Author Archives: Alan Sutherland

RLSS UK NLSC 2011 Update

Posted on 6 November, 2011 by Alan Sutherland

Good luck to all our competitors travelling to Sheffield in just under 2 weeks time for the final of the National Life Saving Championships 2011! Competitors will be up against those who have qualified from Regional Heats across the UK, … Continue reading →

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Lifesaving Instructors Course

Posted on 22 October, 2011 by Alan Sutherland

The RLSS has brought out a new Lifesaving Instructors qualification to accompany the new Survive and Save awards. Only qualified Lifesaving Instructors can teach and assess the Survive and Save awards. If you’d like to become a Lifesaving Instructor then … Continue reading →

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Help Needed on Lifeguarding Tour

Posted on 20 June, 2011 by Alan Sutherland

We need your help for the National Beach Lifeguard Tour 2011. We are looking for someone who is male aged 18 or older, and can drive an automatic minibus. The person will need a CRB check or be willing to … Continue reading →

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University of Bath Casualty Simulation Evening

Posted on 8 April, 2011 by Alan Sutherland

The University of Bath hosted a training session with a difference on Thursday when they invited Blondie (Vice Chairman of A&NW Branch) to teach some basic casualty simulation techniques. At first the session looked more like a cookery lesson than … Continue reading →

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A&NW Mass Assessment Evening

Posted on 8 April, 2011 by Alan Sutherland

Fourteen candidates from four different lifesaving clubs descended on Keynsham Leisure Centre for the first RLSS Avon and North Wiltshire mass-assessment evening. Several clubs in the Bath and Bristol area have recently been hit with pool closures or reduced pool … Continue reading →

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West Region Volunteer Vacancies

Posted on 22 February, 2011 by Alan Sutherland

RLSS UK West Region (Somerset, Avon & North Wiltshire and Gloucestershire) wish to make the following appointments: Vice Chair RLSS UK Management Board has determined the role of Regional Chair to be the lead person in the Region; to ensure … Continue reading →

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Cheltenham Lifesavers NBLQ Trip to Margate

Posted on 19 December, 2010 by Alan Sutherland

At the start of August 2010, ten members of the Cheltenham Lifesavers club ventured into new territory when they completed the clubs first batch of National Beach Lifeguard Qualifications. As a land locked club, the open water awards have often … Continue reading →

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Presentation of Honour

Posted on 12 December, 2010 by Alan Sutherland

A big congratulations to Carol Mason who was awarded her Certificate of Thanks by Avon and North Wiltshire Branch President, Colin Almond! Carol was unable to attend the Society Awards Ceremony at the Guildhall in London and was presented by … Continue reading →

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Lifesaving Sport DVD

Posted on 11 June, 2010 by Alan Sutherland

David Fielding (or Blondie) has made a lifesaving sport DVD, based on footage from the 2009 BULSCA Nationals. This is an excellent training aid for experienced competitors and newcomers alike. Clear and concise chapters provide an introduction to nine of … Continue reading →

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