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Communities. Community Focus – Terrigal : a Sporting Community Year 9 Geography Mr Scully. Questions for this lesson -. Explain why Sports may be important for a community. Describe the main benefits of the club for the community. What are the main activities of the Surf Club?

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Communities

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  1. Communities Community Focus – Terrigal : a Sporting Community Year 9 Geography Mr Scully

  2. Questions for this lesson - • Explain why Sports may be important for a community. • Describe the main benefits of the club for the community. • What are the main activities of the Surf Club? • Complete the following table (leave about 8-10 lines) -

  3. Introduction • Over six million Australians aged five years and over participate in sport or organised physical activity. Many people are active members of teams or clubs, such as swimming, soccer or netball clubs. This means they have an allegiance to the club and are interested in its success. • Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club is a vital part of the local community of Terrigal, on the Central Coast of New South Wales. Terrigal Beach is one of the main family beach destinations in the area as well as a very popular tourist destination. The Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club is located adjacent to Terrigal Beach on the north-eastern side of the village. The club was established in 1925 and has been situated in its present location since 2001.

  4. The Club • The club has grown from a small group of dedicated supporters to the present membership of around 1000, aged from six to 90. The members of the Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club provide safety and security for the beach-going public. There are 15 active patrols (over 250 members) on a roster to help protect the beach on weekends and public holidays. • Active lifesaver patrols provide a service to over 150 000 visitors to Terrigal Beach every year, and help to maintain equipment and facilities. Lifesavers undergo testing, education and skill development each year.

  5. The club also provides other benefits for the local community: • Education — there are a range of surf lifesaving skills taught, leading up to the Bronze Medallion Award. Other skills that are taught include how to use an inflatable rescue boat (IRB), and courses in first aid and advanced resuscitation.

  6. Competition — people of many ages (from eight to 65 years) compete in swimming, board and surf ski, ironman, IRB racing, lifesaving, first aid and surfboat events. There are various team and individual events. Members have participated successfully in competitions from a local to a National level. • The club provides opportunities for a healthy lifestyle, a social outlet, self-discipline, security, safety, youth and adult activities. Most importantly it provides members with skills they can use to contribute to the local community, and it is a meeting point for many residents of Terrigal.

  7. The Club as a Community • The club is a diverse community bringing together people who have a love of surfing and a sense of duty to the wider community. The youngest members are Nippers, aged from six years old, who engage in a wide range of skill development and gradually increase their participation in competitions. Some of the older members also engage in competitions, and many are attracted by the sense of community at the club. Among the older members is a loose group called the ‘Terrigal Tremblers’, who swim every morning in summer and winter. The club reflects the community of Terrigal, embracing everyone with an interest in community service and a love of surfing.

  8. Code of Conduct • The club’s code of conduct affects all members of the community, providing members with a safe and healthy environment for leisure and community service. The club has a code of conduct for the guidance of members: • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others. • Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealings with others. • Be professional in, and accept responsibility for, your actions. • Make a commitment to providing quality service. • Be aware of and adhere to Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) standards, rules, regulations and policies. • Operate within the rules of surf life saving that govern SLSA. • In groups, discuss the club’s code of conduct. How does this code promote a sense of community? • Write down your ideas.

  9. Extension • Describe a sporting group or club to which you belong. Why did you join? Does this club provide a service to the wider community?

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