Patrol season 2010/11
November 2010 to April 2011
Sat and public holidays 1- 5.30pm
Sun 11am – 5pm
Patrol Managment Team
Chief Instructor - Floris Antonides
Training co-ordinator kerry bell kerrybell01@bigpond.com
Patrol manager kerry bell
IRB Captain - Floris Antonides
Radio Captian - Peter Bargholz
First Aid Officer - Luke Hickey
Equipment Officer - Dianne Montalto
Patrol training 2010/11
Join the ELSC patrol team for the 2010/11 season. ELSC offer a range of nationally recognised courses and training to ensure the patrol team are fully qualified and that the highest possible standards of aquatic safety and life saving patrol efficiency are maintained. Training is conducted by volunteer trainers and coaches.
ELSC Patrol training dates
Senior First Aid- Requalification and new
Tuesday 7th September 7pm
Course will run for 15 to 20 hrs (approx 6 3hr sessions)
Pre requisite: Age 15 years old
Cost is $35.00 for a first aid manual to be paid at the start of the course
Register by 1st September
IRB driver and crew
Sunday 19th October 11am info evening new
Register by 11th October
Spinal
Sunday 3rd October 10am
Register by 27th September
Contact kerrybell01@bigpond.com or 0430 383 268
Bronze Medallion
Date: TBC
Pre requisite: Min 15 yrs old
Cost: $30.00 manual
The course is approx 20 hours, so future training dates will be discussed with course participants.
Register kerrybell01@bigpond.com
Patrol orientation
All patrol team members are required to attend the patrol orientation program prior to the start of the season. This is your chance to meet new team members, catch up with old team members and receive an overview of processes, procedures and obligations for the new season.
Why become a qualified lifesaver?
The lifesaver is an Australian icon. Each person who wears the red and yellow cap is a recipient and guardian of that heritage. A lifesaver is a person who demonstrates the character, skill and service that epitomises the best of the Australian culture. When you join our patrol team you join over 35000 lifesavers Australia-wide who volunteer to provide a safe and friendly environment for all beach visitors. ELSC lifesavers are well-trained, professional and dedicated to providing a vital community service to visitors to our ‘best secret beach” in the bay. You’ll learn skills that will extend beyond the beach including first aid, leadership, communications, OH&S, water safety and adventure all in a family-friendly, social environment.
What does it take to become an ELSC lifesaver?
All courses and training are offered through the club under the direction of the Chief Instructor. The minimum age to become an active lifesaver is 13 years of age. The two main lifesaving awards are:
Surf Rescue Certificate
The SRC qualification involves training in surf awareness, surf skills, surf rescue techniques, first aid and resuscitation. Following successful completion of the course, you will be qualified to participate in patrol duties under the supervision of a Bronze Medallion holder. You must be a minimum of 13 years of age on the date of the final assessment. Assessment includes:
- Signals – 10 correct
- 100m Run – 100m Swim – 100m Run (8 minutes or less)
- Board or Tube rescue (flippers optional)
- A patient assessment on a live patient and demonstration of lateral position
- 1 & 2 Person CPR on a Manikin (adult of child or infant) including O2 supplemented CPR
- Theory Assessment Paper
Lifesaving Bronze Medallion
The Bronze medallion involves training in surf awareness, surf skills, surf rescue techniques, first aid and resuscitation. Following successful completion of the course, you will be qualified to participate in patrol duties. You must be a minimum of 15 years of age on the date of the final assessment. Assessment includes:
- Signals – 10 correct
- 200m Run – 200m Swim – 200m Run (8 minutes or less)
- Board or Tube rescue (flippers optional)
- A patient assessment on a live patient and demonstration of lateral position
- 1 & 2 Person CPR on a Manikin (adult of child or infant) including O2 supplemented CPR
- Theory Assessment Paper
Once qualified you’ll join the patrol team which is made up of a great bunch of ELSC members each with qualifications ranging from IRB driver/crew, Bronze medallion, Surf Rescue Certificate, Radio operator, Senior First Aid and Advanced Resuscitation.
