Perform Water Rescues
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Event Details
Theory
When:
Mon 9th Mar 2026 (7.15pm to 8.15pm)
Where:
Online Event
Practical
When:
Sun 8th Mar 2026 (2.45pm) to Tue 10th Mar 2026 (5pm)
Where:
Ripples St Mary's Leisure Centre
Charles Hackett Dr, St Marys NSW 2760, Australia
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Cost:
Adult - $26.00
Scout - $26.00
Venturer Scout - $26.00
Transfer from SWASH event - Free
Registrations:
Open: Thu 26th Feb 2026 (12am)
Close: Tue 3rd Mar 2026 (11.59pm)
Capacity:
Maximum 15 people
Coordinator:
Account:
Scouts NSW, State Adventurous Activities Team
stateactivitiesteam@nsw.scouts.com.au
Brief Summary:
This activity is aimed at completing the requirements for Basic Water Rescues. There is a requirement that any participant be able to complete a 200 metres swim
Additional Information

This is an assessment activity for those wishing to attain Perform Water Rescues.

Perform Water Rescues is a mandatory requirement for leaders wishing to take their youth members swimming at unpatrolled flatwater environments and to meet requirements for other aqautic qualifications such as Trained Participant Snorkelling, Assistant Guide Canyoning/Canoeing/Kayaking

Perform Water Rescues can be used as evideence towards a unit of competency completing units towards a Cert II in Outdoor Recreation / Cert III in Outdoor Leadership.

Please bring swimming attire, 2 towels and drinks/snacks/

Please note that the general admission fee to the centre is not included. The admission fee is $9.20 for adults and $7.20 for those 17 or under

Please ensure that you print off the attached Incident Report Form and RPL document and bring to the event

For Scouts or Venturer Scouts wishing to complete other in water components for OAS Stages, this may be arranged subject to time permtting. Please contact the event coordinator if wishing to do so. This event will cover most components for up to Stage 5 lifesaving.

PLEASE NOTE: 

(a) To complete booking and be accepted onto the event, the Activity e-permission form must be completed within 48 hours of booking or will be cancelled. If you have any issues with e-permission forms, please contact the organiser

(b) The event price excludes the regular admission fee for the venue. This will need to be paid directly to the venue on arrival

Please ensure to download the attachments for the online theory component

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Payment Options
This event is administered by:
Scouts NSW, State Adventurous Activities Team

Once you have submitted your registration, an invoice (summary sheet) will be generated with instructions on how to pay for this event. The following payment options will be available to you:

Credit/Debit Card