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INTERNATIONAL LIFE SAVING FEDERATIONLIFESAVING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPSRICCIONE – ITALY – 2022
HANDBOOK

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LIFESAVING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPSRICCIONE – ITALY – 2022
HANDBOOK
Published by the International Life Saving Federation
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Acknowledgments
The International Life Saving Federation acknowledges the many lifesaving organisations and individuals
who helped shape lifesaving competition around the world. In particular, the ILS acknowledges thefollowing persons for their significant contributions to this and other ILS Sport Handbooks and Manuals:
Greg Allum AM (Member, ILS Sport Commssion, Surf Life Saving Australia), John Coyne (ILS Sport
Regulations Committee, Lifesaving South Africa), John Martin MBE (Surf Life Saving Great Britain, ILS
Event Director), Jelle Meintsma (Secretary, ILS Sport Commission, Lifesaving South Africa), Stephen
Strange OAM (ILS Sport Regulations Committee, Surf Life Saving Australia), David Thompson AM (Chair,ILS Sport Commission, Surf Life Saving Australia), Dr. Harald Vervaecke PhD (ILS Secretary General,
Belgian Lifesaving Federation).
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Table Of Contents ................................................................................................................. 1
Part A - Preliminary .............................................................................................................. 4
1.
2.
3.

Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................................... 4
List of Common Abbreviations Used ................................................................................... 6
Summary of Changes to the Postponed LWC - Riccione – Italy 2020 Handbook .............. 7
Part B – General Competitive Conditions................................................................ 8
1.
Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 82.
ILS Authority ..................................................................................................................... 8
3.
Types Of Lifesaving World Championships ................................................................... 94.
ILS LWC Event Management Committee (EMC) ............................................................ 95.
ILS LWC Competition Committee (Competition Committee) ........................................ 96.
LWC Local Organising Committee (LOC) ..................................................................... 10
7.
Coordination Committee (CoCom) ................................................................................ 118.
LWC Safety Committee (Safety Committee) ................................................................. 119.
LWC Venues .................................................................................................................... 11
10.
Equipment ....................................................................................................................... 1110.1 For the Training Pool Competitions .................................................................................. 1210.2 For the Pool Competitions ................................................................................................ 1210.3 For the Beach Competitions ............................................................................................. 1210.4 For the Ocean Competitions ............................................................................................. 1210.5 For the Set-Up, Safety and Judging .................................................................................. 12
11.
Manikin Handling Staff in the Pool ................................................................................ 13
12.
Competition Safety and Security .................................................................................. 13
13.
Eligibility Rules and Right to Compete ......................................................................... 14
13.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 14
13.2 Eligibility to Participate at The National Teams Open and Youth LWC ............................ 15
13.3 Eligibility to Participate at The National Teams IRB LWC ................................................. 16
13.4 Eligibility to Participate in Interclub Open and Youth LWC ............................................... 1713.5 Eligibility to Compete in Interclub Masters LWC ............................................................... 18
13.6 Eligibility to Participate in Interclub IRB, Surf Boats, Beach Run andBeach Relay LWC ............................................................................................................. 19
13.7 Eligibility to Participate in Extra Events LWC .................................................................... 21
14.
Entry Procedures ............................................................................................................ 22
14.1 Championships Registration ............................................................................................. 22
14.2 Pool Lifesaving Events Entry Guide Times ....................................................................... 22
14.3 Entry Times ....................................................................................................................... 22
14.4 Entry Fees ......................................................................................................................... 22
14.5 Changes in Team Personnel Composition and Size ........................................................ 22
14.6 Substitutions in Individual Events ..................................................................................... 23
14.7 Substitutions in Team Events ........................................................................................... 23
14.8 Administrative Fees Payable for Notifying Changes, Substitutions andWithdrawls from Events and Competitor or Team No-Start in Events .............................. 23
15.
Team Uniforms and Equipment ..................................................................................... 24
15.1 Team Uniform ................................................................................................................... 24
15.2 Commercial Identification Policy ....................................................................................... 25
15.3 Competition Attire ............................................................................................................. 26
15.4 Standardised Competition Equipment .............................................................................. 26
16.
Doping Control ................................................................................................................ 27
17.
Protests, Appeals, Codes of Behaviour and Discipline .............................................. 27
17.1 Protests and Appeals ........................................................................................................ 27
17.2 Code of Conduct and Discipline ........................................................................................ 28
18.1 Programme of Events ..................................................................................................... 28
19.
Scoring ............................................................................................................................. 33

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19.1
20.
20.1
20.2
20.3
20.4.
20.5
20.6
20.7
20.8
20.9
20.10
21.
22.
23.

Finals and Scoring in Lifesaving World Championships ................................................... 33
Awards ............................................................................................................................. 35
National Teams Open LWC .............................................................................................. 35
Nationl Teams Youth LWC ............................................................................................... 35
National Teams IRB LWC ................................................................................................. 36
Interclub Open LWC ......................................................................................................... 36
Interclub Youth LWC ......................................................................................................... 37
Interclub Masters LWC ..................................................................................................... 38
Interclub Open and Masters Surf Boat LWC ..................................................................... 38
Interclub Beach Run LWC ................................................................................................ 38
Interclub Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) LWC ..................................................................... 38
Presentations, Ceremonies and Functions ...................................................................... 39
Flags and Banners .......................................................................................................... 39
Technical Officials .......................................................................................................... 39
Annexure: LWC Organisaton Structure Schematic Diagram ........................................... 40
Part C - Additional Information.................................................................................... 41
1.
Opening Ceremonies ...................................................................................................... 41
1.1Grand Opening Ceremony for the LWC ............................................................................ 41
Ceremonial Presentation .................................................................................................. 41
Preparation and Seating ................................................................................................... 41
Parade .............................................................................................................................. 41
Speeches .......................................................................................................................... 41
Oaths ................................................................................................................................ 42
Artistic and/or Entertainment Presentation. ...................................................................... 42
1.2
Other Championship Opening Ceremonies ...................................................................... 42
2.
Victory Ceremonies ........................................................................................................ 42
2.1
Victory Ceremony: Medal Ceremonies ............................................................................. 42
Ceremony Preparation ...................................................................................................... 42
Ceremony Begins ............................................................................................................. 43
Presentation Begins .......................................................................................................... 43
National Anthem (only Played for National Teams Open, Youth, and IRB LWC) ............. 43
Closing .............................................................................................................................. 43
2.2
Victory Ceremony: Dress Code ........................................................................................ 43
Dress Code ....................................................................................................................... 44
Dress Code – Competitors ................................................................................................ 44
Dress Code – Medal Presenters ....................................................................................... 44
3.
Closing Ceremonies ....................................................................................................... 44
3.1
Closing Ceremonies .......................................................................................................... 44
Awards Presentation ......................................................................................................... 45
National Teams ................................................................................................................. 45
Open ................................................................................................................................. 45
Youth ................................................................................................................................. 45
National Team IRB ............................................................................................................ 45
Interclub Teams LWC ....................................................................................................... 45
Open ................................................................................................................................. 45
Youth ................................................................................................................................. 45
Interclub IRB ..................................................................................................................... 45
Ceremonial Presentation .................................................................................................. 45
4.
Medals for the Lifesaving World Championships 2022 ............................................... 46
4.1
Specifications .................................................................................................................... 46
4.1.1 Recipients ......................................................................................................................... 46
4.1.2 Distribution ........................................................................................................................ 46
4.1.3 Design ............................................................................................................................... 46

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LIFESAVING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPSRICCIONE – ITALY – 2022
HANDBOOKPART A - PRELIMINARY
1.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Accreditation The process of identifying, certifying and evidence of a person’s
entitlements related to the Championship’s operations and associatedobligations. An accreditation pass is usually generated as evidence of theperson accreditation.
Board ofDirectors

The Board of Directors elected, constituted and empowered under theConstitution. The Board of Directors comprises voting and non-voting
members: Voting Members are: the President, the Secretary General, theVice-Presidents, the other Board Members. Non-voting Board Members are
the Observer from the RLSS, the Chairs of the Commissions, the Executive
Director, the Events Director, the Legal Advisor and the Financial Advisor.

By-Laws

The By-Laws of the ILS.

Club

The basic administrative or lifesaving unit of the National Lifesaving
Federation (not an amalgam of such units). Such unit having a Constitution
and having representation to a higher body.

Commission

A body established by the ILS Board of Directors responsible to the ILS
Board of Directors for a designated ILS field of activity.

Constitution

The Articles of Association or Statutes of the ILS.

Delegates

ILS Patrons, ILS Life Governors, ILS Life Members, ILS Board of Director
Members, ILS Commission and Committee Members, ILS Grand Knights
and Knights in the Order of Lifesaving, National Delegates and Guests.

Federation

An Organisation that is a member of the ILS.

Headquarters The HQ Hotel is the hotel in which the ILS Secretariat and key ILS Officials
Hotelare accommodated.
Host

Event Organising Group/Agency/Host City or the National Lifesaving
Federation (NLF) that is hosting the Lifesaving World Championships. For
the 2022 Life Saving World Championships, the Host is the Federazione
Italiana Nuoto – Sezione Salvamento: Italian Swimming Federation –Lifesaving Section.

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Individual
Competitor

Men or Women competing in the individual events/races at the WorldChampionships.

Intellectual
Property

All rights or goodwill subsisting in copyright, business names, names,
trademarks (or signs), logos, designs, patents or service marks relating to
the ILS or any event, competition or activity conducted, promoted oradministered by the ILS. All rights or goodwill subsisting in copyright,
business names, names, trademarks (or signs), logos, designs, patents orservice marks relating to the ILS or any event or activity conducted,
promoted or administered by the ILS.

Lifesaving
Sport
Discipline

A competitive aspect of a sport comprising one or several events. For
example, Pool Lifesaving, Beach/Ocean Lifesaving, Surfboats, Simulated
Emergency Response Competition (SERC), Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRB),
etc.

Lifesaving
Unit

For National Lifesaving Federations that do not have a club system – is:The basic administrative or lifesaving unit of the lifesaving organisation (notan amalgam of such units); such unit having a Constitution and having
representation to a higher body.

LWC Section One of the sections at the Lifesaving World Championships: e.g. Masters
World Championships, Surfboat World Championships, etc.
Media

Broadcasters, radio staff, photographers and journalists associated with
providing the audio-visual reporting of the Conference.

Objectives

The objectives of the ILS as set out in the Constitution.

Participants

Individuals participating at the World Championships.

Spectators

The individuals viewing the Championships.

Sponsors

The corporate investors in the Championships.

Sport

Lifesaving Sport.

Sport
Event/Race

A scheduled unique competition resulting in the presentation of a gold,
silver or bronze medal. For example, the Surf Race is an event in
Beach/Ocean Discipline.

SportsRegulations

The approved ILS Sports Regulations, including the ILS Competition
Handbook.

Team
Competitor

Men (Man) or Women (Woman) competing in the team events at the WorldChampionships.

Team
Officials

Representatives of each Federation who manage and/or assist thecompetitors. They include team managers, team coaches and trainers aswell as team support staff such as physicians, physiotherapists,
chaperones, etc.

Technical
Official

The persons required to officiate and regulate the sport in the field of playand includes national and international appointed representatives who
manage or assist in the conduct of the competition. These include chiefreferees, deputy chief referees, area referees, judges, timekeepers andother jury officials.

VIP

The summary customer group related to the Governing Authorities of thecountry, e.g. the Royal Family, the Ministers, the Mayors, etc.

Workforce

Organising Committee’s staff that are required to prepare for, stage andmanage the event. The operation personnel could be paid staff, volunteer
staff, contractors, consultants, employees of external organisations, etc.

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World AntiDoping
AgencyThe organisation responsible for the coordination of Anti-Doping practices
and participation for the world.

World AntiThe core document that harmonises anti-doping policies, rules andDoping Code regulations within sport organisations and among public authorities aroundthe world.

2.

LIST OF COMMON ABBREVIATIONS USED

Co-ComCoordination Committee comprising representatives from the ILS
and from the Organising Committee

DLRG

German Life Saving Federation

DNF

Do Not Finish

EMC

Event Management Committee

FIN

Federazione Italiana Nuoto - Sezione Salvamento (Italian
Swimming Federation – Lifesaving Section)

IC-IRB

Interclub Teams Inflatable Rescue Boat Lifesaving WorldChampionships

IC-BR

Interclub Beach Run Lifesaving World Championships

IC-M

Interclub Masters Lifesaving World Championships

IC-O

Interclub Teams Open Lifesaving World Championships

IC-SBM

Interclub Masters Surf Boats Lifesaving World Championships

IC-SBOInterclub Open Surf Boat Lifesaving World Championships

ILS

The International Life Saving Federation

IOC

International Olympic Committee

IRB

Inflatable Rescue Boat

LOC

Local Organising Committee

LWC

Lifesaving World Championships

Competition
Committee

Life Saving World Championships Competition Committee

LOC

Life Saving World Championships Local Organising Committee

LWC 2022

The Lifesaving World Championships held in 2022 in Riccione Italy

Safety Committee

Life Saving World Championships Safety Committee

NLF

Lifesaving National Federation or Organisation or Association

NT-IRB

National Teams Inflatable Rescue Boat Lifesaving WorldChampionships

NT-O

National Teams Open Lifesaving World Championships

NT-Y

National Teams Youth Lifesaving World Championships

QR

Quick Response CodeRLSSRoyal Life Saving Society

SAR

Search and Rescue (Operations)

SERC

Simulated Emergency Response Competition

URL

Uniform Resource Locators Code

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VIP

Very Important Person

WADA

World Anti-Doping Agency

3.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES TO THE POSTPONED LWC - RICCIONE – ITALY2020 HANDBOOK

The LWC Riccione - Italy - 2022 Handbook contains revised and additional information than that
contained in the postponed LWC Riccione - Italy - 2020 Handbook. The Handbook consists ofPart A, B and C. The following summarises changes and important notes relating to the LWC
Handbook 2022:
General: Deleted all references to LWC 2020 and replaced with LWC 2022 references.
General: Updated all venue details.
Section 1: Added a paragraph noting that this English language version of the ILS LWC 2022
Handbook, together with any ILS amending and/or clarification Bulletins and Circulars, is theauthorised reference/ source document. Any translations into other languages are for ease of use
and for understanding only.
Section 4: Updated the function of the ILS Board Appointed Event Management Committee(EMC).
Section 5: Added the ILS World Lifesaving Championship Competition Committee (Competition
Committee) and detailed the Committee’s function.
Section 6: Added the ILS Lifesaving World Championship Local Organising Committee (LOC)
and detailed the Committee function.
Section 6: Added the ILS Lifesaving World Championship Safety Committee (Safety Committee)
and detailed the Committee function.
Each subsequent Section was then renumbered.
Section 9: Advice of LWC 2022 supplied and pooled equipment manufacturers, models andsuppliers.
Section 11: Added that the safety and emergency plan and the relocation contingency plan shallbe published on the LWC website. Also added that subject to conditions, and unless otherwise
authorised by the Competition Committee, no ocean water event shall commence prior to one (1)hour after first light or will conclude less than a minimum of ninety minutes before there isinsufficient light an effective search and rescue operation (SAR) to be undertaken in the event ofa missing LWC participant.
Section 12: Note that for each LWC 2022 World Championships, competitors must have been amember of an NLF on or before on or before 25 June 2022. This date is based on the firstcompetition day scheduled for the LWC 2022 (i.e. 23 September 2022 for the Masters LWC).
Section 17: A note has been added to confirm that a single gender draw will be undertaken to
determine which the two men and two women in each team participates in what leg of the Mixed
Ocean M Lifesaver Relay event.
Note: Because of records teams will continue to be free to pick their gender order for the 4 x 50
m Mixed Pool Lifesaver Relay event.
Section 17: Note that club team entries in the Interclub IRB LWC will be limited to a maximum of
15 men and 15 women competitors per club.

