It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bill. Although he had been ill for some time, in true Bill style, he did not want any fuss or to use it as an excuse. He will be missed by all in Surf Lifesaving and on behalf of Read More »
Update on SLSGB 2021 Sport Events
The Sport Committee has undertaken a further detailed review of possible events for 2021. Bearing in mind that we are only now just at Step 1 of the Governments return to activity programme and with ongoing uncertainty at each Step, it was felt that the first important priority is for Read More »
***NOTICE TO ALL RETURNING BEACH LIFEGUARDS***
SLSGB is currently providing a CPD Self-Declaration process to update Beach Lifeguard Awards that have expired or are about to expire. We will recognise Beach Lifeguard Awards from ALL training organisations to get Beach Lifeguards ready to be back on the beach to support the RNLI & Local Authorities. If Read More »
The National Vaccination Programme Is Looking for Volunteers
The NHS has contracted St Johns Ambulance to recruit, select and train volunteers to help with vaccination. There will be a small group of our members who can undertake injections, many of whom will already be involved. There is a much large number who will have the knowledge Read More »
Lockdown 3.0 – Now is the time to Get Ready to be back on the Beach
Of course, it’s distressing and frustrating to be back in lockdown again with all the associated personal, family, social, economic and practical problems and now, no face-to-face club activity, but at last we have the opportunity to get ahead of the COVID virus and with the vaccination programme, the prospect Read More »
Updated SLSGB Club COVID-19 Activity Guidance – Issued 21st December 2020
Further to our guidance issued on the 3rd December and the latest Government Guidance with the introduction of Tier 4 effective now, below is our revised Club Activity Guidance Tiers 1,2 and 3 Outdoor Activity Follow Guidance as provided on 3rd December EXCEPT – NO GROUP ACTIVITY – Restrict all Read More »
COVID-19 ALERT LEVELS AND WHAT THIS MEANS FOR CLUB AND MEMBER ACTIVITY – December 2020
Following Government Guidance issued on the 1st December the table below sets out guidance for SLSGB Club and Member activity. There are now significant changes that permit more activity For those Clubs who have an SLSGB Approved COVID-19 Club Activity plan – you are all set to go Read More »
SLSGB Lifesaving Master Class Series – 2020/21
We are privileged to announce a series of Lifesaving Master Classes to bring to you the renowned, acknowledged, leading international authorities in Prevention of Drowning and Lifesaving, all “Masters” of their respective topics. Whether you are just starting out on your journey in Lifesaving or have been there, done it, Read More »
The SLSGB Beach Lifeguard Award Status
Led by the RNLI, the National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ) was established in 2014 to create a uniform, minimum national vocational standard. The foundation of this arrangement was an agreement between SLSA Wales, RLSS and SLSGB for a common award assessment criteria and that no changes would be made Read More »
SLSGB Club COVID-19 Guidance relating to The National Lockdown
Issued 5th November 2020 (Applicable to England only) The situation with the COVID-19 Pandemic has resulted in another National Lockdown that means pools will be closed and Clubs must stop face to face activities, other than those supporting public safety. This means that all group and bubble activity training must Read More »