Lifeguarding
Each day our beach patrols set out the red and yellow flags to show the safest place to swim.
We train new Surf Lifeguard’s how to identify potential victims and potential dangers.
We work with the public to prevent people getting in trouble, first.
Beach Patrols
The weekend patrol season is generally from Labour weekend to Easter each summer. During the height of the summer holiday period, at the most popular beaches, Surf Lifeguards are employed to patrol weekdays.
How do I become a Surf Lifeguard?
To gain your Surf Lifeguard Award you need to first join a Surf Life Saving Club. You will be taught first aid, resuscitation, practical rescue skills and you must complete a 400m swim within the time limit. The Club will provide the training and equipment you need to learn the skills to be ready to sit the examination.
The exam tests both practical and theoretical lifesaving knowledge that you have been taught. Exams are run throughout the summer so as soon as you are ready, you can put your learning to the test.
Once you have achieved your Surf Lifeguard Award you can become part of your Clubs’s Lifeguard patrol team and a whole world of opportunities are available to you. You can continue to develop your Lifeguard skills through first aid courses, programmes to develop your Lifeguard skills or learn to drive the Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB).
Patrol List
The 2011/ 12 lists for each patrol are out. If your contact details need updating please email them with your name and patrol number to Allan: allanm@mmc.school.nz. Mobile numbers are essential.
Please note the new patrol, Patrol 7. A goal for the club was to develop a new patrol for this season. By having this we will cut down on the number of patrol dates we all have to make.
However the average patrol size will drop in numbers. It means that everyone on the patrols must pull their weight and if they can’t make a patrol, organise a sub as soon as you can.