The Glenelg SLSC offers all members the opportunity to fine tune their first aid, resuscitation and rescue techniques. Competition within these events is a focus of the Glenelg SLSC and many members have gone on to have high level success in these events.
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For all your Lifesaving Competition Information - CLICK HERE to download the Competition Manual
The Lifesaving Competition encompasses
The focus of these events are 'real' lifesaving skills. Competitiors do not have to be the elite sportsman, just dedicated lifesavers.
Most lifesaving competitions have an emphasis on teamwork in stressful situations
The Champion Patrol Competition is the ultimate team event in Surf Lifesaving
Patrol Teams are required to complete/demonstrate
The Champion Lifesaver Competition is the pentathlon event of Surf Lifesaving
Patrol Teams are required to complete/demonstrate
The individual with the most points at the end of the competition is judged as the Champion Lifesaver. To be successful individuals must have exceptional knowledge of Surf Lifesaving, be superb athletes in all disciplines.
In short, the winner is truly a 'Champion Lifesaver'
The event is hotley contested throughout Australia , it is necessary to win a state championship in order to participate at Aussies.
The First Aid Competiton involves teams of two tackling a complex first aid situation (often upwards of 4 patients) with limited equipment and no external assistance. Competitors often include Ambulance Officers, Doctors, Lifeguards... even Surgeons.
To be a successful team, they must work together to triage and manage the first aid scenario to the best of their ability, gathering information and using first aid skills they have gained trough patrolling and a Surf Lifesaver.
Competition Officer: Adam Luscombe via email
