This season the club has 6 patrols on Stanwell Park Beach, with an average of 12 members in each patrol who are rostered on for an average of 8 patrols during the season.

There are a number of measures that remain in place to protect life savers and limit the chances of COVID transmission while on patrol.

To ensure the smooth running of patrols

• Arrive to your patrol on-time
• The SLSA Patrol Operations APP will be used to sign you on and off patrol, BUT it is essential that you also sign the paper Patrol Log as a record of your patrol attendance.
• Wear your full Patrol Uniform (Shorts, Shirt, and Patrol Hat).
• At least 3 Patrol Members (preferably all) must be wearing their Patrol Hats at all times. (Requirement for SLSI Patrol Audit)
• If you go for a swim, board paddle or surf you must be wearing your Patrol Hat (for visibility)
• Participate in the patrol.
• Make sure you arrange a swap if you are unable to make your rostered patrol
  • Use the Patrol Swap Tool in the SLSA Members Portal - Log into http://members.sls.com.au Select Patrols and Patrol Swap
  • If you have problems finding a swap, try the Active Reserve members.
• Patrol Members are encouraged to use every piece of patrol equipment everytime they are on patrol. Builds confidence and familiarity with the equipment.
• There are cans of soft drink and bottles of water in the Patrol Room fridge for Patrol members to have whilst on patrol. These are provided by the club.
• When Nippers is on, lunch will be provided to the AM Patrols. Patrol Captains should inform the Nippers Canteen as to how many members are on.
  

If all else fails or you have any question about your patrols please contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Karl Weber, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - John Clingan, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Peter McDonald

Patrol Requirements for All Competitors

• All members who wish to compete in any SLSA championship competition must fulfill their patrol hour requirements detailed in this policy.
• Note that participation in non championship competition may also require a patrol hour entry requirement.
• Under no circumstance shall any member be granted patrol or Club duty exemptions solely upon, or for, competition reasons.
• The patrol hour requirement does not apply to Surf Rescue Certificate members wishing to compete in Junior Activities events (Under 14 and/or under competitions or events).
• Further, to be eligible to participate in competition, members must also adhere to any additional patrol obligations as required by their Club (as per the Club's constitution, regulations and/or rules).
• Members and Clubs must refer to the individual carnival bulletin entry requirements (if any) for competition and championship patrol hour entry requirements.

Patrol Hour Requirements

• Normal Patrol Hour Requirements
  • For all Active and Under 15 members and any other categories of membership not mentioned, the minimum number of personal patrol hours required for the period of 1 January to 31 December of the preceding year of any SLSA Championship shall be 25 hours.
  • For Reserve Active members, the minimum number of personal patrol hours required for the period of 1st January to 31st December of the preceding year of any SLSA Championship shall be 12 hours.

• Hours shall only be calculated on the personal patrol hours completed by the competitor as follows:
  • Rostered patrols;
  • Substitute for other members (Note: These hours will be credited to the member who has actually done the patrol - NOT the member for whom the substitution was done);
  • Voluntary patrols;
  • Make Up patrols for approved absences as determined by the Club to cover illness, study, competition etc.
  • Water Safety for Junior Activities
  • Water Safety at both Senior and Junior carnivals
  • Voluntary patrols for SLSA approved Support Operations e.g. Helicopter, Jet Rescue Boats, Offshore Rescue Boats, Rescue Water Craft, Radio Commands.
  • Duty Officers from the time that they are tasked to an incident and when at the scene of an incident for which they have been tasked, and which they are actively monitoring/supervising.

Click below for more information on Proficiency & Patrol Hour Requirements for Competition Eligibility