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OFFICIAL PROGRAM11-13 January 2017

Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre – Melbourne, VIC

Conducted By Royal Life Saving Society - Australia

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CONTENTSPOOL LIFESAVING IN AUSTRALIA

Welcome from the Hon John Eren MP, 4 Minister for Sport, Tourism and Major Events

Welcome from the National Sport Committee 5

Key Officials 6

Officials Oath 6

Athletes Oath 6

Official Photographer 6

Code of Conduct 7

Meetings 8

Functions 9

Event Program 10

Competition History 13

Contact Numbers 14

Event Location 15

2017 Teams List 16

Pool Lifesaving Records 17

Highlights from 2016 APLSC 18

Social Media Competition 19

In the 1880’s swimming was incredibly popular as it is still today. In 1887, having been concerned with the safety of swimmers for many years prior, the Royal Humane Society - United Kingdom approached William Henry, a talented swimmer at the time, to undertake the instruction of rescues, restoration of life (now known as resuscitation) and competitions. Swimming clubs at the time were asked to print lifesaving rules, give demonstrations of rescues and participate in competitions. However, it was not until 1891 that a meeting of persons interested in swimming (including William Henry) then formed the committee in London that was to become the Royal Life Saving Society. Within three years of the formation of the Society in London, the first branch outside the United Kingdom was formed in Sydney, Australia in 1894. Lifesavers in Australia held rescue demonstrations and competitions which allowed them to compete against each other similar to those held in the United Kingdom in the early 1880’s. Lifesavers used these events to enhance their drills and skills. In 1965 the Royal Life Saving Society held the first Australian Pool Life Saving Championships. Each of the trophies presented at the Australian Pool Life Saving Championships have been named after a pivotal member of Royal Life Saving in the United Kingdom and Australia who helped to support and teach others the importance of the rescue skills we practice and compete in today. The Australian Pool Life Saving Championships were originally held biennially and in 1983 the first Royal Life Saving team competed at an international competition - the Asia Pacific Lifesaving Championships held in Brisbane. The first annual Australian Pool Life Saving Championships were held in 1987 in Alice Springs, Northern Territory and are normally held in January each year. Royal Life Saving’s motto, as stated by Roman philosopher Seneca, sums up the purpose of lifesaving skills and Lifesaving sport to this day ‘Quemcunque Miserum Videris Hominem Scias’ meaning ‘Whomsoever you see in distress recognise in him a fellow man’ – if you see someone in trouble, do your best to help – and you can do a great deal more if you’ve been trained.

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The Victorian Government is proud to support the 2017 Australian Pool Life Saving Championships, another date on our State’s events calendar that is the envy of the world.

Victoria lives and breathes sport. We’re home to some of the biggest events in the world including the Australian Open tennis, the AFL Grand Final and the Boxing Day Test.

We’re delighted to stage the 2017 Australian Pool Life Saving Championships at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, showcasing Australia’s best talent at one of our state’s top sporting venues.

The Championships will provide Australia’s elite pool lifesavers with the opportunity to test their ability against each other in events that simulate real life saving situations. The Championships are also a key selection event for Australia’s three national teams – the open “Aussie Barra’s”, the “Silver Barra’s” (under 19 development team) and the ”Junior Barra’s” (under 16 development team).

With members from the Australian Lifesaving and Youth Lifesaving Teams who competed at the recent World Lifesaving Championships in the Netherlands registering for the Championships, competitors and spectators can look forward to three days of action-packed competition and a great atmosphere with something for everyone.

The Victorian Government is proud to have provided support to Royal Life Saving Society – Australia through the Significant Sporting Events Program to stage this fantastic event.

Events like these provide an opportunity to shine the spotlight on Victoria and our world-class sports and entertainment venues.

Significant events not only build on our reputation as the sporting capital of the world but further our standing as a multicultural, inclusive, and liveable State.I invite all our guests to experience all the delights Victoria has to offer starting with our sporting capital Melbourne, voted the world’s most liveable city 6 years in a row. I wish all visitors, competitors and officials a safe and exciting 2017 Australian Pool Life Saving Championships and an enjoyable stay here in Victoria.

Hon John Eren MPMinister for Sport, Tourism and Major EventsVictorian Government

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 2017 APLSC here at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on behalf of the National Sports Committee.

