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Water Safety -Lifesaving Classes & Events
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Entries Closing 30/09/2026 at 00:00:00
Outdoor Course C Thurs/ Sun Surf Lifesaving Dates Aug 6,13,16,20,30 / Sept 6,13,20 (8 sessions)
Outdoor Course C Thurs/ Sun Surf Lifesaving Aug 6,13,16,20,30 / Sept 6,13,20 (8 sessions)Thurs time 7.15 to 8.15pm masters (over 18 yrs) 7.45 to 9pm Sun time 10 to 11.15am masters (over 18 yrs) 10.30 to 11.45 pm Venue; Baltyboys, Blessington beside Blessington Sailing Club W91 P086 Minimum requirement to join, Confident in the water, Be able to swim a minimum of 150 m, Good Health Step 1 Register as IWS Competitor member using the following link Water Safety Ireland - Membership Application (iwsmembership.ie) you only do this once if previously completed this step for a previous course, skip this step . Step 2 Using its plain sailing membership tab pay you Water Safety Ireland Membership 10 euro per year, further details kildarewatersafety.ie. Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 100 with 74 places left
Outdoor Course C Thurs/ Sun Surf Lifesaving Dates Aug 6,13,16,20,30 / Sept 6,13,20 (8 sessions)
Outdoor Course C Thurs/ Sun Surf Lifesaving Aug 6,13,16,20,30 / Sept 6,13,20 (8 sessions)Thurs time 7.15 to 8.15pm masters (over 18 yrs) 7.45 to 9pm Sun time 10 to 11.15am masters (over 18 yrs) 10.30 to 11.45 pm Venue; Baltyboys, Blessington beside Blessington Sailing Club W91 P086 Minimum requirement to join, Confident in the water, Be able to swim a minimum of 150 m, Good Health Step 1 Register as IWS Competitor member using the following link Water Safety Ireland - Membership Application (iwsmembership.ie) you only do this once if previously completed this step for a previous course, skip this step . Step 2 Using its plain sailing membership tab pay you Water Safety Ireland Membership 10 euro per year, further details kildarewatersafety.ie. Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 100 with 74 places left
National Masters Open Water Championships 2026 Brittas Bay Co. Wicklow
National Masters Open Water Championships 2026 Maters 30+ (born 1996 or older) Date: 22nd and 23rd of August Venue: Brittas Bay Co. Wicklow Cost of Entry: 30 euro. Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 50 with 41 places left
National Masters Open Water Championships 2026 Brittas Bay Co. Wicklow
National Masters Open Water Championships 2026 Maters 30+ (born 1996 or older) Date: 22nd and 23rd of August Venue: Brittas Bay Co. Wicklow Cost of Entry: 30 euro. Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 50 with 41 places left
National Championships: For those who have qualified from the Leinster Championships (top 6 to 12 competitors depending on event) Date: 22nd and 23rd of August Venue: Brittas Bay Co. Wicklow Age Categories: Senior Nipper: 12-14 (born 2012-2014) Youth: 14-18 (born 2008-2012). Click link on right to submit an application.
National Championships: For those who have qualified from the Leinster Championships (top 6 to 12 competitors depending on event) Date: 22nd and 23rd of August Venue: Brittas Bay Co. Wicklow Age Categories: Senior Nipper: 12-14 (born 2012-2014) Youth: 14-18 (born 2008-2012). Click link below to submit an application.
K Leisure Naas Junior Water Safety Class 8.30 to 9.10 am Saturday Sept 2026Sept 5, 12 ,19,26, Oct 3,10,17, (24 B/H No class), 31, Nov 7,14 (10 classes)
Junior Lifesaving and Water Safety class for Children aged between 7-13 years old. Each child must be able to swim 25m unaided. Each class will be 40 minutes Each class will be 40 minutes K Leisure Naas Junior Water Safety Class 8.30 to 9.10 am Saturday Sept 2026 Sept 5, 12 ,19,26, Oct 3,10,17, (24 B/H No class), 31, Nov 7,14 (10 classes). Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 75 with 64 places left
K Leisure Naas Junior Water Safety Class 8.30 to 9.10 am Saturday Sept 2026Sept 5, 12 ,19,26, Oct 3,10,17, (24 B/H No class), 31, Nov 7,14 (10 classes)
Junior Lifesaving and Water Safety class for Children aged between 7-13 years old. Each child must be able to swim 25m unaided. Each class will be 40 minutes Each class will be 40 minutes K Leisure Naas Junior Water Safety Class 8.30 to 9.10 am Saturday Sept 2026 Sept 5, 12 ,19,26, Oct 3,10,17, (24 B/H No class), 31, Nov 7,14 (10 classes). Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 75 with 64 places left
K Leisure Naas Junior Water Safety Class 9.15 to 10 am Saturday Sept 2026Sept 5, 12 ,19,26, Oct 3,10,17, (24 B/H No class), 31, Nov 7,14 (10 classes)
