The 2026 Water Safety Ireland National Pool (Stillwater) Lifesaving Championships were held on February 14–15, 2026, at the UL Sport Arena in Limerick.

Congrats to all the WSI Kildare Youth, Senior and Master competitors that took part , a great achievement to represent your county at National level and we are very proud of all of lifesavers…..

Kildare Master team came home with 20 medals of various colours , 3 National Master Records , and we third overall in the competition – Fantastic achievements – Well Done !

Update from WSI

National Pool and SERCLifesaving Championships

The 2026 National Pool and SERC (Simulated Emergency Response competition) Lifesaving Championships were held in Limerick on 14–15 February, bringing together Youth, Masters and Open competitors from across the country.Across the weekend, the best lifesavers in the country showcased outstanding skill, speed, agility, teamwork and accuracy in a wide range of pool and surf disciplines. A particular highlight was the SERC, where teams of four were challenged to demonstrate tactical awareness and composure under intense time pressure. Performance levels were exceptionally high, with a provisional 11 Masters records broken* over the two days, reflecting continued progression within the sport. Importantly, the Youth and Open categories also delivered performances of outstanding quality, underlining the strength of the development pathway and senior competition alike. Looking ahead, preparations are underway for next month’s Nipper Regional Pool Lifesaving Championships. Nippers will compete within their regions to showcase developing lifesaving skills and, in the 12–14 age category, to qualify for the National Championships in April. WSAC’s are reminded that entries must be submitted in line with communications issued to Sports Officers. Please ensure all entries are received on time. Link to the results and team scores here