PATROL member info
BEACH PATROLS
The Club provides beach patrols by rostering Active members aged 13 – 30 years and above to patrol squads. These squads are then placed on a roster involving attendance at the beach for a day or weekend at varying frequency depending on the Club’s Active membership strength.
Members aged over 30 with current Bronze Medallion are welcome to turn up and join any rostered patrol.
A member’s function within a patrol can vary depending on their qualifications and can include first aid, rescue boat crewing, radio room operation, foot and four wheel drive patrols. As well as providing a service to the public, beach patrols play an important role in the team spirit of the Ocean Grove Club.
Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving patrols will commence on Saturday 11 November 2023 at Ocean Grove Main Beach and continue on weekends and public holidays through to Wednesday 25 April 2024. For all the dates and times, please view the patrol roster on this website.
Australian Lifeguards patrol during the week from late November through to February at Ocean Grove Main Beach and from Boxing Day through to late January at RAAFs.
COVID-19 vaccination requirements
Following the end of the Victorian Government’s pandemic orders, LSV has updated its COVID-19 vaccination advice for life saving club members, in consultation with other Victorian volunteer emergency service organisations.
All members are strongly encouraged to have an up-to-date vaccination status, as outlined by age group on the Victorian Government’s Coronavirus website. Members are also strongly encouraged to take a preventative approach to COVID-19, including getting tested and staying at home if unwell, and maintaining good hygiene practices.
The COVID-19 Vaccination FAQs has been updated to reflect the latest advice and related information for members.
If you have any further questions, please email healthalerts@lsv.com.au
PATROL DATES
Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving patrols will commence on Saturday 26 November 2022 at Ocean Grove Main Beach and continue on weekends and public holidays through to Monday 24 April 2023. For all the dates and times, please view the patrol roster on this website.
Australian Lifeguards patrol during the week from late November through to February at Ocean Grove Main Beach and from Boxing Day through to late January at RAAFs.
PATROL UNIFORMS
All patrolling members are required to wear a specific uniform, in order to be easily identified by the public and peers when on patrol. Shirt, shorts, cap and/or hat are issued to patrolling members on completion of their SRC/Bronze Course.
To replace lost, worn out or grown out garments, a subsidised fee is charged. All uniform items are available to purchase from the club house during office hours.
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OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY - FRIDAY
9AM - 5PM
Please note, outside of these hours the phone may be answered by volunteers, who may not be able to assist with all enquiries.
Contact US
Phone
(03) 5255 1382
admin@oceangroveslsc.asn.au
Address
Street address: 26-30 Surf Beach Road, Ocean Grove VIC 3226
Postal address (for listing on Working with Children Card): PO Box 486 Ocean Grove VIC 3226