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Water Safety -Lifesaving Classes & Events
Below is a list of all our upcoming Events. Click the orange link to submit an application for a particular event. If you wish to enter more than one event then enter your first event now and then simply come back to this section as required before finally checking out and paying.
Entries Closing 14/10/2026 at 00:00:00
Celbridge St Raphael's Swimming Pool Senior Water Safety Class 8.00pm to 9.00 pm 03 September 2026
Senior Lifesaving and Water Safety class for Age 14 plus. You must be able to swim 25m unaided. This class teaches Water Safety Awards. Classes will run from Jan 2025 This class is recommended for new beginner , or TYO student or doing a Gaisce Award or if you have completed a previous water safety award at "Safety" level. Dates for Celbridge Thursday 8-9pm Thursday Nights 8-9pm September 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, November 5th, 12th,19th, 26th, December 3rd, 10th, 17th ( 15 weeks). Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 40 with 13 places left
Celbridge St Raphael's Swimming Pool Senior Water Safety Class 8.00pm to 9.00 pm 03 September 2026
Senior Lifesaving and Water Safety class for Age 14 plus. You must be able to swim 25m unaided. This class teaches Water Safety Awards. Classes will run from Jan 2025 This class is recommended for new beginner , or TYO student or doing a Gaisce Award or if you have completed a previous water safety award at "Safety" level. Dates for Celbridge Thursday 8-9pm Thursday Nights 8-9pm September 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, November 5th, 12th,19th, 26th, December 3rd, 10th, 17th ( 15 weeks). Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 40 with 13 places left
K Leisure Naas Junior Water Safety Class 8.30 to 9.10 am Saturday Sept 2026Sept 5, 12 ,19,26, Oct 3,10,17, (24 B/H No class), 31, Nov 7,14 (10 classes)
Junior Lifesaving and Water Safety class for Children aged between 7-13 years old. Each child must be able to swim 25m unaided. Each class will be 40 minutes Each class will be 40 minutes K Leisure Naas Junior Water Safety Class 8.30 to 9.10 am Saturday Sept 2026 Sept 5, 12 ,19,26, Oct 3,10,17, (24 B/H No class), 31, Nov 7,14 (10 classes). Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 75 with 29 places left
K Leisure Naas Junior Water Safety Class 8.30 to 9.10 am Saturday Sept 2026Sept 5, 12 ,19,26, Oct 3,10,17, (24 B/H No class), 31, Nov 7,14 (10 classes)
Junior Lifesaving and Water Safety class for Children aged between 7-13 years old. Each child must be able to swim 25m unaided. Each class will be 40 minutes Each class will be 40 minutes K Leisure Naas Junior Water Safety Class 8.30 to 9.10 am Saturday Sept 2026 Sept 5, 12 ,19,26, Oct 3,10,17, (24 B/H No class), 31, Nov 7,14 (10 classes). Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 75 with 29 places left
K Leisure Naas Junior Water Safety Class 9.15 to 10 am Saturday Sept 2026Sept 5, 12 ,19,26, Oct 3,10,17, (24 B/H No class), 31, Nov 7,14 (10 classes)
Junior Lifesaving and Water Safety class for Children aged between 7-13 years old. Each child must be able to swim 25m unaided. Each class will be 40 minutes Classes will run from K Leisure Naas Junior Water Safety Class 9.15 to 10 am Saturday Sept 2026 Sept 5, 12 ,19,26, Oct 3,10,17, (24 B/H No class), 31, Nov 7,14 (10 classes). Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 75 with 41 places left
K Leisure Naas Junior Water Safety Class 9.15 to 10 am Saturday Sept 2026Sept 5, 12 ,19,26, Oct 3,10,17, (24 B/H No class), 31, Nov 7,14 (10 classes)
Junior Lifesaving and Water Safety class for Children aged between 7-13 years old. Each child must be able to swim 25m unaided. Each class will be 40 minutes Classes will run from K Leisure Naas Junior Water Safety Class 9.15 to 10 am Saturday Sept 2026 Sept 5, 12 ,19,26, Oct 3,10,17, (24 B/H No class), 31, Nov 7,14 (10 classes). Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 75 with 41 places left
Lifesaving Swimming Club Sundays 5pm to 6.30pm Sept 6th
Lifesaving Lane Swimming Club Age group 9 years to 18 years Able to swim 50 metres Club Swimming Cap only Fins will be required. Must have water bottle (water only) Sundays 5pm to 6.30pmSundays 5pm to 6.30pm Sun Sept 6,13,20,27, Oct 4,11,18,(25 B/H No class) Nov 1,8,15 ( 10 weeks). Click link on right to submit an application.
