PRE-SEASON INFORMATION PACK - 2018/19 SLSNSW - Bronte Surf Club
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P RE- S E A S ON IN F O R MAT I O N PAC K
2018/19 Pre-Season Information Pack 1
Contents Education & Awards 3 Skills Maintenance 4 Aquatic Rescue Awards 7 Emergency Care Awards 9 Powercraft Awards 10 Beach Management and Radio Awards 11 Training and Assessing Awards 11 Member Services 12 Membership 13 Leadership Development 13 Member Recruitment 15 Youth Retention 15 Member Recognition 16 Member Protection 17 Junior Activities 19 Surf Sports 25 Surf Sports 26 Lifesaving 31 Administration 32 Club Patrols 33 Gear and Equipment 34 Emergency Response 36
EDUCATION
& AWARDS
Note: All red writing
represents minor changes
2018/19 Pre-Season Information Pack 3
Skills Maintenance
Introduction Online Theory Components
Skills maintenance checks are necessary to: The online skills maintenance supports independent
• Ensure ongoing competency of members in their learning and can potentially reduce the amount
area of training and activities of face-to-face time as well as administration
• Maintain the standards of knowledge and requirements.
expertise of surf life savers Skills maintenance theory components are
• Satisfy legal and statutory requirements conducted online in the SLSA eLearning platform for
• Reinforce and maintain our service commitment the following three areas (indicated throughout with
to the bathing and beach going community this icon):
All training resources are available in the SLS • Resuscitation
Members Area Library in the SLSNSW folder for • Radio operations
members to view and refresh their knowledge. • Powercraft (IRB)
Each online theory component contains annual
Proficiency reminders, pre-season updates relevant to the
A member’s proficiency is valid until the 31 December specific area of skills maintenance, and ten theory
each year unless stated otherwise in SurfGuard or questions that align with both the pre-season updates
via Circular (e.g. Provide First Aid has a three-year and course outcomes.
proficiency requirement). Members can present a certificate of completion in
Any member who is not proficient by the 31 an electronic or hard-copy version as evidence that
December, or has not completed appropriate awards they have completed the online theory components.
shall not be allowed to: Club chief training officers with admin access can
• perform patrols also run participant reports in the SLSA eLearning
• operate rescue craft or platform to identify members who have completed
• compete in surf life saving competitions. online theory components. Clubs are advised to refer
to their SurfGuard club officer settings to note who
Until such time as they have met the proficiency their current chief training officer is as well as submit
requirements as determined for that season. a request to the
Skills maintenance checks may be conducted after SLSA IT Helpdesk for any additional assessors and
31 December under the requirements/approval of authorised delegates who require admin access to
the local State/Branch. Any member completing run skills maintenance participant reports.
their proficiency after 31 December each season
shall be eligible to patrol but shall not be permitted to Members may choose to complete the theory
participate in any SLSA Championship competition component questions offline using the SLS Skills
until 1 July later in that year. (see SLSA Policy 5.04 Maintenance Workbooks for resuscitation, radio,
for further details on competitor proficiency/patrol and/or powercraft (IRB), or the questions can be
requirements). completed orally. The workbooks are available in the
SLSA Members Area Library and the answer keys may
When a skills maintenance check is successfully be obtained from SLSNSW.
completed (or a member gains a relevant award
after 30 June, in a particular year) the proficiency
or qualification is current until 31 December in the
following season.
2018/19 Pre-Season Information Pack 4
Other online courses Training Videos
SLSA recommends that all current patrol captains The following SLS training videos are available in the
and vice captains undertake the Silver Medallion SLS Members Area Library for members to view as
Aquatic Rescue online course as part of their skills part of their skills maintenance. Some of these are also
maintenance. This online course forms the theory included in the online skills maintenance courses.
component of the search and rescue (SAR) module • Resuscitation - 1 Person (4:36)
of both the Silver Medallion Beach Management and • Resuscitation - 2 Person (4:00)
Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue (SMAR) courses. • Resuscitation - 4 Person including Oxy Viva
The following online courses are also available • and Defibrillator (2:14)
for members wanting to refresh their lifesaving • Board Rescue - Conscious Patient (2:47)
knowledge prior to attending their practical skills • Board Rescue - Unconscious Patient (1:49)
maintenance session. This is not a requirement of • Tube Rescue - Conscious Patient (3:09)
skills maintenance and the completion of any online • Tube Rescue - Unconscious Patient (1:20)
training will not result in the member obtaining the • Spinal Board Carry - Patient in Water (2:39)
full SLSA award. Members accessing these online • Spinal Training Scenario 1 – Victim lying on the
training resources will still have to complete all skills ground (2:23)
maintenance requirements outlined in this circular. • Stingers (fourteen chapters)
• Surf Rescue Certificate—11 modules • Spinal Training Scenario 2 - Walk Up (0:46)
• Radio Operations—refer to Bronze Medallion • Spinal Training Scenario 3 - Patient in Standing
Module 8 Position (2:23)
• Bronze Medallion—11 modules • IRB Awareness - Launch, Landing, Lift and Carry
• IRB Crew (2:50)
• Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue • IRB lift and Carry (0:20)
• Silver Medallion Beach Management • Patient Drag and Lay (1:38)
• Advanced Resuscitation Techniques • Rock Rescue (1:24)
Certificate—4 parts • Pain Management (Methoxyflurane) (5:19)
• Spinal Management • How waves form (0:35)
• Silver Medallion Advanced First Aid—3 parts*
• Pain Management Things to remember
• Age Managers—3 parts Delegation of skills maintenance
• Safeguarding Children and Young People
Surf Life Saving Clubs are responsible for ensuring that
awareness course
their members maintain their skills to the minimum
• Safer Surf Clubs—4 parts
standard set by Surf Life Saving Australia. The guiding
Refer to the SLSA eLearning User Guide available on principle for skills maintenance is that Clubs must
the SLSA IT Helpdesk website for more information be able to meet their service level agreements with
about the online SLSA courses available, as well as confidence in the lifesaving skills and abilities of their
the frequently asked questions by both members and active patrolling members.
trainers/assessors/facilitators.