Junior Lifesaving and Water Safety class for Children aged between 7-13 years old. Each child must be able to swim 25m unaided. Each class will be 40 minutes Classes will run from K Leisure Naas Junior Water Safety Class 9.15 to 10 am Saturday Sept 2026 Sept 5, 12 ,19,26, Oct 3,10,17, (24 B/H No class), 31, Nov 7,14 (10 classes). Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 75 with 65 places left
K Leisure Naas Junior Water Safety Class 9.15 to 10 am Saturday Sept 2026Sept 5, 12 ,19,26, Oct 3,10,17, (24 B/H No class), 31, Nov 7,14 (10 classes)
Junior Lifesaving and Water Safety class for Children aged between 7-13 years old. Each child must be able to swim 25m unaided. Each class will be 40 minutes Classes will run from K Leisure Naas Junior Water Safety Class 9.15 to 10 am Saturday Sept 2026 Sept 5, 12 ,19,26, Oct 3,10,17, (24 B/H No class), 31, Nov 7,14 (10 classes). Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 75 with 65 places left
Lifesaving Swimming Club Sundays 5pm to 6.30pm Sept 6th
Lifesaving Lane Swimming Club Age group 9 years to 18 years Able to swim 50 metres Club Swimming Cap only Fins will be required. Must have water bottle (water only) Sundays 5pm to 6.30pmSundays 5pm to 6.30pm Sun Sept 6,13,20,27, Oct 4,11,18,(25 B/H No class) Nov 1,8,15 ( 10 weeks). Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries not open until 17/08/2026 at 00:00:00
Entries not open until 17/08/2026 at 00:00:00
Lifesaving Swimming Club Sundays 5pm to 6.30pm Sept 6th
Lifesaving Lane Swimming Club Age group 9 years to 18 years Able to swim 50 metres Club Swimming Cap only Fins will be required. Must have water bottle (water only) Sundays 5pm to 6.30pmSundays 5pm to 6.30pm Sun Sept 6,13,20,27, Oct 4,11,18,(25 B/H No class) Nov 1,8,15 ( 10 weeks).
Entries Closing 30/09/2026 at 00:00:00
Pool Lifeguard Course Level 1 and 2 Class 9.15pm to 10.30 pm Thurs Sept 2026 Thurs Sept 10,17,24, Oct 1,8,15,22,29 (No class),Nov 5,12,19,26, Dec 3,17,17 ( 14 classes)
Pool Lifeguard course TBC weeks plus one weekend ( weekend dates to be confirmed ) Must be Age 16 at time of exam ( Dec 2026). Minimum Standard Entry Level; Be able to swim 100 metres on front (prone) and 100 metres on back (supine). Be able to surface dive and recover an object from the deepest part of the pool. · Be 16 years of age, or older, at the time of the examination. The specification for the qualification is: Unit 1 Basic Life Support 1,2 and 3 Unit 2 Lifeguard Skills Unit 3 Pool Operations National Pool Lifeguard Certification is awarded at either of two levels. Level 1 certificates are awarded to those who are judged to be competent to supervise swimming pools or sections of a swimming facility, where the water depth does not exceed 1.5m. Level 2 certificates are awarded to those who are judged to be competent to supervise areas of water in a swimming facility where depths are greater than 1.5m. Sept 2026 Thurs Sept 10,17,24, Oct 1,8,15,22,29 (No class),Nov 5,12,19,26, D. Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 30 with 26 places left
Pool Lifeguard Course Level 1 and 2 Class 9.15pm to 10.30 pm Thurs Sept 2026 Thurs Sept 10,17,24, Oct 1,8,15,22,29 (No class),Nov 5,12,19,26, Dec 3,17,17 ( 14 classes)
Pool Lifeguard course TBC weeks plus one weekend ( weekend dates to be confirmed ) Must be Age 16 at time of exam ( Dec 2026). Minimum Standard Entry Level; Be able to swim 100 metres on front (prone) and 100 metres on back (supine). Be able to surface dive and recover an object from the deepest part of the pool. · Be 16 years of age, or older, at the time of the examination. The specification for the qualification is: Unit 1 Basic Life Support 1,2 and 3 Unit 2 Lifeguard Skills Unit 3 Pool Operations National Pool Lifeguard Certification is awarded at either of two levels. Level 1 certificates are awarded to those who are judged to be competent to supervise swimming pools or sections of a swimming facility, where the water depth does not exceed 1.5m. Level 2 certificates are awarded to those who are judged to be competent to supervise areas of water in a swimming facility where depths are greater than 1.5m. Sept 2026 Thurs Sept 10,17,24, Oct 1,8,15,22,29 (No class),Nov 5,12,19,26, D. Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 30 with 26 places left
Senior Lifesaving and Water Safety class for Age 13 plus 9pm to 9.40pm Thurs Sept 2026 Thurs Sept 10,17,24, Oct 1,8,15,22,29 (No class),Nov 5,12,19,26, Dec 3,17,17 ( 14 classes)