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LIFESAVING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPSRICCIONE – ITALY – 2022
HANDBOOKPART B – GENERAL COMPETITIVE CONDITIONS
Information relating to LWC Riccione - Italy - 2022 may be found at
http://www.lifesaving2022.com (from 1 July 2021), www.ilsf.org and in this Handbook.

1.

INTRODUCTION

In 2015, the Sport Commission of the International Lifesaving Federation (ILS) separated thecontents that addresses the Lifesaving World Championships (LWC) from the content that
addresses the rules, procedures and standards for lifesaving sport. This resulted in two
publications: A Lifesaving World Championships Handbook and an ILS Competition Rule Book.
This Handbook contains information specific to the 2022 Lifesaving World Championships (LWC2022) to be held in Riccione in Italy and to be hosted by the Federazione Italiana Nuoto - Sezione
Salvamento (FIN). This Handbook should be consulted in conjunction with the 2019 edition of the
ILS Competition Rule Book (Revised February 2020, January 2021, and March 2021) and any
amending and/or clarification Bulletins and Circulars. Additional information about the LWC 2022
and the ILS Competition Rule Book may be found at http://www.lifesaving2022.com (from 31 July2021), and www.ilsf.org.
Please note that this English language version of the ILS LWC 2022 Handbook, together with any
ILS amending and/or clarification Bulletins and Circulars, is the authorised reference/source
document. Any translations into other languages are for ease of use and for understanding only.

2.

ILS AUTHORITY

2.1

The sport of lifesaving contributes to the worldwide drowning prevention mission of the
ILS. As the international federation for lifesaving sport, the ILS establishes rules for the
purpose of ensuring a safe and fair system, within which lifesaving competitions may beregulated and conducted.
The ILS awards the LWC to an ILS Full Member or to another Organisation, aGovernmental Institution, a City, etc. to conduct the LWC on its behalf and under its
authority.
In addition to the rules and procedures outlined in this document, the ILS LWC are
governed by the 2019 Edition of the ILS Competition Rule Book (Revised February 2020,

2.2

2.3

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January 2021, and March 2021). The ILS Sport Commission may also issue clarifying
bulletins or circulars from time to time, which then are made available at www.ilsf.org.

3.

TYPES OF LIFESAVING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

3.1

The Lifesaving World Championships are organised every two years in the even years
and mandatorily include the following ten World Championships:●
National Teams Open Lifesaving World Championships (NT-O).
●
National Teams Youth Lifesaving World Championships (NT-Y).
●
National Teams Inflatable Rescue Boat Lifesaving World Championships (NT-IRB).
●
Interclub Teams Open Lifesaving World Championships (IC-O).
●
Interclub Teams Youth Lifesaving World Championships (IC-Y).
●
Interclub Teams Inflatable Rescue Boat Lifesaving World Championships (IC-IRB).
●
Interclub Masters Lifesaving World Championships (IC-M).
●
Interclub Open Surf Boat Lifesaving World Championships (IC-SBO).
●
Interclub Masters Surf Boats Lifesaving World Championships (IC-SBM).
●
Interclub Beach Run Lifesaving World Championships (IC-BR).
The ILS may authorise the Host to conduct extra events (e.g., Ocean Swim Race, LongDistance Surf Ski Race, Long Distance Board Race, March Past, etc.) in conjunction with
the LWC 2022. These events may also reflect unique lifesaving events conducted in theregion of the Host. The LWC 2022 Host has advised that no extra events shall be
conducted at the LWC 2022.

3.2

4.

ILS LWC EVENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (EMC)

4.1

The ILS Board shall appoint a standing Committee that is named the ILS EventManagement Committee (EMC).
The ILS EMC for the LWC’s shall consist of:●
The Chair Appointed by the Board from the Board of Directors.
●
The Secretary being the ILS Event Director.
●
Representatives from the ILS Sport Commission appointed by the Chair of theCommission.
The EMC is responsible on behalf of the ILS for the overall management of each LWC
bid, the host selection as well as the overall ongoing management of the LWC
competition. The Committee’s role includes, but is not limited to, overseeing theorganisation of the LWC and advising the Host, the Local Organising Committee (LOC)
and the LWC Competition Committee.
The ILS Event Director works to support ILS and is a member of both the ILS EMC andthe LWC Competition Committee.

4.2

4.3

4.4
4.5

The relationship between the EMC, LOC, Competition Committee, Safety Committees etc.
are detailed in the schematic diagram in the annexure to this Handbook.

5.

ILS LWC COMPETITION COMMITTEE (COMPETITION COMMITTEE)

5.1

For each LWC, the EMC shall appoint a Competition Committee that is responsible to the
EMC for the planning, delivery and conduct of the competition.
The Competition Committee shall have full control and authority over all aspects ofcompetition for ILS LWCs.
The Competition Committee is also responsible for designing the competition
programmes, appointing the Safety Committee, the LWC Chief Referees (with theassistance of the ILS Championship Officials Panel), Technical Officials (with theassistance of the appointed Chief Referees), endorsing participants, dealing with issues
and answering competition conduct and organisation questions prior to commencement of
LWCs.

5.2
5.3

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5.4

5.5
5.6
5.7

5.8
5.9

The Competition Committee shall also have the authority to approve LWC Local
Organising Committee organisational plans delegated to it including the LWC Event
Timetabling, Transport, Sustenance and Safety and Emergency, and Relocation Plans
etc.
As detailed in the ILS Competition Rulebook the Competition Committee has the authority
to alter, postpone and cancel events or alter the competition venue.
The Competition Committee shall also have jurisdiction over all matters not assigned by
the competition rules to the Chief Referee or other officials.
The Competition Committee shall seek advice from the EMC, the LOC, Chief Referee(s),the Safety Officer, the Security Officer and relevant emergency personnel, subject matter
experts and others as appropriate relating the organisation and conduct of the LWC.
Formal records of Competition Committee meetings must be maintained and kept.
Prior to the LWC 2022 the Competition Committee for pre-event organisation may consistof:●
The Chair of the ILS Sport Commission (Chair of the Competition Committee or theirnominee).
●
The Secretary of the ILS Sport Commission.
●
The ILS Event Director.
●
The Chair of the Event Management Committee (ex officio).
●The ILS Pool Championships Manager (who will chair the Competition Committee atthe Pool Venue).
●
The ILS Ocean Championships Manager (who will chair the Competition Committee
at the Ocean venue).
●
The Chair of the LWC Local Organising Committee or nominee appointed by the
Host.
●
Other members appointed by the Event Management Committee.

At LWC 2022 the following may be invited to join the Competition Committee:●
The Chief Referees. The Chief Referees sit on the Competition Committee only for
the LWC events they are overseeing.
●
The Event Manager appointed by the Host.
●
The Local Organising Committee Pool Event Manager appointed by the Host.
●
The Local Organising Committee Ocean Venue Manager appointed by the Host.
●
The Safety Officer appointed by the Host.
●
The Security Officer appointed by the Host.
●
Other members appointed by the Event Management Committee.

6.

LWC LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE (LOC)

6.1

The LWC Local Organising Committee (LOC) shall, as detailed in the ILS Contract to hostthe LWC, be responsible for the development and delivery of the safety, security,
logistical, and operational plans for the LWCs including overall LWC Calendar, Transport,
Sustenance, Clothing, Safety and Emergency Plans, and Relocation Plans etc.
A Local Event Manager is to be appointed and is responsible to the LOC. The Local EventManager is responsible for the organisation of the competition within the parameters
established by this Handbook, the current edition ILS Competition Rule Book, and theCompetition Committee. The Local Event Manager deals with any issues and represents
the LOC at the LWC venues. During the LWC the Local Event Manager reports to theCompetition Committee.

6.2

6.3
6.4

The EMC or the Competition Committee, as appropriate, shall approve competition andnon-competition matters relating to the LWCs.
The composition of the Local Organising Committee shall be determined by the host but
must include Safety and Security Officers and LOC Venue Managers for pool and ocean
venues.

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6.5

Formal records of any meetings of the LOC must be taken and kept.

7.

COORDINATION COMMITTEE (COCOM)The CoCom is a periodic meeting of agreed participants from ILS (usually the EMC) and the
Local Organising Committee to review preparations for the Life Saving World Championships.
These CoCom participants report progress and agreed actions to their respective Committees.
Formal records of any meetings of the CoCom must be taken and kept.

8.

LWC SAFETY COMMITTEE (SAFETY COMMITTEE)

8.1
8.2

For each LWC, the Competition Committee shall appoint a Safety Committee.
The Safety Committee must consider and advise the Competition Committee on all
matters relating to competition and non-competition safety and emergency services. The
Chair of the Safety Committee shall be the Safety and Emergency Management
Coordinator who shall also be a member of the LOC and the Competition Committee.
Formal records of any meetings of the Safety Committee must be taken and kept.
The composition of the Safety Committee will be determined by the Competition
Committee and may include the following:

8.3
8.4

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The Safety Officer (Chair).
The Security Officer.
Work Health and Safety Advisor.
Infectious Disease (COVID) Adviser (or Marshall).
Chief Referee or Deputy Referee. The Referees sit on the LWSC only for the LWC
events they are overseeing.
Power Craft Coordinator.
Area Risk and Response Coordinator/Officers.
Water Safety Coordinator.
LOC Representative for Pool and Ocean Venues (as appropriate).
Local Lifesaving/Lifeguarding Authority Representative (where appropriate).
Local Police/Emergency Service Organisations.

9.

LWC VENUES

9.1

The Host shall provide to the ILS Sport Commission a declaration that the pool venue andthe beach venue meet all ILS specifications.
The selected Beach and Pool venues for the LWC 2022 are:●
Beach: Spiaggia Zona 3 - Via Torino - Riccione.
●
Pool: Championships Indoor Pool: Stadia del Nuoto, Via Rosa 60, 47838 Riccione.

9.2

9.3

The identified back up Beach and Pool venues for the LWC 2022 are:●
Beach: Between Section 77 and 78 in front of Hotel Mediterraneo.
●
Pool: Championships Outdoor Pool: Stadia del Nuoto, Via Rosa 60, 47838 Riccione.

10.

EQUIPMENT

10.1

10.4

The Host shall submit to the ILS Sport Commission a declaration that all provided
equipment to be used in the LWC 2022 meets ILS specifications and standards.
The Host shall supply the equipment at least two days before the start of the competitions
and during the complete duration of the competitions.
The Host will guarantee that the equipment meets the ILS approved specifications and isin excellent condition.
The Host will provide the following competition equipment:

10.1

For the Training Pool Competitions

10.2
10.3

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At least two obstacles per training pool.

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10.2

For the Pool Competitions
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10.3

At least 18 obstacles.
At least 18 rescue tubes 1.
At least 18 manikins 2.
At least 10 throwing lines.
At least 32 stopwatches and clipboards.
All SERC equipment requested by the ILS EMC.
Automatic officiating equipment for timing, placing and interfacing with the scoring
system.

For the Beach Competitions●

10.4

At least two rescue tubes 1 per training pool.
At least two manikins 2 per training pool.
At least two throwing lines per training pool.

At least 68 Batons for the Beach Relay and Beach Flags events.

For the Ocean Competitions
At least 20 rescue tubes 1.
At least 24 clipboards.
A pool of equipment of:●
At least 8 ILS-Endorsed and fully equipped surfboats and related oars andsweep oars.
●
At least 12 ILS-endorsed and fully equipped Inflatable Rescue Boats withengines with gear protection 3.
●
At least 24 surf skis and paddles.
●
At least 24 racing boards.
●
At least 30 life vests/jackets.
Note: competitors will be required to bring their own helmets for use in IRB and Surf Boat
LWC.
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10.5

For the Set-up, safety and judging●

At least 6 fully equipped Inflatable Rescue Boats with engines or suitable motorised
surf break watercraft with gear protection for the crew and officials.

10.6

The following equipment is considered to be personal equipment and will not mandatorily
be provided by the Host: swimwear, nose clips, ear plugs, goggles, caps, swimming fins,helmets and personal life vests/jackets.

10.7

The Host shall advise all registrants of the contents of the equipment pool, under whatterms and conditions such equipment is available to competitors, and the type or brand of
all equipment supplied.

1

The Rescue Tubes from Surf Life Saving Australia or any other rescue tube with the same specification and approved by the ILS
Sport Commission.

2

The Manikins from the German Life Saving Federation (DLRG) or any other manikin with the same specifications and approved by
the ILS Sport Commission.

3

The LOC will provide fully equipped IRBs on a pooled basis for the NT-IRB and IC-IRB. (See the current edition ILS Competition
Rule Book Section 7). The competition IRBs and associated equipment must be of the same design, make and model and in
excellent working condition. A marine mechanic is also to be on site during competition to ensure that the IRBs and motors are ingood working order for competition and safety purposes.

