Two Central Coast based lifesavers have been selected as part of the Australian Lifesaving team to contest the World Lifesaving Championships in France between September 13 and 26.
Tim Schofi eld, from Terrigal SLSC and The Hills SLSC, and Lachlan Tame from Avoca Beach SLSC are two of the 12 competitors to make up the team which will represent Australia at Montpellier, France. Every two years the International Life Saving Federation organises the World Lifesaving Championships.
The World Lifesaving Championships include the following competitions: National Teams World Lifesaving Championships; Interclub Teams World Lifesaving Championships; Masters World Lifesaving Championships; and optional Open Events World Lifesaving Championships including Surfboats and Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRB) World Lifesaving Championships. The World Lifesaving Championships involve between 2,500 and 5,000 competitors and officials and last some 14 days.
Media release, 2 May 2014
Royal Lifesaving Society –
Australia