Written by: Michael Branca Each year Ocean certified lifeguards from the Mid-Atlantic States compete in a Regional Lifesaving Tournament. The Rehoboth Beach Patrol hosted this year’s event, on Wednesday, July 11th, 2012 at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) sanctions tournaments like these to promote the advancement of lifeguarding techniques, encourage camaraderie amongst lifesaving professionals and […]
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Lifeguards compete in Mid-Atlantic Championship: Lifeguards compete in Mid-Atlantic Championship Written by Jon Bleiweis Staff Writer REHOBOTH BEACH — A “victim” is at a buoy in the ocean, approximately 150 meters from the shore. A “rescuer” attached to a landline swims out to meet the “victim.” Once they meet and the victim’s arm is raised, […]
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Each year lifeguards who patrol the beaches throughout our region come together to compete in the USLA Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships. The purpose of such an event is to showcase the skills and knowledge it takes to be a lifeguard. The day is filled with action-packed events that can’t be seen in any other forum. So […]
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Rescue 2012 will be held in Adelaide, South Australia, from November 7-18, 2012 and will include five separate competitions – World National Team Championships, World Interclub Championships, World Masters Championships, World Surf Boat Championships, and World Inflatable Rescue Boat Championships. Rescue 2012 is open to all proficient lifesavers. The Masters competition is open to all […]
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Registration Opens 7/1/12 Professional and Alumnus Members: $50.00 7/1/2012 – 7/24/2012, then $70.00 7/25/2012 – 8/8/2012 Junior Guards: $25
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Chapter: POINTS: 1. Smith Point NY 153.25 2. Destin 124 3. Fort Lauderdale 75.5 4. Boca Raton 63.25 5. Delray Beach Ocean Rescue 58.25 6. Town of Palm Beach 18 7. Hollywood Beach 16 8. Wrightsville Beach 13 9. Fire Island Ocean Rescue 12 10. Lantana 10 11. Town of Hempstead NY 7 12. Vero Beach 6 13. Los Angeles City Lifeguard Assoc 0.5 CHAPTERS NOT LISTED ARE […]
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Smith Point Wins Long Island Championship! Dedicated to: Joseph W. Dooley Bernie Kolar Members and their families of the Armed Services Corporal Christopher Kelly, USMC Corporal Justin Bales, USMC Martin Viera, A1C USAF Lt. Sean Boughal USAF 103 Para Rescue Lt. Col. James McAllister, Jr. Army Special Forces Airborne Joseph Cussimano, WWII Infantry Jack Vivonetto, […]
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Main Beach Tournament Brings Out Best In East End Lifeguards Publication: The East Hampton Press & The Southampton Press By Cailin Riley Jul 25, 2011 3:13 PM East End oceangoers who may be concerned about their safety when they head to the beach this summer need to look no further for reassurance than the […]
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SMITH POINT LGS 150 OCEAN CITY MD BP 131 REHOBOTH BEACH LGS 121 SPRING LAKE BP82 SEA GIRT BP 48 BRADLEY BEACH BP 45 CAPE MAY BP 43 SEA COLONY BP 42 BETHANY BEACH BP 34 NORTH BETHANY BP 30 SANDY HOOK BP 24 MIDDLESEX BEACH LGS 20 JONES BEACH LGS 19 VIRGINIA BEACH LGS […]
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SMITH POINT LGS 150 OCEAN CITY MD BP 131 REHOBOTH BEACH LGS 121 SPRING LAKE BP82 SEA GIRT BP 48 BRADLEY BEACH BP 45 CAPE MAY BP 43 SEA COLONY BP 42 BETHANY BEACH BP 34 NORTH BETHANY BP 30 SANDY HOOK BP 24 MIDDLESEX BEACH LGS 20 JONES BEACH LGS 19 VIRGINIA BEACH LGS […]
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