Senior Lifesaving and Water Safety class for Age 13 plus. You must be able to swim 25m unaided. Each class will be 40 minutes. This class teaches Water Safety Awards. Classes will run at KLeisure Naas Pool Class 9.00pm to 9.40 pm Senior Lifesaving and Water Safety class for Age 13 plus 9pm to 9.40pm Thurs 2026 This class is recommended for new beginner , or TYO student or doing a Gaisce Award or if you have completed a previous water safety award at "Safety" level. Sept 2026 Thurs Sept 10,17,24, Oct 1,8,15,22,29 (No class),Nov 5,12,19,26, Dec 3,17,17 ( 14 classes). Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 75 with 68 places left
Senior Lifesaving and Water Safety class for Age 13 plus 9pm to 9.40pm Thurs Sept 2026 Thurs Sept 10,17,24, Oct 1,8,15,22,29 (No class),Nov 5,12,19,26, Dec 3,17,17 ( 14 classes)
Senior Lifesaving and Water Safety class for Age 13 plus. You must be able to swim 25m unaided. Each class will be 40 minutes. This class teaches Water Safety Awards. Classes will run at KLeisure Naas Pool Class 9.00pm to 9.40 pm Senior Lifesaving and Water Safety class for Age 13 plus 9pm to 9.40pm Thurs 2026 This class is recommended for new beginner , or TYO student or doing a Gaisce Award or if you have completed a previous water safety award at "Safety" level. Sept 2026 Thurs Sept 10,17,24, Oct 1,8,15,22,29 (No class),Nov 5,12,19,26, Dec 3,17,17 ( 14 classes). Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 75 with 68 places left
WSI Kildare Master Training ( 20 years +) Thursday 9.30pm to 10.30pm Sept 2026 Thurs Sept 10,17,24, Oct 1,8,15,22,29 (No class),Nov 5,12,19,26, Dec 3,17,17 ( 14 classes)
WSI Kildare Master Training Thursday 9.30pm to 10.30pm Dates Thurs Sept 2026 Thurs Sept 10,17,24, Oct 1,8,15,22,29 (No class),Nov 5,12,19,26, Dec 3,17,17 ( 14 classes). Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 30 with 30 places left
WSI Kildare Master Training ( 20 years +) Thursday 9.30pm to 10.30pm Sept 2026 Thurs Sept 10,17,24, Oct 1,8,15,22,29 (No class),Nov 5,12,19,26, Dec 3,17,17 ( 14 classes)
WSI Kildare Master Training Thursday 9.30pm to 10.30pm Dates Thurs Sept 2026 Thurs Sept 10,17,24, Oct 1,8,15,22,29 (No class),Nov 5,12,19,26, Dec 3,17,17 ( 14 classes). Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 30 with 30 places left
WSI Kildare 3rd Invitational Lifesaving Competition NOV TBC 2026- ATHY
WSI Kildare 3rd Invitational Lifesaving Competition Saturday NOV TBC at 5pm to 8pm venue Leisure ATHY Co Kildare . entry fee of €15 person includes 4 individual events & team relays. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries not open until 1/10/2026 at 00:00:00
Entries not open until 1/10/2026 at 00:00:00
WSI Kildare 3rd Invitational Lifesaving Competition NOV TBC 2026- ATHY
WSI Kildare 3rd Invitational Lifesaving Competition Saturday NOV TBC at 5pm to 8pm venue Leisure ATHY Co Kildare . entry fee of €15 person includes 4 individual events & team relays.
WSI Kildare 4th Invitational Masters Lifesaving Competition NOV TBC 2026- ATHY
WSI Kildare 3rd Invitational Masters Lifesaving Competition 2026- ATHY Saturday NOV TBC at 5pm to 8pm venue Leisure ATHY Co Kildare. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries not open until 1/10/2026 at 00:00:00
Entries not open until 1/10/2026 at 00:00:00
WSI Kildare 4th Invitational Masters Lifesaving Competition NOV TBC 2026- ATHY
WSI Kildare 3rd Invitational Masters Lifesaving Competition 2026- ATHY Saturday NOV TBC at 5pm to 8pm venue Leisure ATHY Co Kildare.
Lifesaving Swimming Club Sundays 5pm to 6.30pm Nov 22
Lifesaving Lane Swimming Club Age group 9 years to 18 years Able to swim 50 metres Club Swimming Cap only Fins will be required. Must have water bottle (water only) Sundays 5pm to 6.30pmSundays 5pm to 6.30pmSun Nov 22, 29, Dec 6,13,20,(27-No class), (Jan 3-No class) 10,17,24,31, Feb 7,14,21,28 (13 weeks). Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries not open until 1/11/2026 at 00:00:00
Entries not open until 1/11/2026 at 00:00:00
Lifesaving Swimming Club Sundays 5pm to 6.30pm Nov 22
Lifesaving Lane Swimming Club Age group 9 years to 18 years Able to swim 50 metres Club Swimming Cap only Fins will be required. Must have water bottle (water only) Sundays 5pm to 6.30pmSundays 5pm to 6.30pmSun Nov 22, 29, Dec 6,13,20,(27-No class), (Jan 3-No class) 10,17,24,31, Feb 7,14,21,28 (13 weeks).
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Water Safety Ireland Membership Volunteers, Examiners, Instructors, Trainee Instructors and Sport Participants 2026
Water Safety Ireland Membership Volunteers, Examiners, Instructors, Trainee Instructors and Sport Participants 2026 (1 years) €10.00 (plus handling fee)
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