Ssm section 03 lifesaving and irb events 35th edition may 2015 june 2015. It is to be interpreted in accordance with the constitution of slsa. Ssm section 12 competition administration 35th edition may 2015. For any event to be contested at the 2020 sunsmart wa surf life saving championships, a minimum of three 3 individuals or teams from two 2 different clubs is required. A full pdf version of the manual can be found in the slsa members portal search for surf sports manual in the document library. Lifesaving south africa is sas peak water safety, drowning and rescue authority. Revised edition august 2019, subsequent amendments and the slswa championships bulletins. Surf life saving northern region, new zealand donate now. Championships adelaide 2018 to be hosted by surf lifesaving south australia, in adelaide. The advanced surf life support asls course is a practical, watercentered 7day medical training course. Home surf sports about surf sports surf sports manual.
Nippers proficiency corrimal surf life saving club. We have done 652 rescues, conducted 771 first aid treatments, taken part in 155 searches and undertaken 37,663 preventative actions. It is made for the proper advancement, encouragement, management and administration of surf sports competitions in australia. Download the the pdf version of the surf sport competition manual 9th edition version 3 pdf, 3. Surf life saving central coast is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child and young person who takes part in our activities, programs, events or services. Following the conference work has been undertaken to enable all of the oral presentations that were delivered at wcdp 2019 to be made available online.
Before surf life saving new zealand was formed, officiating at competitions was a responsibility of clubs, and later districts. This manual can be used as a reference during training of the surf life saving awards. International life saving federation competition rule book, 20152019 edition 1 lifesaving and sport the international lifesaving federation ils is the world authority for drowning prevention, lifesaving and lifesaving sport. Lifesaving competition events are described briefly in this section and in separate manuals and bulletins which may be issued from time to time and can be. The amendments to the competition manual are basically corrections, clarifications and additions. In particular, ils acknowledges the following for their significant contributions to the fourth edition 2007 of this competition manual. All members are encouraged to read through and familiarise themselves with the manual prior to the start of season. It is organised by the surf life saving australia, and is held annually since 1915 the first australian surf life saving championships were held at bondi beach, new. The handbook should be consulted in conjunction with. Surf sport competition manual 9th edition v2 surf life saving. Working with children check link complete the asada antidoping course. Slsa and international life saving federation hand signals. If you have any comments about the store or suggestions for new.
Surf life saving wa competition, unless otherwise stated in related documents, circulars and bulletins shall comply with relevant surf life. These activities start from age 5 and as the children develop a love for surf sports they are offered the opportunity to compete at slswa carnivals. Surf life saving australia slsa appears to be no closer to finding safety flotation vests suitable for competition after elite athletes this week rejected safety gear being trialled for event use. This slsa surf sports manual can be downloaded by clicking on the files below. Mar 11, 2019 the amendments to the competition manual are basically corrections, clarifications and additions. Originating in early 20th century australia, the movement has expanded globally to other countries including new zealand, ireland, south africa, the united kingdom. This manual is issued by slsa under its constitution.
Advanced surf life support surfing medicine international. This manual deals with all aspects of slsa competition and replaces slsa manual no. Surf life saving australia limited slsa abn 67 449 738 159 acn 003 147 180 australian surf sports manual manual no 3 36th edition august 2019 this manual has been issued by slsa as part of a comprehensive set of slsa publications. It is the largest surf lifesaving event in australia and the largest event of its kind in the world. Slsqs junior activities manual contains structures, systems, policies and. Useful documents surf life saving gbsurf life saving gb. Welcome to the surf life saving australia online store. Please note that you must have a members portal login to view the updated patrol ops manual, which can be found in library lifesaving lifesavers qld. The international life saving federation thanks the many lifesaving organisations and individuals who helped shape lifesaving competition around the world. Surf sports circular 19sc02 surf sport competition manual circular update surf sports competition manual marked up changes version. First aid training manual surf life saving australia. Surf life saving new zealand eastern region 2 boeing place, mount maunganui 3116. Every day our lifesavers rescue 30 people and they conduct 451 preventative actions every hour. The 201516 slsq patrol operations manual is now available on the members portal.
Rules, standards and procedures for ontario championships published by the lifesaving society, 400 consumers road, toronto, ontario m2j 1p8 telephone. The australian surf life saving championships known as the aussies is the national surf lifesaving championships for australia. International life saving federation competition manual rules, standards and procedures for lifesaving world championships and ilssanctioned competitions 20 edition. Mermaid beach surf life saving club junior carnival. Competition safety manual surf life saving new zealand. Ils is a nonprofit, nonpolitical, nonreligious, worldwide lifesaving sport and humanitarian organisation. Surf sport competition manual 9th edition v2 2 surf life saving patrols have existed in new zealand for over 100 years. The surf life saving new zealand competition manual is a combination of international life saving federation ilsf rules and surf life saving new zealand slsnz rules and events. Introduction this manual is issued by slsa under its constitution.
For safety reasons, surf life savers must demonstrate. Changes to the manual are called out in the following slsa bulletin. Here are the rescues and first aid treatments that our lifesavers have completed so far this season. Champion lifesavers naomi flood, phil clayton and shannon eckstein trialled three different floatation vests and helmets at north kirra beach where. Our clubs train members from age five upwards to the highest standards read more. Patrol operations manual surf life saving queensland. Surf sports is one of the cornerstones of the surf lifesaving movement, allowing competitors to pursue a healthy lifestyle and gain recognition for their sporting efforts at the same time. This summer queenslands top lifesavers will line up across the state to take on the surf and sand, promising to be the most exciting season of sport on. International life saving federation competition rule book. Competition age groups are referenced in section 2.
