Ocean
5th & 6th September 2026
Rossnowlagh, Donegal, Ireland.
Location & Venue
ROSSNOWLAGH BEACH
Official Opening ceremony - Donegal Training Campus
Mullaghmore Beach – Alternative Event Venue
Mullaghmore Beach is a stunning, sheltered coastline renowned for its natural beauty and calm waters. Positioned as our backup venue, it offers a safe and protected environment for events, making it the ideal location should weather conditions necessitate a relocation. The beach features wide stretches of golden sand, gentle tides, and a picturesque backdrop of cliffs and rolling hills, ensuring both participants and spectators enjoy a comfortable and scenic setting. Its sheltered nature provides excellent conditions for water-based activities, giving peace of mind that events can continue safely even when the weather turns unpredictable.
Registration
ENTRY GUIDE
The official EYLC26 Handbook is essential reading for all Team Managers and Coaches. The Handbook explains how to enter athletes and teams, manage entries, and meet all eligibility and documentation requirements.
The guide covers:
- Key dates and deadlines
- Age divisions and event categories
- National team and interclub entries
- Entry fees and refund conditions
- Required document uploads
Reviewing the guide before beginning the entry process will help avoid errors and ensure your team’s entries are completed correctly and on time.
REGISTER HERE
All entries for EYLC26 must be submitted to eylc2026@watersafety.ie using the official registration file and completed by an appointed Team Manager or Official from the respective nation’s Lifesaving Sport Commission/Federation.
Invoices will be issued following receipt of the registration by the Lifesaving Administrator at eylc2026@watersafety.ie, with the date of receipt determining the applicable entry fee amount.
SUBMIT DOCUMENTS
Once registration is submitted, a confirmation email will be issued with instructions for uploading mandatory documents.
Registration Deadline | Individual Entry Fee |
On or before 15 June 2026 | €110 |
16 June – 15 July 2026 | €150 |
16 July – 30 July 2026 | €200 |
- Entry fees will be applied based on the official date the registration is received at:
eylc2026@watersafety.ie
- Entries submitted after the applicable deadline will automatically be charged at the next entry rate.
- All fees are quoted in Euro (€).
(Date of Birth: 2008, 2009, 2010, or 2011).
Advisement
Please be advised, wetsuits will be permitted as per the ILSE rulebook.
Accommodation & Transport
The Great Northern Hotel
- Bundoran, Donegal.
RESERVATIONS
- Special offer available (limited rooms – early booking advised)
- Preferred rates secured for all Nations/Teams by Water Safety Ireland
- Includes breakfast
- Rates: Per room, per night (€)
- Dates available: 3rd – 7th September
📧 Ruby – eylc2026@watersafety.ie
📧 Ruby – eylc2026@watersafety.ie
- The Allingham Hotel, Bundoran, Donegal
- Dorian’s Hotel, Ballyshannon, Donegal
- Sandhouse Hotel, Rossnowlagh, Donegal
- The Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town, Donegal
- Rooms are limited at the Great Northern Hotel
- Early registration is strongly recommended
- Alternative accommodation does not include negotiated rates
Programme
Friday
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 – 16:00 | Training / Accreditation / Team Registration / Scrutineering | Rossnowlagh Beach – Competition Venue |
| 16:00 | Registration Open | Water Safety Ireland – Donegal Training centre |
| 16:30 | Safety Briefing | Water Safety Ireland – Donegal Training centre |
| 17:15 | Officials Meeting | Water Safety Ireland – Donegal Training centre |
| 18:00 | Team Managers Meeting | Water Safety Ireland – Donegal Training centre |
| 18:45 | Opening Ceremony & Light Refreshments | Water Safety Ireland – Donegal Training centre |
| 20:00 | Event Ends | Water Safety Ireland – Donegal Training centre |
Saturday
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | Registration | Rossnowlagh Beach – Tent Area |
| 08:00 | Officials & Safety Meeting (If required) | Rossnowlagh Beach – Tent Area |
| 08:30 | Team Managers Meeting (If required) | Rossnowlagh Beach – Tent Area |
| 08:45 | Heats, Semi Final & Finals AM Session | Rossnowlagh Beach – Competition Venue |
| 12:00 | Lunch | Rossnowlagh Beach – Tent Area |
| 13:30 | Marshalling | Rossnowlagh Beach – Competition Venue |
| 14:15 | Finals PM Session | Rossnowlagh Beach – Competition Venue |
| 17:30 | Medal Presentation | Rossnowlagh Beach – Tent Area |
Sunday
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | Registration | Rossnowlagh Beach – Tent Area |
| 08:00 | Officials & Safety Meeting (If required) | Rossnowlagh Beach – Tent Area |
| 08:30 | Team Managers Meeting (If required) | Rossnowlagh Beach – Tent Area |
| 08:45 | Morning Finals Session | Rossnowlagh Beach – Competition Venue |
| 11:30 | Lunch | Rossnowlagh Beach – Tent Area |
| 13:30 | Marshalling | Rossnowlagh Beach – Competition Venue |
| 14:15 | Finals Session | Rossnowlagh Beach – Competition Venue |
| 17:30 | Medal Presentation | Rossnowlagh Beach – Tent Area |
| 18:30 | Closing Ceremony | Water Safety Ireland – Donegal Training Centre |
| 19:00 | Meal & Band | Water Safety Ireland – Donegal Training Centre |
| 22:00 | Event Ends | Water Safety Ireland – Donegal Training Centre |
Heats & Finals
Saturday
| AM | Boys & Girls |
| Heats Session | Sprint Heats |
| Semi Final Session | Sprint Semi Final |
| BREAK | |
| Finals Session | Sprint Final |
| Sprint Relay Final |
| PM | Boys & Girls |
| Finals Session | Tube Rescue Heats |
| Board Final | |
| Swim Final | |
| Mixed Ocean Relay |
Sunday
| AM | Boys & Girls |
| Finals Session | Ski Final |
| Ocean M Individual Final | |
| Board Rescue Final |
| PM | Boys & Girls |
| Finals Session | Beach Flags Final |
Ocean M Relay Final |
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