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The LWC 2022 LOC has prepared this list of contents of the equipment pool with the brand or description
and reference information available at the time of publication. The LOC reserves the right to substitutesimilar equipment and will provide updates as appropriate on the ILS website: (www.ilsf.org).
Manikins: DRLG manikins that comply with ILS specifications will be used
Website reference: https://shop.dlrg.de/produkt-katalog/ausbildung/Schwimmen/Uebungs-undRettungspuppe
Rescue tubes: Rescue tubes will be sourced from WETiZ – Lifesaving Equipment.
Website reference: https://shop.dlrg.de/produkt-katalog/ausbildung/Schwimmen/Uebungs-undRettungspuppe
Throw lines: Throw lines shall be 16.5m – 17.5m long plaited 8mm +/-1mm buoyant polypropylene linewith non-memory characteristics.
Website reference: https://wetiz.eu/en/accessoires/89-line-throw-line.html
Obstacles: FIN in house manufactured obstacles will be used. The construction is white pressure pipewith red/orange coloured cloth (mesh) inserts. The obstacles are suspended over the lanes ropes and are
secured to form a straight line across the pool surface.
Batons: In house batons will be used. The batons are flexible and are approximately 300 mm long and
24 mm wide.
Website reference: Not Applicable
Surf skis: Primarily Fenn brand current model approved surf skis with adjustable/variable leg lengths will
be made available.
Website reference: https://wetiz.eu/en/livesaving-surskis/865-fenn-julz-adjustable.html
Surf ski paddles: Fenn and Orca brand paddles with differing lengths to suit competitor requirements will
be made available.
Website reference: https://wetiz.eu/en/23-paddle
Racing boards: WETiZ brand approved racing paddle boards to suit different paddler weights will bemade available.
Website reference: https://wetiz.eu/en/44-standard
IRB hull: DLRG Hull
Website reference: TBA
IRB engines: TBA brand Approved engines of 25 HP outboard motor two stroke engine, fitted with astainless steel propeller, prop guard and surf kit.
Website reference: TBA
Lifejackets: TBA brand approved PFD’s (L50 – IS12402-5 -2006 certified) to suit different sizes.
Website reference: TBA

11.

MANIKIN HANDLING STAFF IN THE POOL

The Host will provide a team of at least 12 poolside workers, the team consists of 10 good
swimmers who all are dressed the same and have swimming fins and preferably swimming vests,
and two divers. The swimmers will bring the manikins, all in one line, to their starting position andposition the manikins on the bottom of the pool as per the rules. The divers are only there toverify and correct misplacements, each on one side of the pool.

12.

COMPETITION SAFETY AND SECURITY 4

12.1

The provision of a safe and secure LWC is essential. At the LWC, the Host is responsible
for the provision of adequate resources to ensure the safety and security of those involved
with the LWC competition.
The Host shall appoint a Safety Officer who is responsible for ensuring that all competition
facilities and environments are safe for use, and that the appropriate safety plan, andinfectious disease plan (where required), equipment, craft, procedures and emergency
personnel are in place to ensure the safety of competitors, officials and spectators, etc.
The Safety Officer is a member of the Competition Committee and is Chair of the LWC
Safety Committee.

12.2

12.3

4

The Host shall appoint a Security Officer who shall be responsible to consider and advise
the LOC, Competition Committee and Safety Committee on all matters relating toRefer to the current edition ILS Competition Rule Book for development and implementation of the Safety and Emergency Plan
and the Relocation Contingency Plan for LWC.

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12.4
12.5

12.6

12.7

12.8

competition and non-competition security. The Security Officer is also responsible for
ensuring that an appropriate security plan, procedures and security personnel are in place
to secure all participants, spectators, equipment and gear etc. at competition facilities andenvironments. The Security Officer is a member of the Competition Committee and the
Safety Committee.
The Host shall submit its safety and emergency plan, relocation contingency plan and its
security plan to the ILS EMC no later than six months prior to the start of the LWC.
The safety and emergency plan and the relocation contingency plan shall be published on
the LWC website at http://www.lifesaving2022.com (from 31 July 2021).
Note: Subject to conditions, and unless otherwise authorised by the Competition
Committee, no ocean water event shall commence prior to one (1) hour after first light orwill conclude less than a minimum of ninety minutes before there is insufficient light toenable an effective search and rescue operation (SAR) to be undertaken in the event of a
missing LWC participant.
No competition shall be conducted until the Competition Committee is satisfied that thecompetition facilities are safe and secure, and that the appropriate safety and emergency
plan, security plan, equipment, procedures and personnel are in place.
No ocean event shall be conducted until the Chief Referee has assessed the surfconditions and reported to the Competition Committee. Only the Competition Committee
has the authority to cancel, reschedule, or relocate the Championships and/or an event.
The Chief Referee or the appointed coordinator of emergency services (as named in thesafety and emergency plan) shall assume control of emergencies arising during
competition.5

13.
13.1

ELIGIBILITY RULES AND RIGHT TO COMPETE
GENERALa)The National Teams LWC (Open, Youth, IRB) are open to competitors of Nations of an
ILS Full Member National Lifesaving Federation (NLF). Should the Full Member NLF notcompete, the nation may be represented by competitors of an Associate or Corresponding
NLF, but only if the Full Member NLF provides written approval to ILS.
The Interclub Teams LWC (Open, Youth, Masters, IRB, Surfboat and Extra) may also beentered by competitors of Associate and Corresponding NLFs, but only if the Full Member
NLF provides written approval to the ILS.
The LWC are intended for bona fide members of the ILS NLF and eligible to compete as
determined by the NLF.
The ILS considers it unethical to recruit competitors for their high-performance athletic
ability whose lifesaving credentials are tenuous or merely convenient for purposes ofcompeting in the LWC. ILS NLF and Team officials are the key to preventing such
unethical practices and must emphasise “play within the rules” behaviour.
A competitor is permitted to compete for a National Team from one country and for a Club
Team from another country or federation at the same LWC year.
A competitor must compete for only one nation for the entire LWC, e.g. in the same year amember is not permitted to compete for one Nation in the Open or Youth National Teams
LWC and for another Nation in the National Teams IRB LWC.

b)

c)
d)

e)
f)

5

Accredited team medical staff have immediate and appropriate entry to ocean and beach event arenas, pool deck areas, first aid
facilities and to treatment rooms, etc. to access an injured or ill athlete from their team. Accredited team medical staff are to be
identified in the competition arena by appropriate badge, bib or clothing and should make themselves known beforehand to the
Host safety teams.

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g)

h)

i)

j)

A competitor must compete for one club for the entire LWC, e.g. in the same year amember is not permitted to compete for one club in the Masters LWC and for another clubin the Open Interclub LWC, Interclub IRB or any other Interclub event.
It is the responsibility of a NLF to endorse their participants in LWC. If this endorsement is
not provided upon request, the Competition Committee reserves the right to undertake
any required measure to ensure the eligibility of competitors to participate.
The ILS has age requirements to be eligible to compete in LWC. In this regard, the ILS
follows the International Olympic Committee (IOC) guidelines for determining the age ofcompetitors in LWC. In short, a competitor’s age is determined by how old he or she is as
at December 31 of the year in which they are participating in the LWC. Particular age
requirements are detailed in each of the LWC.
Personal and other insurances are the responsibility of each person attending an ILS
LWC irrespective of their capacity e.g. competitor, team official, technical official, handler,
supporter, delegate, board member, commission member, spectator etc.

13.2

ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE AT THE NATIONAL TEAMS OPEN AND
YOUTH LWCa)b)

The National Teams LWC are open to one Youth team and one Open team per nation.
Each nation, as defined by the ILS, must have at least one current ILS Full Member to beeligible to enter a team.
To be eligible to compete on a national team, competitors shall:●
Be citizens, by birth or naturalisation, of the nation they represent and satisfy the IOC
eligibility requirements to compete for that nation.
●
Be bona fide members in good standing of the ILS Full Member NLF and eligible tocompete as determined by the NLF. Should the Full Member NLF not compete, thenation may be represented by competitors of an Associate or Corresponding NLF,
but only if the Full Member NLF provides written approval to ILS.
●
Have been members of their team’s NLF for a continuous period of at least 90 days
prior to the first day of the LWC – regardless of which competition is scheduled first.
For the LWC 2022, competitors must have been a member of their NLF on or before
25 June 2022. This date is based on the first competition day scheduled for the LWC
2020 (i.e. 23 September 2022 for the Masters LWC).
●
For purposes of out-of-competition testing, be registered with the World Anti-Doping
Agency (WADA) prior to the first day of the LWC programme (regardless of which
competition is scheduled first). For LWC 2022 this date is 23 September 2022.
●
Attain the required age in the year of the LWC:●
Youth – be 15 to 18 years of age.
●Open – be a minimum of 16 years of age.
●Specifically, for the National Teams LWC 2022:

c)

Youth
Eligible

Competitors who turn 15, 16, 17 or 18 years of age on or before
31/12/2022.

Not Eligible

Competitors who turn 14 or 19 in 2022.

Open
Eligible

Competitors who turn 16 years of age on or before 31/12/2022.
There is no maximum age.

Not Eligible

Competitors who are younger than 15 or turn 15 in 2022.

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A competitor who is a citizen of more than one nation must choose which one to represent
in National Teams LWC. The competitor shall then fall under the exclusive jurisdiction ofthat nation’s ILS Full Member.
The ILS Full Members shall provide an endorsement declaring that their national teammembers are bona fide members; and provide proof of eligibility, i.e., copy of the passportor other citizenship document for each member of the national team.
Composition of a team: A team consists of competitors and team officials:●
Competitors: A team may consist of a minimum of one competitor and a maximum of
six women and a maximum of six men competitors. It is not mandatory to have both
men and women competitors in a team. Teams may not increase the number of men
or women competitors beyond six.
●
Team Officials: Competitors can be accompanied by Team Officials such ascoaches, trainers, physiotherapists, physicians and any other non-competitive
management personnel. There are no limits on the number of Team Officials.
Note: Notwithstanding the number of team officials, a maximum of two medals for team
officials are awarded to teams finishing first, second, and third in the overall pointscore.
National Team competitors 16 to 18 years may enter either Open or Youth competition but
not both. Fifteen-year-olds are not eligible for Open competition.

e)

f)

g)

13.3

ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE AT THE NATIONAL TEAMS IRB LWCa)b)

The National Teams IRB LWC is open to one team per nation.
Each nation, as defined by the ILS, must have at least one current ILS Full Member to beeligible to enter a team.
To be eligible to compete on a national team, competitors shall:●
Be citizens, by birth or naturalisation, of the nation they represent.
●
Be bona fide members in good standing of the ILS Full Member NLF and eligible tocompete as determined by the NLF. Should the Full Member NLF not compete, thenation may be represented by competitors of an Associate or Corresponding NLF,
but only if the Full Member NLF provides written approval to ILS.
●
Have been members of their team’s NLF for a continuous period of at least 90 days
prior to the first day of the LWC – regardless of which competition is scheduled first.
For the LWC 2022 competitors must have been a member on or before 25 June
2022. This date is based on the first competition day scheduled for the LWC 2020
(i.e. 23 September 2022 for the Masters LWC.).
●For purposes of out-of-competition testing, be registered with the WADA prior to thefirst day of the world championships programme (regardless of which competition isscheduled first). For LWC 2022 this date is 23 September 2022.
●
Attain the required age in the year of the Championships:●
Drivers – be a minimum of 18 years of age.
●
Crew and Patients - be a minimum of 16 years of age.
●Specifically, for National Teams IRB LWC 2022:c)

Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRBs)

6

Eligible

Drivers who turn 18 years of age on or before 31/12/2022. There is no
maximum age.6

Not Eligible

Drivers who turn 17 in 2022, those who are not certified by theirfederation to operate craft, and unlicensed drivers.

The Host will advise teams if there are any Italian licensing requirements to be obtained to operate IRBs and the arrangements forlicensing.

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Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRBs)d)Eligible

Patients and Crew who turn 16 years of age on or before 31/12/2022.
There is no maximum age.

Not Eligible

Patients and Crew who turn 15 in 2022.

A competitor who is a citizen of more than one nation must choose which nation torepresent. The competitor shall then fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of that nation’s
ILS Full Member.
ILS Full Members shall provide an endorsement declaring that their national teammembers are bona fide members; and provide proof of eligibility, i.e., copy of the passportor other citizenship document for each member of the national team.
Composition of a team: A team consist of competitors and team officials:●
Competitors: A team may consist of a minimum of three competitors of the samegender and a maximum of four women and a maximum of four men. It is notmandatory to have both men and women competitors on a team. Teams may notincrease the number of men or women competitors beyond four.
●Team Officials: Competitors can be accompanied by Team Officials such ascoaches, trainers, physiotherapists, physicians and any other non-competitive
management personnel. There are no limits on the number of Team Officials.

e)f)Note: Notwithstanding the number of team officials, a maximum of two medals for team
officials are awarded to teams finishing first second and third in the overall pointscore.

13.4

ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERCLUB OPEN AND YOUTH LWCa)The Interclub LWC are open to one Youth team and one Open team per club 7 orlifesaving unit 8. All team members must be in good standing with a current ILS Full
Member.
The LWC may also be entered by bona fide competitors of ILS Associate andCorresponding Members clubs but only if the Full Member provides written approval to the
ILS.
To be eligible to compete in the Interclub LWC, competitors shall:●
Be bona fide members in good standing of an eligible current ILS Member andeligible to compete as determined by the NLF.
●
Have been members of an ILS NLF for a continuous period of at least 90 days prior
to the first day of the LWC – regardless of which competition is scheduled first. For
the LWC 2022 competitors must have been a member on or before 25 June 2022.
This date is based on the first competition day scheduled for the LWC 2022 (i.e. 23
September 2022 for the Masters LWC).
●
Be members of one lifesaving club, or lifesaving unit of a national lifesavingorganisation and not from multiple clubs or units.
●
Attain the required age in the year of the Championships:●
Youth – be 15 to 18 years of age.
●Open – be a minimum of 16 years of age.
●Specifically, for the Interclub LWC 2022:

b)

c)

7

8

A club is the basic administrative or lifesaving unit of the NLF (not an amalgam of such units). Such club having a constitution andhaving representation to a higher body.
A lifesaving unit is the basic administrative or lifesaving unit of the NLF (not an amalgam of such units); such unit having a
constitution and having representation to a higher body.

