LIFE SAVING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024

20 AUGUST โ€“ 8 SEPTEMBER 2024

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THE SURF SPORTS
EVENT OF THE YEAR

The Gold Coast, Australia will host the worldโ€™s best surf lifesavers in an action-packed 18 days of competition.

Join us for sun, sea, surf and excitement Australia’s most stunning beach.

The countdown is ON!

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Developing Nations to Benefit from LWC24 Initiative

Twenty countries will be helped on their way to the Lifesaving World Championships 2024 on the Gold Coast after being accepted into the eventโ€™s Developing Nations Incentive Program. Surf Life Saving Queensland and International Life Saving (ILS) developed the initiative to further promote ILSโ€™s objectives to lead, collaborate and partner

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Mastering Ocean Rescue Event

The surf sport discipline of ocean rescue not only focuses on the athleticism of competing lifesavers, but it also tests their knowledge and vital skills required to excel as a patrolling member. Ocean rescue events typically involve lifesavers competing in a simulated rescue or accident scenario, in which their management

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Ocean Board – A Beginner’s Guide

Top ocean board riders converge to go head-to-head in a test of strength, balance, and ocean knowledge at the Lifesaving World Championships 2024. This blog breaks down the pulse-pounding action of the ocean board events, where competitors negotiate the surf, race past buoys, and compete to be the first back

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๐ŸŒŸ Bathed in sunshine from the ocean to the hinterland, the Gold Coast is Australiaโ€™s best known and loved beachside city. From our ancient rainforests and world-class waves to a thriving food and culture scene and the thrill of theme park rollercoasters, the Gold Coast embodies a fresh energy that inspires visitors to play their own way. ๐ŸŠโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ–๏ธ While we have venues, events and attractions that showcase our sophisticated side, our city still maintains its coastal town soul. ๐ŸŒด๐ŸŒ Discover a destination where you let go and find your flow. Browse accommodation, entertainment, attractions, tours and restaurants here:  https://www.destinationgoldcoast.com/

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๐ŸŒŸ Bathed in sunshine from the ocean to the hinterland, the Gold Coast is Australiaโ€™s best known and loved beachside city. From our ancient rainforests and world-class waves to a thriving food and culture scene and the thrill of theme park rollercoasters, the Gold Coast embodies a fresh energy that inspires visitors to play their own way. ๐ŸŠโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ–๏ธ While we have venues, events and attractions that showcase our sophisticated side, our city still maintains its coastal town soul. ๐ŸŒด๐ŸŒ Discover a destination where you let go and find your flow. Browse accommodation, entertainment, attractions, tours and restaurants here: https://www.destinationgoldcoast.com/

Proudly Partnered with @qldgov @queensland @experience_gc @destinationgoldcoast @slsaustralia @lifesavingqld

#lwc2024 #seeyouin2024 #GC2024 #experiencegoldcoast #playgoldcoast #thisisqueensland
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๐ŸŠโ€โ™‚๏ธ The event we now know as the Lifesaving World Championships, was originally founded by World Life Saving (WLS) when they conducted both beach and ocean-based events in South Africa in 1974 for the first ever world championships for lifesaving activities. It was then in 1988 at the WLS World Championships, that saw ocean and pool events paired in a competition together. Five years later, the WLS and FIS lifesaving organisations combined forces and merged to become the International Life Saving Federation (ILS). 

Since its official formation in 1996, the ILS Lifesaving World Championships have been a reoccurring event hosted every two years in a new location and is often referred to as โ€œRescueโ€. The Lifesaving World Championships have taken place in a variety of locations over the years, from Australia to Europe and more.

In 2014 the word โ€œRescueโ€ was replaced with the term โ€œLifesaving World Championshipsโ€ (LWC) to better describe the ILS LWC and to delineate from the biennial ILS World Conference on Drowning Prevention.

To read more about the Lifesaving World Championships head to the website โžก๏ธhttps://www.lwc2024.com/info/history/

Proudly Partnered with @qldgov @queensland @experience_gc @destinationgoldcoast @slsaustralia @lifesavingqld
 
#lwc2024 #seeyouin2024 #GC2024 #experiencegoldcoast #playgoldcoast #thisisqueensland

๐ŸŠโ€โ™‚๏ธ The event we now know as the Lifesaving World Championships, was originally founded by World Life Saving (WLS) when they conducted both beach and ocean-based events in South Africa in 1974 for the first ever world championships for lifesaving activities. It was then in 1988 at the WLS World Championships, that saw ocean and pool events paired in a competition together. Five years later, the WLS and FIS lifesaving organisations combined forces and merged to become the International Life Saving Federation (ILS).

