Youth SRC – BM Bronze Medallion Transition Course 15/12/24 to 11/1/2025

Youth Course Coordinator: Jeff Baxter

The aim of this Bronze Medallion transition course is to provide participants with skills and knowledge related to surf awareness, aquatic rescue operations, radio operations, resuscitation, emergency care, spinal management, communication, teamwork and Surf Life Saving patrol operations. This award includes and builds upon the SLSA Surf Rescue Certificate, and it is the prerequisite award for many other SLS pathway awards.

It is recommended for SLS members who wish to:

• Perform in the role of a qualified lifesaver after the age of 15 years

• Participate in SLS surf sports competitions which require them to be proficient in the Bronze Medallion as a prerequisite condition

• Progress through the SLS Aquatic Rescue or Power craft award pathway.

Pre-requisites:

• Be a current 2024/2025 Season financial member of Sorrento SLSC
• Must be currently proficient in SRC (Surfguard reflective);
• Has completed their SRC less than 3 years prior to commencing this training.
• Will be 15 years on the date of the final assessment.
• MUST without exception attend ALL sessions unless there is an optional session.
• Must complete a 400m Qualifying Swim in less than 9 min.
• Has completed a minimum of 10 patrolling hours as a qualified SRC award holder (Surfguard reflective) in the 2023/2024 Season.

Court Dates:

BM Online Course Component:

Instructions to be provided once registrations close and will need to be completed prior to 6 Jan 2025.

15/12, Sun 9a – 12p: Introduction & Orientation

6/1, Mon, Wet/Theory 8.00a – 12.00p Beach

7/1, Tues, Wet/Theory 8.00a – 12.00p Beach

8/1, Wed, First Aid HLTAID011 Paul Berry, DRY incl. Assessment 8.00a – 3.30p Sorrento SLSC Hall

9/1, Thur, Wet + Recap Dry in prep for Assessment 8.00a – 12.00p

10/1, Fri, Mock Assessment 8.00a – 12.00p Beach

11/1, Sat, Assessment WET 8.00a – Finish

NOTE: You will need to complete the First Aid / Resuscitation component on the 8th January without exception as this is a training and assessment day combined.

Registration LINK:

Please contact the coordinator, Jeff with any questions you have on this course: email youth@sorrentoslsc.org.au or 0400 320 514