Lifesaving Policies
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- Body Recovery
- Event Safety
- First Aid Operations
- Helmet use in Lifeguard Operations
- IRB Hull, Engine & Fuel Bladder Specifications
- IRB Operations
- Lifeguard Qualifications & Refreshers
- Lifesaving Activities around rocks
- Marine Mammals
- Methoxyflurane
- Minimum Equipment for SAR Squads
- New Lifesaving Equipment Testing
- Patrol Support Members
- Patrol Type, Designation of Areas & Minimum Standards
- RWC Operations
- RWC Specifications
- Sar Operations & Sar Squad Accreditation
- Shark Incidents
- Surf Lifeguard & Patrol Support Uniform
- SLSNZ Search & Rescue Operations & SAR Squad Accreditation
- Tsunami Response
- Use of Patrol Vehicles on Beaches
SLSNZ is always looking for continual improvement & therefore collects ongoing suggestions from our clubs & services. National Lifesaving Policies can be reviewed, and any submissions for change from the membership help form a wider picture.
To submit a suggested amendment to SLSNZ, please click here.
Sport Policies
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- SLSNZ High Performance Selection (Pool Rescue)
- SLSNZ High Performance Selection (Ocean & Beach)
- SLSNZ High Performance Selection (Surf Boats)
Health & Safety Policies
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Or click the links below for specific policies
- Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures
- Drug and Alcohol Policy and Procedures
- Skin Cancer Prevention Policy
- Concussion Policy
- Pre-Existing Medical Conditions Policy
SLSNZ Complaints Policy
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) knows everyone involved in surf lifesaving is here because of a shared passion and care for the people involved. We're committed to supporting everyone, including members, volunteers, employees, whanau and supporters, to participate in a respectful, safe, and fair environment.
Complaints can be made by or about anyone involved in surf lifesaving. This includes Members, Officers, volunteers, the Board, employees, family/whanau of Members, service providers, and the public.
Please refer the following documents for additional information;
- SLSNZ Complaints Policy and Procedures
- SLSNZ Complaints Form
- SLSNZ Complaints Flow Chart
- SLSNZ Regs 06 - Process of Complaints Investigation Committee
- SLSNZ Member Wellbeing Resources