The Bronze course is held in December each year. Principally designed for our budding younger members, participants train for their Surf Bronze Medallion, the core qualification of every Surf Lifesaver. To attend, candidates must be 15 years of age on 30th September in the year of the course and be able to swim 400m in 9 minutes or less.
The 2024 Bronze course dates are 8am to 5pm daily from 15th December to 22nd December 2024.
Registrations for this year’s course for current members of Point Leo SLSC will open in early September. Details on how to register will be advised in the weekly club notices email.
15 year olds new to the club wanting to participate in this year’s Bronze course will need to complete the Bronze course waiting list form below.
Please note this course is not open to adults and is NOT a residential camp.
During the training course, participants complete both theory and practical requirements, with a focus on the following key areas:
- Safety and wellbeing
- Radio Operation
- Surf Awareness
- Rescues
- Wade, Swimming and board padding techniques
- Resuscitation (CPR) including the use of an AED
- Emergency Care/ Basic First aid
- Communications
- Spinal Mangement
- Patrol Operations
- Lifts and carries
On the last day of the course participants will be examined by officials from Life Saving Victoria for their Bronze Medallion.
Successful completion of the Bronze course and also the Bronze Medallion examination will qualify participants to become an active member of the club.
For further information please email the Club Chief Instructor at lifesavingtraining@pointleoslsc.com.au
Wait list registrations for our 2024 Bronze Course are now closed.