The Club Executive may nominate suitably qualified
*Members require a completion certificate for the members to act as their delegate for the purpose of
online Spinal Management (Spinal) and Advanced assessing skills maintenance activities. The exception
Resuscitation Techniques Certificate (ARTC) courses to this is that all Powercraft (except IRB Crew) award
before they can enrol in the online Silver Medallion holders must be observed by qualified Assessors.
Advanced First Aid (SMAFA) course. This can be
Delegates should be selected on the basis of expertise
achieved by completing the online Spinal and ARTC
in the awards being assessed. For example: Patrol
courses or submitting a request for prior online
Captains may assess skills in rescue techniques, radio
learning.
use and signals; IRB Drivers may assess IRB Crew skills;
Other online tools which can be used to refresh and, First Aid or Advanced Resuscitation Techniques
knowledge include: Trainers may assess resuscitation skills. Where
• The Every Day Lifesaver App (for DRSABCD club members are qualified emergency medical or
delivered through gamification) ambulance officers they may also assess resuscitation
• Bronzies.com (for signals) and advanced resuscitation skills. Delegate’s full
• Zello (a push-to-talk app for radio names must be minuted at a Club Executive meeting
annually.
2018/19 Pre-Season Information Pack 5
Delegates will need to be briefed prior to conducting Suggested Scenarios for use on patrol
any assessment on: Recognising that skills maintenance should be an
• what skills maintenance activities are to be run ongoing process throughout the season, SLSA have
• the skills they are required to assess developed suggested scenarios that can be run
• the key competencies they should be looking during quieter times on routine patrol activities. The
for in assessing skills (e.g., depth and rate of scenarios are accessible via the “On Patrol” section of
compressions in CPR, personal safety and the Surf Life Saving NSW website.
patient care in a tube rescue, safely navigating
Interstate deployment
conditions on a board, operational knowledge of
radio use) SLSA set the minimum standard required for skills
• the process of reasonable adjustment and how it maintenance. Members who are visiting another
might be applied club and wish to patrol, or who are transferring to
• what paperwork needs to be completed a new club and have already conducted their skills
• who paperwork should be returned to and by maintenance, are only required to bring proof of
when membership and proof of completion of their skills
maintenance. All clubs are required to accept this
NOTE: evidence as having demonstrated an acceptable level
There is no requirement for the delegate to enter of skill for active lifesaving. Clubs may give visitors
any information into SurfGuard. This will need to be and transferring members a short induction before
done by club officials authorised to enter data into commencing patrolling duties in a new location.
SurfGuard. Where a delegate has assessed skills A SLS Club Induction template is available in the
maintenance activities this must be recorded on the Document Library within the SLS Member Area.
work card submitted. Work cards from delegates
In-Depth Proficiencies
should be filed with the club’s records for the season.
If a member remains non-proficient in any award
A delegate must: for a period of 3 continuous years or more, then
• Be proficient in the award that they are assessing they are required to go through SLSNSW’s in-depth
skills maintenance in. proficiency process. Further information on the
• Be familiar with the process of reasonable process can be found at www.surflifesaving.com.au/
adjustment. resources. Please note that you will need to notify
• Adhere to the program of skills maintenance your Branch of any in-depth proficiencies that have
requested by the club. been completed as they can no longer be processed
• Complete any paperwork required accurately at a Club level in Surfguard.
and return in a timely manner.
The Skills Maintenance Information Booklet can
be provided to delegates as a resource. It includes
the above information, plus additional guidance
on reasonable adjustment, providing feedback and
options for if candidates are felt to be not competent.
The booklet can be found at www.surflifesaving.com.
au/resources/administration.
Surfguard processing
“Bulk Proficiency” functionality is available until 31
January to make the processing of skills maintenance
easier. This functionality allows Clubs to process
awards so that the results appear on the members
record immediately, without the need for Branch
and State approval. Additional functionality is also
available this season to add multiple awards at one
time for processing (e.g. IRB Crew and IRB Driver).
Please remember to record any delegates conducting
skills maintenance in the Comments box of the
Assessment Request.
2018/19 Pre-Season Information Pack 6
Aquatic Rescue Awards
Surf Rescue Certificate Bronze Medallion
1. Run Swim Run (timed) 100m Run / 100m Swim / 1. Run Swim Run (timed) 200m Run / 200m Swim /
100m Run unaided in 5 minutes or less. 200m Run unaided in 8 minutes or less:
• The run distance to be taken from waist deep water, • The run distance to be taken from waist deep water, e.g.
e.g. the run is from a flag, around a marker and to the run is from a flag, around a marker and to waist deep
waist deep water, the aquatic components are from water, the aquatic components are from waist deep
waist deep water around two swimming buoys and water around two swimming buoys and back to waist
back to waist deep water deep water
• Aquatic course must be around two swimming buoys • Aquatic course must be around two swimming buoys
• Reasonable adjustment may be made for ocean • Reasonable adjustment may be made for ocean
conditions on the day. Please see the notes included conditions on the day. Please see the notes included in
in the Skills Maintenance Information booklet the Skills Maintenance Information booklet
2. Resuscitation (CPR) 2. Resuscitation (CPR) with oxygen and defibrillation :
• Theory and a practical demonstration. Theory is • Theory and a practical demonstration. Theory is avaliable
avaliable online. online.