Lifesaving Swimming Club Sundays 5pm to 6.30pm Sept 6th
Lifesaving Lane Swimming Club Age group 9 years to 18 years Able to swim 50 metres Club Swimming Cap only Fins will be required. Must have water bottle (water only) Sundays 5pm to 6.30pmSundays 5pm to 6.30pm Sun Sept 6,13,20,27, Oct 4,11,18,(25 B/H No class) Nov 1,8,15 ( 10 weeks). Click link below to submit an application.
Pool Lifeguard Course Level 1 and 2 Class 9.15pm to 10.30 pm Thurs Sept 2026 Thurs Sept 10,17,24, Oct 1,8,15,22,29 (No class),Nov 5,12,19,26, Dec 3,17,17 ( 14 classes)
Pool Lifeguard course TBC weeks plus one weekend ( weekend dates to be confirmed ) Must be Age 16 at time of exam ( Dec 2026). Minimum Standard Entry Level; Be able to swim 100 metres on front (prone) and 100 metres on back (supine). Be able to surface dive and recover an object from the deepest part of the pool. · Be 16 years of age, or older, at the time of the examination. The specification for the qualification is: Unit 1 Basic Life Support 1,2 and 3 Unit 2 Lifeguard Skills Unit 3 Pool Operations National Pool Lifeguard Certification is awarded at either of two levels. Level 1 certificates are awarded to those who are judged to be competent to supervise swimming pools or sections of a swimming facility, where the water depth does not exceed 1.5m. Level 2 certificates are awarded to those who are judged to be competent to supervise areas of water in a swimming facility where depths are greater than 1.5m. Sept 2026 Thurs Sept 10,17,24, Oct 1,8,15,22,29 (No class),Nov 5,12,19,26, D. Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 30 with 16 places left
Pool Lifeguard Course Level 1 and 2 Class 9.15pm to 10.30 pm Thurs Sept 2026 Thurs Sept 10,17,24, Oct 1,8,15,22,29 (No class),Nov 5,12,19,26, Dec 3,17,17 ( 14 classes)
Pool Lifeguard course TBC weeks plus one weekend ( weekend dates to be confirmed ) Must be Age 16 at time of exam ( Dec 2026). Minimum Standard Entry Level; Be able to swim 100 metres on front (prone) and 100 metres on back (supine). Be able to surface dive and recover an object from the deepest part of the pool. · Be 16 years of age, or older, at the time of the examination. The specification for the qualification is: Unit 1 Basic Life Support 1,2 and 3 Unit 2 Lifeguard Skills Unit 3 Pool Operations National Pool Lifeguard Certification is awarded at either of two levels. Level 1 certificates are awarded to those who are judged to be competent to supervise swimming pools or sections of a swimming facility, where the water depth does not exceed 1.5m. Level 2 certificates are awarded to those who are judged to be competent to supervise areas of water in a swimming facility where depths are greater than 1.5m. Sept 2026 Thurs Sept 10,17,24, Oct 1,8,15,22,29 (No class),Nov 5,12,19,26, D. Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 30 with 16 places left
Senior Lifesaving and Water Safety class for Age 13 plus 9pm to 9.40pm Thurs Sept 2026 Thurs Sept 10,17,24, Oct 1,8,15,22,29 (No class),Nov 5,12,19,26, Dec 3,17,17 ( 14 classes)
Senior Lifesaving and Water Safety class for Age 13 plus. You must be able to swim 25m unaided. Each class will be 40 minutes. This class teaches Water Safety Awards. Classes will run at KLeisure Naas Pool Class 9.00pm to 9.40 pm Senior Lifesaving and Water Safety class for Age 13 plus 9pm to 9.40pm Thurs 2026 This class is recommended for new beginner , or TYO student or doing a Gaisce Award or if you have completed a previous water safety award at "Safety" level. Sept 2026 Thurs Sept 10,17,24, Oct 1,8,15,22,29 (No class),Nov 5,12,19,26, Dec 3,17,17 ( 14 classes). Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 75 with 30 places left
Senior Lifesaving and Water Safety class for Age 13 plus 9pm to 9.40pm Thurs Sept 2026 Thurs Sept 10,17,24, Oct 1,8,15,22,29 (No class),Nov 5,12,19,26, Dec 3,17,17 ( 14 classes)
