Urgent message from Suffolk County Parks Department
2018 Summer season comes to a close!
By Garrett Thibodeau and Erik Gorman That’s a wrap! Another remarkable season in the books for the Smith Point lifeguards, and with it another list of accomplishments to add to an ever-growing list of achievements. Our competition teams once again showcased their athletic prowess across 4 tournaments; winning both the East Hampton tournament and the […]
Read More 2018 Summer season comes to a close!Suffolk County Executive, Steven Bellone visits Smith Point Lifeguards
On Monday, August 27th, Suffolk County Executive, Mr. Steven Bellone, Suffolk County Legislator, Kara Hahn and Parks Commissioner Phil Berdolt took time out of their busy schedule to meet with Chief Bob Kolar, Smith Point Lifeguards to congratulate our lifeguards on taking second place at the National Lifeguard Championship in Virginia Beach this season. Thank […]
Read More Suffolk County Executive, Steven Bellone visits Smith Point LifeguardsGreat South Bay Paddle Board Race this Sunday!
August 26 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm The Fourth Annual Paddle Board Race will be held at The Bay Shore Yacht Club. Whether a competitor or spectator, this one is a lot of fun! Join SSP for Long Island largest and best paddle board race and benefit the bay at the same time! Sponsored […]
Read More Great South Bay Paddle Board Race this Sunday!Ground Spraying for Mosquitoes
SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Grace Kelly-McGovern August 6, 2018 631-854-0095 The Suffolk County Department of Public Works’ Division of Vector Control plans to treat parts of the following marshes by helicopter to control mosquito larvae. Should weather conditions prevent completion of the work, it will be continued […]
Read More Ground Spraying for MosquitoesSmith Point edges out East Hampton to win 2018 Long Island Lifeguard Championship
On Monday, July 30th, lifeguards from across Long Island came together for a day of intense competition to see who is the best on the Island. Many times the competition resembles the USLA National Lifeguard Championships, as year after year, the same individuals wind up competing for the same title at the national level. The […]
Read More Smith Point edges out East Hampton to win 2018 Long Island Lifeguard ChampionshipJunior Lifeguards – final week
Although you hope you’ll never use cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for a child or infant, it’s important to know the steps so that you can help in the event of a cardiac or breathing emergency. We thought that it would benefit our Junior Lifeguards and their families to go over the basic steps of CPR… they […]
Read More Junior Lifeguards – final week2018 Junior Lifeguards Week #3
Week #3 … recap One Saturday to go (7/28/18) … the training is going to start at 10:05 AM and conclude at 11:05 AM. The last session is free as well. Parents should arrive at 9:45 AM and fill out a waiver. Without a waiver, your child cannot participate in the S.P.J.L.P. Introduction: beach safety […]
Read More 2018 Junior Lifeguards Week #3Heat exhaustion or heat stroke?
The heat wave is still here. Little relief is expected at night, so the effects on the human body may build up, especially targeting the young and elderly. The attached chart will help you recognize the signs of a heat related emergency. source: https://www.weather.gov
Read More Heat exhaustion or heat stroke?What is a “rip current”?
Did you know? Rip currents are the DEADLIEST ocean hazzard and account for over 80% of rescues performed by lifeguards. Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water that are prevalent along the East and West coasts of the U.S., as well as along the shores of gulf and the Great Lakes. Moving at speeds of […]
Read More What is a “rip current”?