Lifesaving is different to many other sports because ultimately it is a voluntary organisation where the main function is to provide a voluntary service to the public. The Surf Sports arena of lifesaving has come about through the desire of lifesavers to hone their skills to be the best lifesavers possible. However because lifesaving and saving lives is the organisations main function there are many lifesaving obligations that need to be met before members are able to compete.
Some competitor requirements
1. The member shall be a proficient SRC, or bronze holder (if over 15 years of age). Awards need to be maintained yearly and proficiencies must be completed before the 31st December each year.
2. To be eligible to compete at the Branch, State and Australian Titles competitors require 25 patrol hours for the current calendar year (Jan 1 to December 31) or 4 patrol hours per month for new members, SRC or Bronze.
3. The competitor shall sign a competitor contract and complete a training log and submit this to the Team Manager prior to any training or competition.
4. The competitor shall take part in two collections (Bribie and The Gap) (refer collection policy for competitors) or submit a written letter to the management committee stating why you can not attend prior to the collection. Other fund raising activities will be arranged in lieu.
5. Members who do not train to an adequate standard may be denied carnival nomination to any particular carnival.
6. Club Uniform, Caps, Togs, Wet Shirts shall be worn by all competing members. This includes Club Championships. All changes shall be submitted to the Surf Sports Committee and Management Committee for approval.
