Seniors
WHY NOT BECOME A SURF LIFESAVER TODAY
Change your life this summer…
How do I become a surf lifesaver at Bulli? The first step is to read the information below and determine whether you are ready to change your life!
What are the benefits of being a surf lifesaver?
Surf lifesaving is about satisfaction. Having fun, being physically fit, learning teamwork and aquatic safety skills, competing in surf sports, and helping make surfing a safer pastime. At Bulli we can offer a range of opportunities which will promote:
• A healthy lifestyle
• A sense of pride
• A sense of responsibility and purpose
• Positive social relationships
There is a place for everyone in the surf lifesaving movement. If you are unable to perform the duties of an active surf lifesaver, then perhaps assistance in the administration, communications or fundraising areas is for you.
Who can join Bulli?
Membership of Bulli Surf Life Saving Club is open to anybody, regardless of age, race, religion or gender.
What do I have to do to be a surf lifesaver?
The Bronze Medallion is the minimum requirement for an active surf lifesaver. To obtain this award you must be over the age of 15 and demonstrate proficiency in surf awareness, survival, patrol and rescue procedures, emergency care plus anatomy and physiology.
Before commencing training for the Bronze Medallion you will be required to complete a 400-metre swim in nine minutes or less, in a swimming pool of no less than 25m, or over a measured open water course. Once this has been completed, our qualified instructors will train you to the level of a proficient surf lifesaver.
At the completion of your training, which will take a couple of months, your physical fitness will be tested by a run-swim-run (a 200m run followed by a 200m swim and then another 200m run) which has to be completed in under eight minutes. You will also be examined on theory, basic resuscitation and first aid and participate in a simulated rescue situation using a rescue board and tube.
All these skills combine to train you to be an effective member of a patrol team.
There are many more awards and qualifications you can obtain when joining our club......so come on and give it a go......THE AUSTRALIAN WAY OF LIFE.....YOU CAN DO!
Courses being conducted at the club this season include;
Bronze Medallion/Surf Rescue Certificate
Date: 9th - 16th – 23rd - 30th October 2011
Location: Bulli Surf Club
Times: 11.ooam – 5.00pm (9th & 16th both days for Bronze/SRC)
Time: 11.00am – 2.00pm (23rd Bronze course only)
Time: 11.00am - 2pm (Completion of Assessments Bronze only)
Workbook will be sent via email. Workbook needs to be completed before attending face to face sessions.
Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate
Date: 18th & 20th October 2011
Location: Bulli Surf Club
Times: 5.30pm – Approx 9.00pm (both nights)
Workbook will be sent via email. Workbook needs to be completed before attending face to face sessions.
IRB Crew Certificate
Date: 23rd October 2011
Location: Bulli Surf Club
Times: 9.30am Start (All Day)
Workbook will be sent via email. Workbook needs to be completed before attending face to face session.
Spinal Management Certificate
Date: 1st & 3rd November 2011
Location: Bulli Surf Club
Times: 5.30pm – Approx 9.00pm (both nights)
Workbook will be sent via email. Workbook needs to be completed before attending face to face sessions.
Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management
Date: 28th & 30th November 2011
Location: Bulli Surf Club
Times: 5.30pm – Approx 9.00pm (both nights)
Workbook will be sent via email. Workbook needs to be completed before attending face to face sessions.
All Enrolments for above courses please contact
Keith Caldwell – mkcaldwell@bigpond.com