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Become a Peregian lifesaver

If you’ve ever thought of becoming a lifesaver now is the time to sign up with courses for juniors happening in the school holidays and lifesaving training beginning in August at Peregian Beach club house.

Training to obtain a bronze medallion to be a patrolling member at Peregian Beach requires participants to be a minimum age of 15 years and able to swim 400m freestyle in a pool in less than 9 minutes. You will also need to apply for a Blue Card at: my.bluecard.qld.gov.au/…/registr…/privacy-notice.

Register for the course ASAP at: www.noosasurfclub.com.au/register-for-courses/

The course begins on Saturday 7 August with the assessment on Saturday 11 September at Peregian Club House and Beach.

Training times are Saturdays from 7am to 1pm and Tuesdays from 6-9pm.

Calling all Junior lifesavers. If you would like to do your Bronze Medallion and patrol at Peregian Beach or alternatively complete your Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) and patrol/assist with Nipper water safety join the school holiday course.

You need to be 13 years old and be able to swim 200m in less than 5 minutes (SRC) or 15 years old and be able to swim 400m in less than 9 minutes (Bronze).

Day one will be a pool swim on Thursday 1 July from 5:30 – 7pm at Good Shepherd College pool with the course happening from 5-10 July at the Noosa Surf Club training room and Main Beach from 8am to 3pm each day.

Register your name, course and date via the link below:

Register for Courses

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