain a
qualifying time. This will not be part of the overall aggregate and will be run on Sunday 26th March with the Open
event.

Manikin Carry
With a dive start, the competitor swims 25 m freestyle and then dives to recover a submerged manikin to the surface within 5 m of the pick-up line. The competitor then carries the manikin to touch the finish wall of the pool.

1 5 50m Manikin Carry 13yrs F
1 6 50m Manikin Carry 13yrs M
1 7 50m Manikin Carry U15yrs F
1 8 50m Manikin Carry U15yrs M
1 9 50m Manikin Carry U17yrs F
2 0 50m Manikin Carry U17yrs M
2 1 50m Manikin Carry U19yrs F
2 2 50m Manikin Carry U19yrs M

Manikin Carry with Fins
With a dive start, the competitor swims 50 m freestyle wearing fins and then recovers a submerged manikin to the surface within 10m of the turn wall. The competitor carries the manikin to touch the finish wall of the pool.

2 9 100m Manikin Carry with Fins 13yrs F
3 0 100m Manikin Carry with Fins 13yrs M
3 1 100m Manikin Carry with Fins U15yrs F
3 2 100m Manikin Carry with Fins U15yrs M
3 3 100m Manikin Carry with Fins U17yrs F
3 4 100m Manikin Carry with Fins U17yrs M
3 5 100m Manikin Carry with Fins U19yrs F
3 6 100m Manikin Carry with Fins U19yrs M

Manikin Tow with Fins
With a dive start, competitors swims 50 m freestyle with fins and rescue tube. After touching the turn wall, and within the 5 m pick-up zone, the competitor fixes the rescue tube correctly around a manikin and tows it to the finish. The event is complete when the competitor touches the finish wall of the pool.

4 7 100m Manikin Tow with Fins 13yrs F
4 8 100m Manikin Tow with Fins 13yrs M
4 9 100m Manikin Tow with Fins U15yrs F
5 0 100m Manikin Tow with Fins U15yrs M
5 1 100m Manikin Tow with Fins U17yrs F
5 2 100m Manikin Tow with Fins U17yrs M
5 3 100m Manikin Tow with Fins U19yrs F
5 4 100m Manikin Tow with Fins U19yrs M

** competitors will be told by the Team Managers if they need to sign up for this event

Obstacle Relay
With a dive entry, the first competitor swims passing under immersed obstacles. After the first competitor touches the turn wall the second, third, and fourth competitors repeat the procedure in turn.

9 200m Obstacle Relay 15yrs & Under F
1 0 200m Obstacle Relay 15yrs & Under M
1 1 200m Obstacle Relay 17yrs & Under F
1 2 200m Obstacle Relay 17yrs & Under M
1 3 200m Obstacle Relay 19yrs & Under F
1 4 200m Obstacle Relay 19yrs & Under M

TEAM EVENTS *Swimmers 13, 14, 15yrs can swim up into the 16/17yrs relay, swimmers 16,17yrs can
swim up into the 18/19yrs relay. Swimmers can only swim in one relay per event.

TEAM EVENT - please only sign up if told to by your Team Manager

Manikin Relay
Four competitors in turn carry a manikin approximately 25 m each.

2 3 4 x25m Manikin Relay 15yrs & Under F
2 4 4 x25m Manikin Relay 15yrs & Under M
2 5 4 x25m Manikin Relay 17yrs & Under F
2 6 4 x25m Manikin Relay 17yrs & Under M
2 7 4x25m Manikin Relay 19yrs & Under F
2 8 4 x25m Manikin Relay 19yrs & Under M

Super Lifesaver
With a dive start on an acoustic signal, the competitor swims 75 m freestyle and then dives to recover a submerged manikin. The competitor surfaces the manikin within the 5 m pick-up zone and carries it to the turn wall. After touching the wall the competitor releases the manikin. In the water, the competitor dons fins and rescue tube and swims 50 m freestyle. After touching the wall, and within the 5 m pick-up zone, the competitor fixes the rescue tube correctly around a manikin and tows it to the finish. The event is complete when the competitor touches the finish wall of the pool.

4 3 200m Super Lifesaver U17yrs F
4 4 200m Super Lifesaver U17yrs M
4 5 200m Super Lifesaver U19yrs F
4 6 200m Super Lifesaver U19yrs M

Rescue Medley
With a dive start, the competitors swims 50 m freestyle to turn, dive, and swim underwater to a submerged manikin located at 17.5 m from the turn wall. The competitor surfaces the manikin within the 5 m pick-up line, and then carries it the remaining distance to touch the finish wall. Competitors may breathe during the turn, but not after their feet leave the turn wall until they surface with the manikin

3 7 100m Rescue Medley U15yrs F
3 8 100m Rescue Medley U15yrs M
3 9 100m Rescue Medley U17yrs F
4 0 100m Rescue Medley U17yrs M
4 1 100m Rescue Medley U19yrs F
4 2 100m Rescue Medley U19yrs M

TEAM EVENT - Please wait to sign up until told to by the TEAM MANAGER

Medley Relay
With a dive start on an acoustic signal, the first competitor swims 50 m freestyle without fins. With a dive start after the first competitor touches the wall, the second competitor swims 50 m freestyle with fins. With a dive start after the second competitor touches the wall, the third competitor swims 50 m freestyle towing a rescue tube. The third competitor touches the turn wall. The fourth competitor, in the water wearing fins with at least one hand on the turn wall, dons the harness. The third competitor, playing the role of “victim”, holds the rescue tube with both hands while being towed 50 m by the fourth competitor to the finish.

5 5 4x50M Medley Relay 15yrs & Under F
5 6 4x50M Medley Relay 15yrs & Under M
5 7 4 x50M Medley Relay 17yrs & Under F
5 8 4 x50M Medley Relay 17yrs & Under M
5 9 4x50M Medley Relay 19yrs & Under F
6 0 4x50M Medley Relay 19yrs & Under M

Medley Relay
With a dive start on an acoustic signal, the first competitor swims 50 m freestyle without fins. With a dive start after the first competitor touches the wall, the second competitor swims 50 m freestyle with fins. With a dive start after the second competitor touches the wall, the third competitor swims 50 m freestyle towing a rescue tube. The third competitor touches the turn wall. The fourth competitor, in the water wearing fins with at least one hand on the turn wall, dons the harness. The third competitor, playing the role of “victim”, holds the rescue tube with both hands while being towed 50 m by the fourth competitor to the finish.