• A patient assessment on a live patient and • A patient assessment on a live patient and demonstration
demonstration of lateral position of lateral position
• DRSABCD, CPR 1 and 2 person (adult or child AND • DRSABCD, CPR 1 person (adult or child AND infant) on a
infant) on a manikin – to include resuscitation manikin – to include resuscitation methods using a mask
methods using a mask and AED. • Team CPR scenario including DRSABCD, use of
3. Signals: Demonstrate the following 4 signals resuscitation mask with oxygen supplement and AED
correctly as determined by the authorised person 3. Signals: Demonstrate the following 4 signals correctly
conducting the skills maintenance check: as determined by the authorised person conducting
• Assistance required the skills maintenance check:
• Return to shore • Assistance required
• Proceed further out to sea • Return to shore
• Pick up patient to the left or right • Proceed further out to sea
4. Rescue: • Pick up patient to the left or right
Demonstrate a minimum of one rescue of conscious 4. Rescue
or unconscious victim, using either a rescue tube Demonstrate a minimum of one rescue of a conscious or
or a rescue board, according to SLSA operating unconscious victim, using either a rescue tube or a rescue
procedures in the current Public Safety and Aquatic board, according to SLSA operating procedures in the
Rescue Training Manual. The rescue must include the current Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue Training Manual.
following: The rescue must include the following:
• Negotiating the surf zone • Negotiating the surf zone
• Securing the patient • Securing the patient
• Returning to shore with the patient • Returning to shore with the patient
• Calling for assistance • Calling for assistance
The member may choose the rescue equipment and The member may choose the rescue equipment and should
should use swim fins during the tube rescue if available. use swim fins during the tube rescue if available.
5. Radio : 5. Radio :
Theory and a practical demonstration. A scenario Theory and a practical demonstration. A scenario involving
involving equipment (without transmitting) including equipment (without transmitting) including at least three
at least three of the following situations must be of the following situations must be conducted for each
conducted for each candidate. candidate.
• Pre operation checks • Pre operation checks
• Knowledge of local operating channels and uses • Knowledge of local operating channels and uses
• Interpatrol communications • Interpatrol communications
• Sign on/sign off • Sign on/sign off
• Rescue procedures and requests for assistance • Rescue procedures and requests for assistance
2018/19 Pre-Season Information Pack 7
Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue (SMAR) 4. Complex Rescue Scenario (may include one of
the rescues above):
Proficiency is required in the prerequisites for this
award to remain current. Demonstrate a complex rescue scenario as set
by the delegated Assessor according to the SLSA
1. Complete a 400 metre swim in 8 minutes or less
operational procedures in the current Public Safety
in a swimming pool of no less than 25m length or
and Aquatic Rescue Training Manual.
over a measured open water course
The rescue must assess the following events:
2. Hold and be proficient in the SLSA Bronze
Medallion and hold the Cert II in Public Safety • Negotiating the surf zone
(Aquatic Search and Rescue). • Securing the patient/s
• Returning to shore without losing the patient/s
Gold Medallion (Advanced Lifesaving) • Calling for assistance
A member must hold the Silver Medallion Beach • Performing emergency care as required by the
Management and be proficient in ALL of the patient/s
following awards: Please note:
a) Bronze Medallion (and hold the Cert II in Public There are standardised resources recommended
Safety (Aquatic Rescue)) for use in the Gold Medallion assessment. You can
b) Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate/ access these in the Document Library within the SLS
Advanced Resuscitation Techniques [AID] Members Area.
c) Apply First Aid/First Aid [AID]
If any of these award proficiencies lapse during the
season, even after successful completion of the
Gold Medallion, then the member will become non-
proficient in the Gold Medallion.
1. Pool Swim:
The member must complete an 800 metre swim in
14 minutes or less in a swimming pool of not less
than 25 metres. The pool swim must be completed
before any other component of a Gold Medallion
proficiency.
2. Mission Test
• The distance will be 400m swim, 800m run, 400m
board paddle, and 800m run
• The time will be 25 minutes or less
• The run distance to be taken from waist deep
water, e.g. the run is from a flag, around a marker
and to waist deep water, the aquatic components
are from waist deep water around two swimming
buoys and back to waist deep water
• Aquatic course must be around two swimming
buoys
3. Rescue:
Demonstrate a board and tube rescue according
to SLSA operating procedures in the current Public
Safety and Aquatic Rescue Training Manual.
• Tube Rescue: Complete a tube rescue of a patient
100 metres out to sea and return. Member should
use swim fins during this rescue
• Board Rescue: Complete a board rescue of a
patient 200 metres out to sea and return
2018/19 Pre-Season Information Pack 8
Emergency Care Awards
Awards involving resuscitation are to be assessed *Remember:
annually. Once proficiency is achieved, resuscitation If a member has already completed a skills
in other award proficiencies is not required. Please maintenance that required Resuscitation to be
note that completion of the Resuscitation skills assessed i.e. Bronze Medallion, they are considered
maintenance is not sufficient to result in the renewal to be proficient in that section of this award. Members
of the HLTAID unit of competency, HLTAID001 Provide still need to be assessed as competent in sections 2-4
cardiopulmonary resuscitation. to be deemed proficient in ARTC.
Resuscitation Certificate Spinal Management Certificate
• Theory and a practical demonstration. Theory is • Participate in a spinal management scenario
available online. relevant to your location.
• A patient assessment on a live patient and
demonstration of lateral position Please note: Due to changes in Australian
• DRSABCD, CPR 1 and 2 person (adult or Resuscitation Council guidelines, application of a
child AND infant) on a manikin – to include cervical collar is no longer necessary.
resuscitation methods using a mask and AED Pain Management Certificate
Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Proficiencies for this award will be required at
Certificate/Advanced Resuscitation a minimum every two years and in some states
Techniques [AID] annually depending on state permit requirements.
