The Pool Lifeguard Challenge Is Back!

Can Glen Eira Leisure defend its crown, or is a new champion ready to rise? 

There’s just one month left until the 2026 LSV Pool Lifeguard Challenge. All 24 team spots are now filled, and everyone is getting ready for an exciting day at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on 16 July. 

Each year, this challenge brings pool lifeguards from all over Victoria together for a day of simulated emergency response, teamwork, and skill-building under pressure. It’s more than a competition; it’s a chance for lifeguards to improve their rescue skills, boost their confidence, and learn from others in the industry. 

This year, nearly 100 of Victoria’s top pool lifeguards will represent facilities from both metropolitan and regional areas. They’ll be testing their skills in one of the aquatic industry’s most anticipated events. 

Now that the full line-up is confirmed, excitement is building for what promises to be a fast-paced, high-energy event. 

The teams locked in for this year’s challenge are: 

➡️ Aqualink 
➡️ AquaPulse 
➡️ Aquanation 
➡️ Ascot Vale Leisure Centre 
➡️ Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre 
➡️ Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre 
➡️ Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool 
➡️ Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre 
➡️ Keilor East Leisure Centre 
➡️ Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre 
➡️ Knox Leisureworks 
➡️ Leisurelink Aquatic and Recreation Centre 
➡️ Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre 
➡️ Norlane Aquatic Recreation Centre 
➡️ Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre 
➡️ South East Leisure 
➡️ Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre 
➡️ Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre 
➡️ WaterMarc 
➡️ Waves Leisure Centre 
➡️ Werribee Outdoor Pool 
➡️ Yawa Aquatic Centre 

We can’t wait to see Victoria’s pool lifeguards in action at MSAC.