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At Black Rock Life Saving Club we provide a fun, family based environment in which to learn the principles of water safety, health, fitness, resuscitation and the aquatic environment.

NIPPER PROGRAM

A surf education program teaching children aged 5 to 14 years how to have fun and stay safe in the beautiful aquatic environment on our doorstep.

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LIFE SAVING

Invaluable lifesaving skills from first aid to CPR are taught enabling members to volunteer as community lifesavers.

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YOUTH/SENIOR

A fun group of teenagers and young adults who enjoy training in an aquatic environment.

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COMPETITION

Sport competition plays a vital role in keeping members fit, active and engaged while building skills.

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BLACK ROCK Training Times

Nipper
Surf Education

Nov – Feb
Saturday 12:30-2:00pm

Aged 5-13 years

– fitness fun & games for future lifesavers
– beach safety
– beach/surf conditions
– aquatic animals
– first aid

This is not a learn to swim program.
All members are required to achieve the preliminary skills (PS) level for their age group.

PS Skills

JUNIOR PROGRAM

Senior Training

Oct-Mar
Saturday 2:30-4:00pm
Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm

SRC/BM award required to train with this group
– Patrol fitness and competition skills training;
– swimming
– board skills
– ski
– beach sprints & flags
– board & tube rescues
– fitness stamina
Additional training sessions added throughout the season as required

SENIOR PROGRAM

Competition Training

All year training options:

Additional skills training for competing at carnivals;

Nippers:
summer carnivals
Thursdays Oct-Mar
&
winter pool carnivals
Saturdays Apr-Jul

Seniors:
winter pool carnivals
Saturdays Jul-Sept

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COMPETITION PROGRAMS

SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS

Black Rock Life Saving Club appreciates the support of local businesses, enabling us to provide a patrolled beach over the summer as well as a water safety and training programs for the community.

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Age Group	Preliminary Assessment (pool or open water)
Under 6	From a standing position in waist deep water perforem a front glide and recover to a secure position. Perform a back float for 15 sec and whilist holding a buoyant aid and recover to a secure position.
Under 7	From a standing position in waist deep water perforem a front glide ick for 3m and recover to a secure position. Perform a back float for 30 sec and recover to a secure position.
Under 8	25m swim (any strok) 1 min survival float (on back)
Under 9	25m swim (any strok) 1 min survival float (on back)
Under 10	25m swim (freestyle/fornt crawl) 1 1/2min survival float (on back)
Under 11	50m swim (freestyle/fornt crawl) 2min survival float (on back)
Under 12	100m swim (freestyle/fornt crawl) 2min survival float (on back)
Under 13	150m swim (freestyle/fornt crawl within 3 min) 3min survival float (on back)
Under 14	200m swim (freestyle/fornt crawl within 5 min) 3min survival float (on back)