There is a training tool available online for members Independent of the frequency, items included in the
who want to refresh their knowledge of advanced proficiency will include:
resuscitation techniques. This is not a requirement • Demonstration of set up and simulated use
of skills maintenance. Members accessing this tool • Knowledge of local security and state
will still have to complete all skills maintenance documentation requirements
requirements as listed here :
1. Resuscitation*
Silver Medallion Advanced First Aid
• Theory and a practical demonstration. Theory is The skills maintenance requirement for this award is
available online. every three years; however, a member must maintain
• A patient assessment on a live patient and proficiency annually in the prerequisite awards of
demonstration of lateral position a) Spinal Management and
• DRSABCD, CPR 1 person (adult or child AND b) Advanced Resuscitation Techniques
infant) on a manikin – to include resuscitation to remain current in Silver Medallion Advanced
methods using a mask First Aid. Every three years the Advanced First Aid
• Team CPR including DRSABCD, use of component of the course will need to be completed
resuscitation mask with oxygen supplement and again in full.
AED.
2. Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) Operation
• Use of air bag resuscitator on conscious/
unconscious patient(s) during resuscitation
scenario
3. Oropharyngeal Airways
• Correct measurement and insertion of an
Oropharyngeal Airway (on a manikin where
possible)
• Demonstrate an understanding of when and why
an airway is introduced into resuscitation
NOTE: Suction has been removed
2018/19 Pre-Season Information Pack 9
Powercraft Awards
Not all powercraft award holders need to Silver Medallion IRB Driver
demonstrate skills in a ‘one off’ skills maintenance
check and that many may be deemed as proficient Skills maintenance in the Silver Medallion IRB Driver
via demonstration of competency during normal award can only be assessed by an IRB Assessor.
operational activities. Proficiency of powercraft award Logged hours should be included in making
holders may be able to be assessed in numerous assessment decisions.
ways such as through the use of log books and club 1. Questions on safety and the SLSA Powercraft Code
powercraft officer recommendation. of Conduct. Theory is available online.
All members must demonstrate proficiency in the 2. Demonstrate the ability to apply safe driving
pre-requisite awards associated with these awards as practice including but not limited to:
follows: • Parallel running
IRB Crew Person Certificate • Figures eight
• Response to signals
• Proficient Bronze Medallion
• Negotiation of surf as required
Silver Medallion IRB Driver • Demonstrate ability to conduct a patient rescue
• Proficient Bronze Medallion • Demonstrate ability to carry out a patient lift,
• Proficient IRB Crew exit, carry and lay.
• Hold a current state/territory boat licence
(where applicable) Specialist Powercraft Awards (JRB/ORB)
and RWC Operator
RWC Operator
Skills maintenance for specialist groups shall be
• Proficient Bronze Medallion determined by the individual group and as approved
• Proficient Advanced Resuscitation Techniques by the relevant State Director of Lifesaving. Skills
Certificate/Advanced Resuscitation Techniques maintenance may be assessed during normal
[AID] operational activities.
• Proficient Apply First Aid/First Aid [AID]
• Hold Silver Medallion Beach Management Side-by-Side Vehicle (SSV) Operator
• Hold a current state/territory boat/PWC licence Awards
(where applicable)
Name change from ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) to SSV
• Additional state/territory pre-requisites as
(Side-by-Side Vehicle).
required
A member’s driving licence must be checked each
IRB Crew Certificate year for currency.
Skills maintenance in this award may be assessed A member whose driver’s licence has been cancelled
by an authorised delegate. Logged hours should be (or suspended) must not be driving the SSV.
included in an assessment of skills maintenance. Once the member’s driving licence has been
1. Questions on safety and the SLSA Powercraft Code checked, an Assessment Request for a proficiency
of Conduct. Theory is available online. must be entered into SurfGuard.
2. Demonstrate effective and safe crewing practice
and ability including:
• Parallel running
• Figures eight
• Response to signals
• Negotiation of surf as required
• Demonstrate patient rescue
• Demonstrate ability to carry out a patient lift,
exit, carry and lay.
2018/19 Pre-Season Information Pack 10Beach Management Training and
and Radio Awards Assessing Awards
Silver Medallion Beach Management Training Officer
Proficiency is required in the prerequisites for these Be currently endorsed as per State/Territory
awards to remain current. requirements.
The prerequisites are: Assessor
• Hold the Bronze Medallion award
Be currently endorsed as per State/Territory
• Be proficient in ONE of the following: requirements.
• Bronze Medallion
• First Aid Facilitator
• Radio Operator
Be currently endorsed as per State/Territory
• Advanced Resuscitation Techniques
requirements.
• Spinal Management.
For more information about the re-endorsement
Radio Operators Certificate process, refer to the Academy Volunteer Handbook
For those who hold the stand alone Radio Operators (Education SOPs) at www.surflifesaving.com.au/
Certificate (i.e. who do not have their BM), theory members/member-training.
is online however a practical demonstration is
also necessary of a scenario involving equipment
(without transmitting) including at least three of the
following situations must be conducted for each
candidate.
• Pre operation checks
• Knowledge of local operating channels and uses
• Interpatrol communications
• Sign on/sign off
• Rescue procedures and requests for assistance
For those who use this award as part of their
operation within a SurfCom, additional assessment
may be included at a local level.
