Section

Age

Minimum

Requirements

Description

Challenge Awards

Bronze

Silver

Gold

10+

ASA Level 7

ASA Swimming Challenge Award Scheme

Lifesaving Awards

Lifesaving 1

Lifesaving 2

Lifesaving 3

11+

Swim 800m on front & back

Front-crawl

Lifesaving Back-stroke

Breast-stroke

Side-stroke

Surface Dives (Head/feet first)

Straddle Jump

RLSS Award scheme

These awards introduce the basic skills for lifesaving and are a good preparation for those considering the Bronze Medallion.

Bronze Medallion

&

 Life Support 1

12+

Lifesaving 3

Recognised as the RLSS flagship award for lifesaving.

Assists in developing fitness, knowledge, skill and judgement.

Award of Merit

&

 Life Support

14+

Bronze Medallion

Life Support 1

This is a progression from the Bronze Medallion and requires a proficient level of knowledge, understanding and practical ability.

NPLQ

16+

Bronze Medallion

Life Support 1

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

(Subject to numbers and teaching availability)