Safety arrangements should be capable of recovering a casualty to shore within 3 minutes of identifying anyone requiring assistance.

If the event involves any . . . → Read More: Open Water Safety Cover]]> To avoid any confusion, the following is a summary of the expectations of the RLSS UK for any open water activities organised by Trainers and Assessors and Survive and Save Instructors…

Safety arrangements should be capable of recovering a casualty to shore within 3 minutes of identifying anyone requiring assistance.

If the event involves any element of ‘free swimming’ then appropriate numbers of NBLQ qualified Lifeguards should be present.

If the session is structured and controlled as in programmed activity (RLSS UK assessments are classified as programmed activity) then appropriate numbers of ER-AS (Emergency Response – Activity Supervisor) holders should be present.

IF YOU ARE INTENDING RUNNING OPEN WATER (STILL OR BEACH) ACTIVITIES AND WOULD LIKE TO OBTAIN THE ER-AS QUALIFICATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE BLC URGENTLY SO THAT SUITABLE DATES CAN BE ARRANGED.

To train and assess pupils you are . . . → Read More: Open Water training endorsements]]> As a Survive and Save Instructor, you are qualified to conduct the POOL based activities. However, much of the excitement around the new programme lies in its open (still) water and beach components. Not offering these is depriving your candidates of a great deal of fun and experience.

To train and assess pupils you are expected to have one of three qualifications:

Trainer/Assessor (Beach)
Trainer/Assessor (Lifesaving) with T/A(Open Water) endorsement
Survive and Save Instructor with Open Water Orientation endorsement

If you are a Trainer/Assessor (Lifesaving) and DO NOT have the T/A(Open Water) endorsement (often referred to as SPLS4) then it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you complete this before DECEMBER 2012. This opens up more opportunities to you to train and assess other open water awards than just the ‘heritage’ Bronze and Silver Crosses. PLEASE LET THE BLC KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THIS COURSE – DEPENDING ON NUMBERS WE WILL BE RUNNING IT AT ONE OR OTHER OR BOTH OF THE OPEN WATER WEEKENDS.

If you are a Survive and Save Instructor and would like to take part in Open Water (both still and beach) training then you need to have attended the RLSS UK Open Water Orientation course. PLEASE LET THE BLC KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THIS COURSE – DEPENDING ON NUMBERS WE WILL BE RUNNING IT AT ONE OR OTHER OR BOTH OF THE OPEN WATER WEEKENDS.

The plan is for these weekends to be camping-based and for parents/guardians to attend with their charges if possible. Depending . . . → Read More: Beach training and assessing weekends – 2012]]> We are planning two weekends at Eastbourne for Surrey Branch pupils to be trained and assessed for the Beach element of the Survive and Save Programme. The events will be hosted by Eastbourne Volunteer Lifeguards.

The plan is for these weekends to be camping-based and for parents/guardians to attend with their charges if possible. Depending on numbers some adult activity may be organised as well. Costs will be kept to a minimum as we wish as many as possible to attend.

This website entry will be updated with details as they are finalised. In the meantime, if you are either a Surrey-based Survive and Save Instructor or a candidate, wishing to take part or to send candidates, PLEASE contact the BLC URGENTLY as we need to know how approximately how many will be involved.

This website entry will be updated with details as they are finalised. In the meantime, if you are either a Surrey-based Survive and Save Instructor or a . . . → Read More: Open Water (still water) Training and Assessment Days – 2012]]> We are planning two weekends at Southwater Park for Surrey Branch pupils to be trained and assessed for the Open Water element of the Survive and Save Programme.

This website entry will be updated with details as they are finalised. In the meantime, if you are either a Surrey-based Survive and Save Instructor or a candidate, wishing to take part or to send candidates, PLEASE contact the BLC URGENTLY as we need to know how approximately how many will be involved.

Nominations are invited for the Management committee posts as listed on the attached nomination . . . → Read More: Surrey Branch AGM – 16th April 2012]]> Notice is hereby given that the Fifty-sixth Annual General Meeting of the Surrey Branch of the Royal Life Saving Society will be held at Leatherhead Leisure Centre, Guildford Road Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 9BL on Monday 16th April 2012 commencing at 7:30pm.

Nominations are invited for the Management committee posts as listed on the attached nomination sheet. Please consider standing as we would love to see some new younger people, with exciting ideas, involved with the Branch. If you wish to nominate yourself, please contact me and we will find the appropriate people to nominate/second!

There will be an opportunity to be assessed for Life Support 3 prior to the AGM from 6pm. Please contact Alison Angiolini if you wish to be assessed. (amangiolini@btinternet.com)

Following the AGM, there will be a brief presentation / discussion on the new Survive & Save programme.

Stephanie

10am to 5pm

Ages: 13 to 17

PLEASE NOTE – Age Range extended to 12 to 19

Cost £5 per head

More details here: FLYER

Information for parents: PARENTS

AND… For any adults attending there will be a 1 day HSE Emergency First Aid at Work course running consequetively for only £20pp.

Once again, we are running the Surrey Branch Competition for 3 age groups, 13 & Under; Under 16 and over 16, on Sunday 13th November at Parkside School, Stoke d’Abernon, Cobham, 4 – 7pm.

Please can you consider whether your organisation could enter one or more teams this year?

I have attached a . . . → Read More: 13 Nov 2011 – Surrey Branch Competition]]> Hi All

Once again, we are running the Surrey Branch Competition for 3 age groups, 13 & Under; Under 16 and over 16, on Sunday 13th November at Parkside School, Stoke d’Abernon, Cobham, 4 – 7pm.

Please can you consider whether your organisation could enter one or more teams this year?

I have attached a copy of the Rules and Entry Form (and in PDF format) but if you would like any further details or information, please feel free to contact either Alex Moyes (alexmoyes@gmail.com) or myself (sjandrews50@aol.com) and we will try to help you.

We hope to make this the biggest competition to date so work on your members to get the entries in!

Thanks
Stephanie

FIRST - You need to get a copy of the New Lifesaving Manual for Instructors

The new manual . . . → Read More: The New Survive and Save Programme]]> Most of you will have all seen the news in the latest copy of Lifesaver Magazine, but we wanted to remind those of you who are Trainer/Assessors of the next important step that YOU need to take.

FIRST - You need to get a copy of the New Lifesaving Manual for Instructors

The new manual is the comprehensive resource for Lifesaving trainers. If you choose to purchase your own manual (which was available from 1st August 2011), you can order by visiting their site (https://www.lifesaversdirect.co.uk/products/pb3000/) or telephone the order hotline on 0844 824 3440

SECOND – You need to complete the online multiple choice update assessment.

There are two routes to choose from. Option 1 is for those existing TAs who wish to just carry on training and assessing. Option 2 allows you to run courses in your club for future Lifesaving Instructors.

We will probably be running an update evening for the Branch where questions can be asked and experiences shared around the new awards and the extra skills that candidates need to demonstrate. Further details will be posted on the website soon.