From a personal perspective it is always nostalgic to return to Melbourne as it was here that I took part in my first Championships in 1981. As part of the Tasmanian team we took part in a vastly different event, centred as it was around the performance of a set program of rescue and resuscitation drills and skills. To say that we were unsuccessful is a momentous understatement. The Men’s team had amassed a score of over 400 penalty points with the next closest team on, I think, 180 points.

But it’s not our performance that I remember most but the people that I met there, competitors and officials alike, who have become lifelong friends and stalwarts of the Royal Life Saving Society. It wasn’t the prospects of winning the 1983 event in Brisbane that motivated us to train and fundraise but the opportunity to travel and meet with friends and to test ourselves, primarily, against ourselves. We did get better - eventually - with the Women’s team winning the R&R when we hosted the 1985 Championships in Hobart. I am hopeful that you establish and reconnect with friends in lifesaving from around Australia and the world at this event.

The APLSC is a serious competitive event producing a constant stream of world class competitors as evident by the results of our participants at the 2016 World Lifesaving Championships held in the Netherlands. Albeit, that we were again bested by what is fast becoming a legendary New Zealand team, there is much to be excited about if the number of personal best times, some being world records, set by individual competitors in the pool is anything to go by. The process of preparation for our home World Championships in Adelaide in 2018 has started and will include the 2018 APLSC in January as an opportunity for all competitors intending to take part to familiarise themselves with the venue and the City.

The 2017 APLSC also marks the end of Roz Grey’s current period as the Chief Referee. Roz has done an amazing job trademarked by her seemingly unflustered personal style, although I am sure that as with ducks much is going on under the water. She will be missed in the role but I am sure that it will free her up to undertake others and continue in her mentoring of a new crop of national officials. Thank you Roz from all of us.

Good luck with your own endeavours this week. I look forward to some fierce racing, many records breaking and the enjoyment that comes from doing this all with friends.

Robert ReidNational Sports Adviser, Royal Life Saving Society – Australia

National Sport Committee Anni Gardiner Glenda Bowen Pain AM Felysia Konakoff Paul Barry Amanda Mayes Rob Reid (NSA)

WELCOME FROM THE HON JOHN EREN MP, MINISTER FOR SPORT, TOURISM AND MAJOR EVENTS

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WELCOME FROM THE NATIONAL SPORT COMMITTEE

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KEY OFFICIALS

Chief Referee Roz Grey

Championship Director Anni Gardiner

SERC Coordinator Pam Stanley

CPR Coordinator Vaughan Jones

Officials Oath

In the name of all the judges and officials, I promise that we shall officiate in these Australian Pool Life Saving Championships with complete impartiality, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them in the true spirit of sportsmanship.

Athletes Oath

In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Australian Pool Life Saving Championships respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them, committing ourselves to a sport without drugs, ethically and honestly, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honour of our teams.

Official Photographer - Damian HofmanRoyal Life Saving Society – Australia is pleased to announce that Damian Hofman will be the official photographer for the Australian Pool Life Saving Championships 2017. Damian has worked as a professional photographer for 4 years with experience in event, news gathering / media, corporate, landscape and emergency service photography. Damian also has 23 years national level experience in RLSSA competition, both as a competitor and senior official.

To view images taken throughout the Australian Pool Life Saving Championships 2017, visit www.royallifesaving.com.au

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To be read in conjunction with Royal Life Saving Society - Australia (RLSSA) Code of Ethics Policy A006

Code of Conduct for competitors and officials:Australian Pool Life Saving Championships are high profile public events. RLSSA expects the highest standard of conduct from its competitors, officials, and members. Behaviour likely to cause embarrassment or damage to the image of RLSSA or lifesaving competition will be referred to the disciplinary committee. Penalties may include expulsion of individuals or teams from the competition.

It is important that competition, especially the Australian Pool Life Saving Championships, be conducted in the spirit of goodwill and sportsmanship. All participants of the competition are required to abide by and compete within the rules. Any violation of the rules or Royal Life Saving Code of Ethics will be reported to the Chief Referee and the National Sport Adviser who may initiate further action.

These expectations are reflected in the rules of the competition and this manual. The general conduct of all participants will be measured by the following RLSSA code of fair play:

RLSSA will:

• Promote and encourage the spirit of goodwill and sportsmanship in lifesaving sport.

