Become a Surf Lifesaver at Tamarama

Have you got what it takes? Join us now!

The Bronze Medallion (Certificate II in Aquatic Safety) is the qualification you need to wear the famous Red & Yellow uniform and patrol the beach to keep Tamarama safe.

The next course starts on Saturday 7th January 2012. See below for more information or feel free to contact us at education@tamaramaslsc.org for more information. Note new time: 11am.

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Pre-requisites

• Aged 15+
• Be able to complete a 400m swim in the pool in under 9 minutes.

What you will learn

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

Benefits

• improve your general fitness
• improve your surf swimming and board paddling
• become a valued part of a friendly and 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.

Course Commitment

• Tuesday evenings 6:30-9:00pm Theory component
• Saturday mornings 8:00-11.30am Practical/ Water-based component
• The course is held over approximately 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

Ongoing Patrol Commitment

• On successful completion of the course you will be allocated to a patrol and be on duty at the beach for one weekend morning or afternoon (4-5 hours) approximately every three weeks. The more members we have the lighter the patrol requirements will be.

Course Dates

• Timed Swim: Saturday 7th January, 11am at Bondi Icebergs. You must complete a 400m (8 lengths) swim in under 9 minutes to be eligible to join the course. Then we'll walk back to the club to show you around, answer any questions you might have, and complete the paperwork.
• First Theory Class: Tuesday 10th January, 6:30-9pm at Tamarama SLSC and then every Tuesday evening
• First Water based practical Class: Saturday 14th January, 8-11:30am at Tamarama SLSC and then every Saturday morning
• Part A (Theory) Assessment: Tuesday 13th March, 6:30pm at Tamarama SLSC
• Part B (Practical) Assessment: Saturday 17th March, 8am at Bondi Beach

Course Fees

The following fees include all training and materials for the Bronze Medallion course, patrol uniform, key to the club, and Senior Active membership (normally $50/year) for two years (2011/12 season and 2012/13 season).

Course	Cost
Bronze Medallion Course	$350
Bronze Medallion Course (concession*)	$200
Bronze Medallion Course (15-18 yo)	$130
Surf Rescue Certificate Course (13-15 yo)	$100

* Full time student, pensioner or unemployed, please bring proof of concession with you.

How to Enrol

• 1: Complete your details on this form: Bronze Sign Up Form

• 2: Pay the above course fee (see below for payment options). Bring a copy of the receipt to the Timed Swim.*

• 3: Email your Tamarama Shop receipt, or Bank Transfer receipt to education@tamaramaslsc.org.

• If you have any questions feel free to contact us at education@tamaramaslsc.org

Payment Options

• Credit Card through the Tamarama Online Shop. Click here. Email a copy of the receipt to education@tamaramaslsc.org or bring it to the Timed Swim.

• Bank Transfer/EFT:
  - Please electronically identify your payment as "BMpayment-your name" , eg: BMpayment-JohnSmith
  - Email a copy of the receipt to education@tamaramaslsc.org or bring it to the Timed Swim and maintain a copy of the for your records.
  - BANK DETAILS: Tamarama Surf Life Saving Club Inc , Clovelly Bendigo Bank BSB 633000, Acc No 125124768.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Am I required to pay before the start of the course?
A. Yes. And pre-paid candidates get preference in being admitted in the event the squad is oversubscribed. If you haven't paid in full by the first beach session you won't be able to take part as you wouldn't be insured.

*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. I can't make the date of the timed swim, can I still join?
A. It is essential that all candidates pass their timed swim by the first Saturday water-based class of the course.

• If you're unable to make the date above, you must can arrange to complete a supervised timed swim before the course starts. The attendants at the Bondi Icebergs pool might be able to time you if you ask them nicely.

Q. What happens at the swim trial?
A. Candidates who swim 400m in:

- under 9 minutes are accepted onto 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. 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 02 9019 0722 for more info,

Contact Us for More Information

Feel free to contact us with any questions you might have: education@tamaramaslsc.org
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