JOINING TAMARAMA SLSC

HOW TO JOIN TSLSC

You are welcome to join Tamarama SLSC as a patrolling member (Bronze Medallion required) or an associate (non-patrolling) member. To join, please download the attached form. Please post payment and Application Forms to:

Tamarama SLSC, Club Secretary, PO Box 113 Waverley 2024 or email secretary@tamaramaslsc.com.

NOTE: Please ensure you have familiarised yourself with the Terms & Conditions below. Remember that lodgement of an application form constitutes acceptance of our Terms + Conditions.

Membership	Prerequisites	Forms
Non Patrolling Member	Must be 35+ years of age	Membership Application Form

| Active Member | Bronze Medallion Required
(see below if you don't have this qualification) | Transfer/Clearance Form, Membership Application Form |

BRONZE MEDALLION COURSE

If you wish to join Tamarama SLSC as a patrolling member, you'll need be a proficient holder of a Bronze Medallion (having done your BM, you need to do a proficiency each year to maintain your skills).

COURSE OFFERED:

Bronze Medallion/Certificate II ( Aquatic Safety)

PREREQUISITES:

• aged 15 and over
• complete a 400m pool swim in under 9 minutes ( essential! )

LEARN:

• surf skills + awareness
• surf rescue skills
• emergency first aid and resuscitation
• how to create a safer beach environment for our community

BENEFITS:

• improve your fitness + surf skills
• become a valued part of a friendly + supportive team
• use club equipment: racing boards, surf skis, surf boats, gym
• group training for surf swimming, rowing, surf skis.
• compete in surf club carnivals.

COMMITTMENT NECESSARY:

• Tue evening 6.30 - 9pm theory component
• Sat morning 8 - 11.30am practical/ water component
• Course is held over 10 weeks with theory and practical assessment at the end
• 80% minimum attendance is required to maintain enrolment in and pass the course
• Extra classes are generally scheduled toward the end of a course prior to assessment

COURSE DATES:

• Next intake: Starts Sat 9 Jan 2010 at 12 noon, Bondi Icebergs pool for the timed swim. Directly after that, participants will head to Tamarama SLSC for a club induction and to receive their course materials.

In order to register for the Bronze Medallion course at Tamarama, participants should complete the membership form and pay their course fees - see details in 'Membership' section below.

This intake will start in early Jan 2010 and finish late March 2010

CONTACT: • education@tamaramaslsc.org

MEMBERSHIP FORMS

TamaramaApplicationForm

COSTS

Course	Cost
Bronze Medallion Course	$350
Bronze Medallion Course (concession)	$200
Bronze Medallion Course (15-18 yo)	$130
Surf Rescue Certificate Course	$100
Associate Membership	$100 pa
Transfers/ Join as Active membership ( already hold a BM verified by Branch)	$50 pa + $10 for key

Payment for courses is required prior to commencing courses, and includes:

• all training + materials for Bronze Medallion / Cert II course.
• 2 years Senior Active membership @ Tamarama SLSC
• patrol uniforms

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

• Candidates are asked to commit to attending 2 classes each week.
• Absence from more than 2 classes is likely to disqualify candidates from sitting their exam.
• Withdrawals during the course disrupts team cohesion and precludes other interested candidates.
• Refunds are only given in the event of verifiable medical conditions within the first 2 weeks of the course and provisional on all course material first being returned to TSLSC

HOW DO I PAY?

You can pay using the following options:

• CHEQUE: made out to Tamarama SLSC, Club Secretary, PO Box 113 Waverley 2024
• * ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT)*: Please ensure that you:
  - electronically identify your payment as "BMpayment-your name" , eg: BMpayment-PeterQuinn
  - post a copy of the receipt and your membership application form to the postal address above.
  - maintain a copy of the receipt for your records.
  - BANK DETAILS: Tamarama Surf Life Saving Club Inc , Clovelly bendigo Bank BSB 633000, Acc no 125124768.

REMEMBER!

• Please post a copy of your completed Tamarama Application Form and cheque/EFT receipt (if applicable) to Tamarama SLSC, Club Secretary, PO Box 113 Waverley 2024

2009/ 10 Season Assessment Dates:

TBC

TIMED SWIM

• It is essential that all candidates pass their timed swim ( 400m in less than 9 minutes ) by the course start date, so ensure that you've been doing some swim training prior to the timed swim.
• If you're unable to make this date, you must complete a supervised timed swim before the course starts.
• Contact Matt Caine @ Icebergs to request a time: he's not obliged to do this, so please ask him nicely.
• Matt Caine's number is: 0411 101 425

FAQs

Q. AM I REQUIRED TO PRE-PAY BEFORE THE BM COURSE/ SWIM TIME TRIAL STARTS? A. Yes. And pre-paid candidates get preference in being admitted in the event the squad is oversubscribed.

Q. WHAT ARE MY PATROL RESPONSIBILITIES IF DECIDE TO BECOME AN ACTIVE LIFE SAVER @ TAMA? A. Generally one 4-5 hour patrol every 3 weeks. The more members we have, the lighter the patrol time required.

Q. IF YOU HAVE A SURPLUS OF CANDIDATES FOR THE BRONZE CLASS, WHO GETS PRIORITY? A. We give preference to candidates who: - are committed to becoming ongoing activel patrol members. - pre-pay their membership fees. Tama is a small club and needs more active patrollers to save lives.

Q. WHAT HAPPENS AT THE SWIM TIME TRIALS FOR BRONZE MEDALLION CANDIDATES? A. Candidates who swim 400m in:

- under 9 minutes are accepted into the BM course. - under 9 minutes 10 secs may be given a second chance to achieve under 9 mins at the sole discretion of the instructor. - over 9 minutes 10 secs will be asked to train to get their swim time under 9 mins before re-applying. - candidates unsuccessful in their timed swim will be fully refunded their fees.

Q. WHO IS ENTITLED FOR "CONCESSION" BM FEES? A. Only full time students, unemployed or pensioners are entitled.

Q. HOW MUCH ARE "CONCESSION" BM FEES? A. Please refer to "COST" table above.

Q. What if I want to join and I already have a Bronze Medallion? A. Please contact Surf Life Saving Sydney (SLSS) to verify they have a record of your BM. If they don't, you will have to re-do the BM course to become an Active patrol member. Please contact SLSS on awards@surflifesavingsydney.com.au or call them on 9019 0722 for more info,