Everyone at Bantham SLSC is really looking forward to a great, fun filled summer on the beach!

Welcome back all our Nippers and Youth - and a warm welcome to this years new Nippers - we hope you have a fantastic season on the beach and in the water!

Youth and Nipper training starts on Sunday May 19th: Youth at 1pm, Nippers at 3pm sharp - make sure you are signed in, with your rash vest and well fitting, full length, wetsuit on ready to go! 

You should receive an email informing you which session to attend.

Don't forget the big smile, lots of energy, and (hopefully) the sun cream! 

Bantham SLSC is bidding to bag a massive cash boost from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative.

Tesco teamed up with Groundwork to launch its community funding scheme, which sees grants of £4,000, £2,000 and £1,000 raised from carrier bag sales in Tesco stores awarded to local community projects.

Three groups in every Tesco region have been shortlisted to receive the cash award and shoppers are being invited to head along to Tesco stores to vote for who they think should take away the top grant.

Bantham SLSC is one of the groups on the shortlist!

We are requesting funding for new surf rescue boards which are crucial equipment for training our developing lifeguards and helping to provide a safe beach environment for all beach users.

“Bantham surf life saving club trains and develops current and future lifeguards using rigorous junior, youth and senior training programs. Qualified club members also volunteer to patrol the beach on Sundays during the summer, when on peak days there can be up to 4000 people on the beach. 

Surf rescue boards are a crucial piece of rescue equipment but have a limited lifespan and need replacing every few years. They are used by lifeguards to rapidly reach casualties and deliver them safely back to shore, often in challenging surf conditions. 

Youth and senior members train regularly using the rescue boards, with the goal being for members to achieve nationally recognised lifeguard qualifications and volunteer to patrol the beach on Sundays, as well as providing a pool of qualified lifeguards for the RNLI. Many young members go on to work with the RNLI on beaches across the South Hams.

Having funding to purchase 4 more rescue boards to replace boards which are nearly at the end of their usable service, will enable the club to continue to provide regular, effective training to our members and ultimately increase the likelihood of saving lives on our beaches” 

Voting is open during November and December - Get a token and vote every time you shop!

The Bantham SLSC coaching team are looking forward to our first fun session on the beach on Sunday!

Welcome back all our Nippers and Youth - and a warm welcome to this years new Nippers - we hope you have a fantastic season on the beach and in the water!

Remember - Youth starts at 1pm and Nippers starts at 3pm sharp - make sure you are signed in, with your rash vest and well fitting, full length, wetsuit on ready to go!

Don't forget the big smile, lots of energy, and (hopefully) the sun cream! 

Loic is planning on running the following SLSGB IRB courses from early May to early June:

IRB safety boat driver 
http://www.slsgb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Inshore-Rescue-Boat-Inshore-Safety-Boat-Driver-Award-Specification-2017.pdf

IRB safety boat crew
http://www.slsgb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Inshore-Rescue-Boat-Inshore-Safety-Boat-Crew-Award-Specification-2017.pdf

These are great courses for seniors to expand their skills (and have lots of fun!)
Interested candidates could contact Loic Doison through the club Facebook page.     
https://www.facebook.com/groups/149832327215/​

Course inscription closing date: 30th of April, exam 30th of June or 1st of July   
Cost: £30 course + £30 manual

With the recent gloomy weather summer may seem many months away, but the wheels are already in action to plan the voluntary Sunday patrols which the club provides over the summer.

Please get your application in ASAP so you can be allocated to Casualty Care courses and we can start planning a fantastic summer on the beach!

Remember all seniors and graduate lifeguards are encouraged and welcomed to sign up for this rewarding experience and opportunity to give back to the club. Follow the application links here and get your forms in!

Volunteer Lifeguard
https://jobs.rnli.org/vacancy/volunteer-lifeguard-kingsbridge-blackpool-sands-to-challaborough-338123.html
 
Volunteer Lifeguard Support 
https://jobs.rnli.org/vacancy/volunteer-lifeguard-support-kingsbridge-338666.html

Keep your diaries free for the planned RNLI Induction Dates which are as follows:

Wednesday 30th May:  
Swim testing @ Kingsbridge pool. 7pm

Saturday 2nd June: 
Casualty Care requal (for those who have done a course last year) 1 day course @ RNLI Kingsbridge support centre, Torr Quary.

Sat/Sun 16th and 17th June: 
Competencies, health and safety and all craft and vehicle requals  @ Bantham.

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