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YouthEligible

Competitors who turn 15, 16, 17 or 18 years of age on or before
31/12/2022.

Not Eligible

Competitors who turn 14 or 19 in 2022.

Open
Eligible

Competitors who turn 16 years of age on or before 31/12/2022. Thereis no maximum age.

Not Eligible

Competitors who are younger than 15 or turn 15 in 2022.

d)

For entry into the Interclub LWC, national lifesaving organisations shall provide anendorsement declaring that competitors meet the eligibility requirements listed above.

e)International transfers: Competitors must apply to transfer to a foreign club. For theapplication to succeed, competitors require approval from their home club, region andnational organisation. Refer to the current edition ILS Competition Rule Book forInternational club transfer rules and procedures.
Composition of a team: A team consist of competitors and team officials:●
Competitors: A team may consist of a minimum of one competitor and a maximum of
ten women and a maximum of ten men competitors. It is not mandatory to have both
men and women competitors in a team. Teams may not increase the number of men
or women competitors beyond ten.
●
Team Officials: Competitors can be accompanied by Team Officials such ascoaches, trainers, physiotherapists, physicians and any other non-competitive
management personnel. There are no limits on the number of Team Officials.
Note: Notwithstanding the number of team officials, a maximum of two medals for team
officials are awarded to teams finishing first second and third in the overall pointscore.
Interclub competitors who are 16-18 years of age may enter individual events in either
Open competition or Youth competition but not both. Regardless, team size remains 10
men and 10 women maximum.
Interclub competitors 16-18 years may enter team events in either or both Open andYouth competition. Regardless, team size for both Open and Youth Interclub teams
remain 10 men and 10 women maximum. No event will be delayed which allow
participants to compete in both Interclub Youth and Open competitions.

f)

g)

h)

13.5

ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE IN INTERCLUB MASTERS LWC

a)The Interclub LWC are open to club 9 or lifesaving unit 10 Masters aged members. All teammembers must be in good standing with a current ILS Full Member.

b)

The LWC may also be entered by bona fide competitors of ILS Associate andCorresponding Members clubs but only if the Full Member provides written approval to the
ILS.

c)

To be eligible to compete in the Interclub Masters LWC, competitors shall:●
Be bona fide members in good standing of an eligible current ILS Member club andeligible to compete as determined by the NLF.

910

A club is the basic administrative or lifesaving unit of the NLF (not an amalgam of such units). Such club having a constitution andhaving representation to a higher body.
A lifesaving unit is the basic administrative or lifesaving unit of the NLF (not an amalgam of such units); such unit having a constitution
and having representation to a higher body.

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●

●
●
●

Have been members of an NLF (eligible to compete in the LWC) for a continuous
period of at least 90 days prior to the first day of the LWC – regardless of which
competition is scheduled first. For the LWC 2022, competitors must have been amember on or before 25 June 2022. This date is based on the first competition day
scheduled for the LWC 2022 (i.e. 23 September 2022 for the Masters LWC).
Be members of one lifesaving club, or lifesaving unit of a NLF and not from multiple
clubs or units.
Be a minimum of 30 years of age in the year of the LWC.
Specifically, for the Interclub Masters LWC Riccione 2022:

Masters

d)

e)
f)

g)

Eligible

Competitors who turn 30 years of age on or before 31/12/2022.
There is no maximum age.

Not Eligible

Competitors who turn 29 in 2022.

For Masters team events, in which the ages of the team members total a specified
cumulative age, the cumulative age is determined by the age of the team members in theyear of the LWC. For example, in a four-person team where the total age is to be aminimum of 140 years, team members may be 30 years, 35 years, 37 years and 38 yearsof age on or before 31/12/2022.
Masters competitors may not compete in more than one age category in Masters
competition.
Masters competitors may participate in both individual events and team events. In teamevents, the team must not be made up of competitors from multiple clubs or multiple
lifesaving units.
Composition of a team: A team consist of competitors and team officials:
●

h)
i)

j)
k)

l)

Competitors: A team may consist of a minimum of one competitor. There is no
maximum. It is not mandatory to have both men and women competitors in a team.
●Team Officials: Competitors can be accompanied by Team Officials such ascoaches, trainers, physiotherapists, physicians and any other non-competitive
management personnel. There are no limits on the number of Team Officials.
Competitors entered as a club must be members of the same club or lifesaving unit.
International transfers: Competitors must apply to transfer to a foreign club. For theapplication to succeed, competitors require approval from their home club, region and
NLF. Refer to the current edition ILS Competition Rule Book for International club transfer
rules and procedures.
For entry into the Interclub Masters LWC, NLF shall provide an endorsement to the Hostdeclaring that competitors meet the eligibility requirements listed above.
Team events: Team events may only be entered by a club. Team members must
represent the same club. In each team event, Masters competitors shall compete only inthe age-group for which they are eligible. In the Masters Line Throw event, the two-person
team shall compete in the age group of the younger competitor.
Individual events: In individual events, Masters competitors must compete only in the agegroup for which they are eligible.

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13.6

ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERCLUB IRB, SURF BOATS, BEACH
RUN AND BEACH RELAY LWCa)The Interclub IRB, Surf Boat, Beach Run and Beach Run Relay LWC are open to club 11
or lifesaving unit 12 members. All team members must be in good standing with a current
ILS Full Member.
The LWC may also be entered by bona fide competitors of ILS Associate andCorresponding Members clubs but only if the Full Member provides written approval to the
ILS.
To be eligible to compete in the Interclub IRB, Surf Boat, Beach Run and Beach Run
Relay LWC, competitors shall:●
Be bona fide members in good standing of an eligible current ILS Member club andeligible to compete as determined by the NLF.
●
Have been members of an ILS NLF (eligible to compete in the LWC) for a continuous
period of at least 90 days prior to the first day of the LWC – regardless of which
competition is scheduled first. For the LWC 2022, competitors must have been amember on or before 25 June 2022. This date is based on the first competition day
scheduled for the LWC 2022 (i.e. 23 September 2022 for the Masters LWC).
●
Be members of one lifesaving club, or lifesaving unit of a NLF, not from multiple clubs
or lifesaving units.
●
Be a minimum of 16 years of age in the year of the LWC to compete in Surf Boat and
IRB competition, and 15 years of age in the year of the LWC in other events unlessotherwise prescribed.
●
Specifically, for the other Interclub Open LWC 2022:b)c)Open and Reserve Surf Boats
Eligible

Competitors who turn 16 years of age on or before 31/12/2022. Thereis no maximum age.

Not Eligible

Competitors who turn 15 in 2022.

23 Years Surf Boats
Eligible

Competitors who turn 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 or 23 years of age on
or before 31/12/2022.

Not Eligible

Competitors who turn 15 or 24 in 2022.

19 Years Surf Boats
Competitors who turn 16, 17, 18 or 19 years of age on or before
Eligible
31/12/2022.
Not Eligible

Competitors who turn 15 or 20 years of age on or before 31/12/2022.

Masters Surf Boats
Competitors who turn 30 years of age on or before 31/12/2022. There
Eligibleis no maximum age. Sweeps do not need to be Master’s competitors
but they must be eligible to compete in Open Surf Boat competition.

11

12

A club is the basic administrative or lifesaving unit of the NLF (not an amalgam of such units). Such club having a constitution andhaving representation to a higher body.
A lifesaving unit is the basic administrative or lifesaving unit of the NLF (not an amalgam of such units); such unit having a
constitution and having representation to a higher body.

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Not Eligible

Competitors who turn 29 in 2022.

Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRBs)

Eligible

Drivers who turn 18 years of age on or before 31/12/2022. There is no
maximum age.
Note: The Organising Committee will advise teams if there are any
particular Italian licensing requirements to be obtained to operate IRBs
and the arrangements for licensing.

Not Eligible

Drivers who turn 17 in 2022, those who are not certified by theirfederation to operate craft, and unlicensed drivers.

Eligible

Patients and Crew who turn 16 years of age on or before 31 December
2022. There is no maximum age.

Not Eligible

Patients and Crew who turn 15 in 2022.

Youth Beach Run and Beach Run Relay
Eligible

Competitors who turn 15, 16, 17 or 18 years of age on or before
31/12/2022.

Not Eligible

Competitors who turn 14 or 19 in 2022.

Open Beach Run and Beach Run Relay
Eligible

Competitors who turn 16 years of age on or before 31/12/2022. Thereis no maximum age.

Not Eligible

Competitors who are younger than 15 or turn 15 in 2022.

Note: Eligible competitors may enter both Youth and Open Beach Run and Beach
Run Relay competitions unless open and youth are conducted simultaneously. In suchcircumstances the competitor(s) must choose in which event they are participating.
d)

e)

f)

g)

13.7

Open LWC competitors are entered as members of a club, and, depending on the LWC
entered, may participate in individual events and/or team events. Refer to specific events
for any restriction on participation numbers.
Composition of a team: A team consist of competitors and team officials:●
Competitors: A team may consist of one or more competitors specified in theappropriate rule. It is not mandatory to have both men and women competitors in a
team.
●Team Officials: Competitors can be accompanied by Team Officials such ascoaches, trainers, physiotherapists, physicians and any other non-competitive
management personnel. There are no limits on the number of Team Officials.
International transfers: Competitors must apply to transfer to a foreign club. For theapplication to succeed, competitors require approval from their home club, region andnational organisation. Refer to the current edition ILS Competition Rule Book forInternational club transfer rules and procedures.
For entry into the Open LWC, national lifesaving organisations shall provide anendorsement declaring that competitors meet the eligibility requirements listed above.

ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN EXTRA EVENTS LWC

The Host has advised that no extra events shall be conducted at LWC 2022.

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14.
14.1

ENTRY PROCEDURES
Championships Registrationa)

All teams must register prior to the LWC 2022 in accordance with the procedures, fee
structure and deadlines established by the ILS and the LOC. Entries close for all LWC
2022 one month prior to the commencement of the first championships i.e. 23 August2022 – refer to http://www.lifesaving2022.com (from 31 July 2021).

b)c)

ILS maintains a database of the names of all competitors registered for all LWC.
New team registrations received after 23 August 2022 shall only be considered in
exceptional circumstances by the LOC in conjunction with the ILS EMC through the ILS
Event Director.

14.2

POOL LIFESAVING EVENTS Entry Guide timesa)

The ILS Sport Commission may establish entry guide times for Youth, Open and Masters
competitors in pool events in the National Teams, Interclub and Masters LWC.
Entry Guide times assist organisers with presentation and timetabling of LWC.

b)c)

Entry Guide times for Youth, Open and Masters competitors in the Interclub and Masters
LWC 2022 shall be based on the relevant world record times at 30/09/2021 plus 50%. The
times shall be posted on the ILS website (www.ilsf.org) and be published with theregistration information.

14.3

ENTRY TIMES

Seeding shall be used for National Teams, Interclub and Masters LWC. For pool events,
competitors’ times at competitions within the period beginning with the first day of the last LWC tothe entry deadline for the forthcoming LWC, shall be submitted on the entry forms. Times are
required for both individual and team events. Competitors and teams shall be ranked according totheir entry times.
Note 1: The Entry System will not allow an entry to be completed without an entry time being
submitted or if the entry time is slower than the Entry Guide Time. Further, Team Managers arerequested not to enter an athlete if they cannot achieve the Entry Guide time.
Note 2: Any entry times submitted that are faster than the ILS World Record as at the close of
normal entries shall not be accepted and the competitor or team will not be placed in a seeded
heat.
Note 3: For seeding information see the current edition ILS Competition Rule Book Sections 3
and 4.

14.4

ENTRY FEES

The ILS Board of Directors shall approve LWC entry fees, and any conditions attached to entry,
and other fees including changes to team, entries and events proposed by the LOC. Entry fees
must be paid with the registration.

14.5

CHANGES IN TEAM PERSONNEL COMPOSITION AND SIZETeam changes in Open and Youth National Team, Open and Youth Interclub, National Teams
IRB, Interclub IRB, Interclub Masters, and Open and Masters Interclub Surf Boat and Interclub
Beach Run LWCs shall follow the following procedures:a)

Only the team manager may advise a change of team personnel composition or size tothe appropriate official, up to 48 hours prior to the team’s first entry into a point scoreevent. After that time, there shall be no further alteration of team composition. The only
exception to this is if an independent medical certificate is produced or in the case of
genuine hardship (as agreed by the Competition Committee). In such instances a change
shall be accepted up to 2 hours prior to the team’s first entry into a competition event.
Competitors who subsequently withdraw due to injury or other reason may not be
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b)

c)

d)
e)
f)

The team manager shall notify the LWC organisers of the change in team composition inwriting indicating:●Date and time.
●
Name of the team.
●Name of the member(s) to be withdrawn.
●Name(s) and surname(s) of the competitor(s) being added.
Notification must be accompanied by documentation from the team’s national organisation
which provides endorsement declaring that the replacement team member meets theeligibility criteria and is a bona fide member.
Any applicable team composition change fee, as detailed in registration system, andbelow for individual and team event substitutions, must also accompany the written notice.
If team member numbers increase, all appropriate entry fees (including applicable lateentry fees) must accompany the written notice.
In addition, the new competitor(s) or team management shall complete any registration
documentation that the organisers may require. New competitors and team management
are responsible for acquainting themselves with matters that may have previously been
dealt with at team briefings, etc.

14.6

SUBSTITUTIONS IN INDIVIDUAL EVENTSa)

Only the team manager may substitute individual team members in individual events withanother member from the same team. Team managers must notify the appropriate
officials of substitution no later than 30 minutes prior to the start of the event or prior to thecommencement of marshalling – whichever comes first.

b)Competitors who have been replaced in an event may not be re-substituted into that same
event, but they may contest other events in the competition.
Substitutions are not permitted after the first round of an individual event has been
conducted.
Note 1: An event is a series of races with the same prescribed rules and conditions (e.g.,facility, equipment, distance and style), for example Beach Flags is an event, Obstacle
Swim is an event.
Note 2: An administrative fee per competitor per event may be charged where acompetitor is substituted or withdrawn from an individual event, depending on the timeperiod when the change is notified. See Section 13.8 below.

c)

14.7

SUBSTITUTIONS IN TEAM EVENTSa)

Only the team manager may substitute individual team members in a team event withother members of the same national team or club. Team managers must notify theappropriate officials of the substitution(s) no later than 30 minutes prior to the start of thefirst round of the team event or 30 minutes prior to the commencement of marshalling insubsequent rounds.
Substitutions are permitted in any round of team events.
Note 1: If a competitor(s) is substituted or withdrawn in a team event for any reason theyshall not be permitted to participate further in that event at the LWC.

b)

Note 2: An event is a series of races with the same prescribed rules and conditions (e.g.,facility, equipment, distance and style), for example Beach Relay is an event, Obstacle
Swim Relay is an event.
Note 2: An administrative fee per competitor per event may be charged where acompetitor is substituted or withdrawn from the team, depending on the time period when
the change is notified. See Section 13.8 below.

