Introducing the Lifeguard Development Officer (LDO)
We’re thrilled to have had Gabby fill the role of Lifeguard Development Officer over the past six months. She’s brought so much energy and enthusiasm to streamlining operations and supporting our volunteers. One of her key focuses has been developing clear position descriptions and policies, making it easier for everyone to understand their roles and responsibilities. Gabby has also boosted our social media presence with more frequent posts while improving website navigation to engage our me...
October 22, 2024Molly Abbott's Huntington Report
The purpose of the Huntington Junior Lifeguard Exchange is to build connections between New Zealand lifeguards and American lifeguards. This program creates an awesome atmosphere for young lifeguards to get a taste of lifesaving on opposite sides of the world. This exchange has been particularly significant to my growth and development as a lifeguard due to the differences between the way New Zealand and California run their beaches. I was pushed out of my comfort zone on this trip, and I h...
August 19, 2024Natasha Woolley's Huntington Report
After 12 months of preparation, these past two weeks have been an absolute whirlwind of experiences. My qualifying summer (2019/20) coincided with the last visit from the American guards, which is the first time I realised that this great opportunity would also be available to me in a few short years. Unfortunately, this was around the same time Covid-19 initially hit, which meant a lot of uncertainty followed.Fast forward to April 2023, when the first communications confirmed an absolute dream:...
August 19, 2024Eastern Regions Awards of Excellence
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) is proud to announce the winners of the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel Awards of Excellence. Held on 20 July at the Papamoa Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC), the awards acknowledged the incredible skills, commitment, and effort by surf lifeguards, as well as those who educated others, managed administration, and participated in lifesaving sport throughout the 2023/2024 season.A successful night for team Tairua at Eastern Region Awards of Excellence last Saturd...
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