Surf lifesavers in australia are colloquially known as clubbies. Patrols are equally matched by our strong history in surf sports competition. Surf life saving australia slsa competition is for registered, qualified and proficient members of surf lifesaving clubs who have fulfilled their club, patrol, financial and other membership obligations. Surf life saving lotteries winners choice tickets oz.
This is the manual which will be the reference in all slsa competition. Last season in the northern region we have spent 83,491 hours patrolling our beaches. We strongly encourage all members to ensure they are aware of and have a basic understanding of the requirements in regards to antidoping. Hand signals were developed to enable effective communication between lifeguards in situations where other communication methods were unavailable, particularly when lifeguards are performing a rescue. Surf life saving new zealand pool competition manual. Life saving south africas surf competition manual for. The essential service provides excellent standards of leadership and lifeguard training whilst encouraging innovation, development and first class service delivery. Surf life saving sa slssa is south australias major coastal water safety, drowning prevention and rescue authority. Please also note that event rules may be subject to change at the discretion of slsa or the competition committeeevent referee. Minimum 150m open water swim competition course as per competition manual surf aware 2. Race as detailed in the surf sports competition manual 9th edition, v2. Minimum 150m open water swim competition course as per competition manual surf safe 1. Home to slsas official branded merchandise, the store stocks a range of other items selected for their relevance to surf lifesavers and tested to be rescueready.
The competition manual has had a number of rule changes as well as alignment between sections, figures, notes and the inclusion of a number of surf sport policies. Hundreds of coaches spend hours on the beach and in the water each year. For more information about the canadian pool lifesaving championships, please reference the canadian competition manual. Competition manual style template life saving victoria. The essential service provides excellent standards of leadership and lifeguard training whilst encouraging innovation. As such slsa abides by the wada code and the asada act 2006. Event information surf life saving northern region, new. Surf sport competition manual 9th edition v3 2 start. Lifesaving south africa is an internationally renowned lifesaving organisation. Surf life saving wa competition, unless otherwise stated in related documents, circulars and bulletins shall comply with relevant surf life saving surf sports manuals. Apply senior first aid certificate, basic emergency care certificate and resuscitation certificate. Our lifesavers have been providing lifeguard training and patrolling for 60 years. Dee why surf life saving club the strand, dee why beach. Events these championships will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the slsa surf sports manual 36th edition, rescue and resuscitation competition manual 28th edition 1988 6th revised edition.
Edition, rescue and resuscitation competition manual 28. Surf life saving australia supplementary regulations. The asls course has been custommade to prepare and train health professionals in acute surfing medicine, to learn and master basic aquatic life saving rescue techniques, and wilderness medicine at remote surf locations. Surf lifesaving professionals reject competition safety gear. Approved amendments as per circular 0217 and 20317 amendments to the surf competition manual 15th edition of october 2015 are shown in italics, for ease of updating the manual. The manual is also accessible from the documents section of our slssnb surf sports team app portal. Pool competition manual, 25m pool full distance events nz updated may 2017 4 1. Circular 4316 amendments to the surf competition manual. Surf lifesaving is a multifaceted movement that comprises key aspects of voluntary lifeguard services and competitive surf sport. In the event of any inconsistency between this manual and the slsa constitution. Surf life saving australia is committed to providing a level playing field in a drug free environment. Events these championships will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the slsa surf sports manual 36th edition, rescue and resuscitation competition manual 28th edition 1988 6th revised edition august 2019, subsequent. Any of these changes will be communicated at the earliest opportunity. Surf life saving australia is a community cause committed to reducing coastal drownings by 2020.
Lifesaving events west beach surf life saving club. Surf life saving patrols have existed in new zealand for over 100 years. These people come from all walks of life to train, patrol, compete and enjoy the friendly atmosphere that exists on one of the finest beaches on sydneys northern peninsula. These people come from all walks of life to train, patrol, compete and enjoy the friendly atmosphere that exists on. Surf life saving creates a safe environment on and off our beaches, through patrols, training programs and education. All members who wish to compete at any slsa competition must be registered, proficient and carry out required patrol and or. Surf sports information coogee beach surf life saving club runs a nippers program to introduce children to surf life saving, the beach, rescue methods, surf sports and a range of other valuable life skills. Training will continue on wednesdays for nippers from under 8s up. Surf life saving gb is a national charity of 7,000 volunteers and 70 clubs who make our communities safer by saving lives and prevention of drowning. Based on surf life saving australia bronze medallion training october 2014, and pubic safety and aquatic rescue manual 34th edition. Life saving victorias mission is to prevent aquatic related death and injury in all victorian communities. The ability to communicate clearly is an essential skill in life threatening situations.
Surf sports manual, the current edition ils competition rule book, 201519 edition and any specific or amending competition bulletins or circulars. Australian surf life saving championships wikipedia. Surf sports coaches play a crucial role in developing, inspiring and leading athletes to achieve their goals in surf life saving competition and beyond. Surf life saving is an active part of australian local communities. Competition manual style template international life saving. Dee why surf life saving club, founded in 1912, is a club of more than 750 members that span nippers, cadets, juniors, seniors, masters and socials.