Training to be a Lifesaver
Surf Life Saving Association of Wales is the largest volunteer organisation for ocean safety and rescue work in the Principality. Our goal is...

"to prevent the loss of life through drowning”
 
Awards & Training

Becoming a Lifesaver
Anyone can become a member of a Surf Life Saving Club.  There are many different forms of membership. If you are aged over 16 and a competent swimmer you can enrol as an active member and train to becoming a lifesaver. To find out more ask at your local surf lifesaving club


Training to be a Lifesaver
The volunteer Beach Lifeguards are the unsung heroes of the sea.  Their record in the Principality of averaging 80 rescues a year, speaks volumes for all their hard work and dedication in providing such a service to the community.

These rescues would not be possible unless the ‘lifesavers’ were trained to be proficient in reading and understanding the sea conditions, rescue techniques, resuscitation, first aid, and had a minimum standard of physical fitness.  Therefore it is the task for SLSA Wales to provide the opportunities for their members to qualify and be continually updated in the areas.

Typically throughout the year courses are provided in:

- Beach Lifeguarding
- Inflatable Rescue Boats
- Lifeguard Instructor
- Lifeguard Examiner
- Advance Resuscitation
- First Aid
- Inshore Rescue Boats
 
Calendar 2008 gives dates of course already arranged for this year.  It is also possible for non-members of our Association to take these Awards, or indeed have specific self- financing courses arranged.  For further details of this or on any of the above, contact:

Phil Rees
Regional Technical Officer
01443 686098
Email : philrees2003@yahoo.co.uk

Statistics
During the last twelve years, SLSA Wales Lifeguards have rescued 1000 people from the seas around the coastline of Wales.  Is there a better endorsement of the excellent work these volunteers do?
 
YEAR RESCUES FIRST AID LOST PERSONS
1995      87          1576              625
1996      81          1248              250
1997      86           797               249
1998      73           642               152
1999     125          788               189
2000     126          795               201
2001      69           784               177
2002      85           636               125
2003      56           481               197
2004      63           395               116
2005      67           470               136
2006      82           555               154

Click HERE for copy of Awards Booklet 2007