All Association members shall pass the annual proficiency test to carry out the necessary patrol duties as determined by the category of membership. It will be the direct responsibility of the competitor/clubs to ensure these requirements are met.

The cut-off date for proficiencies for members wishing to compete will be 31st December each year unless otherwise approved by the SLSQ Director Surf Sports.

To facilitate patrols and patrol rosters, all current proficient members shall be deemed proficient to 31st December.

Members becoming proficient or obtaining a new Bronze Medallion during the period 1st July to 31st December shall be deemed proficient until 31st December of the following year.

Proficiency tests are usually carried out in the first couple of weeks of the new season and progressively during the season as required.