From L-R; Kevin Krause, Marty Viera, Matt Moran 16 x Long Island & Regional Champion 11 x National Age Group Champion 6 x New York State Track Champion One of Top Ironman Competitors in the World Top 20 American Finisher Boston Marathon Elite Lifeguard Competitor for 28 Years Zero Drownings During Lifeguard Tenure
Read More Kevin Krause (Class of 1994) inducted into Smith Point Hall of Fame
From L-R; Kevin Krause, Marty Viera, Matt Moran 9 x Long Island Champion 2K and 4 x 100 2000 USLA National Champion 2 Mile Run/Smith Point’s First Ever Individual National Champion 8 x National Medalist 2K, 4 X 100 Suffolk County 1/2 Marathon Champion 2 x SUNY Cortland Track Coach of the Year Zero Drownings […]
Read More Matt Moran (Class of 1993) inducted into Smith Point Hall of Fame
2001 & 2003 National Champion 2 Mile Run Smith Point First Ever Woman National Champion 6 x National Medalist Division I Scholarship to Duke University 4 x ACC ALL-EAST COAST Ph.D. in Naturopathic Medicine Zero Drownings During Lifeguard Tenure Dr. Allison Hofmann is a board certified Naturopathic Doctor, a 2010 graduate of Bastyr University. Dr. […]
Read More Allison Hoffman (Class of 2000) inducted into the Smith Point Hall of Fame
10:00 – 10:05 AM Introduction 10:05- 10:25 AM – One Mile Beach Run; Runners will race a half a mile down the beach to a flag about which they turn clockwise and proceed back to the starting point where they will finish. The Start/Finish and turn around the flag are located in the soft sand. […]
Read More 2019 Junior Lifeguards Week #3
Head Lifeguard Cedar BeachRed Cross CPR Instructor Lindenhurst Swim Coach; Coach, director of swimming Suffolk County Wrestling Champion 1967 Suffolk County Wrestling Hall of Fame National Wrestling Hall of Fame Zero drownings during 40 year tenure Source: https://patch.com Source: https://www.suffolksportshof.com/brodmerkel-paul/
Read More Paul Brodmerkel – 2019 New York State Lifeguard of the Year
Another year, another great event. Fans, young and old, layered a dozen rows deep, enjoying great competition. Long Island lifeguards from as far as Jones Beach and as close as East Hampton gathered around for their chance to show their athleticism and prowess. Smith Point Lifeguards didn’t disappoint with another great performance at East Hampton […]
Read More 2019 East Hampton Main Beach Lifeguard Tournament
Obey Posted Signs and Flags: It sometimes seems as though there are too many signs, but the ones at the beach are intended to help keep you safe and inform you about local regulations. Read the signs when you first arrive and please follow their direction. Flags may be flown by lifeguards to advise of […]
Read More Water Safety Tip of the Week #6
The 2019 USLA National Lifeguard Championships registration is open at www.uslanationals.org. This year, when adult lifeguards are registering online, you are asked to select the Open/Age Group events you are expecting to compete in. It is requested that you try to be realistic and not just select everything. There is no penalty for additions or […]
Read More 2019 USLA National Lifeguard Championship
Week #2 Introduction: Heat Wave (10:05-10:10 AM) Mini Heat Wave Precaution Lecture How do you stay safe in a heat wave? Stay hydrated with plenty of water, ideally every 15 minutes — even if you’re not thirsty. Don’t drink sugary drinks, or other caffeinated beverages, as they will only make dehydration worse. Stay under the […]
Read More 2019 Junior Lifeguards Week #2
Use Sunscreen and Drink Water: Everyone loves a sunny day, but exposure to the sun affects your body. Without sunscreen, you can be seriously burned. The sun’s rays can also cause life-long skin damage and skin cancer. To protect yourself always choose “broad spectrum” sunscreen rated from 15 to 50 SPF, or clothing that covers […]
Read More Water Safety Tip of the Week #5