14.8

ADMINISTRATIVE FEES PAYABLE FOR NOTIFYING CHANGES,SUBSTITUTIONS AND WITHDRAWLS FROM EVENTS AND COMPETITOR OR

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TEAM NO-START IN EVENTSa)b)

Any changes to team member composition and substitution of competitors in individual orteam events at LWCs that are requested by team managers will be actioned. Dependingon the time period when any changes, substitutions or withdrawals are notified by theteam manager, an administrative fee may be charged as follows:●
Change/Substitution/Withdrawal notified up to 48 hours before the commencementof the event without a valid reason – No charge.
●
Change/Substitution/Withdrawal notified between 48 hours and 24 hours before
the commencement of the event without a valid reason – 50 Euro per individual per
event.
●
Change/Substitution/Withdrawal notified between 24 hours and thecommencement of the event, and during the event without a valid reason – 100 Europer individual per event.
●
Change/Substitution/Withdrawal notified during the event due to a valid reason –No charge.
●
No-Start Fee if a competitor or team does not show up to start the event(s) into
which they have been entered without a valid reason - 50 Euro per competitor/team.
The following are examples of what may be deemed to be a Valid Reason (this list is not
exhaustive and is at the discretion of the Competition Committee) and no charge will
apply:●
If a competitor has a confirmed medical condition, that prevents them participating inan event.
●
If a competitor suffers a personal issue that prevents them from participating – e.g.
they are unable to participate due to an unexpected bereavement of a family member
or someone close to them, or are required to return to their home due to a domestic
emergency.
All such cases will be considered and must be signed off by the Competition Committee
before fee waiver.

15.
15.1

TEAM UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENTTEAM UNIFORM

a)Each team shall have a uniform suitable for official ceremonies and award presentations.
Team managers, coaches, and assistants will be encouraged to take part in the
ceremonies and shall wear a uniform that complements that of the team.
Note 1: At official ceremonies, the expectation is that teams shall wear their team blazers
and/or wear their team tracksuit or t-shirt and shorts depended on team outfitting, theoccasion, the weather etc.
Note 2: For Medal Presentations at the pool the expectation is that place getters shallwear their team tracksuit or t-shirt and shorts. At the Ocean, the expectation is that teammembers shall wear their costumes, vest and cap or team tracksuit, or t-shirt and shorts.

b)

All competitors’ uniforms must be in accordance with standards approved by ILS. The
Chief Referee has the authority to exclude any competitor whose uniform or swimwear is
not in accordance with ILS standards or the commercial identification policy.
Commercial identification on uniforms, competition apparel or equipment shall be
acceptable only where it conforms to the commercial identification policy (5.2 below).
No club, competitor or handler may have any signage, logos or corporate identification on
clothing, competition apparel, gear, equipment or on the person in the competition arenathat the Chief Referee deems to be objectionable.
Refusal to comply with any of the above renders the clothing, competition apparel, or
equipment ineligible for the competition, and the competitor (and/or team) ineligible forfurther participation in the championships.

c)
d)

e)

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If such breaches are found after the event or in post-race scrutineering, the competitor(and/or team) will forfeit titles and awards.

15.2

COMMERCIAL IDENTIFICATION POLICYa)

The Competition Committee reserves the right to order the removal or coverage ofcommercial identification in conflict with official LWC sponsors. This includes body tattoos
or body paint.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, official sponsors of clubs and teams may retain theiridentification on competition apparel and equipment irrespective of commercial conflict,but must not display other signs, banners, flags or other identification within close
proximity to the competition arena.
Competitors in all craft event heats, semi-finals, and finals may be required to carrychampionships sponsor signage affixed on craft or equipment provided. All team andindividual sponsor signage on craft and equipment will not be covered unless it isunavoidable when fitting the championships sponsor signage.
All individual competitors in LWC events may be asked to wear naming-rights sponsor's
vests for televised heats, semi-finals and finals. If the naming-rights sponsor conflicts withan existing team or individual sponsor or cultural or religious principles, unbranded vests
shall be worn.
Note: Notwithstanding the above, otherwise specified (e.g., lifejackets in IRBs), it is acondition of entry to the LWC 2022 that all competitors and handlers must wear the vests
supplied by the LOC in all Ocean competition.
Body tattoos, body paint: Sponsors may be shown once only on the body and may notexceed 150 mm by 50 mm in size.

b)

c)

d)

e)
f)
g)

Television/video interviews may be undertaken in the competition arena with competitors.
Competitors interviewed may be asked to wear championships sponsor apparel.
Presentation: At the conclusion of the events, place winners may be offered items ofapparel identified with LWC sponsors. Competitors will be asked to wear such items
during the presentation. If the sponsor conflicts with an existing team or individual sponsor
or cultural or religious principles, unbranded vests shall be worn.
Note: Every co-operation is requested in this regard; the support of sponsors helps tocurtail significant expenses that would otherwise be passed onto competition participants.

The table below outlines the size and frequency of an Identification of the Manufacturer. With the
Identification, ILS means the normal display of the name, designation, trademark, or logo or any
other distinctive sign of the manufacturer of an Item (excluding encrypted or encoded supports,such as barcodes or QR codes, as well as URLs, social media accounts and hashtags).
NAME

DEFINITION

Armbands

One Identification of the Manufacturer per item, with a maximum size of 6
cm2 per armband.

Bag

One Identification of the Manufacturer per item, not greater than 10% of thesurface area of the item, to a maximum size of 60 cm².

Body

No Manufacturer identification may appear on the neck or the collar or on
the body (e.g. tattoo) of any person participating at the WorldChampionships.

Clothing

With clothing ILS means any piece of attire (including, without limitation,competition clothing as prescribed within the rules of each sport) worn by acompetitor or team official, excluding accessories and Footwear. The sizeof an Identification of the Manufacturer shall not exceed 30 cm2 for Clothing.
One additional identification, strictly limited to Product Technology
Identifications, shall be permitted per clothing item and shall not exceed 10

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NAME

DEFINITION
cm2. Where one-piece body suits are used in competition, such
Identifications shall be permitted once above and once below the waist,
provided all other principles are respected.

15.3

EyewearEyewear and goggles may carry the Identification of the Manufacturer as
generally used on products sold. No identification is permitted on thelenses.

FootwearWith footwear we mean: shoes or boots worn by a competitor or teammanager. One Identification of the Manufacturer per item, with a maximum
size of 10 cm2 per item/shoe.

GlovesOne Identification of the Manufacturer per item, with a maximum size of 8
cm2 per glove.

Headgear

One Identification of the Manufacturer per item, with a maximum size of 10
cm2.

Helmets

One Identification of the Manufacturer per item, with a maximum size of 10
cm2.

Miscellaneous

The following Items may not feature any Identification of the Manufacturer
except the one that was on the item when purchased: headphones, waterbottles, umbrellas, towels, bandages, contact lenses, earplugs, mouth
guards and nose clips.

Other
items/Accessories

For any accessories not listed above, the size of the Identification of the
One Identification of the Manufacturer per item, with a maximum size of
6cm2.

Scarves

One Identification of the Manufacturer per item, with a maximum size of 6
cm2 per scarf.

Socks

One Identification of the Manufacturer per item, with a maximum size of 10
cm2 per sock.

Sports Equipment

With Sport Equipment we mean any sport-specific and necessary
equipment used during sports competition (such as rescue tubes, fins,boards, helmets, skis, paddles, IRB, Surfboats, etc.). For any sport
equipment the Identification of the Manufacturer will be not greater than
10% of the surface area of the item, to a maximum size of 60 cm².

Swimming Caps

One Identification of the Manufacturer per item, with a maximum size of 10
cm2.

COMPETITION ATTIRE

The specifications and requirements for the following are detailed in Sections 2 and 8 of thecurrent edition ILS Competition Rule Book:●
Swimwear.
●
Swim caps and helmets.
●
Vests.
●
Lifejackets, personal flotation devices.
●
Eyewear.
●Footwear.

15.4

STANDARDISED COMPETITION EQUIPMENTa)

Competitors must use the following equipment provided by the LOC:●
Batons for Beach Relay and Beach Flags events.
●
Rescue manikins for pool events.
●
Rescue tubes for pool and ocean events.
●
Throw lines for pool events.
●
Obstacles for pool events.

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b)

c)
d)

e)

●
Inflatable rescue boats (IRBs).
In addition, the LOC shall provide a competition equipment pool for optional use bycompetitors (See above):●
Surf skis and ski paddles.
●
Boards.
●Surf boats fully equipped including oars.
A person appointed by the ILS EMC shall approve the supplier of the equipment provided
by the LOC (that must produce craft that meets ILS specifications). All supplied equipment
must be scrutinised by an appointed ILS Technical Official before use in competition. An
official decal or stamp shall be placed on the equipment to signify that the provided
equipment complies with the ILS specification and is in safe repair.
Competitors may use their own swim fins, boards, surf skis and paddles, surf boats andoars, and helmets and lifejackets.
All competitor provided equipment used in National Youth, Open and IRB LWCs andInterclub IRB and Interclub Surfboat LWCs must be scrutinised as per the current edition
ILS Competition Rule Book scrutineering procedures prior to use in competition. An official
decal or stamp shall be placed on the equipment to signify that competitor provided
equipment complies with specification and is in safe repair. Should any equipment befound not to carry the decal or stamp in the competition marshalling area the equipment
should not be used in competition.
All competitor provided equipment used in Masters, Interclub Youth and Open LWCs, andany other Extra events must be scrutinised as per the current edition ILS Competition
Rule Book scrutineering procedures prior to use in competition. An official decal or stamp
shall be placed on the equipment to signify that competitor provided equipment complies
with specification and is in safe repair and carry an official stamp or decal prior to use in
event semi-finals. Should any equipment found not carry the decal or stamp in thecompetition marshalling area for semi-finals of the event, the equipment should not be
used.
Note: In addition, all equipment used in all ILS LWC is subject to random scrutineering
irrespective of whether it is pooled, or competitor supplied or has been previously
scrutineered.

16.

DOPING CONTROL

16.1

The ILS has a policy of drug-free competition with possible drug testing for all ILS LWC,
ILS regional championships and World Games. Refer to www.ilsf.org to view or download
ILS Anti-Doping Rules.
The ILS recognises that the host country may have laws or legal requirements in addition
to the ILS drug policy. Competitors must be informed of such requirements as part ofregistration procedures.
A violation of the ILS Anti-Doping Rules leads to disqualification of an athlete's individual
results including forfeiture of points, medals and prizes in individual events. In a teamevent, if a member of a team violates the ILS Anti-Doping Rules, the entire team shall bedisqualified from that event with the attendant loss of points, medals and prizes.
Note: See Section 2 of the current edition ILS Competition Rule Book for more details.

16.2

16.3

17.
17.1

PROTESTS, APPEALS, CODES OF BEHAVIOUR AND DISCIPLINEPROTESTS AND APPEALSa)

The Competition Committee reserves the right, at is absolute discretion, to delete, alter orotherwise vary any rule, competition criteria, timetable or other matter as it deems
necessary. Every effort will be made to ensure that each team manger receives notice ofany such deletion, alteration, variation or change. Protests resulting from such
Competition Committee decisions are not permitted and will not be entertained.

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Where permitted a competitor or team manager may protest to a referee in accordancewith the terms of the current edition ILS Competition Rule Book and may subsequently
dispute a referee’s decision. The processes for Protest and Appeals are prescribed in thecurrent edition ILS Competition Rule Book.
The fee for an Appeal in any LWC event at the LWC 2022 shall be Euro 100 for anindividual event and Euro 200 for a team event.

17.2

CODE OF CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINEa)

ILS expects and requires of its competitors, officials and members generally the highest
standards of conduct and behaviour.
ILS LWC are high profile public events. ILS expects all competitors, officials, members
and attendees to co-operate to ensure a positive public image. Behaviour likely to cause
embarrassment or damage to the image of ILS or LWC competition or the LOC will bereferred to the Disciplinary Committee. Penalties may include expulsion of individuals or
teams from the competition.
Note: Refer to the current edition ILS Competition Rule Book for the code conduct, the fairplay code, misconduct and discipline expectations and processes.

b)

18.1

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

18.1

For ILS LWC, the programme of events shall be established by the ILS Sport
Commission.
For the LWC 2022, the ILS Sport Commission has approved the followingChampionships:●
National Teams Open Lifesaving World Championships (NT-O).
●
National Teams Youth Lifesaving World Championships (NT-Y).
●
National Teams Inflatable Rescue Boat Lifesaving World Championships (NT-IRB).
●
Interclub Teams Open Lifesaving World Championships (IC-O).
●
Interclub Teams Youth Lifesaving World Championships (IC-Y).
●
Interclub Teams Inflatable Rescue Boat Lifesaving World Championships (IC-IRB).
●
Interclub Masters Lifesaving World Championships (IC-M).
●
Interclub Open Surf Boat Lifesaving World Championships (IC-SBO).
●
Interclub Masters Surf Boats Lifesaving World Championships (IC-SBM).
●
Interclub Beach Run Lifesaving World Championships (IC-BR).