Once you have your Bronze you may want build on your skills in lifesaving, then there are further courses which can be completed including
Radio Certificate (duration approx 3 hrs)
Pre requisite: Min 14 yrs old
Advanced Resuscitation
Pre requisite: Min 15 yrs old plus hold Senior First Aid Certificate
Defibrillation
Pre requisite: Min 15 yrs old
Spinal Award
Pre requisite: Min 16 yrs old
IRB Crew
Pre requisite: Bronze medallion,
IRB Driver
Pre requisite: Min 17 yrs old, Bronze medallion, IRB Crew and State Boating License
The Patrol Efficiency Booklet provides full details of what is required for each award.
I'd love to patrol but not really that keen to get wet
No problem, while the Bronze medallion is the minimum requirement for performing water rescues, being a part of the patrol team doesn’t mean you have to get wet. We encourage members who have or would like to receive first aid, resuscitation or radio training to also join the team. This variety of qualifications only strengthens our team and encourages diversity in skills and experience across patrols. Courses you can do to get onto the Patrol team and stay dry include:
Senior First Aid Certificate
Pre requisite: Min 14 yrs old
Radio Certificate (duration approx 3 hrs)
Pre requisite: Min 14 yrs old
Advanced Resuscitation
Pre requisite: Min 15 yrs old plus hold Senior First Aid Certificate
How often do I have to patrol?
Availability is completely up to you although we do ask that you provide the Patrol Captain with your availability prior to the monthly roster being developed. In order to remain familiar with Patrol and club procedures, we ask that you complete a minimum of one shift per month.
What do I need to do while on patrol?
Prior to your first patrol shift, you will be involved in an orientation program which will give you a chance to meet the team and become familiar with process and procedure at ELSC. A ELSC Patrol Contract has aslo been developed that outlines patrol expectations ensuring the highest possible standards of safety and efficiency are maintained.
I'm an Edi nipper, what now?
We started a junior lifeguard team to enable nippers to learn what patrols are all about and to teach them more skills. We will be running this again this season commencing in January . Patrols are done on a Saturday 1pm –5 30pm and on Sunday 11am –5pm. The junior lifeguards will be able to do two hour sessions. They must wear club uniform and hold a current S badge and be 9 years of age and up. Please register with Kerry, Patrol Manager kerrybell01@bigpond.com or if you are wanting more info please speak to Kerry or Dianne.
2008/09 Patrol Team Honours
During the 2008/09 season, the ESLC patrol team completed over 1500 volunteer patrol hours and was placed first in the Kingston region in the LSV Patrol Efficiency Competition, ninth overall against 58 Victorian clubs.
Gold Club achievement 90 + hours
Kerry Bell 174.5 hrs
Dianne Montalto 168 hrs
Darren Bell 147 hrs
Silver Club achievement 50 - 89 hours
Kara Edwards 86.5 hrs
Darren Edwards 83 hrs
Floria Antonides 81.15 hrs
Kerrie Mussert 78.5 hrs
Sammy Coutts 76.5 hrs
Tracey Millen 64.5 hrs
Andrew Poole 64 hrs
Peter Bargholz 59 hrs
Dean Hard 52 hrs
Kristian Antonides 48 hrs
Bernieka Bloomfield 44 hrs
Bronze Club achievement 10 - 49 hours
Liam Myers 38.5 hrs
Luke Hickey 37 hrs
Sharni Taylor 35.45 hrs
Jay Ellis 34 hrs
Yvonne Favero 30.5 hrs
Monica Busch 29.5 hrs
Josie Byrne 25.5 hrs
Greg Busch 15 hrs
Jarrod Schober 13.5 hrs
Lonny Breewer 10.5 hrs
Dale Schober 6hrs
Sarah Rollins 6hrs
Andrew Robinson 6hrs
Lottie Morrison 6hrs
Rhylee Prittard 3.5hrs
Ben Jenkinson 3hrs
