Lifeguard Qualifications

Requirements to become a Volunteer Surf Lifeguard

Once you are qualified you can commence patrolling and are able to utilise Lifeguard Skills / Development courses to extend your training and partake in our Surf Sports programme.

Lifeguard Courses

Throughout the season the club runs Lifeguard training classes which allow new members, or Junior surf members who have turned 14, to train towards attaining their Surf Lifeguard Award (formerly the Bronze Medallion) which then qualifies them to be part of a patrol team and compete at the Surf Lifesaving New Zealand National Championships.

Current Course

Course Program
The Course this year will be based over 3 Sunday afternoon’s and one full day. The dates are:

• Sunday 25th October 12-3pm
• Sunday 1st November 12-3pm
• Sunday 8th November 12-3pm
• Saturday 14th November 9am-4pm
• Sunday 15th November: Lifeguard Exam

The exam will be run on Sunday 15th November starting at 9am. If you pass all the requirements at the exam you will be awarded your Surf Lifeguard award.
Note: If there is a problem with the first class on Sunday 25th October let me know as soon as possible. It is labour weekend, so if many people are away we will attempt to make an alternative time.

Course Costs
The Cost of the Surf Lifeguard Award is $15 which covers the cost of the Surf Lifeguard award Manual and Workbook which you get and need to complete the Course.
As well as that to sit your lifeguard award you need to have paid your subs before sitting the exam and be enrolled on the SLSNZ database.
If you are unsure whether you have signed up online please ask and I will check, a basic rule is if you have been involved with the Club previously you will be on the database.

If you are interested in finding out more about lifeguard courses and qualifications offered by Lyall Bay SLSC please email the administrator.