As we hang up our goggles, caps and fins and wave goodbye to the 2024 pool lifesaving season, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has played a part in this incredible journey from athletes, officials, coaches and parents.
This season culminated in a remarkable achievement as Mentone finished second in both the 2024 Victorian Senior and Junior Pool Lifesaving Championships!
To our athletes:
Your dedication, resilience and passion have shone brightly throughout the season. Every training session, competition and challenge you faced contributed to both your personal growth and the spirit of Mentone Life Saving Club!
During this season, you’ve learned essential lifesaving skills such as resuscitation techniques, first aid procedures and rescue techniques specific to various aquatic environments.
To our coaches:
Thank you for your unwavering commitment and support.
You've instilled in our athletes a strong foundation in rescue techniques, effective communication during emergencies and the importance of teamwork and vigilance.
These lessons are critical as we transition to patrol season, where the knowledge gained will be put into action to ensure the safety of our community at the beach and other aquatic environments.
To our officials:
Your contributions are often behind the scenes, but they are crucial for the smooth operation of every event. From organising competitions to ensuring that rules are followed, your hard work and expertise have helped maintain the integrity of our sport.
Thank you for your time, effort and dedication to fostering a safe and fair environment for our athletes to thrive.
To our wonderful parents:
We cannot express enough how grateful we are for your support and involvement. Your encouragement from the sidelines, willingness to volunteer and all the logistics you manage— transporting athletes, coordinating schedules and cheering loudly, have enriched our club community. Your investment in our athletes goes beyond just their performance, it lays the foundation for lifelong friendships and shared experiences.
As we prepare for the upcoming patrol season, the skills learned in pool lifesaving will be invaluable. Our athletes will be ready to implement these skills in real-world scenarios, ensuring a safer environment for everyone enjoying our beaches and waterways.
As the season ends, let’s carry the spirit of camaraderie and teamwork into our summer surf/beach season.
We look forward to seeing everyone back in the pool next season and wish those who are applying for the APLSC event all the best.