Bribie Island Surf Club

To become a lifesaver the first award you need to gain is the Bronze Medallion. You have to be 15 years of age for this award. The Bronze Course takes approximately 8 weeks to complete and includes the ability to swim in both the pool and the surf, knowledge of rescue techniques, first aid, resuscitation, radios and general life saving methodology.

Before commencing training for the Bronze Medallion you will be required to complete a 400 metre pool swim in nine minutes or less.

 

After successfully completing your bronze medallion you are able to commence voluntary beach patrols and you are placed on the club patrol roster. Generally you have one patrol every 3-4 weeks.

 

Once a member has obtained their Bronze they must complete an annual proficiency exam each season to continue their patrol and competition activities.

 

All bronze proficiencies for this season have been set and dates can be viewed on the club calendar. All proficiencies need to be completed well before the cut off of December 31. The proficiency contains a paper which needs to be completed before arriving at the club to do your proficiency.  

There are other optional awards that can be obtained.
These include -

Date	Course
13th August	Operational First Aid
14th August	Operational First Aid
27th August	ARC/Defib
28th August	ARC/Defib
28th August	IRB Proficiency at BRIBIE
19th September	SRC Camp Under 14
September Holidays TBA	SRC - Bronze Camp for Youth U15-U18
9th October- 27th November	Bronze

 

Proficiency dates

Be at the club ready to start at 8am

Sat 24th September 2011

Sun 23rd October 2011

Sat 19th November 2011

 

Pool Swim

27th/28th August Bribie Pool (Nipper sign on day)

The club has booked the Pool and will pay for members if you attend the following days:

17th September Bribie Pool 8am-9am

24th September Bribie Pool 8am-9am

SRC: 200m in under 5 minutes

Bronze: 400m in under 9 minutes