(formerly known as Proficiency)
All Bronze Medallion, SRC and Nippers Water Safety award holders must complete an annual Skills Maintenance course. This is a skills refresher, not a test and covers all requirements set out by SLSA.
Members must complete their online theory and attend a session before 31 December or you will be unable to patrol, train or compete.
Requirements before attending Skills Maintenance
Before attending your in-person Skills Maintenance session, members must:
- Be a financial member for the 2022/23 season
- Have an SLSA Members Account
- Book into the Skills Maintenance session you wish to attend through your SLSA Members Account.
- Complete the theory component online through your SLSA Members Account. Follow these steps to access your online course.
Tip: Be sure to watch the Introductory Video – it provides clues to answer the theory! - Members 18 and over must hold a current Blue Card (working with children check).
Members are unable to participate in a Skills Maintenance session if Online Theory has not been completed.
If you need assistance with any of the above, please contact the office during business hours.
Skills Maintenance course dates
Palm Beach SLSC are offering the following Skills Maintenance course dates this season:
| Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 21 August 2022 | Palm Beach SLSC | 7am for IRB proficiency, 10am for all other awards |
| Saturday 10 September 2022 | Palm Beach SLSC | 7am for IRB proficiency, 9am for all other awards |
| Sunday 9 October 2022 | Palm Beach SLSC | 7am for IRB proficiency, 9am for all other awards |
| Sunday 4 December 2022 | Palm Beach SLSC | 7am for IRB proficiency, 9am for all other awards |
What to bring to your Skills Maintenance session
- Your club noddy (cap)
- High vis rashie, swimmers and a towel
If you cannot attend one of the above dates, members can attend a session at any club in the Point Danger Branch. See the full list of dates below. Contact our Club Administrator for contact details if you will need to complete your Skills Maintenance at another Club.
Other PDB Club Skills Maintenance course dates:
| Dates | PDB Club | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug, 25 Sep, 15 Oct, 18 Dec | Tallebudgera | 8am |
| 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 15 Oct, 19 Nov, 18 Dec | Pacific | 8:30am |
| 27 Aug, 11 Sep, 1 Oct, 5 Nov, 10 Dec | Currumbin | 8:45am |
| 11 Sep, 8 Oct, 5 Nov, 26 Nov, 4 Dec | Tugun | 8am |
| 3 Sep, 8 Oct, 4 Nov, 3 Dec, 9 Dec | Bilinga | 8:30am |
| 28 Aug, 18 Sep, 8 Oct, 27 Nov, 11 Dec | North Kirra | 8am |
| 28 Aug, 18 Sep, 8 Oct, 27 Nov, 11 Dec | Kirra | 8am |
| 10 Sep, 23 Oct, 19 Nov, 4 Dec | Coolangatta | 8am |
| 14 Aug, 18 Sep, 16 Oct, 12 Nov, 11 Dec | Tweed Heads & Coolangatta | 8am |
| 4 Sep, 1 Oct, 6 Nov, 3 Dec | Rainbow Bay | 8am |