Sadly at this point in time Boscombe Lifeguards are closing their waiting list for those wishing to join the club. This is due to an already lengthy list of interested participants; together with restricted pool use.

Details of those that have already enquired will continue to be held and as space becomes available, will be contacted.

As soon as we are able to start accommodating the current interested parties, we will re-open the waiting list.

We apologise for having to take this measure and thank you for your understanding.

RLSS Boscombe Lifeguards were fund raising at Butchers Coppice Fireworks Evening with their Coconut Shy and Tombola. Thanks to all those that helped.

The club this evening held the Annual General Meeting at the Coach and Horses in Wimborne.

The evening was well attended by members who enjoyed a buffet supper and a game of skittles.

During the AGM the Clubs Officers were Elected/Re-elected. The Club Officers make up the committee which runs the club, organises the training schedule, rotas, services the equipment and much more. They are all volunteers and mostly their work is done in the background in many cases on top of their responsibilities as Club Trainers.

We would like to thank the Club Officers for 2018 for their time and effort over the past year and a special mention to those Officer who are not standing for re-election this year; Andy “Hamish” Goral, Anthony Gawler & Jo Cook.

 

 

This evenings Beach Session marked the conclusion of Beach Training for Rookies and Cadets for 2018.

We will now be returning to Pelhams Park from Sunday14th October 2018

Please note new Session Times will be in effect from the 14th October and will be as follows

Rookie Lifeguards – 17:30 to 19:00

Boscombe Cadets – 17:00 to 19:00

Boscombe Seniors – 17:00 to 19:00

Our thanks to all the trainers and Parents who have made this Beach Season one of the best in recent years ! 🙂

 

Boscombe Cadet Jack was last night presented with a RLSS Young Persons Certificate of Commendation for performing a rescue in which he towed a young girl who was stuck under an inflatable to the safety of the pool side.

His certificate was presented by RLSS UK President Ian Hutchings, who said in most case where a person gets in to difficulty it is the persons nearest that start the rescue and having the training to identify what was going on and react is crucial.

Boscombe Lifeguard Cadet Trainer James said “It is fantastic to hear of Jacks rescue several weeks ago, as it one again shows how the work that our young members put in to learning the skills can make a difference and save a life. As well as demonstrating to other Young Lifesavers that you don’t need to be a Grown Up or a Lifeguard to save someone, just have the training to be a Lifesaver/Rookie Lifeguard to save a life and stay safe.”

All our Malibu Rescue Boards are now back from repair and servicing ready for the remainder of the season. Some of our boards are approaching 20 years old and required some TLC to make them ready for our Home Twilight and many years of service to go.

The repairs and servicing was carried out by a local company Saviour Watersports in Christchurch who undertook the work charging the club a reduced rate in recognition of the service RLSS Boscombe Lifeguards provides to the community.

The repairs look smashing and have already been put to the test our thank to Saviour Watersports for their superb work on our boards.

www.saviourwatersports.co.uk

The Boscombe Cadets accompanied by several seniors competed at the first of the PBCLSA Summer Twilight Competition Series which took place at Southbourne.

It was great to see so many parents down supporting those competing for the club.

The next competition will be at Branksome Chine on June 20th

 

Don’t forget Boscombe Lifeguards will be hosting the 3rd Summer Twilight and will be looking for parents to assist in the running.

Boscombe Lifeguards welcomed 2 new Race Skis which have arrived from South Africa. Club Captain Nick and Vice Chair Chris went to collect the Skis from the supplier

The new skis have been bought to replace the aging and less stable Skis to allow the Cadets to train with them to then partake in the Surf Ski tournament being held at Branksome Chine over the summer. Several Cadets have already been training at Branksome in preparation of the competitions.

The club will be launching a competiton to name the new Skis in the coming weeks so keep tuned.

 

RLSS Boscombe Lifeguards successfully hosted the PBCLSA Twilight held at Canford School on Saturday 10th February 2018.

15+ teams entered from across the bay came together to compete at the first of the 2018 Indoor Twilight Series and the first hosted by RLSS Boscombe Lifeguards.

As well as successfully hosting the event, Boscombe entered 2 teams, a Junior Team and an Open Team.

A big thank you to our our Competitions Secretary Sarah and all members and parents who helped make this event a success.

Boscombe Lifeguards will be hosting the 1st of the PBCLSA Winter Twilight Series at Canford School Swimming Pool on Saturday 10th February 2018 starting at 14:00 till 16:00hrs.

This is the first time Boscombe have hosted an indoor twilight and we will need help from parents and senior members to run the event.

If you are interested in helping please speak to Sarah or Nick on a Sunday Evening