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18th June 2026

Announcement of the Lifesaving World Championship 2026 National Team

Dear Members of Lifesaving SA,

We are pleased to announce the selected team that will represent our organisation at the Lifesaving World Championships 2026.

The championships will take place from 2–6 December 2026 at Kings Beach and Newton Park Swimming Pool in Gqeberha.

Team Management:

Coaches	Managers
Head Coach – Dean Marais	Logistics and Team Manager – Jill Fortuin
Surf Coach – Andrew Crook	Surf Manager – Paul Lynch
Beach coach & strength and conditioning – Sean Carew	Pool Manager – Garth Bruwer
Head Pool Coach – Lynette van Rensburg
Assistant Pool Coach – Lauren Allott

Open Male	Club	Open Female	Club
Captain: Joshua Fenn	East London	Captain: Nicola Harcus	Fish Hoek
Hayden Hemmens	Umhlanga Rocks	Georgia Singe	Fish Hoek
Javin Presence	Milnerton	Keira Van Heerden	Clifton
Matthew Coetzer	Fish Hoek	Sasha Lee Hemmens	Umhlanga Rocks
Samuel Booysen	Clifton	Savannah Voigt	Clifton
Tyne Van Achterbergh	Clifton	Zoe Beresford	Clifton

Youth Male	Club	Youth Female	Club
Captain: Quewin Pieterse	Southern Cross	Captain: Eve Abrahams	Fish Hoek
Jack Allott	Clifton	Alayah Krogscheepers	Fish Hoek
Jarryd Cole	Fish Hoek	Daniella Harcus	Fish Hoek
Johan Moolman	Kings Beach	Kendra Begley	Kings Beach
Nicholas Pretorius	Kings Beach	Shaylee Powell	Fish Hoek
Samuel Mocke	Fish Hoek	Sienna Gous	Summerstrand

Congratulations to all athletes on their selection. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment have earned them the opportunity to represent Lifesaving South Africa at this prestigious event.

Sincere congratulations are also extended to the coaches, managers, and support staff for their valuable contribution to the team’s success.

As preparations begin for the Lifesaving World Championships 2026, we wish the entire team every success and look forward to following their journey with pride.

Yours in Lifesaving,

Craig Van Rooyen
Director: Sport