Senior Lifesaving and Water Safety class for Age 13 plus. You must be able to swim 25m unaided. Each class will be 40 minutes. This class teaches Water Safety Awards. Classes will run at KLeisure Naas Pool Class 9.00pm to 9.40 pm Senior Lifesaving and Water Safety class for Age 13 plus 9pm to 9.40pm Thurs 2026 This class is recommended for new beginner , or TYO student or doing a Gaisce Award or if you have completed a previous water safety award at "Safety" level. Sept 2026 Thurs Sept 10,17,24, Oct 1,8,15,22,29 (No class),Nov 5,12,19,26, Dec 3,17,17 ( 14 classes). Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 75 with 30 places left
WSI Kildare Master Training ( 20 years +) Thursday 9.30pm to 10.30pm Sept 2026 Thurs Sept 10,17,24, Oct 1,8,15,22,29 (No class),Nov 5,12,19,26, Dec 3,17,17 ( 14 classes)
WSI Kildare Master Training Thursday 9.30pm to 10.30pm Dates Thurs Sept 2026 Thurs Sept 10,17,24, Oct 1,8,15,22,29 (No class),Nov 5,12,19,26, Dec 3,17,17 ( 14 classes). Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 30 with 16 places left
WSI Kildare Master Training ( 20 years +) Thursday 9.30pm to 10.30pm Sept 2026 Thurs Sept 10,17,24, Oct 1,8,15,22,29 (No class),Nov 5,12,19,26, Dec 3,17,17 ( 14 classes)
WSI Kildare Master Training Thursday 9.30pm to 10.30pm Dates Thurs Sept 2026 Thurs Sept 10,17,24, Oct 1,8,15,22,29 (No class),Nov 5,12,19,26, Dec 3,17,17 ( 14 classes). Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 30 with 16 places left
WSI Kildare 3rd Invitational Lifesaving Competition NOV TBC 2026- ATHY
WSI Kildare 3rd Invitational Lifesaving Competition Saturday NOV TBC at 5pm to 8pm venue Leisure ATHY Co Kildare . entry fee of €15 person includes 4 individual events & team relays. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries not open until 15/10/2026 at 00:00:00
Entries not open until 15/10/2026 at 00:00:00
WSI Kildare 3rd Invitational Lifesaving Competition NOV TBC 2026- ATHY
WSI Kildare 3rd Invitational Lifesaving Competition Saturday NOV TBC at 5pm to 8pm venue Leisure ATHY Co Kildare . entry fee of €15 person includes 4 individual events & team relays.
WSI Kildare 4th Invitational Masters Lifesaving Competition NOV TBC 2026- ATHY
WSI Kildare 3rd Invitational Masters Lifesaving Competition 2026- ATHY Saturday NOV TBC at 5pm to 8pm venue Leisure ATHY Co Kildare. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries not open until 15/10/2026 at 00:00:00
Entries not open until 15/10/2026 at 00:00:00
WSI Kildare 4th Invitational Masters Lifesaving Competition NOV TBC 2026- ATHY
WSI Kildare 3rd Invitational Masters Lifesaving Competition 2026- ATHY Saturday NOV TBC at 5pm to 8pm venue Leisure ATHY Co Kildare.
Lifesaving Swimming Club Sundays 5pm to 6.30pm Nov 22
Lifesaving Lane Swimming Club Age group 9 years to 18 years Able to swim 50 metres Club Swimming Cap only Fins will be required. Must have water bottle (water only) Sundays 5pm to 6.30pmSundays 5pm to 6.30pmSun Nov 22, 29, Dec 6,13,20,(27-No class), (Jan 3-No class) 10,17,24,31, Feb 7,14,21,28 (13 weeks). Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries not open until 1/11/2026 at 00:00:00
Entries not open until 1/11/2026 at 00:00:00
Lifesaving Swimming Club Sundays 5pm to 6.30pm Nov 22
Lifesaving Lane Swimming Club Age group 9 years to 18 years Able to swim 50 metres Club Swimming Cap only Fins will be required. Must have water bottle (water only) Sundays 5pm to 6.30pmSundays 5pm to 6.30pmSun Nov 22, 29, Dec 6,13,20,(27-No class), (Jan 3-No class) 10,17,24,31, Feb 7,14,21,28 (13 weeks).
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Water Safety Ireland Membership Volunteers, Examiners, Instructors, Trainee Instructors and Sport Participants 2026
Water Safety Ireland Membership Volunteers, Examiners, Instructors, Trainee Instructors and Sport Participants 2026 (1 years) €10.00 (plus handling fee)
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