18.2

18.3

National Teams and Interclub LWC Open and Youth competition shall be conducted in
National and Interclub Teams LWC in men and women categories in the events listed
below:
National Teams
Maximum entries
per teamOpen Interclub
Maximum entries
per club

Youth Interclub
Maximum entries
per club

200 m Obstacle Swim

2 competitors

4 competitors

4 competitors

50 m Manikin Carry

2 competitors

4 competitors

4 competitors

100 m Rescue Medley

2 competitors

4 competitors

4 competitors

100 m Manikin Carry with Fins

2 competitors

4 competitors

4 competitors

100 m Manikin Tow with Fins

2 competitors

4 competitors

4 competitors

200 m Super Lifesaver

2 competitors

4 competitors

4 competitors

Line Throw

1 team

1 team

1 team4 x 25 m Manikin Relay

1 team

1 team

1 team4 x 50 m Obstacle Relay

1 team

1 team

1 team4 x 50 m Medley Relay

1 team

1 team

1 team4 x 50 m Mixed Pool Lifesaver Relay

1 team

1 team

1 teamPool Events

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Note: Each team in the 4 x 50 m Mixed Pool Lifesaver Relay Each is permitted to selectthe leg of the race in which their two men and two women participate.
National Teams
Maximum entries
per teamOpen Interclub
Maximum entries
per club

Youth Interclub
Maximum entries
per clubSurf Race

2 competitors

4 competitors

4 competitors

Beach Flags

2 competitors

4 competitors

4 competitors

Beach Sprint

2 competitors

4 competitors

4 competitors

Surf Ski Race

2 competitors

4 competitors

4 competitors

Board Race

2 competitors

4 competitors

4 competitors

Oceanman/Ocean-woman (see Note)

2 competitors

4 competitors

4 competitors

Rescue Tube Rescue

1 team

1 team

1 teamBeach Relay

1 team

1 team

1 teamBoard Rescue

1 team

1 team

1 teamOceanman/Ocean-woman Relay

1 team

1 team

1 teamMixed Ocean M Lifesaver Relay

1 team

1 team

1 teamOcean Events

Note 1: Surf and beach conditions permitting, the Oceanman and Oceanwoman finals will
be conducted in the Ocean M format and will have 24 competitors in each final. The race
format for heats shall be advised in the competition programme.
Note 2: At its meeting on 22 May 2021, the ILS Sport Commission a gender draw todetermine what leg the two men and two women in the Mixed Ocean M LifeSaver Relay
will undertake. A separate gender draw was undertaken for each LWC, and the draws are
as follows:●●●●

LWC National Teams Open:LWC National Teams Youth:
LWC Interclub Teams Open:LWC Interclub Teams Youth:

Men Run, Women Swim, Men Board, Women Ski
Men Run, Men Swim, Women Board, Women Ski
Men Run, Men Swim, Women Board, Women Ski
Men Run, Men Swim, Women Board, Women Ski

SERC Event

National Teams
Maximum entries
per teamOpen Interclub
Maximum entries
per club

Youth Interclub
Maximum entries
per club

Simulated Emergency Response
Competition

1 team

1 team

1 teamNote: Simulated Emergency Response Competition: The SERC shall be conductedwithout separate men and women categories. Teams may consist of any combination ofmen and women.
18.4
a)National Teams Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Lifesaving World Championships
The National Teams LWC IRB events are conducted in both open men and open womencategories. IRB competitors may compete in the events listed below:
IRB Events

National Teams
Maximum Entries per Nation

IRB Rescue - Men

1 teamIRB Rescue - Women

1 teamIRB Mass Rescue - Men

1 teamIRB Mass Rescue - Women

1 teamIRB Rescue Tube - Men

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National Teams

IRB Events

Maximum Entries per Nation

IRB Teams Rescue - Mixed

b)
c)

18.5

1 teamNote: All men events must consist of men drivers, crew persons and patients. All women
events must consist of women drivers, crew persons and patients. The mixed IRB Teams
Rescue event shall consist of one women’s crew (driver, crew and patient) and one men’screw (driver, crew and patient) competing in that order.
IRB events do not contribute to the medal score in National Teams LWC but has its own
overall point score trophy.
The National Teams IRB LWC 2022 shall be conducted in both men and womencategories. For event description, see Section 7 of the current edition ILS Competition
Rule Book.
Interclub Masters LWC - Pool Eventsa)

For LWC 2022, the following pool events shall be conducted in both men and womencategories. For event descriptions, see Section 3 of the current edition ILS Competition
Rule Book.

b)

In the Masters Line Throw event, the two-person team shall compete in the age group of
the younger competitor.
Pool four-person team events are conducted as total-age events with competitors whoseages total 120-139 years, 140-169 years, 170-199 years, 200-229 years and 230 years or
more. The total of the four competitors’ ages determines the team’s age group. For
example, a team comprised of a 30-year-old, a 40-year-old, a 50-year-old and a 60-yearold (= 180 years) would compete in the 170-199 years age group.

c)

d)

e)

Time-finals: In the Masters LWC, finals shall not be conducted for pool events. All pool
events shall be conducted as time-finals. That is, each competitor swims the event only
once. The competitor’s final placing shall be determined on the basis of his or her time.
Seeding: Competitors shall be seeded in the following manner into heats according totheir submitted times with the time-finals swum slowest to fastest:●
If one heat: it shall be seeded as a final.
●
If two or more heats: the fastest competitors shall be seeded in the last heat (as set
out in “Assignment of Lanes” Section 3.4.3 of the current edition ILS Competition
Rule Book), the next fastest competitors into the second last heat, and so on until allcompetitors have been allocated a heat and lane according to submitted times.
Masters Pool Events
200 m Obstacle Swim

Masters Age Groups
30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74

75+

X

X

X

X

X
X

X

X

X

X

100 m Manikin Carry with Fins

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

100 m Manikin Tow with Fins

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

50 m Manikin Carry

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

100 m Obstacle Swim

Masters Team Events
Line Throw

30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75+
X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Total-Age Team Events

Ages total
120-139

Ages total
140-169

Ages total
170-199

Ages total
200-229

Ages total
230+

4 x 25 m Manikin Relay

X

X

X

X

X

4 x 50 m Medley Relay

X

X

X

X

X

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4 x 50 m Obstacle Relay

18.6
a)

b)

c)

d)

X

X

X

X

X

Interclub Masters LWC - Ocean Events
The following ocean events (see chart below) shall be conducted in both men and womencategories for Masters LWC. For event descriptions, see Section 4 of the current edition
ILS Competition Rule Book.
Ocean individual events and the Board Rescue event are conducted in age groups asdetailed in this section. In the Board Rescue event, the two-person team shall compete in
the age group of the younger competitor.
Ocean three-person team events are conducted as total-age events with competitors
whose ages total 90-109 years, 110-129 years, 130-149 years, 150-169 years and 170
years or more. The total of the three competitors’ ages determines the team’s age-group.
For example, a team composed of a 30-year-old, a 40-year-old, and a 50-year-old (= 120
years) would compete in the 110-129 years age group.
Oceanman/Oceanwoman swim course: If, because of prevailing surf conditions, theOceanman/Oceanwoman swim course will significantly exceed 120 m, two single buoys
laid a minimum of 10 m apart at 120 m may be used. In such circumstances the standard
swim course will be used for the board leg and for the first and third turning buoy of thesurf ski leg. An apex buoy placed approximately 10 m beyond the swim buoys willcomplete the surf ski buoys.
Masters Ocean Events

Masters Age Groups
30-34 35-39

40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74

75 +Surf Race

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Beach Flags

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Beach Sprint

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

2 km Beach Run

X

X

X

X

X

X
X

X

X

X

Surf Ski Race

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Board Race

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Oceanman/Oceanwoman (SeeNotes)

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

1 km Beach Run

X

Note 1: The Masters Oceanman and Oceanwoman events shall be conducted over the
traditional course.
Note 2: Competitors older than 75 may compete in the 70 plus Oceanman andOceanwoman events.
Masters Team Event

30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74
X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

75+

Board Rescue

X

X

Total-Age Team Events

Ages total
90-109Ages total
110-129

Ages total
130-149

Ages total
150-169

Ages total
170+

Surf Teams Race
(3 competitors per team)

X

X

X

X

X

Surf Ski Relay(3 competitors per team)

X

X

X

X

X

Beach Relay(3 competitors per team)

X

X

X

X

X

Board Relay(3 competitors per team)

X

X

X

X

X

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a)

b)
c)

Total-Age Team Events

Ages total
90-109Ages total
110-129

Ages total
130-149

Ages total
150-169

Ages total
170+

Oceanman/Oceanwoman
Relay(3 competitors per team)

X

X

X

X

X

Interclub Open and Masters Surf Boat Lifesaving World Championships
Surf Boat LWC competition is conducted in both man and woman categories in the Openand Masters categories. There is no restriction on the number of club entries in eachdivision of the Open or Masters Surf Boat LWC.
Note: Refer to the Entry Procedure Guidelines on the website for crew and sweep
registration instructions. Because of entry system programming Sweeps shall be required
to be entered separately to their crew as “Attendants”.
The surf boat competition does not contribute to the point score in National Teams orInterclub LWC.
The Open Surf Boat LWC 2022 shall be conducted in the following categories:●
Open Men.
●
Open Women.
●
Reserve Men.
●
Reserve Women.
●
23 years Men.
●
23 years Women.
●
19 years Men.
●
19 Years Women.

d)

The Masters Surf Boat LWC 2022 shall be conducted in men and women categories in
the following age groups:●
120 years+.
●
140 years+.
●
160 years+.
●
180 years+.
●
200 years+.
●
220 years+.
●
240 years+.
●
260 years+.

e)

The Masters Surf Boat Race is conducted in eight total-age groups: 120 years or more;
140 years or more; 160 years or more; 180 years or more; 200 years or more; 220 years
or more; 240 years or more; 260 years or more. The age group is calculated using thetotal of the ages of the four rowers in the crew and does not include the sweep.

f)

The sweep need not be a Masters competitor but must be proficient as a sweep. The
sweep is considered to be gender neutral with respect to participation in men and women
events. A woman could act as sweep with a men crew and vice versa.

g)With the approval of the ILS Management Committee, proficient sweeps who are nonteam members may act as sweeps for clubs from national lifesaving organisations which
are developing surf boat racing, provided the sweeps are a member of a current ILS Full
Member organisation and are registered to participate at the championships in some
capacity.

h)
18.8
a)

For event description, see Section 6 of the current edition ILS Competition Rule Book.
Interclub Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) LWC
The Interclub LWC IRB events are conducted in both open men and open womencategories. IRB teams/competitors may compete in the events listed below:

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IRB Events

Interclub Teams
Maximum Entries per ClubIRB Rescue - Men

4 teams

IRB Rescue - Women

4 teams

IRB Mass Rescue - Men

3 teams

IRB Mass Rescue - Women

3 teams

IRB Rescue Tube – Men

4 teams

IRB Rescue Tube - Women

4 teams

IRB Teams Rescue - Men

3 teams

IRB Teams Rescue - Women

3 teams

Note: In Interclub IRB LWC patients are regarded as gender neutral and may compete inmen and/or women events.
b)
c)
d)

Club team entries in the Interclub LWC are limited to a maximum of 15 men and 15
women competitors per club.
Clubs are limited to a maximum of the number of teams listed in the table above.
IRB events do not contribute to the point score in the Interclub LWC but has its own pointscore trophy.

e)

For event description, see Section 7 of the current edition ILS Competition Rule Book.

18.9

Interclub World Beach Run Championshipsa)b)

There is no restriction on the number of club entries in the Interclub Beach Run LWC.
The 2 km Beach Run and 3 x 1 km Beach Run Relay Interclub LWC 2022 shall be
conducted in men and women categories in both Open and Youth competition.

c)

For event description, see Section 4 of the current edition ILS Competition Rule Book.

18.10 Minimum numbers in an event
An event will be contested with at least one entry. The Chief Referee will determine how best to
facilitate this (e.g., races with combined genders, age-groups). Medals will be awarded according
to competitors’ placing in their age group and gender.

19.
19.1

SCORING
FINALS AND SCORING IN LIFESAVING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPSa)

For point score purposes finals are required to be conducted in the National Teams LWC
Pool and Ocean Events, the National Teams IRB LWC, the Interclub LWC Pool andOcean events, and the Interclub IRB LWC.
●In National Teams and Interclub LWC Ocean events: The highest placed 16
competitors based on heats are assigned positions in a final of 16 competitors, or inan A and B final of eight competitors each.
●
In National Teams and Interclub LWC Pool events: The fastest 16 competitors basedon heats are assigned positions in an A and B final of eight competitors each.
●
In National Teams and Interclub IRB LWC events: The highest placed 16 competitors
based on heats are assigned positions in an A and B final of eight competitors each.

b)c)Winners of A finals shall be declared Lifesaving World Champions.
In Masters LWC, finals shall not be conducted for pool events. All pool events shall be
conducted as timed-finals. That is, each competitor swims the event only once. The
competitor’s final placing shall be determined on the basis of his or her time. Competitors
shall be seeded according to their submitted times with the time-finals swum slowest to
fastest.

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d)
e)
f)

In National Teams IRB LWC and Interclub IRB LWC, A and B finals are required for pointscore purposes.
For Interclub Surf Boat and Beach Run LWC finals will be required to determine winners
and place getters.
Teams competing in National Teams Open and Youth LWC, Interclub Open and Youth
LWC, National Teams IRB and Interclub IRB LWC shall be allocated the following points
based on team member placing in finals. No points are allocated to Masters clubs or toSurf Boats or Beach Run LWC.
Place

PointsPlace

Points

1st

20

9th

8

18

th

7

th

nd

2

10

rd

3

16

11

6

4th

14

12th

5

13

th

4

th

3

th

th

5

th

6

12

13
14

th

7

11

15

2

8th

10

16th

1

Note 1: The National Teams Open and Youth LWC, the National Teams IRB LWC,
Interclub Open, Youth and IRB LWC are all separate championships with separate pointscores for each.
Note 2: Interclub competitors’ results in other Interclub LWC (i.e. Surf Boat, IRB, Beach
Run) are not counted in the Interclub Open and/or Youth LWC team totals.
In determining this point score ranking please note:
●
●
●

●

●
●

●

●

There shall be no point score blocking. All competitors are eligible to earn points fortheir team.
In finals, if two teams tie for first, each receives first-place points (20). The next
placed team is awarded third place and receives 16 points, and so on.
Ties in this team ranking point scores shall be broken using the following system:●
Most first-place final finishes.
●
Most second-place final finishes.
●
Most third-place final finishes; and so on.
Competitors or teams must advise if they intend to withdraw from an A or B final
within thirty minutes of the finalists being announced. Competitors or teams who
withdraw or do not start (DNS) in an A or B final shall not earn any points for theirteam’s point score (i.e. zero points are scored for a “no show”).
Where one or more competitors in any LWC withdraw from an A or B final,
competitors shall be called forward to finals as detailed in the current edition ILS
Competition Rule Book.
Competitors who do not finish (DNF) or who are disqualified in an A final shall earn
eight points. Competitors who do DNF or are disqualified in a B final shall earn one
point. (See Section 2.14 Disqualifications and DNF classifications in the current
edition ILS Competition Rule Book.)
However, competitors shall not earn any points if they are disqualified for “competing
unfairly” or for a “serious discipline offence”. (See Section 2.13 Misconduct in thecurrent edition ILS Competition Rule Book.)
Note: For clarification of “elimination” vs “disqualification” for Beach Flags refer to the
Beach Flags event description in the current edition ILS Competition Rule Book.
No points shall be credited to any team if an event is cancelled – even if some heats
have been conducted.

