Pool rescue challenges under 10s to master-level competitors’ aquatic skills with events including manikin tows, obstacle swims and tube swims carrying ‘patients’. It’s a rapidly expanding and exciting surf lifesaving sport discipline carried out in winter (during the off-season for surf lifesaving).

A more fun type of competition, your swimming ability is tested in different ways to surf events. Pool tournaments also encourage athletes who may feel uncomfortable in the ocean to get involved in the lifesaving movement.

What to bring

All participants are to bring fins for training, rubber for under 13’s and below, under 14’s and above can use fibreglass when appropriate, under coach’s guidance. A Secret Harbour SLSC swimming cap is preferred, but swimmers can use tie up cap. Members need to pay for pool entry unless you have an Aqua Jetty membership.

Volunteer at pool rescue events

To fulfil our club carnival requirements, the club needs a range of volunteer roles filled.

• timekeepers – no experience required
• officials – 1 official for every 10 competitors
• pool setters who setup the pool equipment for every race