1994 USLA National Champion 4 x 100 Relay 8 Time National Age Group Champion in Beach Flags Chief of Lifeguard of 3 USLA National Team Titles Collegiate Football Player/Pole Vaulter Elite Competitor for 27 Years Zero Drownings During Lifeguard Tenure
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Beach Safety Tips 1.Swim only in guarded area. 2.Do not dive into shallow water. 3.No ball playing or Frisbees on shore line. 4.Never swim alone. 5.Children should always swim with adult supervision. 6.Check with lifeguards on beach and surf conditions. 7.If you hear a whistle, look to see if the lifeguard is signaling you. 8.Avoid […]
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Written by: Sandi Woodhead Rod Woodhead Smith Point Wins East Hampton 26th annual Ocean Lifeguard Tournament Smith Point lifeguards competed at the 26th annual East Hampton Ocean Lifeguard Tournament on July 19th and had another amazing performance. Smith Point guards were dominant scoring points in almost every event against the 9 other teams competing. All […]
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Family Action Plan To ensure that you and your family have a safe and enjoyable day, please adhere to the following family action plan. *No one under the age of 16 should be in the park without adult supervision. *Establish land marks located near your blanket (use dune or pavilion as a mark) to allow […]
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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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A beachfront tribute to Flight 800 victims The Paris-bound TWA Flight 800 had just taken off from Kennedy Airport when it exploded at 8:31 p.m. July 16, 1996 and plunged into the Atlantic Ocean south of Moriches Inlet, killing 230 people. In the hours, days and months afterward friends and families of the victims were […]
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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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This is going to be our 3rd Annual Smith Point Alumni Party. Last year it was great to see and catch up with everyone. We had 50 former and current lifeguards attend and raised over $1200 for our Smith Point crew! We hope to see all of you there. If you have any questions please […]
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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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