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20.1

AWARDSNATIONAL TEAMS OPEN LWCa)Overall: A result will be declared and awards shall be presented to the first, second, andthird place Open National Team, based on the overall point score (as detailed in Section15) for all pool and ocean events and the Simulated Emergency Response Competition.
●

b)

c)

“The Alan B. Whelpton, AO” Trophy shall be presented to the winning team of the
National Teams LWC.
●
Individual awards shall be presented to each member of the first, second and third
place teams, and to a maximum of two management or coaching personnel per
team.
Pool events – overall: A result will be declared and an award shall be presented to thefirst-place team in pool events, based on the point score of all pool events but excluding
the SERC.
●
Pool events – overall men team: A result shall be declared but no award presented tothe men team placing first overall in pool events but excluding the Mixed Pool
Lifesaver Relay events and the SERC, based on the total men point score.
●
Pool events – overall women team: A result shall be declared but no award
presented to the women team placing first overall in pool events but excluding theMixed Pool Lifesaver Relay event and the SERC, based on the total women pointscore.
Ocean events – overall: A result will be declared and an award shall be presented to thefirst-place team in ocean events based on the point score of all ocean events.
●e)

Ocean events – overall men team: A result shall be declared but no award presented
to the men team placing first overall in ocean events but excluding the Mixed Ocean
M Lifesaver Relay event, based on the total men point score.
●
Ocean events – overall women team: A result shall be declared but no award
presented to the women team placing first overall in ocean events but excluding theMixed Ocean M Lifesaver Relay event, based on the total women point score.
SERC: A result will be declared and “The Royal Life Saving Society Trophy” shall bepresented to the national team placing first in the SERC.
Event winners: Individual awards shall be presented to the first three places in the final of
all events in the Open National Teams Youth LWC. Event winners shall be recognised as
Open National Teams Lifesaving World Champions in those events. In addition,
placing/finalist certificates shall be awarded to those individuals and teams in all finals of
the LWC.
Note: The placing/finalist certificates will be provided digitally after the conclusion of the
LWC through the ILS Results Database. The availability and the administrative process
for producing and distributing these certificates will be advised to National Federation by
ILS following the LWC.

20.2

NATIONL TEAMS YOUTH LWCa)Overall: A result will be declared and awards shall be presented to the first, second andthird place Open Interclub Team, based on the overall point score (as detailed in Section15) for all pool and ocean events and the SERC.
●
A trophy shall be presented to the winning team of the National Teams LWC.
●
Individual awards shall be presented to each member of the first, second and third
place teams, and to a maximum of two management or coaching personnel per
team.
Pool events – overall: A result will be declared and an award shall be presented to thefirst-place team in pool events, based on the point score of all pool events but excluding
the SERC.

d)b)

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c)

d)
e)

Pool events – overall men team: A result shall be declared but no award presented tothe men team placing first overall in pool events but excluding the Mixed Pool
Lifesaver Relay event and the SERC, based on the total men point score.
●
Pool events – overall women team: A result shall be declared but no award
presented to the women team placing first overall in pool events but excluding theMixed Pool Lifesaver Relay event and the SERC, based on the total women pointscore.
Ocean events – overall: A result will be declared and an award shall be presented to thefirst-place team in ocean events based on the point score of all ocean events.
●
Ocean events – overall men team: A result shall be declared but no award presented
to the men team placing first overall in ocean events but excluding the Mixed Ocean
M Lifesaver Relay event, based on the total men point score.
●
Ocean events – overall women team: A result shall be declared but no award
presented to the women team placing first overall in ocean events but excluding theMixed Ocean M Lifesaver Relay event, based on the total women point score.
SERC: A result will be declared and an award shall be presented to the first-place team in
the SERC.
Event winners: Individual awards shall be presented to the first three places in the final of
all events in the Youth National Teams Youth LWC. Event winners shall be recognised as
Youth National Teams Lifesaving World Champions in those events. Event winners:
Individual awards shall be presented to the first three places in the final of all events in theOpen National Teams Youth LWC. Event winners shall be recognised as Open National
Teams Lifesaving World Champions in those events. In addition, placing/finalist
certificates shall be awarded to those individuals and teams in all finals of the LWC.
Note: The placing/finalist certificates will be provided digitally after the conclusion of the
LWC through the ILS Results Database. The availability and the administrative process
for producing and distributing these certificates will be advised to National Federation by
ILS following the LWC.

20.3

NATIONAL TEAMS IRB LWCa)Overall: A result will be declared and awards shall be presented to the first, second andthird place national teams, based on the overall point score (as detailed in Section 15) forthe events contested.
“The Harry Brown OAM Memorial Trophy” will be presented to the winning team of the
National Teams IRB LWC. Individual awards shall be presented to each member of thefirst, second and third place teams, and to a maximum of two management or coaching
personnel per team.

b)c)

Event winners: Individual awards shall be presented to the first three places in the final of
all events at the National Teams IRB LWC. Event winners shall be recognised as National
Teams IRB Lifesaving World Champions in those events. In addition, placing/finalist
certificates shall be awarded to those teams in all finals of the LWC.
Note: The placing/finalist certificates will be provided digitally after the conclusion of the
LWC through the ILS Results Database. The availability and the administrative process
for producing and distributing these certificates will be advised to National Federation by
ILS following the LWC.

20.4. INTERCLUB OPEN LWCa)Overall: A result will be declared and awards shall be presented to the first, second andthird place Open Interclub Team, based on the overall point score (as detailed in Section15) for all pool and ocean events and the SERC.
●“The Kevin Weldon Trophy” shall be presented to the winning club team of the OpenInterclub LWC.

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●

b)

c)

d)
e)

Individual awards shall be presented to each member of the first, second and third
place teams, and to a maximum of two management or coaching personnel per
team.
Pool events – overall: A result will be declared and “The Josef Schmitz Memorial Trophy”
shall be presented to the club placing first in the pool events based on the total point scoreof all pool events but excluding the SERC.
●
Pool events – overall men team: A result shall be declared but no award presented tothe men team placing first overall in pool events but excluding the Mixed Pool
Lifesaver Relay event and the SERC, based on the total men point score.
●
Pool events – overall women team: A result shall be declared but no award
presented to the women team placing first overall in pool events but excluding theMixed Pool Lifesaver Relay event and the SERC, based on the total women pointscore.
Ocean events – overall: A result will be declared and “The Mike Mortimer Memorial
Trophy” shall be presented to the club placing first in the ocean events based on the total
point score of all ocean events.
●
Ocean events – overall men team: A result shall be declared but no award presented
to the men team placing first overall in ocean events but excluding the Mixed Ocean
M Lifesaver Relay event, based on the total men point score.
●
Ocean events – overall women team: A result shall be declared but no award
presented to the women team placing first overall in ocean events but excluding theMixed Ocean M Lifesaver Relay event, based on the total women point score.
SERC: A result will be declared and an award shall be presented to the first-place team in
the SERC.
Event winners: Individual awards shall be presented to the first three places in the final of
all events of the Open Interclub LWC. Event winners shall be recognised as OpenInterclub Lifesaving World Champions in these events. In addition, placing/finalist
certificates shall be awarded to those individuals and teams in all finals of the LWC.
Note: The placing/finalist certificates will be provided digitally after the conclusion of the
LWC through the ILS Results Database. The availability and the administrative process
for producing and distributing these certificates will be advised to National Federation by
ILS following the LWC.

20.5

INTERCLUB YOUTH LWCa)Overall: A result will be declared and awards shall be presented to the first, second andthird place Youth Interclub teams, based on the overall point score (as detailed in Section15) for all pool and ocean events and the SERC.
●
A trophy shall be presented to the winning team of the Interclub Youth LWC.
●
Individual awards shall be presented to each member of the first, second and third
place teams, and to a maximum of two management or coaching personnel per
team.
Pool events – overall: A result will be declared and an award shall be presented to theclub placing first in the pool events based on the total point score of all pool events but
excluding the SERC.
Pool events – overall men team: A result shall be declared but no award presented to themen team placing first overall in pool events but excluding the Mixed Pool Lifesaver Relay
event and the SERC, based on the total men point score.
Pool events – overall women team: A result shall be declared but no award presented to
the women team placing first overall in pool events but excluding the Mixed Pool Lifesaver
Relay event and the SERC, based on the total women point score.

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c)

d)
e)

Ocean events – overall: A result will be declared and an award shall be presented to theclub placing first in the ocean events including the Mixed Ocean M Relay Lifesaver event
based on the total point score of all ocean events.
Ocean events – overall men team: A result shall be declared but no award presented tothe men team placing first overall in ocean events but excluding the Mixed M Ocean
Lifesaver event, based on the total men point score.
Ocean events – overall women team: A result shall be declared but no award presented to
the women team placing first overall in ocean events but excluding the Mixed Ocean M
Lifesaver Relay event, based on the total women point score.
SERC: A result will be declared and an award shall be presented to the first-place team in
the SERC.
Event winners: Individual awards shall be presented to the first three places in the final of
all events of the Youth Interclub LWC. Event winners shall be recognised as YouthInterclub Lifesaving World Champions in these events. In addition, placing/finalist
certificates shall be awarded to those individuals and teams in all finals of the LWC.
Note: The placing/finalist certificates will be provided digitally after the conclusion of the
LWC through the ILS Results Database. The availability and the administrative process
for producing and distributing these certificates will be advised to National Federation by
ILS following the LWC.

20.6

INTERCLUB MASTERS LWCWithin each Masters age group, awards shall be presented to the first three places in the final of
all events at the Interclub Masters LWC. Event winners shall be recognised as Interclub Masters
World Lifesaving Champions.
Note: There shall be no club award presented for the Masters LWC.

20.7

INTERCLUB OPEN AND MASTERS SURF BOAT LWC

Awards shall be presented to the overall first, second, and third place crews in both Open and
Masters categories at the Surf Boat LWC. The first-place crews shall be recognised as Interclub
Surf Boat Lifesaving World Champions in that category.
Note: There shall be no club award presented for the Open or Masters Surf Boat LWC.

20.8

INTERCLUB BEACH RUN LWC

Awards shall be presented to the overall first, second, and third place competitors in both theindividual and relay events in the Open and Youth Categories at the Interclub Beach Run LWC.
The first-place individuals and shall be recognised as Interclub Beach Run Lifesaving WorldChampions in that category. The first-place beach relay teams shall be recognised as Interclub
Open Beach Run Lifesaving World Champions in that category.
Note: There shall be no club award presented for the Interclub Beach Run LWC.

20.9

INTERCLUB INFLATABLE RESCUE BOAT (IRB) LWCa)Overall: A result will be declared and awards shall be presented to the first, second andthird place interclub team, based on the overall point score (as detailed in Section 15) forthe events contested.

b)“The Charles Thomson, MBE Memorial Trophy” will be presented to the winning team of
the Interclub IRB LWC. Individual awards shall be presented to each member of the first,
second and third place teams, and to a maximum of two management or coaching
personnel per team.

c)

Event winners: Individual awards shall be presented to the first three places in the final of
all events at the Interclub IRB LWC. Event winners shall be recognised as Interclub IRB
Lifesaving World Champions in those events. In addition, placing/finalist certificates shallbe awarded to those teams in all finals of the LWC.

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Note: The placing/finalist certificates will be provided digitally after the conclusion of the
LWC through the ILS Results Database. The availability and the administrative process
for producing and distributing these certificates will be advised to National Federation by
ILS following the LWC.

20.10 PRESENTATIONS, CEREMONIES AND FUNCTIONS
Official ceremonies shall be conducted throughout the championships. The ceremonies andfunctions include:●
An overall LWC Opening Ceremony.
●
Individual Opening Ceremonies for each LWC.
●
Victory Ceremonies for each LWC event conducted.
●
Victory Ceremonies declaring overall winners of the Open and Youth National andInterclub Teams and IRB National and Interclub teams.
●
Individual Closing Ceremonies for each LWC.
●
An overall LWC Closing Ceremony.
●
An ILS Gala Dinner (open to all attendees at the LWC).
●
Technical Officials Recognition Functions.
●
Closing Parties.
Note: When involved in any medal presentation or ceremony all involved are expected to comply
with the ILS procedures and standards detailed in Part C.

21.

FLAGS AND BANNERSa)Each National Team shall bring a national flag to the LWC for use in opening, victory andclosing ceremonies as required. The recommended flag shall measure approximately 192
mm in length and 128 mm in height.
The organising committee will provide banners or plates indicating the nation.
Flags and banners shall be carried at the official opening ceremony. In addition,organisers may request the flags and banners to be displayed at the competition sites,
official functions, and award presentations.
On flags and banners in the National Teams LWC, the nation’s identity (i.e., national flag)
shall be prominent although other elements (national team name and/or symbol) may be
included.
On flags and banners in the Interclub LWC, the club identity (name and/or symbol) shallbe prominent, although other elements (e.g., country or national association) may be
included.

b)
c)

d)

e)

Note: Flags and Banners are not permitted to be taken onto the podium for medal orawards presentations

22.

TECHNICAL OFFICIALSa)

The roles and responsibilities of Technical Officials are outlined in Section 2 of the current
edition ILS Competition Rule Book.
The Competition Committee shall call for nominations for Chief Referees and otherTechnical Officials and appointment shall be as detailed in the ILS Competition
Operations Manual (refer to ILS Office for details).

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ANNEXURE: LWC ORGANISATON STRUCTURE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMILS BOARD OF DIRECTORSCOCOMILS EVENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEELOCALORGANISINGCOMMITTEELIFESAVING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS COMPETITION COMMITTEE

LOC
Representative(s)- Event Approvals- Volunteers- Competition Services- Site Logistics- Work Parties- Transport- Sustenance- Medals and Prizes- Venue Manager(s)-Accommodation- Etc.