• Ensure that its rules are fair and clear for competitors, coaches, officials, and administrators.

• Make every effort to ensure that its rules are applied consistently and impartially.

RLSSA competitors and officials will:

• Abide by the rules and the spirit of the competition.

• Be honest, fair, and ethical in dealing with others.

• Be punctual and professional in appearance, action, and language.

• Resolve conflicts fairly and promptly through current procedures detailed in the Competition Handbook.

• Maintain strict impartiality.

• Maintain a safe environment for others, so far as is practical.

• Be respectful and considerate of others.

• Be a positive role model at all times.

CODE OF CONDUCT

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Tuesday 10th January 201711.30am Event Management

MeetingMelbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre

3.30pm – 4.25pm

CPR Workshop Melbourne Sports and Aquatic CentreMarshalling room You must register for this workshop

4.30pm – 5.25pm

Coaches and Managers Meeting

Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre Marshalling Room

5.30pm – 6.30pm

Officials Briefing Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre Marshalling Room

Wednesday 11th January 20178.00am - 8.15am

Event Management Meeting

Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre

8.15am Officials Briefing Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre Officials Room

8.45am – 9.15am

CPR Officials Briefing Overview Briefing – Officials Room

9.00am Opening Ceremony All teams and officials - MSAC

End of Competition

SERC Officials Briefing

U14 Presentation & Welcome

Overview Briefing – SERC OfficialsOfficials RoomMelbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre

Thursday 12th January 20178.00am - 8.15am



8.15am Officials Briefing Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre

End of speed events

CPR OfficialsSERC Officials

Competition commences, officials roomCompetition briefing, TBA

Friday 13th January 20178.00am - 8.15am



8.15am Officials Briefing Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre

End of Program

Officials Briefing Officials debrief and thank youOfficials Room

6.30pm Presentation Function The Pullman Hotel – Albert Park

MEETINGS FUNCTIONS

Under 14 Presentation and Welcome Function

Date Wednesday 11th January 2017

Time At the conclusion of Day 1 Events

Venue Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre Pool Deck

Dress Casual/Team Uniform

Cost Nil

Presentation Dinner

Date Friday 13th January 2017

Time 6.15pm arrival, 6.30pm start – 11.30pm close

Venue The Pullman Hotel – Albert Park 65 Queen Rd, Albert Park.

Parking is available via Lorne Street. Parking Rates Apply. Special event price $25. See Organisers for special parking voucher to receive rate.

Dress Smart Casual / Formal Team Uniform

Cost $80.00 per person (pre-purchased ticket only). Seats limited

Drinks May be purchased on the night. Cash Bar.

Please see the Royal Life Saving National Staff for additional ticket purchases prior to the end of competition on Wednesday 11th January 2017, or contact Monique Sharp on 0403 428 616.

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Warm up from 8:00am Opening Ceremony commences 9:00am

