"The association aims to develop and improve National and International standards of life saving on the beaches of Wales, whilst co-operating with all organisations with similar aims."

 

Peter Lake, MBE - SLSA Wales President

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Lifesaving Commission

Surf Life Saving Association of Wales is the largest volunteer organisation for ocean safety and rescue work in the Wales. Our goal is "to prevent the loss of life through drowning.

 

Anyone can become a member of a Surf Life Saving Club. There are many different forms of membership. If you are aged over 15 and a competent swimmer you can enrol as an active member and train to becoming a lifesaver. To find out more ask at your local surf lifesaving clubTraining to be a Lifesaver - The volunteer Beach Lifeguards are the unsung heroes of the sea. Their record in of averaging 30 rescues a year, speaks volumes for all their hard work and dedication in providing such a service to the community. A summary of these volunteers, efforts,  are shown below:

Incident Figures

These incidents and rescues would not be possible unless the lifesavers were trained to be proficient in reading and understanding the sea conditions, rescue techniques, resuscitation, first aid, and had a minimum standard of physical fitness. Therefore it is our task to provide the opportunities for their members to qualify and be continually updated in the areas. Typically throughout the year courses are provided in: Beach Lifeguarding (NVBLQ), Lifeguard Trainer, Lifeguard Assessor, First Aid, Life Support and Inshore Rescue Boats. For further information on Lifesaving in Wales please contact:  lifesaving@slsawales.org.uk 

 

2022 Incident Form Click Here

Useful Contacts

Technical Commission Chair

Hugh Murray

e-mail:  lifesaving@slsawales.org.uk 

 

Secretary to Technical Commission

Geraint Rees

e-mail:  lifesaving_sec@slsalwales.org.uk 

 

SLSA Wales ~ Development Tutor

Darren Williams

e-mail:  lifesaving_development@slsawales.org.uk

 

Regional Tutor ~ Vale of Glamorgan

Michele Wall

e-mail:  lifesaving_east@slsawales.org.uk 

 

Regional Tutor ~ Bridgend and District

Andy Morgan

e-mail:  lifesaving_bridgend@slsawales.org.uk

 

Regional Tutor ~South West Wales

Paul Williams

e-mail:  lifesaving_south@slsawales.org.uk 

 

Regional Tutor ~ West Wales

Richard Kedward

e-mail:  lifesaving_west@slsawales.org.uk

 

SLSA Wales Awards Administrator

Richard Kedward

e-mail:  lifesaving_awards@slsawales.org.uk 

 

Regional Tutor ~ North Wales

Roger Pierce

e-mail:  lifesaving_north@slsawales.org.uk 

 

SLSA Wales Child Safeguarding Officer

Julie Wisden

e-mail:  safeguarding@slsawales.org.uk

About Surf Lifesaving

Surf Life Saving Association WALES is a not-for-profit Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Number ~ 1157762. Thirty-one voluntary lifeguard clubs currently affiliate to SLSA Wales from Jacksons Bay , Barry in the east to Aberystwyth in the west and Rhosneigr on Anglesey in the north.   Covering every Local Authority from the Vale of Glamorgan to Gwynedd and Anglesey in north Wales.  The majority of our lifesavers complete patrols on the weekend and in their own free time.

 

The primary aims & objectives are to save lives, to develop and improve National and International standards of life saving whilst co-operating with all organisations with similar aims. We also aim to provide the facilities for young people to participate in organised life saving activities and sports competitions.

 

We are governed by a management board of trustees who are supported by four commissions representing Lifesaving, Powercraft, Sport and Youth. The Commissions are responsible for delivering the annual management plan to support the Board's strategies that will see the organisation fulfil its purpose.

Our Volenteers

Surf Lifesaving in Wales, would not exist without its army of volunteers and it is almost impossible to overstate our gratitude to the many thousands of community focused members who have contributed to this.  Below are some of these volunteers, who we have recognised in some small way of the years:

 

LIFE MEMBERS

Michael Allen                     Gerald Bassett                       Lyle Bluck                 Glenn Clatworthy            John David                            Martin John              Chris Parry                       Paul Scarborough             Peter Lake. MBE.             James Marks                Colin Morris                         Paul Edwards  Andrea Pennell                 Philip Rees                          Tony Rees                 Dallas Robinson           Elizabeth Thomas                Patrick Thomas                

DECEASED LIFE MEMBERS

    Essex Havard                          Frank Smith                      Charles Thomson. MBE. O.St.J.        Douglas Williams                     Alf Thomas                       Peter Derbyshire                      David Lewis                                  Reg Whittle                                Gerald Cooper             Dr George Middleton.MBE

 

LIFESAVER OF THE YEAR

1996     Aled Rees                          Poppit Sands          

1997     Gerald & Gloria Davies  Rest Bay

1998     Peter Lake                        Penybont                  

1999     Glen Clatworthy            Sker

2000    Karen O'Donoghue-Harris   Rhoose                    

2001     James Marks                Sker

2002    Tony Rees                         Aberavon                  

2003      Peter Morgan              Penybont   

2004     Lisa Pritchard-Evans        Aberporth                  

2005      Chris Parry                  Porthmawr

2006    Nigel Martlew                     Rhoose                    

2007      Martin John                 Aberavon

2008    Craig Robinson                  Penybont                  

2009      Gary Pyke                   Llantwit Major

2010    Andrea Pennell                 Llantwit Major            

2011      David Murphy              Penybont

2012    Craig Robinson                 Penybont                  

2013      Phil Rees                     Rhondda

2014    Lyle Bluck                         Kenfig Sands            

2015      Steve Chambers           Aberavon

2016    Julie Wisden                    Penybont                   

2017      David Allen                   Penybont

2018    Jennie Pitt                       Llantwit Major             

2019      Shan Parry                   Porthmawr

2020    Hugh Murray                   Sker and Pink Bay     

2021      Simon Perry                 Rhoose

2022    Andy Morgan                  Rest Bay

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