(a) Members competing in U/15 First Aid Competitions are required to hold, as a minimum, a current proficient SLSA Surf Rescue Certificate and to have fulfilled all other requirements such as patrol hours etc. as detailed in this Manual and appropriate SLSA policies, bulletins and circulars.
Note 1: U13 aged competitors who turn 13 during a season and gain a proficient SLSA Surf Rescue Certificate are permitted to participate in U15 First Aid events.
Note 2: It is strongly recommended, but not mandatory, for members of teams in the U15 First Aid Competition to undertake the SLSA Provide First Aid course (or equivalent).
(b) Members competing in U/17 to Open age group First Aid Competitions are required to hold as a minimum, a current proficient SLSA Bronze Medallion and/or a current proficient SLSA Provide First Aid Certificate (or equivalent). In addition all competitors must have fulfilled all other requirements such as patrol hours etc. as detailed in this Manual and appropriate SLSA policies, bulletins and circulars.
(c) Competitors are not permitted to bring any form of communication devices into the “isolation area”.
Note: Competitors are permitted to wear a watch of a non-electronic communication kind.