2018/19 Pre-Season Information Pack 11MEMBERSHIP
2018/19 Pre-Season Information Pack 12Membership Leadership Development
Members can be registered for the 2018/19 season Facilitator Network Program
using one of two methods – the paper based
At Branch and State level within Surf Life Saving
Membership form (available in the SLSA Members
there are a number of programs which are run to
Area – https://members.sls.com.au) or via Surf Life
support the development of members, particularly
Saving’s electronic systems.
our future leaders within the movement. These
Membership renewals can be completed through programs are led by Branches or State, but are
the SLSA Members Area https://members.sls.com. facilitated by amazing volunteers who have a
au. Surf Life Saving Clubs (SLSCs) wishing to direct passion for seeing our people grow in confidence
new members to an electronic registration system and skill.
can utilise the SLSA Join function, available on the
We are always after new facilitators, and encourage
SLSA Website – https://sls.com.au/join
any SLSNSW members who feel they are able to
fulfil this unique role to join the SLSNSW Facilitator
Network Program. More information on this network
will be shared through the Branch Directors of
Member Services and Club Mail.
SLSNSW Leadership Development
Programs
The Member Services team is looking to coordinate
four leadership development programs throughout
the season, including the Junior Lifesaver of the
Year program, the Youth Opportunity Makers
workshop; the Development Networking Program;
and the Beyond My Club Development Program. A
review of these programs is underway during the
2018/19 season, and changes may be made to the
timeframes listed below:
Development Networking Program (18 – 25s)
Circular Released Applications Due to SLSNSW Program Dates
August 2017 9am, 10 September 2018 23 – 25 November 2018
Junior Lifesaver of the Year (U13 – U14)
Circular Released Applications Due to SLSNSW Program Dates
Oct 2018 9am, 4 February 2019 15 – 18 April 2019
Youth Opportunity Makers workshop (15 – 17s)
Circular Released Applications Due to SLSNSW Program Dates
Oct 2018 9am, 4 February 2019 15 – 18 April 2019
Beyond My Club (26+) Development Program
Circular Released Applications Due to SLSNSW Program Dates
TBC TBC TBC – June 2019
2018/19 Pre-Season Information Pack 13Junior Lifesaver Of The Year: The program aims to encompass all aspects of
This program is for U/13-14 members who are the Surf Life Saving including club and member
branch winners of the Junior Lifesaver of the Year development, educational pathways, sport
Award. Interviews for the SLSNSW Junior Lifesaver participation and lifesaving skills development. A
of the Year Award are held during the program, with key focus of the program is to promote best practice
the male and female winner being announced at initiatives that can be tailored to an individual SLSCs
completion of the program. needs.
The focus of this program is about learning through For more information about all the SLSNSW
experience and fun. Participants are involved leadership development programs visit the SLSNSW
in presentations and discussions, activities and website or Club Mail.
scenarios, and physical challenges, all of which
Surf Life Saving Australia Leadership
support them to develop their leadership, teamwork
and communication skills.
Development Programs
Youth Opportunity Makers Workshop: SLSA have two leadership programs which are
held through the season – The National Leadership
This program is targeted towards members who College and the National Leaders Masterclass.
are 15-17 years of age whose SLSCs and Branches
believe have qualities that can be developed National Leadership College
to enhance the future of the Surf Life Saving The National Leadership College provides an
movement. opportunity for young people, aged 18 to 30, within
The workshop aims to create situations that promote the movement to further develop their leadership
fun learning experiences, create an awareness skills and continue to positively contribute to the
of current issues, pathways and opportunities, success of SLS. The college challenges, inspires,
promote teamwork, communication skills and goal motivates and empowers young people through an
setting, and develop confidence and self-esteem, interactive, dynamic and innovative environment.
while providing an opportunity for participations to As well as learning new skills and creating
share ideas with like-minded peers. opportunities for personal growth, the college
opens up new networks with other likeminded
Development Networking Program: passionate members across the country, who also
This program offers the opportunity for members are committed to making a difference within the
aged between 18 and 25 years, from all areas movement.
of the organisation, to participate in a weekend National Leaders’ Masterclass 2018
of workshops, keynote speakers, high energy
discussions and personal development. The National Leaders’ Masterclass (Masterclass) is
an annual leadership and development program
The program focuses on developing individuals and for members aged 30+ years who already hold
exploring the skills and talents they bring to Surf a senior leadership role in Surf Life Saving (SLS).
Life Saving in a fun and supportive environment. Participants come from a variety of clubs, roles and
The 3 day event is all about getting together our SLS backgrounds. Ideally participants will have
Surf Life Saving leaders of the future, giving them a attended a state leadership program, however may
platform to discuss issues that affect them and most have attended similar leadership programs through
importantly, the chance to meet like-minded people work or study. Masterclass is an essential step in the
from other SLSCs to foster strong inter-club and SLS Leadership Pathway.
branch relationships for the future.
Beyond My Club Development Program:
This program is targeted at applicants who are aged
26 years or over, who have attained their SLS Bronze
Medallion within the past 3 years and ideally not
have participated in previous SLSNSW development
programs. Additionally, they should have a level of
organisational involvement within their SLSC so that
the ideas learnt and shared at the program can be
taken back and implemented.
2018/19 Pre-Season Information Pack 14Member Recruitment Youth Retention
SLSNSW Promotional Trailers Youth Engagement Program
Three promotional trailers are available for use The Surf Life Saving Junior Development Program
by SLSCs in the Northern, Metro and Southern (Nippers) provides a structured development
regions. These trailers house a number of resources program for members aged five to thirteen to
which can be used to create interactive displays develop self-esteem, surf safety, lifesaving and
at community and other events throughout the competition skills. It is a highly valued program
year. The trailers can be booked by emailing consisting of tangible outcomes, clear pathways and
memberservices@surflifesaving.com.au or an emphasis on fun and participation.
contacting the Quality Club Officer in your region. Often programs for youth aged over thirteen
within Surf Life Saving offer very little structure in
comparison to the Junior Activities Program and this
can present problems in engaging and retaining
youth in Surf Life Saving. This age group is highly
valuable to Surf Life Saving, making up one third of
our patrolling membership.
