SURF LIFEGUARD / PATROL SUPPORT AWARD
To be able to take part you must fulfil the following criteria:
14 years old at the exam date
Be able to comfortably swim 400m in under 9 minutes continuously freestyle
Be comfortable swimming in the Ocean
Have a reasonable level of fitness (there is a run swim run component of the exam)
A financial member of Piha SLSC for 25/26
Paid the $30 contribution to the course
The other option is Patrol Support. If you don't think you are quite there with your swimming, you can complete the other components of the course and exam and become a Patrol Support person. This role is a vital part of the patrol and at a later date, if you wish, you can complete the water component to become a Surf Lifeguard.
Please contact chiefinstuctor@pihaslsc.com if you have questions on any of the above.
The provisional dates for the next course are :
Kelston - Wednesday 27th August
Kelston - Wednesday 3rd September
Kelston - Wednesday 10th September
Piha - Sunday 14th September
Kelston - Wednesday 17th September
Piha - Sunday 21st September
Piha - Sunday 28th September
Finishing School, Piha - Saturday 4th October
Exam (venue TBC) - Saturday 18th October
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