Back to the pool! Nippers 6th October, Juniors 9th October
The Beach Lifesaver Level 1, provides basic training to allow you to act as safety assistance during SLSA Wales accredited activities or assist with a beach patrol. It is also required if you wish enter SLSA Wales Ocean events.
CONTENT
Theory
Introduction to surf life saving, emergency aid techniques and communication techniques.
Pool Based
The candidate will demonstrate a 200 metre swim in a pool within a maximum permitted time of 5 minutes.
Beach Based
Swimming and running based fitness skills in a surf environment, tube rescue, board rescue (conscious casualty) and aftercare.
Fitness requirements for examination
Swim 200m in a 25m pool (8 lengths)
in 5 minutes or less.
Minimum age of candidate
12 years
Award Duration
3 years
Assessment Fee
£7.50