The Grey Medallion
A Rescue Award for those aged 55+What is the Grey Medallion
The Grey Medallion is completed over a two day course, and aims to teach those aged 55+, how to act in an (aquatic) emergency. You do not need to be fit or able to swim to complete the Grey Medallion, as it aims to teach you how to rescue someone, without getting into the water.
Who can do the Grey Medallion
The Grey Medallion course is aimed at the Public (non members) aged over 55.
How Long is the course
The course is conducted over two days (usually a weekend) from 9am to 4pm. It is normally held at the Clubhouse in Caloundra, with one morning session at Caloundra Pool.
How much does it cost
The usual course fees are $30, however this may be discounted for groups.
What do I need to know
Very little is needed before the course.
What do I need to bring
Food and drinks (lunch & morning tea), pen, paper. It is recomended to bring a swimming costume and towel as Sunday morning is usually a pool session.
What will I learn
There are four main components of the program:
Aims to teach you an understanding of the dangers of aquatic locations, safe practices and responsibilities.
Aim to provide knowledge and skills in basic resuscitation and emergency care.
Aims to provide an understanding of the importance of physical activity and experience a range of activities in aquatic exercise.
Aim to provide a range of personal survival and basic lifesaving skills to equip yourself to deal with an aquatic emergency scenario. |
This is a program to help you to learn the essential lifesaving skills that could one day save your family members, friends or your life.
Participants of the Grey Medallion Course are eleigible to apply for membership of the Club as an Associate or Support Member.
Contact for more information
The Grey Medallion is conducted by a qualified teacher (Patricia), who can be contacted on 0403 071 651.