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 SURF RESCUE

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Surf Life Saving GB strives to provide a safe & enjoyable environment on beaches; through its Clubs & members providing life saving training & education, voluntary patrols & participating in a demanding sport.

Popularity
There are currently 60 Surf Life Saving Clubs & approx 4000 members of all ages.

Location
Outdoor/Rural activity. Clubs are beach based, predominantly Cornwall, Devon, Dorset & South Wales + 1 club in Aberdeen! A few Clubs are based inland & participate mainly in sport. Many Clubs have premises with meeting room, storage & showers!

Age
Nippers aged 7-12 years Juniors aged 13-15 years Seniors aged 16+

Ability
No qualifications are required to join. Members can train for & take varying levels of awards, up to NARS Beach Lifeguard. There are pre-requisites for participating in sport but training is given.

Description
Originated in Australia. SLS GB was formed in 1955 by 3 Clubs based at Bude, St Agnes & Brighton. We train hundreds of lifeguards each year and over 20,000 rescues have been effected by our members. Today we work closely with other bodies such as the RNLI to achieve our mission 'to provide a safe and enjoyable environment on beaches'.

Dedication
The level of commitment required is up to the individual. Traditionally Clubs meet regularly during the season (May to September), but many now meet all year round, training in swimming pools in the winter. Competitions are held all year round starting with Stillwater in Spring, Open Water in Summer and the IRB Championships the last of the year in October.

Potential
Members can become Beach Lifeguards, helping to save lives. In competition, members can help their Club to win the Super Club Trophy and can go on as an individual to represent Great Britain at International events.

Closely Related Activities
Kayaking Triathlon/Pentathlon Running Swimming

Further Reading
NARS Beach Lifeguard Manual

Cost
Annual Membership subscriptions vary depending on the Club.

Level of Demand
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