Since its official formation in 1996, the ILS Lifesaving World Championships have been a reoccurring event hosted every two years in a new location and is often referred to as โ€œRescueโ€. The Lifesaving World Championships have taken place in a variety of locations over the years, from Australia to Europe and more.

In 2014 the word โ€œRescueโ€ was replaced with the term โ€œLifesaving World Championshipsโ€ (LWC) to better describe the ILS LWC and to delineate from the biennial ILS World Conference on Drowning Prevention.

To read more about the Lifesaving World Championships head to the website โžก๏ธhttps://www.lwc2024.com/info/history/

Proudly Partnered with @qldgov @queensland @experience_gc @destinationgoldcoast @slsaustralia @lifesavingqld

#lwc2024 #seeyouin2024 #GC2024 #experiencegoldcoast #playgoldcoast #thisisqueensland
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๐ŸŒด Explore paradise on the Gold Coast! ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Immerse yourself in sun-kissed beaches, thrilling adventures, and vibrant nightlife. ๐ŸŒŸ From surfing at sunrise to sipping cocktails at sunset, every moment is pure bliss. ๐ŸŒ… Plan your unforgettable getaway now!

Visit the website to find out more: https://majoreventsgc.com/

Proudly Partnered with @qldgov @queensland @experience_gc @destinationgoldcoast @slsaustralia @lifesavingqld
 
#lwc2024 #seeyouin2024 #GC2024 #experiencegoldcoast #playgoldcoast #thisisqueensland

๐ŸŒด Explore paradise on the Gold Coast! ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Immerse yourself in sun-kissed beaches, thrilling adventures, and vibrant nightlife. ๐ŸŒŸ From surfing at sunrise to sipping cocktails at sunset, every moment is pure bliss. ๐ŸŒ… Plan your unforgettable getaway now!

Visit the website to find out more: https://majoreventsgc.com/

Proudly Partnered with @qldgov @queensland @experience_gc @destinationgoldcoast @slsaustralia @lifesavingqld

#lwc2024 #seeyouin2024 #GC2024 #experiencegoldcoast #playgoldcoast #thisisqueensland
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๐ŸŒŸ March Past is one of Surf Life Saving's original events, representing the traditional discipline of a surf lifesaver. Teams often dressed in full-length club swimming costumes, march in formation in time to music around a set course carrying a surf reel, line and belt and following their flag bearer. ๐ŸŽถ Teams are judged on factors such as timing, arm and leg swing, space and dressing, body carriage and presentation. ๐Ÿ…

Proudly Partnered with @qldgov @queensland @experience_gc @destinationgoldcoast @slsaustralia @lifesavingqld
 
#lwc2024 #seeyouin2024 #GC2024 #experiencegoldcoast #playgoldcoast #thisisqueensland

๐ŸŒŸ March Past is one of Surf Life Saving`s original events, representing the traditional discipline of a surf lifesaver. Teams often dressed in full-length club swimming costumes, march in formation in time to music around a set course carrying a surf reel, line and belt and following their flag bearer. ๐ŸŽถ Teams are judged on factors such as timing, arm and leg swing, space and dressing, body carriage and presentation. ๐Ÿ…

Proudly Partnered with @qldgov @queensland @experience_gc @destinationgoldcoast @slsaustralia @lifesavingqld

#lwc2024 #seeyouin2024 #GC2024 #experiencegoldcoast #playgoldcoast #thisisqueensland
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๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ„โ€โ™‚๏ธ Incredible vibes at @slsnsw Champs

Our Ambassadors and LOC Members sharing the excitement of the competition heading to Australian shores in August ๐ŸŽ‰

In the photo (left to right) are:
- Greg Allum AM - LWC Ambassador & EMC Ocean Competition Chair
- Don van Keimpema OAM - LWC Ocean Masters Referee
- Graham Bruce AM - LWC LOC Member

We can't wait to welcome all of our international athletes! ๐Ÿค™โค๏ธ

Proudly Partnered with @qldgov @queensland @experience_gc @destinationgoldcoast @slsaustralia @lifesavingqld

#lwc2024 #seeyouin2024 #GC2024 #experiencegoldcoast #playgoldcoast #thisisqueensland

๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ„โ€โ™‚๏ธ Incredible vibes at @slsnsw Champs

Our Ambassadors and LOC Members sharing the excitement of the competition heading to Australian shores in August ๐ŸŽ‰

In the photo (left to right) are:
- Greg Allum AM - LWC Ambassador & EMC Ocean Competition Chair
- Don van Keimpema OAM - LWC Ocean Masters Referee
- Graham Bruce AM - LWC LOC Member

We can`t wait to welcome all of our international athletes! ๐Ÿค™โค๏ธ

Proudly Partnered with @qldgov @queensland @experience_gc @destinationgoldcoast @slsaustralia @lifesavingqld

#lwc2024 #seeyouin2024 #GC2024 #experiencegoldcoast #playgoldcoast #thisisqueensland
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๐Ÿ“ข Ready to make a difference? Join us as a valued volunteer and create unforgettable memories! ๐ŸŒŠ Forge friendships, gain experience, and be part of something extraordinary at Lifesaving World Championships 2024! ๐ŸŒŸ Apply now: https://www.lwc2024.com/info/volunteer/
 
Proudly Partnered with @government @queensland @experience_gc @destinationgoldcoast @slsaustralia @lifesavingqld
 
#lwc2024 #seeyouin2024 #GC2024 #experiencegoldcoast #playgoldcoast #thisisqueensland

๐Ÿ“ข Ready to make a difference? Join us as a valued volunteer and create unforgettable memories! ๐ŸŒŠ Forge friendships, gain experience, and be part of something extraordinary at Lifesaving World Championships 2024! ๐ŸŒŸ Apply now: https://www.lwc2024.com/info/volunteer/

Proudly Partnered with @government @queensland @experience_gc @destinationgoldcoast @slsaustralia @lifesavingqld

#lwc2024 #seeyouin2024 #GC2024 #experiencegoldcoast #playgoldcoast #thisisqueensland
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๐ŸŒŠ Dive into the action at the Lifesaving World Championships 2024! ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ Don't miss your chance to compete on the global stage!  Register NOW and showcase your lifesaving skills to the world! ๐ŸŒ Secure your spot today. Visit our website to register now โžก๏ธ https://www.lwc2024.com/registration-and-tickets/

๐Ÿ“… 20 August - 08 September 2024, Gold Coast, Australia 

Proudly Partnered with @qldgov @queensland @experience_gc @destinationgoldcoast @slsaustralia @lifesavingqld

#lwc2024 #seeyouin2024 #GC2024 #experiencegoldcoast #playgoldcoast #thisisqueenslan

๐ŸŒŠ Dive into the action at the Lifesaving World Championships 2024! ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ Don`t miss your chance to compete on the global stage! Register NOW and showcase your lifesaving skills to the world! ๐ŸŒ Secure your spot today. Visit our website to register now โžก๏ธ https://www.lwc2024.com/registration-and-tickets/

๐Ÿ“… 20 August - 08 September 2024, Gold Coast, Australia

Proudly Partnered with @qldgov @queensland @experience_gc @destinationgoldcoast @slsaustralia @lifesavingqld

#lwc2024 #seeyouin2024 #GC2024 #experiencegoldcoast #playgoldcoast #thisisqueenslan
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๐๐ž๐ž๐ ๐€๐œ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐จ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง? ๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‹๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฌ๐š๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐๐ช๐ฎ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐‡๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ, ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐’๐จ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ ๐†๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐‚๐จ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐š๐๐›๐ž๐š๐œ๐ก! ๐Ÿ 

Nestled just 300 meters from the golden sands of Kurrawa Beach, this 5-star hotel is your premier destination for the upcoming Lifesaving World Championships. Whether youโ€™re a competitor, a supportive family member, a loyal friend, or a dedicated delegate attending ILS Board, Commission, and General Assembly meetings, the Sofitel offers an unparalleled experience. ๐ŸŒŸ

Book here for special discounted rates: https://ow.ly/Ccwc50Qge9H

Proudly Partnered with @qldgov @queensland @experience_gc @destinationgoldcoast @slsaustralia @lifesavingqld

#lwc2024 #seeyouin2024 #GC2024 #experiencegoldcoast #playgoldcoast #thisisqueensland

๐๐ž๐ž๐ ๐€๐œ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐จ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง? ๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‹๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฌ๐š๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐๐ช๐ฎ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐‡๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ, ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐’๐จ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ ๐†๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐‚๐จ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐š๐๐›๐ž๐š๐œ๐ก! ๐Ÿ 

