Outer Reef Surf School

Pupils from Pembroke and Greenhill schools have been congratulated for their surfing success at an action-packed 5×60 Surf Club Presentation evening.

More than 170 people attended the evening at Greenhill School on Monday, which celebrated the accomplishments of the 5×60 After School Surf Clubs and showed what they have achieved over the last two terms.

Junior Surf Scheme certificates and surf goody bags from Outer Reef Surf School were presented to 150 pupils, and a short film was screened to demonstrate the clubs’ achievements.

Pupils had a chance to go on an indoor surf simulator and compete in a RNLI challenge to see who could put on drysuits and oilskins the quickest, with Tenby surf shop ‘Underground’ donating prizes to the fastest pupils.

The junior surfers also enjoyed looking around stalls from Tenby Lifeboat Station, Tenby beach lifeguards, Surfers against Sewage, Underground and Outer Reef Surf School.

The evening was organised by Wyndham Williams from Sport Pembrokeshire, who also set up the 5×60 After School Surf Clubs at Greenhill and Pembroke two years ago after pupils showed a keen interest in surfing.

“It’s been made possible with the support of Dean Gough from Outer Reef Surf School, and the clubs have really gone from strength to strength over the last two years,” said Wyndham.

Councillor Rob Lewis, Cabinet Member for Cultural Services, Sports, Leisure and Tourism, added: “The surf clubs take advantage of the fantastic blue flag beaches that Pembrokeshire has to offer and their popularity is a great way to engage pupils in physical activity.”

Organised by Sport Pembrokeshire – the sports development arm of Pembrokeshire County Council – the 5×60 project aims to encourage more secondary school children to take part in extra-curricular activities, while getting fit at the same time.

Billabong News

BILLABONG GIRLS LATEST NEWS
Jul30. Billabong signed up UK’s hottest talents
Billabong is pleased to announce the signing of UK’s hottest prospects!

Team surfer Keala Kennelly and Girls Marketing Manager Christelle Kipping were on hand to welcome four new young surfers to the Billabong Team.

Pictured left to right signing their contracts: Max Tucker 15 years old and ranked number 2 in the U.K. last year, Beau Bromham 15 years old resigning his contract and leading the British pro tour under 16s, Miles Lee Hargraves 14 years already showing strong in under 16s events and Jo Denison 20 years leading women’s surfing in the U.K.

They join an already strong team with Reubyn Ash, Lyndon Wake, Laura Crane, Lucy Campbell and Will Bailey.

Beach lifeguard training courses

Surf Coach Life Saving Award

Wales' official Training Centre for the British Surfing Association & The SLSA of GB

Outer Reef Surf School Have been doing Beach lifeguard courses in the UK for 15 years

This is To establish a standard that creates a level of competence in lifesaving that meets the requirements of the surf coach and enables more location and job specific training and assessment. Surf Coaching requires 1:10 ratio and so most surf coaches should operate with two surf coaches, & will need to have life saving skills to deal with situations without immediate assistance.

Pre-Requisite

· Be a minimum of 16 years of age on the date of Assessment

· Be able to swim 100 metres in a swimming pool

· Be medically and physically fit

· Minimum Guided Learning Hours- 40 Hours prior to Assessment

Validity of Award

· 24 months from the date of Assessment

Syllabus

1. Fitness Test & Releases

· Complete a swim of 200M in the sea

· Two releases and appropriate handling of situation


2. Lifesaving skills, Rescue & Knowledge

Demonstrate effectively the ability to carry out the following:

· Swim rescue without an aid, Demonstrate over 100M

· Board rescues. Conscious & Unconscious casualty. Carry out both with the student’s surfboard only, and then the student and instructors surfboards.

· Spinal management in a surf coach environment, having to use public/students to assist

· Relevant signals

· Communications with lifeguards and other services

· Marine environment (weather, swell, waves...)



