Pool Rescue

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Our Omanu Pool champs training program is a skills-based weekly training session that occurs in Winter. These trainings complement existing swim fitness training in preparing our club members to compete in the Surf Life Saving New Zealand Pool Rescue Championship.

Like all surf sports programmes, the intention is to build stronger, fitter lifeguards so pool champs athletes are taught various skills that include tube rescue, object recovery, underwater swimming, swimming with obstacles and fins.

Age Groups:
_{This training is for Oceans age, Seniors and Masters athletes.}
_{Oceans age means members aged 10 years or above as of 30th September 2024.}

Training Times - from 8th June, Mount College Pool:

_{Seniors - Saturday 2-3pm}
_{Juniors - Saturday 1-2pm}

Heja Codes for all Training Updates and Season Comms:

Juniors U11-U14 NV-383059
Seniors U15+ JQ-315540

Competition Dates:

19th - 21st July Omanu Pool Rescue Camp. Long course. Location TBC.
17th -18th August - Eastern Regional Championships, Kiwa Pool, Gisborne
4th - 6th October - National Pool Rescue Championships, Sir Owen Glen National Aquatic Centre, Auckland

Costs:

$100 (Seniors, Masters & Juniors) Includes x1 pool session + pool entry per week.
$200 (Seniors & Masters only) Combo deal, Pool Rescue & Winter Surf Sports programme