The SLSA Youth Engagement Program (YEP)
provides youth members with a structured
engagement program to keep them motivated
and involved in Surf Life Saving while providing
them with the opportunity to explore and become
involved in a range of areas within the movement
which they may not have previously considered.
For more information about running YEPs in your
SLSC please contact the Member Services team on
memberservices@surflifesaving.com.au.
2018/19 Pre-Season Information Pack 15Member Recognition
SLSNSW Awards of Excellence SLSA Member Recognition
The Awards of Excellence recognises outstanding Surf Life Saving Australia has a robust Member
achievements and contributions in all aspects Recognition Framework to support SLSCs to
of Surf Life Saving. The awards celebrate the recognise the membership. These include:
accomplishments of members, SLSCs and Branches • SLSA Honours – Members of SLSA may be
throughout the season. recommended for an SLSA Honour if they have
These Awards are progressive from Branch to State rendered service to SLSA over a period of at least
to National, and so once Surf Life Saving Australia twenty (20) years.
have released information about the Award • Long Service Awards (25,30,40,50,60,70,
categories and selection criteria, SLSNSW will & 75 years of sustained membership of surf
confirm via circular and Clubmail. Depending on the lifesaving).
SLSA release date, SLSNSW hope to release these in • National Patrol Service Awards
January 2019 with information on the endorsement (5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45 & 50 years of
requirements. lifesaving patrol service).
• Assessing, Officiating and Coaching Service
Certificates (5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45 &
50 years of long service as trainers, assessors
and/or facilitators, to competition as officials
and/or coaches and to Junior Activities as Age
Managers).
• Meritorious Award (Individual and Group/
Club Awards) for outstanding deeds of bravery
performed in the sphere of operations of SLSA
(lifesaving - both in and outside of designated
patrol hours).
• National Medal. Established by the
Commonwealth Government of Australia, it
recognises long service in organisations that
protect life and property. This award recognises
the long service (minimum 15 years) of members
/employees of SLSA as Rescue helicopter pilots
and aircrew; Jet/Offshore rescue boat skippers,
boat drivers or crew; operational members
of emergency response groups; and Patrol
members.
• SLSA Hall of Fame, available to members in
recognition of their contribution in Surf Life
Saving, SLS Administration and SLS Sport.
• National Innovation Award, given to a person
or group in recognition of any development of
initiatives that improve any facet of surf lifesaving
in Australia.
For more information about SLSA Member
Recognition visit the SLSA Members Area.
2018/19 Pre-Season Information Pack 16Member Protection
Member Protection and Information Child protection and working with
Officer children
A Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) is a SLSCs, as organisations that involve children, should
vital role in all SLSCs and is responsible for providing have a strong interest in keeping children safe. As
information about a person’s rights, responsibilities such Surf Life Saving New South Wales (SLSNSW)
and options to an individual making a complaint or has developed a number of procedures and
raising a concern. They can also provide information resources which complement the Surf Life Saving
and advice to administrators and complaint Australia (SLSA) Member Protection Policy.
handlers with regard to the SLSA Member Protection It is important for SLSCs to understand that good
Policy. MPIOs should be impartial, meaning they child safe policies and practices are the best way
do not mediate or investigate complaints and is not to reduce potential environmental risks and keep
part of the Club Executive. kids safer in our organisation. SLSNSW encourages
The MPIO can play a key role in ensuring our SLSCs all SLSCs to use a range of responses to manage
are safe, fair and inclusive. MPIOs do this through the potential risks in their individual environments,
ensuring SLSC members and administrators know including meeting their Working With Children
their rights and responsibilities and ensuring Check (WWCC) legal obligations.
policies that focus on member protection are While a WWCC can be an important tool in an
being implemented. Such policies may include organisation’s approach to being ‘child safe’, they
but are not limited to the complaints policy and cannot identify people who have not previously
procedures, child protection policies, harassment been caught or are yet to offend. As such, although
and discrimination policies. an important part of being a child safe organisation,
SLS members can become a certified MPIO by practices such as reviewing risks, appointing
taking the following steps: Member Protection and Information Officers
1. Complete the online course which is delivered (MPIO), good communication and training, and
by Play by the Rules. The course will take managing allegations, are equally important.
approximately four hours and participants can Working With Children Checks
pause and resume the course at any time. Visit The WWCC is managed by the Office of the
https://learning.ausport.gov.au/ Children’s Guardian (OCG) and involves a national
2. Once the course is completed participants will criminal history check and review of findings of
receive a completion certificate that includes an workplace misconduct. The result of a WWCC is
online certification number. either a clearance to work with children for five
3. Complete the face to face workshop, which is years, or a bar against working with children.
delivered by NSW Sport, Sport and Recreation. Cleared applicants are subject to ongoing
monitoring, and relevant new records may lead to
4. On completion of the face to face workshop the clearance being revoked.
a certification number will be received.
Participants will need both this number and the All NSW Surf Life Saving (SLS) members and
online certificate number to finally register as a employees (over the age of 18years) require a
MPIO to receive a certificate of recognition. WWCC from April 2015 if they are undertaking a
child-related role. However, there are a number
Visit https://www.playbytherules.net.au/online- of exemptions under the legislation including
courses/mpio-online-course for more information. children (under the age of 18); administrative,
clerical, maintenance or ancillary work not ordinarily
involving contact with children for extended period;
very short term work (not more than a total of 5
days in a calendar year); volunteering by a parent or
close relative with a team, program or other activity
in which the child usually participates or is a team
member; and co-workers and supervisors where a
child works.
