Junior Lifesavers Summer Clinic

Inner West Aquatics are pleased to launch our very first junior lifesavers clinic at Dawn Fraser Baths this summer!

This program is run in conjunction with Royal Life Saving NSW and caters to children aged 8 to 14 years with a moderate to advanced level of swimming ability (please see assessment criteria below).

We will be offering a 3-hour course that will be run at Dawn Fraser Baths and will be available on either of the following dates:

• Tuesday 21 January, 9am – 12pm
• Wednesday 22 January, 9am – 12pm

Cost: $30 per child

Activities will include:

• Basic swim and survival techniques 
• Rescue Skills
• Lifesaving skills  
• CPR awareness and how to use a defibrillator in the event of an emergency

The course will be delivered by fully our qualified Swim Teachers and Lifeguards. Spaces are strictly limited and bookings essential. Swim School Terms and Conditions (PDF 162KB) apply.

Junior Lifesavers combines the skills of swimming, rescue, accident prevention and emergency care into a series of events that are designed to test the overall ability of a young lifesaver, both in and out of the water.

Dawn Fraser Baths is situated in Sydney Harbour and subject to tidal changes and contains marine life. Water quality is managed daily by Beach Watch NSW and updated at 6am each day. In the event of heavy rainfall and the baths being closed due to poor water quality, the program will be moved to Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre and all participants will be notified by 7.30am that day.

What to Bring:

• Swimmers
• Hat 
• Sunscreen
• Water bottle
• Morning Tea
• Towel
• Change of clothes

How to register

To register to attend, please complete the form below. Once your form has been submitted, our team will contact you via phone within two business days to complete your booking and process payment. Payment can be processed by phone, or in person at Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre or Dawn Fraser Baths.

Please note your booking is not confirmed until you have been contacted by our staff. Spots are limited and submitting the registration form does not guarantee your preferred date is available.

Assessment criteria

Below is the minimum requirement for each age group to participate in the program. 

Under 8 assessment criteria:

• Comfortably float / tread water with aid for 30 seconds
• Swim continuously for 15m
• Confident to submerge underwater independently
• Safely enter and exit the water

Under 9 Assessment Criteria

• Comfortably float / tread water for 30 seconds
• Swim continuously for 20m
• Confident to surface dive underwater
• Safely enter and exit the water

Under 10 Assessment Criteria

• Comfortably float / tread water for 1 minute
• Swim continuously for 25m
• Confident to surface dive underwater
• Safely enter and exit the water

Under 11 Assessment Criteria

• Comfortably float / tread water/ scull for 1 minutes
• Swim continuously for 50m
• Confident to surface dive underwater
• Safely enter and exit the water

Under 12 Assessment Criteria

• Comfortably float / tread water/ scull for 2 minutes
• Swim continuously for 50m
• Confident to surface dive underwater
• Safely enter and exit the water

Under 13 Assessment Criteria

• Comfortably float / tread water/ scull for 2 minutes
• Swim continuously for 100m
• Confident to surface dive underwater
• Safely enter and exit the water

Under 14 Assessment Criteria

• Comfortably float / tread water/ scull for 3 minutes
• Swim continuously for 150m
• Confident to surface dive underwater
• Safely enter and exit the water

Please complete one form per child. If you have any questions, please call Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre on 9392 5400 or email lpac.enquiries@innerwest.nsw.gov.au.