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29th July 2026
Call for Volunteer Officials for the 2026 Lifesaving World Championships Events
Dear Members of Lifesaving SA,
Lifesaving South Africa is calling for applications from experienced and suitably qualified individuals for appointment as Volunteers for the 2026 Lifesaving World Championships.
EVENT | DATE[S] | VENUE |
LWC 2026 Welcome Committee | 25 – 28 November 2026 | Kings Beach, Gqeberha |
LWC 2026 Delegate Registrations | 29 – 30 November 2026 | Kings Beach, Gqeberha |
LWC 2026 Delegate Registrations | 1 – 3 December 2026 | Kings Beach, Gqeberha |
LWC 2026 Masters Pool Technical Assistance | 29 – 30 November 2026 | Newton Park Swimming Pool, Gqeberha |
LWC 2026 Masters Ocean Technical Assistance | 1 – 2 December 2026 | Kings Beach, Gqeberha |
LWC 2026 Opening Ceremony Volunteer | 2 December 2026 | Kings Beach, Gqeberha |
LWC 2026 National Team Pool Technical Assistance incl. SERC | 3 – 6 December 2026 | Newton Park Swimming Pool, Gqeberha |
LWC 2026 National Teams Ocean Technical Assistance | 3 – 6 December 2026 | Kings Beach, Gqeberha |
LWC 2026 Interclub Team Pool Technical Assistance incl. SERC | 7 – 13 December 2026 | Newton Park Swimming Pool, Gqeberha |
LWC 2026 National Teams Ocean Technical Assistance | 7 – 13 December 2026 | Kings Beach, Gqeberha |
We kindly request all Club and Provincial leadership to circulate this application invitation to registered Referees and Technical Officials within their respective structures.
The completed forms must be submitted to the Provincial Secretaries for endorsement and onward submission Lifesaving South Africa (headoffice@lifesaving.co.za) by no later than Monday 31st August 2026.
Please Note:
- Application Forms not endorsed by the provinces will not be taken into consideration.
- Preference of appointment will be given to those available for more than a single division of the event.
Yours in Lifesaving,
Craig Van Rooyen
Director: Sport