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Tune in on Thursday at 6:30pm to hear our very own Marissa Saunders participate in the SLSA Sydney’s first Quick Chat – Women in Lifesaving
Thursday 30 September @ 6:30pm
Don’t wait register now!
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Being a confident swimmer in the surf is an important skill for lifesavers.
However, you don’t have to be confident in the surf to start. To begin your Bronze Medallion course to become a lifesaver you will need to be able to swim 400m in the pool in under 9 minutes. We teach you the rest!
The club has surf swim training sessions at the beach and a 400m surf swim race every Sunday to help develop skills and fitness. There are lots of social swims too and a hot shower at the club after, when needed!
www.bondisurfclub.com/get-involved/join-us/
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Photo Credit: Andrew Kagis
Swimming is a fundamental part of being a Lifesaver but we don’t all start as incredible swimmers. To start you need to be able to swim 400m in under 9 minutes.
Then you join a community of swimmers. Every Sunday during the season we have an optional 400m swim race. There are multiple grades to race depending on your speed. We also race with boards and tubes.
There are swim squads on and off the beach and if you choose to race for the club you may end of travelling with the team (when Covid permitted) to different Carnivals where you will represent the club in the blue and white Bondi cap. All age groups can race.
Your journey to become a Lifesaver starts with gaining your Bronze Medallion where we teach you all you need to know about beach awareness, safety and rescue.
Register for the online induction at
Don’t forget to tune in at 6:30pm to hear our very own Marissa Saunders participate in the SLSA Sydney’s first Quick Chat – Women in Lifesaving
Tonight @ 6:30pm
Register now!
https://slsnsw.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqc–gpz0uE9PNEEhtL-YCIfGxMjDF45Qp?fbclid=IwAR188u9_PnFCOYD2JJx1Q9WQNRc4eopkT1BvJEHbo1utm4hJnTA-DafyIdg
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You might not know, but Lifesavers are all volunteers.
They personally pay $500 for their 8 week Bronze Medallion training course, their training materials and their uniform.
Would you like to volunteer but don’t have the time?
Would you pay for a Scholarship instead?
Your generous $500 gift would cover the cost of a new lifesavers course, setting them up to save lives over many years.
Donate here:
https://www.mycause.com.au/store/1488
$50 pays for a uniform
$100 pays for annual fees
$500 pays for a scholarship to train a new Lifesaver, their training materials and their uniform
Great to be back! The first weekend of the season had a bit of everything – cracking sunrises, storms, rain and sunshine.
Covid restrictions meant masks, social distancing and limited numbers of lifesavers on the beach. The storms on Saturday kept the beach quiet and the patrol tent was taken down for safety. Sunday brought the sun and more fun.
Thanks to all patroling members this weekend.
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Photos Credits: James Stewart, Simon Smith, Garry Beath, Felicity MacArthur
Our Bondi Surf Lifesavers Courtney Date and Richard Nicholas have been recognised in The Daily Telegraph today for their extraordinary rescue in the Colo River floods earlier this year.
The article goes on to highlight the incredible service the Surf Life Saving movement offers.
“There’s no other organisation like Surf Life Saving. We’re a major emergency service, we’re an iconic sport, we’re a youth movement, we’re a training organisation that teaches everyday first aid and we’re community groups where families come together,” Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) President John Baker ESM.
“I think the main thing that underpins Surf Life Saving is everyone comes together with that sense of community service and volunteerism… and it is so incredibly important to all Australians.”
Click the link to read the full article
Bondi Lifesavers start back on the beach today and are here for the summer. Our goal for every season is ‘No lives lost!’
The best way to keep safe at Bondi is to swim between the flags.
If you do get caught in a rip the first thing to do is to swim parallel to the beach towards where the waves are breaking and use the waves to bring you in.
If you can’t do this:
1. Stay calm
2. Raise one arm and call for help
3. Float on your back
Click below to see how to spot a rip.
We are looking forward to welcoming back all our Volunteer Lifesavers this weekend as the new surf club season starts. That means summer is right around the corner!
We will be looking out for you at Bondi Beach on Saturdays, Sundays and on public holidays.
If you are interested in learning new skills and making new friends by becoming a Lifesaver at Bondi, visit our website for more information – https://bondisurfclub.com/get-involved/join-us/
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THIS YEAR THE MESSAGE IS:
Are they really OK? Ask them today.
Do you know how the people in your world are really going?
Life’s ups and downs happen to all of us. So chances are someone you know might be struggling. Your genuine support can make a difference whatever they are facing, big or small.
So, don’t wait until someone’s visibly distressed or in crisis. Make a moment meaningful and ask them how they’re really going.
Are they really OK? Ask them today. Your conversation could change a life.