Life Saving

 

What is Lifesaving? 

Lifesaving is a volunteer community committed to preventing deaths by drowning in coastal waters and is one of the most unique organisations in the world. It offers many rewarding opportunities.

We aim to be fully inclusive and offer something for everyone no matter your age, gender, culture or swimming ability. Such as:

  • Patrolling the beach as a Bronze Medallion or Surf Rescue Certificate holder.
  • Assisting beach patrols or other services as a holder of awards such as First Aid, Resuscitation and Radio.
  • Surf sports coaches, officials, team managers.
  • Award training, facilitating, and assessing.
  • Junior activities (Nippers) coordinator and/or age manager and water safety.
  • Joining a sub-committee/s to help support the club
  • Joining our Supporters club and fundraising.

Not A Strong Swimmer?

No problem - there is something for everyone at all ages with lifesaving. A Patrol is made up of different members with different awards, depending on their strengths. Whilst we have Bronze Medallion holders who are trained to rescue people from the surf; we also need Radio Operators in the tower or First Aid and Advanced Resuscitation holders on the beach.

Join a Patrol 

At Peregian Beach SLSC, we patrol our beach each Sunday from September to May with volunteer lifesavers attending to patrols approximately every 3 to 4 weeks for a half day, on average this works out to 10-12 patrols a season.

How to become a Lifesaver

Surf Rescue Certificate

Suitable for parents wishing to help with water safety at Nippers, or as the next step for Junior members who have completed Nippers or are in their final season.

  • Minimum age of 13 years 
  • Be able to swim 200 metres of freestyle (timed pool swim) in less than 5 minutes 

If you are interested in finding out more contact: hello@peregiansurfclub.com.au

Bronze Medallion (Certificate II in Public Safety – Aquatic Rescue).

This is a six-week course and the requirements are as follows:

  • Minimum age of 15 years 
  • Be able to swim 400 metres of freestyle (timed pool swim) in less than 9 minutes 
  • By the end of the course you must be able to complete a 200m run-swim-run within 5 minutes

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