Nestled just 300 meters from the golden sands of Kurrawa Beach, this 5-star hotel is your premier destination for the upcoming Lifesaving World Championships. Whether youโ€™re a competitor, a supportive family member, a loyal friend, or a dedicated delegate attending ILS Board, Commission, and General Assembly meetings, the Sofitel offers an unparalleled experience. ๐ŸŒŸ

Book here for special discounted rates: https://ow.ly/Ccwc50Qge9H

Proudly Partnered with @qldgov @queensland @experience_gc @destinationgoldcoast @slsaustralia @lifesavingqld

#lwc2024 #seeyouin2024 #GC2024 #experiencegoldcoast #playgoldcoast #thisisqueensland
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Our LWC24 Ambassador Leo Manino is promoting the excitement of the competition and showcasing the amazing skills and dedication of the athletes from Argentina and Brazil ๐ŸŒŸ

We can't wait to welcome all of our international athletes! ๐Ÿค™โค๏ธ

@manino.leo.ambassador.lwc2024

Proudly Partnered with @qldgov @queensland @experience_gc @destinationgoldcoast @slsaustralia @lifesavingqld

#lwc2024 #seeyouin2024 #GC2024 #experiencegoldcoast #playgoldcoast #thisisqueensland

Our LWC24 Ambassador Leo Manino is promoting the excitement of the competition and showcasing the amazing skills and dedication of the athletes from Argentina and Brazil ๐ŸŒŸ

We can`t wait to welcome all of our international athletes! ๐Ÿค™โค๏ธ

@manino.leo.ambassador.lwc2024

Proudly Partnered with @qldgov @queensland @experience_gc @destinationgoldcoast @slsaustralia @lifesavingqld

#lwc2024 #seeyouin2024 #GC2024 #experiencegoldcoast #playgoldcoast #thisisqueensland
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๐Ÿ“ข Attention all Lifesaving World Championships attendees! 

Heading to Australia for the Lifesaving World Championships 2024? Don't forget your visa! 
We look forward to welcoming you to Australia, if you are travelling internationally you will require a visa to attend the Lifesaving World Championships ๐ŸŠโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ–๏ธ 

We've got you covered with invitation letters and guidance from the LWC24 Local Organising Committee. 

Head to the website to find out more https://ow.ly/m5fU50QIBaE

Proudly Partnered with @qldgov @queensland @experience_gc @destinationgoldcoast @slsaustralia @lifesavingqld

#lwc2024 #seeyouin2024 #GC2024 #experiencegoldcoast #playgoldcoast #thisisqueensland

๐Ÿ“ข Attention all Lifesaving World Championships attendees!

Heading to Australia for the Lifesaving World Championships 2024? Don`t forget your visa!
We look forward to welcoming you to Australia, if you are travelling internationally you will require a visa to attend the Lifesaving World Championships ๐ŸŠโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ–๏ธ

We`ve got you covered with invitation letters and guidance from the LWC24 Local Organising Committee.

Head to the website to find out more https://ow.ly/m5fU50QIBaE

Proudly Partnered with @qldgov @queensland @experience_gc @destinationgoldcoast @slsaustralia @lifesavingqld

#lwc2024 #seeyouin2024 #GC2024 #experiencegoldcoast #playgoldcoast #thisisqueensland
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It is fantastic to see LWC24 Ambassador Jolanda van Dalen sharing the excitement of the competition heading to Australian shores this year from 20 August to 08 September๐ŸŽ‰

We can't wait to welcome all of our international athletes! ๐Ÿค™โค๏ธ

Proudly Partnered with @qldgov @queensland @experience_gc @destinationgoldcoast @slsaustralia @lifesavingqld

#lwc2024 #seeyouin2024 #GC2024 #experiencegoldcoast #playgoldcoast #thisisqueensland

It is fantastic to see LWC24 Ambassador Jolanda van Dalen sharing the excitement of the competition heading to Australian shores this year from 20 August to 08 September๐ŸŽ‰

We can`t wait to welcome all of our international athletes! ๐Ÿค™โค๏ธ

Proudly Partnered with @qldgov @queensland @experience_gc @destinationgoldcoast @slsaustralia @lifesavingqld

#lwc2024 #seeyouin2024 #GC2024 #experiencegoldcoast #playgoldcoast #thisisqueensland
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