Series Info: Rescue Sport Series Awards
Celebrating the athletes, clubs, officials and community behind the Series.
At the end of every Rescue Sport Series season, the community comes together to recognise the athletes who have performed at the highest level, the clubs driving participation, and the people who make lifesaving sport possible. From Series champions and cash prizes to club, official and community awards, the Rescue Sport Series Awards are the culmination of the season.
The Rescue Sport Series Awards
Every season comes down to this.
The Rescue Sport Series Awards celebrate the athletes, clubs, officials and supporters who have contributed to another season of competition across the Western Cape.
Athletes compete throughout the season to climb the Series leaderboards, with overall champions crowned across Surf and Pool disciplines from U15 through to Open.
At the end of the season, the leading athletes are recognised as Rescue Sport Series Champions, with cash prizes awarded to the top U19 and Open performers.
Overall Champion Awards
Overall Series titles are awarded to the athlete who finishes first on each discipline leaderboard at the end of the season.
Champions are crowned across U15, U17, U19 and Open.
Surf Titles
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Flags Champion
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Beach Sprint Champion
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Long Run Champion
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Swim Champion — RSR & Surf Swim combined
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Board Champion
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Surf Ski Champion
Pool Titles
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50m Manikin Carry Champion
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100m Manikin Tow Champion
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100m Manikin Carry Champion
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Rescue Medley Champion
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200m Super Lifesaver Champion
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200m Obstacles Champion
Overall Champion Cash Prizes
Cash prizes are awarded to the Top 5 Open and Top 3 U19 athletes across the Series titles.
Open Prize Money
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1st - R2,000
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2nd - R1,600
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3rd - R1,200
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4th - R800
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5th - R500
U19 Prize Money
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1st - R1,500
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2nd - R500
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3rd - R300
Oceanwoman & Oceanman
The flagship event of the Rescue Sport Series is also recognised at the end-of-season Awards.
Combining swim, board, ski and run, Oceanwoman and Oceanman is the truest test of combined waterskills and endurance.
With a R100,000 prize pool — the largest for a single event in the Rescue Sport Series — the competition carries its own dedicated prize structure for Open and U19 athletes.
Open Female & Male
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1st - R12,000 + Sealand VIP Card
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2nd - R9,000
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3rd - R7,000
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4th - R5,000
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5th - R3,000
U19 Female & Male
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1st - R7,000
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2nd - R4,000
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3rd - R3,000
The 1st-place Sealand VIP Card provides 50% off all Sealand products for one year.
Recognition Awards
The Rescue Sport Series Awards aren’t only about individual performance.
They also recognise the clubs, officials and community members who contribute to the growth and success of lifesaving sport across the Western Cape.
SOLID OAK Best Overall Club Award
R25,000
Awarded to the top-performing club based on combined points across all Surf and Pool events.
SOLID OAK Club Surf Growth Award
R25,000
Awarded to the club with the highest percentage growth in Surf participant numbers year-on-year.
SOLID OAK Club Pool Growth Award
R25,000
Awarded to the club with the highest percentage growth in Pool participant numbers year-on-year.
SOLID OAK Outstanding Officials Award
R3,000 voucher
Recognising exemplary event management, commitment and dedication throughout the season.
Awarded by vote of the LWC Athletes Committee.
SEALAND Spirit of Surf Award
Sealand Gear to the value of R1,500
Recognising exceptional sportsmanship, teamwork and contribution to the Surf competition community.
Awarded by event officials.
SEALAND Spirit of Pool Award
Sealand Gear to the value of R1,500
Recognising exceptional sportsmanship, teamwork and contribution to the Pool competition community.
Awarded by event officials.
OCEAN TRADE SUPPLIES Lifesaving Lucky Legends
Recognising the athletes who show up, compete and contribute throughout the season. Names are tallied at the end of the season and a winners name is drawn from a hat at the awards.
Surf Lucky Legend
Ocean Trade Supplies gear to the value of R1,600
Awarded to an athlete who competed in all Surf competitions.
Pool Lucky Legend
Ocean Trade Supplies gear to the value of R1,600
Awarded to an athlete who competed in all Pool competitions.
Surf & Pool Lucky Legend
Ocean Trade Supplies gear to the value of R3,500
Awarded to an athlete who competed across both Surf and Pool competitions throughout the season.
Title & Prize Eligibility
To qualify for Series titles and prize money, athletes must meet the relevant LSA Duty Obligation and Exemption Policy requirements.
Athletes must:
- Hold a current Lifeguard Retest to enter sanctioned competitions
- Complete a minimum of 20 duty hours by the end of the season
- Comply with the applicable requirements of the LSA Competition Manual
Prizes will not be awarded to competitors who do not meet the required eligibility criteria.
For full eligibility requirements, please refer to Sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 3.5.3 and 3.6 of the LSA Competition Manual.
Read the LSA Competition Manual →
The Season Ends. The Next One Begins.
The Rescue Sport Series Awards are more than a prize-giving.
They are a celebration of the athletes who raced, the clubs that grew, the officials who delivered every competition and the community that continues to build the future of lifesaving sport.
Every race counts. Every result matters. And at the end of the season, we celebrate those who rose to the top.