Lifesaving

Tom Schneider | tschneider.tugunslsc@outlook.com

Patrols generally commence in September each season
Tugun volunteer members patrol on Saturday and Sundays between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
There are 2 patrol times: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm or 12:30 – 5:00 pm
Please remember to allow additional time before and after these times for set up and clean up.
Members must be a financial member of the club each season to undertake patrols.
Remember to sign the patrol roster sign in sheet so your hours are recorded.

Patrolling members must undertake a skills maintenance each year to keep their awards current.

The dates for 2019-20 season (all sessions will start at 8.00 am) are:

This season the online proficiency can be completed via the SLSA Members Portal.

Guidelines for creating your SLSA Member Portal account are available from this link

Members can make use of the closed Tugun SLSC Patrolling Members Facebook group to find patrol swaps / substitutes
Where possible remember to let your patrol captain know.
General rule “the member who signs into the patrol log will receive the patrol hours”

Patrol Members must wear the correct Red and Yellow Quartered Cap, and patrol uniforms during patrol hours.
Patrol uniform should not be worn outside of patrol times or in the licensed areas of the club.
Please remember to tag out any defective gear, and report the defective gear to the Director of Lifesaving or Club Office
Designated patrol first aiders are requested to check the first aid kits at the start and end of each patrol, noting down any equipment used / to be replenished and clean any sand out of the kits.
Designated Advance Resuscitation personnel are requested to check the oxygen kits at the start and end of patrol noting down any equipment used / to be replenished and clean sand out of kits.