Surf Sports
Competition plays a major role in preparing our lifeguards to meet the stringent physical and psychological demands of saving lives in the surf.
Surf Sport disciplines include Swim, Board, Ski, Run, beach sprinting and 2km. Surf Sport events are held over the summer providing Local, National and International competition for Surf Sport Lifeguards
Pen-y-Bont SLSC has a proud history in surf sports, including a number of medals won at World Championships.
People compete in Surf Life Saving from the ages of 7 right through to 70 years old, in both the male and female categories. You are not obliged to compete.
Pen-y-bont offers training and coaching sessions in all areas of competition, which includes Swimming, Running, Board & Ski Paddling. For those who wish to compete or just simply keep fit.
2008 Beach / Ocean Training Sessions
These will be run with Team GB Superstar Sophie James.
Board Tuesday – Coney Start 6:00pm, 15 years +
Ski Thursday – Coney Start 6:00pm – Starting in May, 15 years +
Board Friday – Ogmore –By –Sea – Start 4:30pm, Juniors + Seniors
Iron Man Sunday - Ogmore –By –Sea – Start 10:30am, 15 years +
Junior Training Times Starting In May
Ski Monday – Ogmore – By- Sea Start 6:00pm - Lloyd Rosewell / Sam Moore
Board Friday – Ogmore –By –Sea – Start 4:30pm – Sophie James
Ski/ Board/ Beach Saturday - Ogmore –By –Sea – Start 10:30am – Huw Rudall
