Surf Sports Competition | Competition |
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Senior Members (U/15 to Masters)
Surf Sports is the competition arm of the lifesaving movement and plays a key role in improving lifesaving skills, fitness and motivation. The summer of high profile events also aids in the recruitment and promotion of Surf Life saving. Competitors from 7 to 75 compete in a range of aquatic and beach events designed to promote fun, fitness and skills at all levels. The Picnic Bay Surf Life Saving Club provides all members the opportunity to become involved in the many facets of Surf Sports including: · Surf Boat Rowing · Board and Ski Paddling · Swimming · Beach Events · Rescue and Resuscitation · First Aid · Champion Lifesaver · Patrol Competition This opportunity is offered equally, whether new or existing members, female or male, young or old and regardless of physical ability (and you don’t have to be a good swimmer to be a Lifesaver). Our coaches and trainers provide regular training in all of the surf sports. Surf Boat Rowing The surf boat was an essential rescue craft before the introduction of inflatable rubber boats and outboard motors. The surf boat is now utilised primarily for fitness training and competition with races covering a distance of approximately 800 meters. Surf Boats take a crew of 5 people; boats are 8 meters in length and of fibreglass construction. Board Paddling The rescue board is the most used item of equipment during inshore rescues. The Malibu board is used for racing and surfing, is approximately 3.2 metres in length and of fibreglass on polystyrene construction. Board races cover a distance of approximately 400 metres Ski Paddling The surf ski is propelled by either one (single ski) or two (double ski) people using double ended paddles. Steered by foot controls and rudder, the ski is of light frame and fibreglass construction. Skis are 6 to 7.5 metres in length and races cover approximately 500 meters. Surf Swims Includes surf swim races around a course of approximately 300 metres. Belt Races Involve the use of the traditional reel, line and belt and a swim of approximately 120 metres. Five competitors are required. Tube Rescue This race involves the swimmer towing the tube a distance of approx’ 120 metres. Beach Events Competition includes beach sprint (individual) and the beach relay (team of four) over a distance of 90 metres. Beach flags are a test of quick response over a 20 metre course. There is always one baton less than the number of competitors in the event. A competitor who doesn’t gain a baton in a run through is thereby eliminated from the competition. The elimination rounds are progressive until only one competitor is left. Rescue and Resuscitation The R & R event, in its different forms, provides the opportunity for surf lifesavers to demonstrate in a competitive manner, the original and developing methods of rescue as well as the modern techniques of resuscitation. This competition is contested by teams of 5 and 6, with each member taking an active role in a simulated rescue, utilising the traditional reel, line and belt. Patrol Competition The Patrol Team Competition gives our members a chance to compete by trialling their lifesaving skills in simulated situations, testing their rescue skills, emergency response, resuscitation and first aid knowledge at both club and inter club levels. This competition is suited to the member who is a good all round lifesaver, performing as part of a team. This competition is strongly contested in all age groups Champion Lifesaver The Champion Lifesaver Competition is a test of an individual’s lifesaving skills, resuscitation and theory as well as of physical ability (all the attributes which make a good lifesaver).
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