Patrols
Patrols are the lifeblood of the club. Cottesloe SLSC patrols every weekend from October to March and all public holidays in between. Every Bronze Medallion holder of the club completes a minimum of 16 hours a season. Patrols are a serious component of the club and all vigilance must be taken to protect the safety of all members of the public within our patrol area.
Each patrol member must stand out by wearing the distinctive red and yellow patrol uniform which consists of red shorts, yellow shirt, red and yellow stripe hat and a red cap. The uniforms are supplied to you by the club.
If you are unable to attend your rostered patrol, it is your responsibility to arrange a substitute. Non-attendance at a rostered patrol will result in a Penalty Notice being issued. This is your first warning and will be followed up by the Patrol Officer. Further breaches of the patrol guidelines will result in disciplinary actions being taken. The Patrol Guidelines and Contract can be downloaded from this link:
CSLSC Guidelines and Patrol Contract 09-10
At a rostered patrol, your duties will involve:
- Observing swimmers
- Attending to any minor first aid cases
- Radio operations
- Performing any rescues as directed by the Beach Manager.
All patrols are done voluntarily. It is a great way to give back to your community.
Your patrol dates are decided upon by your Beach Manager. A full patrol roster for the 09-10 season can be downloaded below.
Patrol Calendar 09-10 Rev 091009
Patrol Members Roster 09-10 Rev 090110
Patrols times for the 09-10 season are as follows:
October – 10am-1pm || 1pm-4pm
November – 9am-1pm || 1pm-5pm
December – 9am-1pm || 1pm-5pm
January – 9am-1pm || 1pm-5pm
February – 9am-1pm || 1pm-5pm
March – 9am-1pm || 1pm-5pm
Please remember to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start or changeover of your patrol to assist in setting up the patrol area as instructed by your Patrol Captain. Equally important is to do a thorough cleanup of the boatshed and first aid room at the end of the afternoon patrol.