The Mackay Surf Lifesaving Club recently travelled to Alva Beach, Ayr, to compete in the North Barrier Branch Champion Lifesaver Carnival. This challenging event assessed participants on their surf sports fitness, patient assessment, CPR skills, and theoretical knowledge through a detailed written exam.
Josh Grant, Mackay SLSC’s Director of Surf Sports, highlighted the significance of the competition.
“This competition is extremely important in developing the skills of our lifesavers,” he said.
“These are the youth who patrol our beaches and are there for the community to make going to the beach safe and enjoyable.
“It is a very challenging multi-disciplined event that tests competitors in a number of different scenarios that could one day save someone’s life.”
The surf club’s lifesavers had some outstanding individual results with U17’s Nate McKinnon and Zara Richardson taking out 1st in Champion Lifesaver as well as 1st in First Aid. U14’s Cadence McKinnon finished 1st with Isabella Grant coming in 2nd in Champion lifesaver, and as a team placed 2nd in the First Aid competition.
Mr Grant said, “The club is extremely proud to see our lifesavers excel at such an important event.
“This was all thanks to the coaching of Cathy McKinnon and Stewart Richardson who will now lead the team heading into state and national titles for this important lifesaving competition.”
Mackay SLSC Champion Lifesaver Team at Alva Beach, Ayr (L-R) Cadence McKinnon, Nate McKinnon, Isabella Grant and Zara Richardson
Start of the U14 Tube race
Lifesavers from Mackay to Townsville completing the theory examination, which tests their knowledge on the 500-page Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue training manual
Zara Richardson completing the patient assessment and CPR component
U14’s Cadence and Isabella undertaking a scenario as part of the first aid competition, which they placed 2nd. Photos supplied
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