Club Information
History
Whitmore Bay Surf Life Saving Club was founded in January 2003 and has been steadily growing ever since. A Nipper programme was launched in 2006 for 7 - 12 year olds and a newly structured Junior programme was launched in 2007 for 13 - 18 year olds.
Voluntary Patrols
Members of the the Club volunteer to patrol Whitmore Bay on weekends and bank holidays throughout the Summer, offering advice, first aid and rescue services to the community.
Committee
Chairman
Club Captain
Secretary
Treasurer
Equipment Officer
Events Organiser
Child Protection Officer
Funding/Publicity Co-ordinator
Junior Officer
Nipper OfficerCliff Nelson
Mike Allely
Diane Nelson
Ross Fraser
Luke Fraser
Briony Nelson
Shelley Vidal
Vacant
Richard James
Jane Anderson
Qualifications
The club offers a number of life saving qualifications from first aid to full beach lifeguard. Courses are aimed towards the Surf Life Saving Association of Wales, Water Safety Awards which are recognised world wide.
Community Work and Projects Abroad
Whitmore Bay SLSC run a number of first aid courses and beach safety awareness sessions for groups and organisations in Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan. The Club also supports a Beach Lifeguard Training Project in The Gambia.
Membership Fees
Membership fees are due for renewal on the 1st January each year. A proportion of the membership fee goes towards providing personal accident insurance.
Competition
The other key part of surf lifesaving is the competitive sport which evolved from the training activities of lifeguards. Lifesaving sport is promoted in the club. Senior, Junior and Nipper members of Whitmore Bay SLSC enter indoor and outdoor competitions throughout the year at regional and national levels. For dates of upcoming competitions please visit out calendar.
Social Events
The club holds regular social events throughout the year including BBQ's, surf weekends and evening functions. More details can be found on the calendar page.
