The Portsea SLSC Bronze camp enables candidates to develop surf lifesaving skills and allows participants to attain their Bronze Medallion, enabling them to patrol as part of Portsea SLSC as a fully qualified lifesaver. The Bronze Medallion is the national qualification in basic surf lifesaving skills and is the core qualification for patrolling members of surf lifesaving clubs in Australia.
On Bronze, there will be a combination of practical work, fitness training and theory activities that all candidates will be expected to fulfil as part of the camp. In turn, the program will provide candidates with crucial lifesaving techniques and knowledge including surf awareness skills, surf rescue skills, patrol operation awareness and emergency care & resuscitation skills.
Participants will learn how to:
- Understand Surf Awareness Principles and Apply these to the Beach Environment
- Utilise Surf Skills to Effectively Negotiate Surf
- Perform Basic Surf Rescues using a variety of Techniques and Equipment
- Participate in Patrol Operations, including in Emergency Situations
- Provide Basic Emergency Care and Life Support to unconscious, unresponsive patients (with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and aided by an automated external defibrillator (AED))
- Provide Basic First Aid Principles to Patients
- Utilise SLSA Approved Radios and Other SLSA Communication Methods
- Apply Spinal Management Techniques to Patients with Spinal Injuries
- Work as Part of a Lifesaving Team
PROGRAM DATES
The 2024-25 Bronze Camp Program dates are:
- 15th December 2024
- 16th December 2024
- 17th December 2024
- 18th December 2024
- 19th December 2024
- 20th December 2024
- 21st December 2024
The Bronze Camp will be run as a live-in camp at the Portsea SLSC. Participants MUST be able to attend all days of the program.
REGISTRATION DATES & PROCESSES
All registration links for Bronze will be posted to members via E-Boomer and can also be accessed above on the previous Bronze Camp page.
If Bronze camp becomes oversubscribed, applicants will be added to the waitlist and contacted if a place becomes available.
Bronze Camp PRIORITY Registration Opens:
Sunday 6th of October 2024 at 12pm AEST
Bronze Camp GENERAL Registration Opens:
Sunday 13th of October 2024 at 12pm AEST
Registration / Waitlists will CLOSE on:
Thursday 31st October 2024 at 12pm AEST
CAMP ELIGIBILITY FOR 2024
All candidates must satisfy the following eligibility criteria to participate in Bronze Camp:
- Be a current financial member of Portsea SLSC
- Be 15 years of age by the 13th of December 2024
- Be able to swim 400m in under 9 minutes in a pool of no less than 25 metres. (An accreditation swim will be held prior to the camp’s commencement.)
- Complete all E-Learning Modules prior to the commencement of camp
NIPPERS INSTRUCTING
There is an expectation that all Bronze Camp participants will help instruct our Nipper Program over the summer period. We are dedicated to continuity of learning and teaching at Portsea SLSC and hope that in reciprocation of the time we invested towards your personal development, you will help us to develop our youngest club members through instructing our Nipper program this season.
BRONZE PROGRAM FEES
The cost for Bronze Camp is $425 per candidate.
Financial assistance may be available for families suffering personal / financial hardship. If you would like to discuss options regarding financial assistance, please contact the Education Director directly.
PROGRAM ENQUIRIES
For all enquiries regarding the Bronze Camp program, please contact the Education Sub-committee via email at education@portseasurf.com.au.