New clubs joining the Programme May has been a very busy month for the GLP team with more and more clubs looking to sign up youth members to the Graduate Lifeguard Programme. Sidmouth SLSC has set a new record with around twenty new graduates beginning their first summer units. Teignmouth Read More »
The second education roadshow of 2016 took place in Eastbourne at the start of this month. It was an action packed four days with a Level 1 and 2 Coaching course, 2 Trainer Assessor updates, and a Lifeguard assessment. On top of this as an additional bonus was the opportunity Read More »
On 16th May 2016, Lauren Turner (SLSGB National Education and Training Manager), Peter Lawrence (SLSGB Chairman) and Joanna Dunbavin (Saunton Sands SLSC) from SLSGB attended a once in a life time Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) Gold Award Presentation at Buckingham Palace, London. At the event SLSGB was presented with Read More »
Time to Listen Safeguarding Training is now being offered by SLSGB to all Club Safeguarding Officers. There will be a requirement that all Club Safeguarding Officers have done the training in the future so please sign up to one of the courses ASAP. This training can also be offered to Read More »
Anyone that is Safeguarding Trained and is attending the One Team GBR Trials on 18th and 19th June, please contact Lou Johnson, National Safeguarding Manager. We need volunteer safeguarding support advisors to be on call during the two days should an incident arise and if more support is needed. Please contact safeguarding@slsgb.org.uk
GBR Lifesaving is seeking applications of interest from skilled and experienced ocean, beach and pool specialists. Our plan is to create a group of experienced, knowledgeable people who can provide specialist coaching and competition experience to the GBR Team and the GBR squad 2016-2018 Coaches will be selected from the group Read More »
The GBR Lifesaving One Team Steering Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Garner to the role of Team Manager and Amy Wilkinson to the role of Assistant Team Manager. Their roles in the development and success of the team through to the World Championships in 2018 are Read More »
Building on the success of our One Team (Youth & Senior) in 2015, the One Team Steering Group (OTSG) is pleased to share our intent and direction for the GBR One Team in the coming years, namely to; Better develop our athletes (working more closely with our clubs) Better support Read More »
SLSGB clubs involved in Flood Rescue applied for a Department for Transport grant open to Charities working with volunteers to help fund equipment. We are delighted that York, Seaford and Wessex were successful with a total amount granted of over £68,200. The units are now ordering the much needed kit Read More »
As we enter the second financial year of the GLP, we are excited to announce that our sponsors South West Water will continue to support the programme. SWW are delighted with the impact that our pilot clubs have made in presenting water safety to local community groups. Having originally agreed to Read More »
