Wonthaggi Life Saving Club is a family-based volunteer organisation that has been providing an aquatic rescue service to the Cape Paterson Bay Beach and surrounding community for 85 years. Our lifesavers complete patrols, run school educationprograms, and participate in lifesavingcompetitions If you have a child between 5 and 13 (at midnight on30/09/2023) that enjoys the beach and is keen to learn new skills, then our Nipper program is a great way for them to do that. The vision for our Nipper Program is to provide a safe and friendly environment where both nippers and parents can learn and enhance their knowledgeabout surf life saving and water safety.  The main aims of the nipper program is to: Develop surf awareness Increase confidence and skills in beach relatedactivities Offer training to those wanting to pursue competitionor awards Instil and re-enforce sun smart philosophies Encourage enjoyable and healthy participation Progress members towards surf rescue awards  Promote a positive non-threatening environment Meet new friends Come and join us and have some fun for more information please feel free to contact us at junior.activities@wlsc.org.au 

Wonthaggi Life Saving Club is a family-based volunteer organisation that has been providing an aquatic rescue service to the Cape Paterson Bay Beach and surrounding community for 85 years. Our lifesavers complete patrols, run school educationprograms, and participate in lifesavingcompetitions If you have a child between 5 and 13 (at midnight on30/09/2023) that enjoys the beach and is keen to learn new skills, then our Nipper program is a great way for them to do that. The vision for our Nipper Program is to provide a safe and friendly environment where both nippers and parents can learn and enhance their knowledgeabout surf life saving and water safety.  The main aims of the nipper program is to: Develop surf awareness Increase confidence and skills in beach relatedactivities Offer training to those wanting to pursue competitionor awards Instil and re-enforce sun smart philosophies Encourage enjoyable and healthy participation Progress members towards surf rescue awards  Promote a positive non-threatening environment Meet new friends Come and join us and have some fun for more information please feel free to contact us at junior.activities@wlsc.org.au 

Wonthaggi Life Saving Club is a family-based volunteer organisation that has been providing an aquatic rescue service to the Cape Paterson Bay Beach and surrounding community for 85 years. Our lifesavers complete patrols, run school education programs, and participate in lifesaving competitions If you have a child between 5 and 13 (at midnight on 30/09/2023) that enjoys the beach and is keen to learn new skills, then our Nipper program is a great way for them to do that. The vision for our Nipper Program is to provide a safe and friendly environment where both nippers and parents can learn and enhance their knowledge about surf life saving and water safety.  The main aims of the nipper program is to: Develop surf awareness Increase confidence and skills in beach relatedactivities Offer training to those wanting to pursue competitionor awards Instil and re-enforce sun smart philosophies Encourage enjoyable and healthy participation Progress members towards surf rescue awards  Promote a positive non-threatening environment Meet new friends Come and join us and have some fun for more information please feel free to contact us at junior.activities@wlsc.org.au 

What is Skills Maintenance?  Lifesaving clubs are responsible for ensuring members maintain their skills to the minimum standard set by SLSA. The guiding principle for skills maintenance is that lifesaving clubs can meet their service level agreements with confidence in members' lifesaving skills and abilities.   All active lifesavers are required to complete a skills maintenance assessment to show currency in the life saving award/s they hold under the supervision of a Traner, Assessor or Facilitator (TAF).   Skills maintenance assessments are necessary to:  Ensure ongoing proficiency of members in their area of training and activities. Maintain the standards of knowledge and expertise of lifesavers.  Satisfy legal and statutory requirements. Reinforce and maintain our service commitment to the beach-going community. All members who wish to undertake patrol duties or compete in competitions at a State or National level must undertake annual skills maintenance activities to maintain proficiency. What does Skills Maintenance cover? Skills maintenance includes practical assessment activities and (for select awards) an online learning/theory component. Skills Maintenance is in place for the awards listed below and should be completed annually unless stated otherwise.   Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC)  Bronze Medallion (BM) Radio Operator Certificate (ROC) First Aid & Emergency Care Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART)* Powercraft Side-by-Side Vehicle (SSV)   Inflatable Rescue Boat Crew (IRBC) Inflatable Rescue Boat Driver (IRBD) Y Y & License check Maintenance of ART award only. Does not lead to the issuance or extension of CPR/ART units of competency.  For more information check out the Skills Maintenance Guide   All online theory  must be completed prior attending practical sessions  A summary of the skills maintenance process is provided below:  A)  Book into the selected skills maintenance session through the member training portal B)  Receive a confirmation email and check all details are accurate.  C)  Access and complete the online learning / theory test in the member training portal (ifapplicable) D)  Attend the face-to-face session/s. E)  Get your skills maintenance card signed off by an endorsed TAF, or F)  Sign the Skills Maintenance App G)  Provide your completed card to the skills maintenance session Coordinator.  If successful - Monitor Surfguard for updated training records If unsuccessful - Book another practical session and resit the outstanding assessment item/s   

The use of high visibility lycra tops is mandatory for all open water-based junior programs and activities conducted. To comply with these requirements Nippers enrolling in the WLSC Nipper Program will be required to wear the approved high visibility vest at each nipper session. Hi-Vis lycra tops (if not retained from last season) can be purchased from the club for $35.00 each https://wlsc.tidyhq.com/public/shop/products . Nippers also require a cap $10.00 which matches their age group colour in the table below. Nipper Cap Colours        Birthday date range U6 - Gecko Green           1/10/2017 -30/09/2018 U7-Teal Blue                    1/10/2016 - 30/09/2017 U8-Red                             1/10/2015 - 30/09/2016 U9-Purple                        1/10/2014 - 30/09/2015 U10-Yellow                       1/10/2013 - 30/09/2014 U11-White                         1/10/2012 - 30/09/2013 U12-Royal/dark blue       1/10/2011 - 30/09/2012 U13-Dark Green               1/10/2010 - 30/09/2011 U14-Black                        1/10/2009 - 30/09/2010 Any issues contact Sandra at  junior.activities@wlsc.org.au who will be able to assist you   

Gear Inspections and pre-season checks All members welcome to help get ready for the up-coming summer season.

Presentation and Meal Ticket One ticket per person attending  $5.00 per person Please Arrive 4.30pm for a 5.00pm start Neat Casual Dress Any issues or special requirements please contact Michelle on secretary@wlsc.org.au or 0417584304

Refer to attached circular should Saturday not be a competition day..   Venue ? Round 1 – Mordialloc (Peninsula backup) • Round 2 – Ocean Grove (Lorne backup) • Round 3 – Hampton (Peninsula backup) • Round 4 – Bancoora (Ocean Grove & Lorne backup) • Round 5 – Anglesea (Lorne backup) Date addition: Monday 12th June (public holiday) for Lorne only • State Championships – Lorne (Lorne backup the following weekend)

Venue ? Round 1 – Mordialloc (Peninsula backup) • Round 2 – Ocean Grove (Lorne backup) • Round 3 – Hampton (Peninsula backup) • Round 4 – Bancoora (Ocean Grove & Lorne backup) • Round 5 – Anglesea (Lorne backup) Date addition: Monday 12th June (public holiday) for Lorne only • State Championships – Lorne (Lorne backup the following weekend)

Venue ? Round 1 – Mordialloc (Peninsula backup) • Round 2 – Ocean Grove (Lorne backup) • Round 3 – Hampton (Peninsula backup) • Round 4 – Bancoora (Ocean Grove & Lorne backup) • Round 5 – Anglesea (Lorne backup) Date addition: Monday 12th June (public holiday) for Lorne only • State Championships – Lorne (Lorne backup the following weekend)