MEMBERS

Membership

What do we do? Beach patrols are the primary purpose of surf lifesaving. No one has drown between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches since Surf Life Saving New Zealand was established in 1932. This has been achieved by requiring lifeguards to be suitably qualified before they are able to patrol. The lifeguard award structure provides ongoing training and development of lifeguarding skills. Annual refreshers ensure standards are maintained. Life guards keep statistical records of incidents and rescues. Most rescues are done by inflatable rescue boats (IRBs) or swimmers using swim fins and rescue tube.

(Tom Brooks)

Beach patrols Club members do about one afternoon beach patrol each month during the season

Post beach conditions Monitor swimmers Record beach conditions and visitors Practice first aid and rescue skills Maintain surf gear and equipment Respond to public inquiries

(Tom Brooks)

Competitions Maintain and develop members' lifesaving skills in district, regional, and national competitions.

Swimming Events belt race rescue tube race surf race surf teams race Multi-Discipline Events Taplin relay Ironman race board rescue race

Craft Events Surf canoe & surfboat race board race ski race double ski race board relay race ski relay race IRB races Beach Events beach prints beach relays beach flags

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Membership benefits Competitions Experienced coaching Club facilities and boatshed Travel to surf carnival events Friendly environment in service and training Employment possibilites and leadership experience Regular training in pools and on water Emergency and first-aid training Voluntary community service Use of surf gear Newsletter

Policies Pacific Surf Lifesaving Club can assist you with buying gear and access to facilities and training. This section describes club policy on those matters.

Interested? Print and complete the application form, then send to Pacific Surf Lifesaving Club, P.O. Box 508, Napier OR Email pacificsurf@xtra.co.nz for more information.