3. Life Support

Demonstrate effectively the ability to carry out the following:

· Using a live simulated unconscious patient (8 years and up) demonstrate primary survey, secondary survey and recovery position

· Demonstrate CPR on an adult manikin

· Demonstrate CPR on a child manikin



4. Have a thorough knowledge of the recognition and management of the following conditions. Ability to demonstrate the practical management of all of these conditions at the discretion of the assessor:



Choking Head Injuries
Fractures, breaks & dislocations
injuries
Cramp Marine & Insect Stings
Fainting Bleeding
Strain/Sprain Shock
Heat stroke/exhaustion
Sunburn
Hypothermia Soft tissue injuries



This award is written as a joint effort between the BSA and SLSGB and is sufficient as a pre-requisit to become a surf coach.

Cost of courses £185









Beach lifeguard and Surf instructor courses UK & Wales.
NARS Beach Life Guard Award

This award is the ‘National Aquatic Rescue Standard’ for beach lifesavers and lifeguards in the UK. The course is run over 5 days. This usually means Tuesday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm. The exam will be held on the Saturday.

SLSGB Beach lifeguard 5 day intensive £195

SLSGB Surf Coach Lifesaver 5 day intensive £185

The course includes a course file, full training both in the class room and at the beach. A minimum of 40 hours is required to be put in for the exam!

We also offer NARS Beach lifeguard refresher courses for those who’s awards are due to expire 3 day course £120
Dates & Cost:

June

5-7 Level 1 BSA Coaching Course Pembrokeshire, Wales

£250

9-13 NaRS Beach Lifeguard & Surf Coach Award/Coasteering Lifesaver Award

Pembrokeshire, Wales
£195/£185/£135

19-21 Level 2 BSA Coaching Course

Pembrokeshire, Wales
£250

23-27 NaRS Beach Lifeguard & Surf Coach Award/Coasteering Lifesaver Award

Pembrokeshire, Wales
£195/£185/£135

July


3-5 Level 2 BSA Coaching Course

Pembrokeshire, Wales
£250

7-11 Nars Beach Lifeguard & Surf Coach Award/Coasteering Lifesaver Award
Pembrokeshire, Wales
£195/185/£135


To book on to a Beach Lifeguard course Contact us contact@outerreefsurfschool.com

More details www.outerreefsurfschool.com


Beach Lifeguard and Instructor courses


These courses are available to anyone over the age of 16 who would either like to pursue a career as a beach lifeguard or surfing instructor or who would just like to pass the beach lifeguard award for personal satisfaction.

SLSA Beach lifeguard 5 day intensive award £195 / £295 with accomodation

SLSA 5 day intensive Surf Coach Life saving Award £185 / £285 with accommodation



For further details and to book your Beach Lifeguard or surfing Instructor courses please contact:

Our team.
01646 680070

OUTER REEF SURF CLUB WEST WALES

The 5x60 Surf Clubs at Greenhill and Pembroke met up at the Tenby school for a joint presentation evening.

Over the last two terms, 120 pupils from the two schools have taken part in a six week after-school junior surf programme run in conjunction with the Outer reef surf school.

Parents and pupils were treated to a short video of their new found skills before Jo Dennison - this year's British Womens'Surf Champion - presented certificates to all those who took part.

Special mention was made of Greenhill's Kirk Lester, who achieved level 4 of the junior surf scheme in just over two years. Next year the youngster plans to undertake a sponsored surf competition to raise money for the Welsh Air Ambulance Service and RNLI.

Organised by Sport Pembrokeshire - the sports development arm of Pembrokeshire County Council - the 5x60 project aims to encourage more secondary school children to take part in extra-curricular activities, while getting fit at the same time.

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Surf Safety In Wales

BSA SURF SAFETY

*All surfers must be able to swim at least 50 metres in open water

*Ensure that you are covered by Public Liability Insurance for surfing

*Keep your surfing equipment in good condition

*Always wear a surf leash to prevent you from losing your surfboard,For you

*Have consideration for other water users including anglers

*Never surf alone or immediately after eating a meal

*Never mix surfing with alcohol

*If you are new to the sport hire a surfboard but first having a surfing lesson
Be considerate of other beach users especially when carrying your board to and from the water

*Where possible surf in a recognised surfing area, (e.g. in between the black and white checked flags)

*When paddling out avoid surfers who are riding waves, by paddling to the white water