2018/19 Pre-Season Information Pack 17It should be noted that SLSA made changes to the Safeguarding
field names in SurfGuard in July 2017. The fields that The Safeguarding Children and Young People
need to be populated with WWCC information are Program assists Surf Life Saving in our commitment
now as follows: to the protection of children from abuse, harm and
SurfGuard Field Information Entered by SLSC exploitation. The program builds the capacity of
SLS to protect our children and young people by
Working with Record the date that the online
providing resources and education to support clubs
Children verification was made
to provide a safe environment for all members.
Registration /
Resources, webinars and an online training course
Verification Date:
have been developed to assist all Clubs, with
Working with Record the WWCC expiry date resources available on the Surf Life Saving Australia
Children (only available if verifying website http://www.slsa.com.au/safeguarding/
Registration a WWCC Number, not an
Expiry Date: Application Number. Needs to
be up-dated once the WWCC is How to make a Chi
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Surf Life Saving is s is one of the most become aware of,
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behaviour. Please the simple steps
below.
of inappropriate
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report is easy. Just follow
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to Surf Life Saving’ priate. Making a let us know if you need your help to
will then be sent erritory Centre for report is easy. Just become aware of,
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to remain anonym your report.
Step 3 to remain anonym ous. If you do choose
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wish the concerns of a
n prompts. You may can investigate. click the “child abuse” child,
Follow the questio informa tion so Surf Life Saving ted email. box
d detailed be sent to your nomina require
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for your report ous please ensure
State/Territory Centre Please note: Not
will be sent to your
nominated email.
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leave your name
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ted will be treated involved.
submitted, howeve to be filled out. Only
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and with the utmost will be treated in confidence
respect for all those
involved.
2018/19 Pre-Season Information Pack 18Junior Activities
Junior Membership • The absolute minimum age for such children
is 5 years. Age is determined as at midnight on
Listed below are the age groups members will be 30 September at the commencement of that
in for the 2018/19 season. These age groups are season.
determined as at midnight on 30 September 2018. • All participants in the U/6 and U/7 age group
must wear a different coloured lifesaving
Birthdate between these dates Age group
cap during all junior activities sessions. i.e.
1 October 2012 - 30 September 2013 U/6 Fluorescent green or coloured caps that vary
1 October 2011 - 30 September 2012 U/7 from all other age groups for safety reasons.
1 October 2010 - 30 September 2011 U/8 • Children must complete their age appropriate
1 October 2009 - 30 September 2010 U/9 preliminary skills evaluation prior to engaging in
1 October 2008 - 30 September 2009 U/10 Junior Activities.
• The water conditions must be Low Risk, with
1 October 2007 - 30 September 2008 U/11
very small waves for the U6’s and 7’s to enter the
1 October 2006 - 30 September 2007 U/12 water. If these conditions are not met then there
1 October 2005 - 30 September 2006 U/13 are to be no water activities.
1 October 2004 - 30 September 2005 U/14 • Children involved in U/6 and U/7 activities can
participate in shallow water activities up to knee
Note: Proof of age/birth certificate must be sighted depth of the participant. These activities can
for all new children joining a SLSC. include wading, duck diving or swimming in
shallow water.
U/6 And U/7 Members
• A Water Safety Supervisor for the age group
U/6 and U/7 members may participate in activities must be appointed to coordinate water safety
on an educational basis only, meaning children in personnel and ensure the correct water safety
these age groups may not compete in any point ratios are in place at all times whilst children are
score/ championship events. in the water.
A child may join a SLSC as soon as he/she turns five • All Water Safety Persons must be a proficient
years of age. No SLSC is to accept membership of Bronze Medallion or Surf Rescue Certificate
a child until they have reached the age of five years holder, and be easily identifiable wearing a
to comply with insurance requirements. A child clearly identified uniform (see water safety notes
who reaches five years of age after 30th September at the end of this document).
2018 may join Nippers at that time; however, this • Children involved in U/7 activities can utilise
child will be required to stay in the U/6 Nippers age Club foam boogie boards (no hard plastic, rails
group again the following season. It is the SLSCs or fins) in very shallow water (broken waves
responsibility to explain this to the parents of the only). Water Safety personnel must be located
child. next to the children at all stages of the paddle (eg
the child rides the broken wave from one water
The Under 6 and 7 guidelines have been created
safety person to another).
to outline the minimum standard for Clubs to
• Under no circumstances are these children to
comply with, in respect to the safe participation and
participant in structured competition activities
administration of activities.
and should only partake in fun social activities.
Individual Clubs may apply additional criteria for
the inclusion of Under 6 and 7’s in Club activities
in terms of parental involvement and duty of care,
but cannot reduce the standards outlined below.
Consideration should also be given to a shorter
time on the beach for Under 6 and 7’s given their
attention span and concentration levels.
2018/19 Pre-Season Information Pack 19Junior Preliminary Evaluations Any child that does complete the preliminary skills
evaluation competently can progress to water
Many activities that will be completed by children
based junior activities noting 1:5 water safety ratio
as part of junior activities will be conducted in the
(water safety personnel: Activity Participants). For
water. To ensure that all children have a suitable
still water / pool activities or low-risk conditions
swimming ability to allow them to participate
(ascertained after a formal risk assessment) the ratio
in these activities, SLSA has developed a Junior
may be expanded to 1:10 water safety ratio (water
Preliminary Evaluation for each age group. Every
safety personnel: Activity participants) as per SLSA
junior member is required to participate in this
Policy and Procedure 1.01 Water Safety.
