There is a role for everyone in surf life saving, from 5 years of age to 105! You can become a lifesaver, a trainer, an administrator, an event manager, a Nippers age manager - everyone has something to offer surf life saving. By joining our club you will not only meet many new people, but have many opportunities for training and skill development and get to enjoy the beach in a whole different way, you will also be contributing to the safety and security of your local community.

We are always looking for committed volunteers to become life savers and patrol the beach. The course incorporates basic first aid, swimming and fitness, beach safety and marine theory to prepare you for a number of situations you might encounter both on and away from the beach. When you become a life saver, the skills you learn will last a life time and you never know when they will come in handy. However, if being on patrol is not for you - you can always contirbute by becoming an associate member (without patrol responsibilities). Associate member are generally social members who have access to the club facilities (but not water-related equipment such as surf skis, boards, etc) although many of our associate members also contribute to the club by serving on committees, as officials in surf sports competition, as age managers of the Nipper program and as volunteers in many other aspects of our club. If you are lucky you may even be chosen to fulfill the coveted role of BBQmeister!

The Bronze Medallion

If you do wish to become a life saver, you need to complete your SLSA Bronze Medallion and Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue). Before you begin your course to become a life saver, you must complete some pre-requisites. One of the pre-requisites is completing a 400 metre pool swim in less than 9 minutes. The swim must be witnessed by a SLSA Assessor using the  Pool Assessment Swim Form.

Assessment is through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios. 

The course itself covers a range of topics and information you will require for patrols including:

• Safety and well being
• Surf awareness and skills
• The human body
• Resuscitation
• Defibrillation and basic oxygen
• First aid
• Radio operations
• Communications
• Rescue techniques
• Carries and supports
• Patrols

You must be older than 15 years of age to complete your Bronze Medallion. Younger people (13 to 15) who want to become a life saver can complete their Surf Rescue Certificate and assist in patrols until they are old enough to take the Bronze.

Your Commitment to life saving
Once you have completed your Bronze Medallion Training you will be assigned to a patrol team at Pambula Surf Life Saving Club. Each patrol team is assigned a patrol which will either be in the morning (including setting up) or in the afternoon (including packing away). Members of the patrol team are expected to attend their patrol in full uniform and carry out patrolling duties learnt in their training - including rescues and administering first aid.

When you become a life saver, the skills you learn are skills for life. The course will give you knowledge which can be applied in a number of situations on the beach, on the road, at home and in the workplace. If you complete your Bronze Medallion training at the Pambula Surf Life Saving Club you will not only become a life saver, you will become part of our club community.

Since 1914, the Pambula Surf Life Saving Club has established a close knit community of like-minded people. With a number of social events and activities throughout the year, becoming a life saver is heaps of fun and gives the opportunity to make new friends and make a valuable contribution to the community.

The start of the new season is approaching fast. Very soon we will be posting more information
about registrations particularly for Nippers. In meantime, as our club financial year starts in July each
year, the members who are using the club equipment e.g. the gym or the surf boats, skis etc. should
be registered now for the 2021/22 season.
To do so, simply log into your members portal account at https://members.sls.com.au, renew your membership and pay the relevant fee.

MEMBERSHIP FEES 2021/22

Adults
Life Members $0
Active Seniors 18 years and over $55
Active Reserve 18 years and over $55
Associate $60

Juniors (Nippers 5-13yrs, Cadets 13-15yrs, and Active under 18yrs)
Junior Standard Membership $35
Junior Membership Plus $100

Membership plus includes $35 membership fee and $65 towards club uniforms and clothing.
Please note it is compulsory for nippers to wear a club nipper cap and high vis fluoro vest at nippers and at
carnivals for safety. This fee structure has been introduced to allow the full amount of the Active
Kids Voucher to be used to help with the cost of participation in junior activities.

Families
Family membership $150
Family membership does not include any credit towards club uniforms. If using Active Kids
Voucher/s, only $35 per voucher can be allocated towards family membership. The remaining $65
cannot be used to cover the parent or other sibling part of the family membership, but it can be
used for club uniforms.

Example 1:
Purchasing family membership using a voucher for one child:
Use $100 from voucher. $35 goes towards family membership and $65 is recorded as credit towards
uniforms. Balance to pay = $115 ($150 - $35 = $115)

Example 2:
Purchasing family membership using vouchers for 2 children (2 vouchers must be used)
Use $100 x 2 from vouchers. $70 goes towards family membership and $130 is recorded as credit
towards uniforms. Balance to pay = $80 ($150 - $70 = $80) etc.

Any questions or problems? Contact the Registrar Marci on 0459258080 or email
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The following flyer is from Surf Life Saving and describes the processess involved to join, or renew a membership.