*When taking a wave see that you are clear of other surfers. Remember, if someone else is already riding the wave you must not take off. (dropping in)

*Be environmentally friendly. Always leave the beach and other areas as you would wish to find them

Beach Safety For This Summer in Pembrokeshire & Wales

10 COMMANDMENTS OF BEACH SAFETY FOR THIS SUMMER 2009

· Always swim or surf at a beach patrolled by lifesavers or lifeguards

· Swim between the red and yellow flags. They mark the safest areas to swim

· Avoid swimming alone or unsupervised

· Read the signs. If a beach is closed, don't swim there

· If you are unsure of the surf conditions ask a lifeguard or lifesaver

· Don't swim directly after a meal

· Don't swim under the influence of alcohol

· Don't run or dive into the water before checking the conditions

· Float with a rip current or undertow, don't swim against it

· If you get into trouble in the water, don't panic, raise one arm, call for help and float until assistance arrives

These flags are used by lifeguards when on duty to denote the different areas of the water that are to be used by swimmers and those using surf boards or surf craft:

Red & Yellow Flags indicates a patrolled bathing area

Black & White Flags indicate a surfboard and craft zone, not a safe place to swim

Red Flags indicate that the beach is ‘closed’ and you should not enter the water

HAPPY SUMMER FROM ALL THE OUTER REEF SURF CREW!!!

The Surf Life Saving Association of Great Britain (SLSA OF GB)Beach Life Guard Awards Wales

SLSA OF GB


Outer Reef is a Approved Training Centre For The SLSA

Surf Life Saving originated in Australia in the early 1900s, when the growth of seaside towns and interest in swimming led to a number of drownings. Patrols were formed by local residents, living close by beaches with strong currents, alerting people to the dangers of the surf.





The Surf Life Saving Association of Great Britain (SLSGB) was formed in 1955. Volunteer clubs patrolled beaches at Bude and St Agnes in Cornwall and Brighton & WAles, their aim to protect, rescue and resuscitate bathers.




There are now 60+ Surf Life Saving Clubs affiliated to the Association, with thousands of members aged from 7 – 70 years though out the UK & Wales.



During the last 50 years well over 20,000 rescues have been made on our beaches by lifeguards, most of whom have come from the volunteer ranks of the Surf Life Saving Clubs where they learn their patrolling and rescue skills.



Motto


“Vigilance and Service”



Mission Statement


“To provide a safe and enjoyable environment on our beaches In Wales & the Uk”



Objectives

to save lives
to promote, improve and control the work of life saving, resuscitation and first aid on all beaches in Wales & though out Great Britain
to provide facilities for young people to participate in organised life saving as a voluntary, vital public service and in beach and water sports for enjoyment and recreation and also to encourage the high standards of team work and responsibility in both activities
to promote and improve national and international standards of water safety
to develop and improve beach life saving methods and equipment
to establish and monitor nationally and internationally recognised qualifications in beach life saving, resuscitation and first aid
to co-operate with all organisations with similar aims



Surf Life Saving Great Britain



A charitable company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital



Registered in England

Registered Office: 1st Floor, 19 Southernhay West, Exeter, EX1 1PJ



Charity Number 1015668

Company Number 2678080



Memorandum of Association

Articles of Association



SLSA OF GB has established rules & policies by which it conducts its business.



SLSGB Rules (2008)

Code of Conduct

Child Protection Policy & Procedures (2008)

Equal Opportunities Policy (2001)

Anti-Doping Policy

Fair Play Code





International Representation



The International Life Saving Federation (ILS) was created out of a merger of the two leading bodies on international water safety, FIS and WLS, in Cardiff in 1994.





As a founding member of ILS, SLSGB is one of 6 representatives for Europe on the ILS Board of Directors, a seat held since ILS began in 1994. In addition, it holds important positions in both the Sport and Life Saving Commissions in ILS.



As a member of the European branch of ILS, SLSGB also holds a position on the ILSE Board of Directors, and the ILSE Sport, Rescue, and Education Commissions.



International Sport



SLSGB combines with RLSS UK to select and send national teams to participate in European and World Championships at Senior and Junior level.