evaluation prior to any water-based activities being
undertaken. Clubs can set standards that go over Junior Competition
and above the requirements set by SLSA, but not
below this standard. Junior Competition Evaluations
Note: It is not an assessment which if not completed From the age of 7 (Under 8) juniors can begin
competently precludes the child from becoming a to compete in intra-club, inter-club and branch
member or continuing with junior surf education or competition, while from the age of 8 (Under 9)
training activities. Any child that does not meet the juniors can participate in state competition. To
required evaluation level will require a higher level of ensure that all junior members that wish to compete
supervision when involved in water based activities in any inter-club, branch, state and national events/
at the discretion of the club. Refer to SLSA Policy and championships have the ability, strength and fitness
Procedure 1.01 Water Safety. standard to complete the courses they must be able
to complete the junior competition evaluation for
A member who is delegated to assess junior their age group.
preliminary evaluations must:
Junior Evaluations can be completed on the Surf Life
• Be proficient in SRC (at minimum) and have Saving NSW Proficiency Test Work Card. The card
an understanding at the requirements of the for the 2018/19 season is pink. Please contact your
evaluations for juniors Club Chief Training Officer if you do not have a copy
• Be familiar with the process of reasonable of this card.
adjustment
• Adhere to the program of skills maintenance Branch and State Competition Requirements
requested by the SLSC Any competitor wishing to compete at Branch or
• Complete any paperwork required accurately State carnivals (water or beach events) must have
and return in a timely manner successfully completed:
• Delegate names must be minuted at a SLSC • Junior Preliminary Evaluation
Executive meeting annually. • Junior Competition Evaluation
Conducting the Evaluation • Appropriate Surf Education award for their age
This evaluation should be conducted in a low-risk group by 31 December 2018.
environment, as determined by a completion of a Junior Activities members (i.e. members comprising
pre-activity risk assessment. All new junior members Under 14 and below), are not required to perform
should be supported by a 1:1 water safety ratio patrol hours to compete in Junior Activities
(water safety personnel: Activity Participant) when competitions. However, if eligible members wish to
completing their evaluation. For all returning junior compete in Under 15 competition, they must fulfil
members, where knowledge of their ability is known their patrol hour obligations as set out in SLSA Policy
by the SLSC, a 1:5 water safety ratio (water safety 5.4 – Competition Eligibility. This Policy can be
personnel: Activity Participants) may be used (Refer found in the SLSA Members Area.
to SLSA Policy and Procedure 1.01 Water Safety). These three components must be entered into
Following the Evaluation Surfguard prior to close of entries. For assistance
Any child that does not meet the required evaluation in uploading this information into Surfguard please
level will require a higher level of supervision when contact the Surfguard helpdesk on 1300 724 006 or
involved in water based activities at the discretion of ithelp@slsa.asn.au.
the club.
2018/19 Pre-Season Information Pack 20SLSA Age Group Evaluations and Surf Education Awards
Age group Preliminary evaluation Competition evaluation Surf education awards
Under 6 From a standing position in waist-deep water, perform a front glide and Surf Play 1
recover to a secure position.
Perform a back or front float holding a buoyant aid and recover to a secure
position.
Under 7 From a standing position in waist-deep water, perform a front glide, kick for Surf Play 2
3 m and recover to a secure position.
Perform a back or front float for a few seconds and recover to a secure
position.
Under 8 25 m swim (any recognised stroke) Nil (no water competition, except for Surf Aware 1
1-minute survival float wade which takes place in waist-
deep water)
Under 9 25 m swim (any recognised stroke) Minimum 150 m open water swim Surf Aware 2
1 minute survival float (any recognised stroke)
Under 10 25 m swim (any recognised stroke) Minimum 150 m open water swim Surf Safe 1
1.5 minute survival float (any recognised stroke)
Under 11 50 m swim (any recognised stroke) Minimum 200 m open water swim Surf Safe 2
2 minute survival float (any recognised stroke)
Under 12 100 m swim (any recognised stroke) Minimum 200 m open water swim Surf Smart 1
2 minute survival float (any recognised stroke)
Under 13 150 m swim (any recognised stroke) Minimum 200 m open water swim Surf Smart 2
3 minute survival float (any recognised stroke)
Under 14 200 m swim (any recognised stroke, Minimum 200 m open water swim Surf Rescue Certificate
in less than 5 minutes) (recognised stroke) (SRC)
3 minute survival float
Assessors Club Executive delegated authority
Recognised Recognised swimming/survival strokes (i.e., front crawl, breast stroke, back stroke, side stroke,
(Swim) Stroke survival back scull, butterfly) may be demonstrated using one or more combination of strokes.
Definition Both the preliminary and competition evaluations should be undertaken in a continuous fashion.
Notes Every junior member is required to The open water competition Every junior member
participate in this evaluation, evaluation must also be achieved should achieve the
conducted by the club, prior to any before any members are eligible to relevant Surf Education
junior water activity training or compete. Award appropriate to
competition being undertaken. their age group.
Every junior member must achieve
Any child that does not meet the the relevant Surf Education Award
required evaluation level will require appropriate to their age group to
a higher level of supervision when compete in championships.
involved in water-based activities at
the discretion of the club.
A maximum supervision ratio of 1:5 (WSP: participants) applies as per SLSA Policy 1.01a ‘Water Safety Procedure’ to ensure
the evaluations are conducted in a safe aquatic environment. Refer to the SLSA Age Managers Learner Guide and SLSA
Policy 1.01a ‘Water Safety Procedure’ for more information on Junior Preliminary Evaluations.
Refer to SLSA Policy 5.04 ‘Competition Eligibility Policy’, its accompanying SLSA Guidelines for Competition Eligibility and
the SLSA Surf Sports Manual and for more information on SLSA competition eligibility and requirements.
Refer to the SLSA Surf Sports Manual or the SLSA Age Guides for information on swim competition courses that may be
modified for distance to assess age group open water swim evaluations.
All SLSA documentation relating to surf education awards, preliminary evaluations, surf sports competitions and water
safety are located within the SLSA Members Area Library (portal.sls.com.au)
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