FORWARD
Lifesaving sport competition plays a major role in the preparation of a lifesaver to meet the physical standards necessary for saving lives. Over the years the competition element of lifesaving has evolved from an aid to the physical preparation of a lifesaver, to its own identity and plays a major part in the social development of a lifesaver.
This Team Managers and Officials’ Handbook sets out several rules, principles, and requirements for the Victorian 2024/25 senior lifesaving sport season and acts as a guide for team managers, officials, coaches, parents/supporters and club office bearers/administrators through the basic systems and processes to support members’ involvement in lifesaving sports.
Life Saving Victoria wishes all clubs and members the best of luck for season 2024/25 and looks forward to seeing you all on the beach soon.
GOALS 2024/25
Goals for the 2024/25 season are as follows:
1. That events will not be cancelled* – more certainty for competitors
2. To increase retention – through more engaging carnivals, formats, and prizes
3. To increase development – scheduling early carnivals to develop and mentor roles
4. To increase promotion – to promote our people and to target audiences
5. To promote the sport – improve the messaging
6. To improve use of technology – better entry process, marshalling, results processing
7. To improve carnival efficiency – formats, time limits on events
8. To support more club-led carnivals
*Cancelled: to ensure the best opportunity of ensuring continuity, carnivals will include back up venues and/or backup dates. In the event that a backup venue and/or back-up date may require cancellation, this would then occur due to circumstances such as extreme weather (e.g. thunderstorms), poor water quality, state government requirements or if entry numbers fall too low to allow the event to safely run.
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