ILS EVENTDIRECTOR- Administration- Registration- Results- Overall Programme- Enquiries- Etc.

SAFETY &EMERGENCY
Representatives

ILS SPORTCOMMISSION
Representatives- Safety, Security- Chief Referees& Contingency
Plans- Safety
Operations- Security
Operations- First Aid- Patrols- Authorities- Etc.

- Technical Officials- Appointments- Briefings- Liaisons- Event Timetables- Officials
Recognition- Liaison- ChampionshipManagers- Etc

ATHLETES/ TEAM MANAGERS/ COACHES/OTHER REGISTRATIONSSAFETYCOMMITTEECHAMPIONSHIPSOFFICIALS PANELDISCIPLINARYCOMMITTEEAPPEALS
COMMITTEE

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LIFESAVING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPSRICCIONE – ITALY – 2022
HANDBOOKPART C - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1.
1.1

OPENING CEREMONIESGRAND OPENING CEREMONY FOR THE LWC

A Grand Opening Ceremony will take place on a suitable site such as a city square or either ofthe beach or swimming pool venues. It features National Teams, officials and volunteers.
Parading participants are to be marshalled and briefed on details.

Ceremonial Presentation
The Ceremonial presentation is as follows:

Preparation and Seating●●●

The Master of Ceremony announces the start of the Opening Ceremony of theLifesaving World Championships (LWC).
The city authorities, dignitaries, VIPs, major sponsors, ILS authorities and the invited
ILS family sit in the Grandstand and on appropriate places.
Spectators sit or stand in appropriate places.

Parade
●
●

●
●
●
●

The Master of Ceremony introduces the parade.
The national teams march into the venue accompanied music and behind their nameplate and a member of their team carrying their flag. The entry order is in alphabeticalorder. The host nation closes the list. The national team competitors and team
officials are dressed in their national dress or sports attire.
Technical Official follow the national teams dressed in uniform.
Then the Volunteers follow dressed in their uniform.
Each nation is welcomed as they pass the grandstand.
The Master of Ceremonies announces the end of the parade.

Speeches●●

The Master of Ceremony invites the speakers one by one to the podium in order ofthe local authority, the Host President, the Organising Committee Chair, and the ILS
President.
Participants stand for the national anthem and raising of the flag of the Host nation.

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The ILS song is played, and the ILS flag is raised.
The highest authority declares the opening of the LWC: “I declare open the (year)
Lifesaving World Championships in (city) – (country).”●●

The Master of Ceremony invites the person carrying the ILS Flag to the podium.
An athlete’s oath is delivered while the competitors are touching the ILS flag with one
hand each: “In the name of all competitors, we promise that we shall take part inthese National Teams Lifesaving World Championships, respecting and abiding by
the rules which govern them, committing ourselves to a sport without doping andwithout drugs, in the true spirit of sportsmanship and fair play, for the glory of thelifesaving sport and the honour of our teams.”
A technical official’s oath is delivered while the technical officials are touching the ILS
flag with one hand each: “In the name of all the technical officials, we promise that
we shall officiate in these National Teams Lifesaving World Championships withcomplete impartiality, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them, in thetrue spirit of sportsmanship.”A coach’s oath is delivered while the team officials are touching the ILS flag with one
hand each: “In the name of all the coaches and team officials, we promise that weshall commit ourselves to ensuring that the spirit of sportsmanship and fair play isfully adhered to and upheld in accordance with the fundamental principles ofLifesaving.”
All teams, technical officials and volunteers march down while music is played andthen sit down to view the Entertainment.

Oaths

●

●

●

Artistic and/or Entertainment Presentation.
The Artistic/entertainment presentation allows the host country to showcase its past, future,
culture and other elements.

1.2

OTHER CHAMPIONSHIP OPENING CEREMONIESApart from the Grand Opening Ceremony other opening ceremonies for specific LWCs may be
programmed. The venue shall be either the beach or the swimming pool venue of the LWC andthe elements may include.
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A welcome to the specific LWC on behalf of ILS.
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An athlete’s oath as above detailing the specific LWC.
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A technical official’s oath as above detailing the specific LWC.
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A coach’s oath as above detailing the specific LWC.
The programming for these opening ceremonies shall be communicated as part of event
timetables etc.

2.
2.1

VICTORY CEREMONIESVICTORY CEREMONY: MEDAL CEREMONIESEach of the races/events at the Lifesaving World Championships end with a medal ceremony.
The medal ceremony can be conducted after the event or events at the respective venue or canbe presented at a Medal Plaza.
Note: Unless otherwise advised the announcement and awarding of overall Teams LWC trophies(for pool, ocean, SERC, IRB point score trophies) shall take place at the competition venue assoon as practical following the conclusion of all competition at the venue. Team members are to
be dressed as per the requirements for medal presentations.

Ceremony Preparation●

The award deliverers, medal winners and presenter escorts take position on thebackstage.
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For National Teams Open, Youth and LWC, the national flags or slides are prepared.
Note: There is no flag raising for Interclub LWC.

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Ceremony Begins●●●

The LWC Signature Tune is played.
The Master of Ceremony (MC) announces the Ceremony: “Ladies and gentlemen theMedal Ceremony for the (race) at the (National Teams, Interclub, National Teams orInterclub IRB Surf Boat, or Beach Run or Extra as appropriate) Lifesaving WorldChampionships will now begin. Please welcome the medallists”.
Music starts. The escort followed by the competitors, followed by the presenters
followed by the medal carrier enter the stage. The medallists take position at themarks behind the podium (in a row formation). The medal presenter take position on
the left side of the podium. The MC is at the right side of the podium. Once all people
are in position, the music fades out.

Presentation Begins
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The MC introduces the presenters: “The Medals will be presented by (title)(forename) (name), (function)”.
The MC speaks: “The winner(s) of the bronze medal(s), is/are (name(s)),
representing (country/club as appropriate)”.
The competitor/team steps onto the platform and the medal presenter takes the
medal(s) and steps to the competitor/team, place the medal over the head to theneck and then shakes their hand and say “congratulations” or similar.
The MC speaks: “The winner(s) of the silver medal(s), is/are (name(s)), representing(country/club as appropriate)”.
The competitor/team steps onto the platform and the medal presenter takes the
medal(s) and steps to the competitor/team, place the medal over the head to theneck and then shakes their hand and say “congratulations” or similar.
The MC speaks: “The winner(s) of the gold medal(s), and World Champion(s) is/are(name(s)), representing (country/club as appropriate)”.
The competitor/team steps onto the platform and the medal presenter takes the
medal(s) and steps to the competitor/team, place the medal over the head to theneck and then shakes their hand and say “congratulations” or similar.

National Anthem (only played for National Teams Open, Youth, and IRB LWC)●●●●

The MC speaks: “Ladies and gentlemen, please stand in respect of the national
anthem of (country)”.
The National Anthem is played.
Flag bearers raise the national flags on the national anthem of the gold medallist.
Medallists, presenters, and cast turn to face the flagpole to witness the raising of theflags for the duration of the anthem.

Closing
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2.2

The MC speaks: “Ladies and gentlemen, congratulate the medallists”.
Photo time of maximum 30 seconds.
The MC speaks: “Ladies and gentlemen, this concludes the Medal Ceremony for the(race). Please let us once again congratulate the medallists”.
Signature Tune start, the escort followed by the competitors, followed by thepresenters followed by the medal carrier exit the stage to the sport presentation
waiting tent or area.

VICTORY CEREMONY: DRESS CODE

Victory ceremonies are extremely important to the competitors, their federations, their nations, thespectators and the media. They will, therefore, be carefully planned and conducted in a dignified
manner. Victory Ceremonies that are well-prepared and conducted in a proper setting, with
official announcements, medal presentations, flag raising, and music provide traditional andmemorable opportunities to recognise medal-winning competitors’ accomplishments in a dignified
and attractive atmosphere.

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Dress CodeThe ILS enforces proper dress code for participants of the ceremony. Before entering the stage,
the Victory Ceremony team will ensure that the athletes are correctly dressed. The organiser will
refuse to let any athlete take with him/her any forbidden items. No Sports Equipment orAccessories may be brought to the victory ceremony location. No personal accessories, including
but not limited to mobile phones, water bottles, national flags and camera devices, are permitted
on podiums. National Flags cannot be brought to the stage for any victory ceremony.
The Team Manager is primarily responsible for ensuring that all items worn or used by themembers of their delegation comply with these ILS Guidelines.

Dress Code – Competitors
Allowed (in order of preference):●
Team uniform and normal or sports shoes.
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Team track suit: long pants and jacket and under the jacket a polo shirt or t-shirt, or
short pants and track suit jacket or, short pants and a national polo or t-shirt.
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Team competition caps at ocean event presentations.
●Sport shoes, thongs or barefoot is allowed.
Not Allowed●
National Flags or other Flags cannot be brought to the stage for any victory
ceremony.
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Swimming costumes.
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National Flags or other Flags.
●Competitors are not allowed to wear political or non-approved clothing or attire,
sunglasses, hats, caps, headbands, or bring signs, badges, bottles, competition
equipment and other such items to the stage.
The sports attire may include the name of the company producing the training jacket and pants. If
that name is present, it should not exceed 120 cm2 for the jacket and 120 cm2 for the pants. An
additional sponsor can be added on the jacket, but such cannot be larger than 120 cm2.

Dress Code – Medal Presenters
The medal presenters shall wear appropriate clothing.
The following is allowed (in order of preference):●
For men: jacket suit and tie. For women: robe, skirt and blouse.
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For men: long trousers and a collared shirt. For women: skirt and blouse or collared
shirt.
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Footwear: Shoes. Sandals but not flip flops (thongs) are permitted at beachpresentations.
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Medal presenters should not wear political or non-approved clothing or attire, or bringsigns, badges, bottles, competition equipment and other such items to the stage.
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Medal Presenters are permitted to wear sunglasses and hats or caps at outdoor
venues.

3.
3.1

CLOSING CEREMONIESCLOSING CEREMONIESA Closing Ceremony may be conducted for all Championships where medals are still to bepresented and/or where point score trophies are to be awarded. All ceremonies should include a
Ceremonial presentation.
In addition, a final closing ceremony shall be conducted following the completion of the final LWC
competition.
The closing ceremony may be conducted at the pool or ocean venue or at the Lifesaving Village
where medals are presented.

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Awards Presentation
The awards presentation:●
Any outstanding medals in individual and team events are awarded.
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For the Open and Youth National Teams and Interclub the point score results areannounced for the pool, then ocean, the SERC and finally the overall winnerclassification. For the pool and ocean trophy the results from the tenth placed team tothe second placed team are announced. The Team Manager or Captain of the firstplaced team accepts the trophy on the podium.
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For the Open and Youth National and InterClub Teams and the National andInterClub IRB LWC the Master of Ceremony finishes with the overall results. The
results from the tenth team to the fourth team are announced. The competitors and amaximum of two team management of the third, second first placed team accepts thetrophy in that order on the podium.
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The Trophies to be awarded at the various ceremonies are:National Teams
Open
Overall winning team – “The Alan B. Whelpton, AO Trophy”
Pool point score - Trophy
Ocean point score – Trophy
SERC Winning Team – “The Royal Life Saving Society Trophy”

YouthOverall winning team - Trophy
Pool point score - Trophy
Ocean point score – Trophy
SERC Winning Team - Trophy

National Team IRB
Overall winning team – “The Harry Brown OAM Memorial Trophy”

Interclub Teams LWC
OpenOverall winning team – “The Kevin Weldon Trophy”
Pool point score – “The Josef Schmitz Memorial Trophy”
Ocean point score – “The Mike Mortimer Memorial Trophy”
SERC Winning Team - Trophy

YouthOverall winning team - Trophy
Pool point score - Trophy
Ocean point score – Trophy
SERC Winning Team - Trophy

Interclub IRB
Overall inning team – “The Charles Thomson, MBE Memorial Trophy”

Ceremonial Presentation
The Ceremonial presentation includes:
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The LWC Signature Tune is played.
The Announcement of the start of the Closing Ceremony for the respective LWC.
Completion of any outstanding medal ceremonies in individual and team.
Announcement and presentation of point score awards and trophies.
The Master of Ceremony invites the ILS President or his/her representative to the
podium to speak.

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A closing message by the Master of Ceremony.
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Closing music is played.
In addition, the final closing ceremony (which for LWC 2022 is at the conclusion of the OpenInterclub LWC) shall involve further components and follows the completion of any outstanding
medal ceremonies including:●
The Announcement of the start of the Closing Ceremony of the whole LWC.
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The naming of the nations present at the LWC and statistics on participation.
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The Master of Ceremony invites the speakers one by one to the podium in order ofhighest-ranked local authority, the Host President, Organising Committee Chair andthe ILS President.
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The Master of Ceremony invites the participants to stand for the national anthem of
the host country and flag.
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The national anthem is played, and the national flag is lowered.
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The ILS song is played, and the ILS flag is lowered.
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The flag is handed over from the host of the current LWC then to ILS and finally tothe host of the next LWC.
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A speech by the host of the next LWC and a video (if any) on the next
championships.
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A closing message by the Master of Ceremony.
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A CLOSING MUSIC IS PLAYED.

4.

MEDALS FOR THE LIFESAVING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022
The medals for all LWCs (Open and Youth National Teams and Interclub, Masters, IRB,
Surfboat, Beach Run and Extra) will be of the same design and quality.

4.1
Specifications
4.1.1 Recipients
The top three competitors/teams in each event receive medals.

4.1.2 Distribution
The competitors and a maximum of two team management of the top three teams in Open andYouth National and Interclub Teams, National and InterClub IRB LWC teams receive LWC
receive medals.

4.1.3 Design
The medals for the winners are in golden colours, the medals for the second place are in silver
colours and the medal for the third place are in bronze colours.
The EMC shall approve the design and quality of the LWC medals proposed by the LOC.
Different coloured ribbons are to be used for the National Team (Open and Youth and IRB),
Interclub (including Open and Youth, IRB, Surfboat, Beach Run and Extra) and Masters medals
differentiate the National Teams, Interclub and Masters LWCs. The ribbons may also include the
LWC and ILS logos.