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Patrols - Surf Life Saving

Information on Patrolling at Avoca Patrol Hour Requirements for Competition Injured whilst on Patrol? Proficiency Information
End of Year Recognition Patrolling Policies Patrol Reminders  Patrol Members & the ATV

Patrol Rosters 2009/10

The patrol rosters for the 2009 2010 season are now available

A Reminder to all patrolling members:

When on patrol you are to wear your full patrol uniform, consisting of:

 

 To Contact the Director of Lifesaving for more information, please click here

Patrolling the beach is the main function of the Club and we encourage our Members to participate in patrolling duties.  Members that are unable to attend their rostered patrols are requested to organise a substitute patrol member so that the beach can be patrolled and incidents kept to a minimum.  Patrolling members are required to sign on and off each patrol in the Patrol Log Book located in the Captain’s Office, or with the Patrol Captain.

If you are unable to attend your scheduled patrol, please contact your patrol captain and ensure you have arranged a substitute for you on this patrol.

Those members, who have fulfilled their rostered patrol duties, are recognised at the end of season presentation.

Patrolling Members are provided with their own sun safe shirt which is to be worn whilst on patrol, (please do not wear casual clothes whilst on patrol),  sunscreen is found in the Captains Office and patrolling members are encouraged to reapply this, keep up their fluid intake on a regular basis, and to make use of the shelters provided.

Patrolling Members are reminded that parking is only allowed in the designated carparks surrounding the Surf Club.  Parking is not permitted behind the Club in the boat turning area, or on the grass areas behind the Club.

Responsibilities and Behaviour while on Patrol
All patrol members must (legibly) sign on and off patrol in the patrol log.  It is important that Members sign on as soon as they arrive on patrol. Please remember that the Log Books are legal documents and could be called upon as evidence.
Duties while on patrol are: monitoring the conditions  of the beach, ensuring the safety of all swimmers, with particular attention being given at all times to the area adjacent to the Rock Pool which is well known for its rips which have caught many unsuspecting tourists;   prevention of potential dangers to the beach goers; treatment of any injured person & ensuring Incident Report Log in any cases that are referred further; provision of public information;  care & cleaning   of equipment, Captains Office, & First Aid Room and any other duties deemed necessary by your Patrol Captain and Vice Captain.
Please remember you are the face of lifesaving whilst on patrol, and the public have high standards.  Please be aware of your language, actions and general behaviour at all times.

Duty of Care / Public Liability
All Members have a duty of care for the public and fellow Club Members. Public Liability Insurance is cover which is available if a member of the public or a Surf Life Saving Club member takes legal action (civil) for alleged negligence against SLSA or its members – including all financial Avoca Beach SLSC Members.
If Members follow safety and precautionary measures set by SLSA, use SLSA approved equipment and remain vigilant the need for public liability insurance will be minimised. Any Member acting in a manner that constitutes wilful misconduct or wilful negligence may not be covered by insurance and could be personally liable for any loss or damage resulting from his/her actions.
A reminder to all Members that we are bound by the SLSA Codes of Coduct
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End of Year Patrol Recognition Awards
At the completition of each year, on Presentation Night, the Club recognises those patrolling members who have attended all their rostered patrols.
There are two categories of recognition:
Patrolling Excellence:  The Member has fulfilled all their rostered patrols at their rostered time and have not used a substitute, or left their patrol short.
100% Patrols:  The Member has fulfilled their entire rostered patrols, but due to other commitments, has used a subsititute patrol members so that they have not left their patrol short of numbers, AND, has made up those hours be either doing subsititute hours, volunteer hours or water safety, ie has completed 100% of their rostered patrol hours during the season.  Members who have not found a subsititute for the hours they did not attend are automatically ineligible for this award.
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If any member is planning to apply for static, Long Service or Reserve Active Membership, all requests must be made in writing to the Board of Directors for their consideration. 

AB SLSC Renewing Member 2009/10 Information Sheet

AB SLSC New Member 2009/10 Information Sheet

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The ATV

The ATV is the property of Gosford City Council and is on loan to the Club for use during the weekends and public holidays.

To drive the ATV, all Members must have completed an annual induction, which generally is done at the same time as your requal.

You can only drive the ATV if:

The ATV is not to be used to for personal or recreational uses and should be driven with extreme care.

ATV Induction Paper

Each year, each Member is required to complete an annual proficiency assessment, this keeps life savers up to date with rescue, resuscitation techniquies and other developments in surf life saving.  This must be completed by 31 December each year.

2010 Annual Proficiency Requirements for each award

SLSA Information on Proficiency Requirements

Relevant Patrol Documents:

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Injured?

Unfortunately there are times you may have been injured whilst on patrol, competiting or travelling to and from carnvials or patrols, or your property has been damaged during these activities.  All financial members are covered by Workcover Insurance, but it is important that all the forms be filled out as soon as possible.  Please contact the Club Admin Office as soon as possible for assistance.

Work Cover Injury Claim Form is avialable by clicking on the relevant topic