Warm up from 8:00am—Start 9:00am Medal presentations – if required

1 Men Under 19 200 Obstacles

2 Women Under 19 200 Obstacles

55 Men Under 19 CPR

56 Women Under 19 CPR



5 Men Open 200 Obstacles

6 Women Open 200 Obstacles



9 Men 30 & Over 100 Obstacles

10 Women 30 & Over 100 Obstacles

11 Men Open 4x50 Obstacles Relay

12 Women Open 4x50 Obstacles Relay

13 Mixed Under 16 4x50 Obstacles Relay

14 Mixed Under 19 4x50 Obstacles Relay

Medal presentations

15 Men Under 14 50 Manikin Tow

16 Women Under 14 50 Manikin Tow

Medal presentations

17 Men Under 16 12.5 Line Throw

18 Women Under 16 12.5 Line Throw

19 Men Open 12.5 Line Throw

20 Women Open 12.5 Line Throw

21 Men 30 & Over 12.5 Line Throw

22 Women 30 & Over 12.5 Line Throw

23 Men Under 19 12.5 Line Throw

24 Women Under 19 12.5 Line Throw

25 Men Under 14 10 Line Throw

26 Women Under 14 10 Line Throw

LUNCH and medal presentations

27 Men Under 14 100 Manikin Carry

28 Women Under 14 100 Manikin Carry





33 Men Open 100 Manikin Tow

34 Women Open 100 Manikin Tow

35 Men 30 & Over 100 Manikin Tow

36 Women 30 & Over 100 Manikin Tow



39 Men Open 100 Manikin Carry

40 Women Open 100 Manikin Carry





45 Men 30 & Over 100 Manikin Carry

46 Women 30 & Over 100 Manikin Carry

47 Men Open 4x25 Manikin Carry Relay

48 Women Open 4x25 Manikin Carry Relay

49 Mixed Under 19 4x25 Manikin Carry Relay

50 Mixed Under 16 4x25 Manikin Carry Relay

51 Men Open 100 Rescue Medley

52 Women Open 100 Rescue Medley


53 Men Under 16 CPR

54 Women Under 16 CPR

57 Men Open CPR

58 Women Open CPR

Conducted concurrently

59 Mixed Under 19 SERC

60 Mixed Under 16 SERC

61 Mixed Open SERC

DAY 1: WEDNESDAY 11TH JANUARY 2017 DAY 2: THURSDAY 12TH JANUARY 2017

CPR Competition proudly supported by:

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DAY 3: FRIDAY 13TH JANUARY 2017

Warm up from 8:00am—Start 9:00am Medal presentations





66 Men Open 50 Manikin Carry

67 Women Open 50 Manikin Carry

68 Men 30 & Over 50 Manikin Carry

69 Women 30 & Over 50 Manikin Carry

Medal presentations

70 Men Under 16 200 Superlifesaver

71 Women Under 16 200 Superlifesaver

72 Men Under 19 200 Superlifesaver

73 Women Under 19 200 Superlifesaver

74 Men Open 200 Superlifesaver

75 Women Open 200 Superlifesaver


76 Mixed Under 16 4x50 Medley Relay

77 Mixed Under 19 4x50 Medley Relay

78 Men Open 4x50 Medley Relay

79 Women Open 4x50 Medley Relay

80 Mixed Open 8x50 Fin Relay

Medal presentations

The Royal Life Saving Society was first established in Australia in 1894. Since the early days, there have been a number of events that have allowed lifesavers to compete against each other in an effort to enhance their drills and skills. From 1965 until 1987 the Australian Pool Life Saving Championships were held biennially. The modern era of lifesaving sees the Australian Pool Life Saving Championships held on an annual basis, normally during January each year. The winners of the Australian Pool Life Saving Championships are listed below:

YEAR OVERALL CHAMPIONS EVENT LOCATION1987 New South Wales Alice Springs, Northern Territory1988 Victoria Canberra, ACT1989 Victoria Adelaide, South Australia1990 Victoria Sydney, New South Wales1991 NSW, VIC and WA Perth, Western Australia1992 Victoria Melbourne, Victoria 1993 New South Wales Southport, Queensland1994 Western Australia Hobart, Tasmania1995 Victoria Perth, Western Australia1996 Queensland Townsville, Queensland1997 Western Australia Adelaide, South Australia1998 Western Australia Melbourne, Victoria1999 Queensland Perth, Western Australia2000 Queensland Wollongong, New South Wales2001 Queensland Noosa, Queensland2002 Western Australia Melbourne, Victoria2003 New South Wales Hobart, Tasmania2004 New South Wales Sydney, New South Wales2005 New South Wales Brisbane, Queensland2006 New South Wales Geelong, Victoria2007 New South Wales Perth, Western Australia2008 New South Wales Caboolture, Queensland2009 New South Wales Canberra, ACT2010 Queensland Canberra, ACT2011 New South Wales Brisbane, Queensland2012 New South Wales Adelaide, South Australia2013 New South Wales Sydney, New South Wales2014 New South Wales Canberra, ACT 2015 New South Wales Hobart, Tasmania2016 Queensland Gold Coast, QLD

COMPETITION HISTORY

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ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY - AUSTRALIA

National Office (02) 8217 3111

Anni Gardiner 0411 237 759Competition Director

Caitlin Turner 0421 143 217 Project Officer – Lifesaving Sport and Development

Monique Sharp 0403 428 616National Events and Marketing Manager

Lucy Rae 0422 955 669National Communications Executive

Rhonda Groneman 0412 325 114National Manager - Finance

Craig Roberts 0421 380 715National Manager - Aquatic Risk Management

Rob Reid 0418 240 852National Sport Adviser

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Police 000 or 112

Ambulance 000 or 112

Hospital The Alfred 55 Commercial Road Melbourne VIC 3004 (03) 9076 2000

OTHERMelbourne Cabs 1300 MEL CABS www.melbournecabs.com.au

Shopping Centre The Clarendon Centre 261 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne

Dentist Dental & Health On Clarendon 383 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne (03) 9690 32885

Chemist J & M Douglas Pharmacy 192 Bridport Street, Albert Park (03) 9690 5515

CONTACT NUMBERS

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EVENT LOCATION

Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre 30 Aughtie Drive Albert Park, Melbourne, VIC 3206

Phone: (03) 9926 1555

Located just minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) is one of the premier sports and recreation facilities in the Southern Hemisphere.

MSAC has hosted more than 40 international events and welcomes 2.2M+ patrons each year. It features a world-class aquatic arena, state-of-the-art sports courts and stadium, a fully-equipped Fitness Centre and Wellness Zone.

Hosting both the 2006 Commonwealth Games and the 2007 FINA World Swimming Championships, MSAC has a wide range of aquatic facilities which includes:

• Indoor Pools including 50m competition pool and 25m lap pool

• Multi Purpose pool

• Outdoor 50m Pool

• Wave pool including toddlers play area

• Spa, Sauna and Steam Room

• Water slide

• Dive boards

• Hydrotherapy Pools

• MSAC FlowRider

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POOL LIFESAVING RECORDS

Interstate Teams

New South Wales NSW

Northern Territory NT

Queensland QLD

South Australia SA

Tasmania TAS

Victoria VIC

Western Australia WA

Interstate Development Teams

Queensland Development Team QDT

Victoria Development Team VDT

WA Development Team WDT

Individual States/Territories

Individual NT INT

Individual SA ISA

Individual WA IWA

Club Teams

Black Rock LSC BRL

Currumbin Beach SLSC CUR

Dromana Bay LSC DB

Engadine LSC ENF

Enfield LSC ENF

Jan Juc SLSC JAN

Mordialloc LSC MOR

Port Hacking Lifeguard Club PHL

South Melbourne LSC SM

The Hills Swimming & Life Saving HI!

Torquay SLSC TOR

Williamstown LSC WIL

Woolamai Beach SLSC WB

International Competitors

Sumner SLSC New Zealand NZ

Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has conducted the Australian Pool Life Saving Championships since 1965. Originally held bi-annually, the first annual Australian Pool Life Saving Championships were held in 1987.

Following extensive research in 2011 by the RLSSA National Office; the Australian Pool Life Saving Championships Records, Australian Pool Life Saving Short Course Championships Records and RLSSA National Pool Life Saving Records were updated to reflect the brilliant performances by talented RLSSA athletes in Pool Lifesaving in both National and International competitions.

To view the most up-to-date Pool Lifesaving Records visit:

http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/sport/pool-lifesaving-sport-and-participation/pool-

lifesaving-records

2017 TEAMS LIST

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Australian Pool Life Saving Championships 2016 – Gold Coast, January 2016

HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2016 APLSC

Queensland, Interstate Overall Champions

Bradley Woodward, Male Lifesaver of the Meet Samantha Howe, Female Lifesaver of the Meet

#HowToSaveALifeSOCIAL MEDIA COMPETITION

Win a Royal Life Saving Society merchandise pack

STEP 01 Follow Royal Life Saving Society - Australia

on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter

STEP 02 Post an image with a caption of how you’ve learnt to save a life*

STEP 03 Tag @RoyalLifeSaving (you will need to ensure your post is public)

Please upload your photos before Friday 13th January 5pm and all photos will be shown during the presentation dinner with the winner announced at the conclusion of the nights proceedings.

*Please note any inappropriate content/posts will be removed by administrators

Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Be sure to check out all the Competition updates during the Australian Pool Life Saving Championships:

facebook.com/RoyalLifeSaving

twitter.com/royallifesaving #APLSC2017

youtube.com/RoyalLifeSavingAust

@royallifesaving

royallifesaving.com.au

Royal Life Saving Society - Australia would like to thank the supporters of the Australian Pool Life Saving Championships 2017 for their generous assistance.

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