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OUR WORK IN NUMBERS
november

Thank you lifeguards for your dedicated service and excellent contributions to our team.

16

RESCUES

280

PREVENTIONS

13

FIRST AID

142

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Mar 23

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ACADEMY

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS If you are a waterperson, want to give back to your ocean sharing community and save lives, this is for you! Here in Santa Teresa with the Santa Teresa lifeguards we will be leading our very own academy where we share our expertise and skills so you gain all the tools needed in order to become an excellent lifeguard. Below you can find some information on the Academy, we will keep you posted for more! ~Drowning Resuscitation & First Aid (following international standards) will be part of the Academy curriculum. ~Training for lifesaving will include rescue simulations where you learn to approach a victim, and practice rescues with different equipment. Including rescue boards, cans, and tubes. ~swim times will be taken as they are important in the line of work to demonstrate your comfort and adaptability. ~The STLG Academy graduates will receive a certificate from STLG certifying their completion of a 70 hour curriculum. ~The certificate will be valid to volunteer with Santa Teresa lifeguards, and other organizations accepting volunteers ( the acceptance of our certificate for international associations all vary depending on what guarding courses they recognize and allow ). ~Cost is $200 ( all proceeds go directly to Santa Teresa Lifeguards) 50% deposit will be requested 1 month in advance to secure a spot in the academy. ( food is included in the price-please inform us beforehand of any special diets or allergies. ) The daily schedule will look like this.. 8am-12am lectures at the lifeguard headquarters. 12 am-1pm LUNCH at STLG team house. 2:30 pm- 4:30 pm OCEAN training at Zeneidas Lifeguard tower. If any further questions feel free to contact us- stlifeguardevents@gmail.com Thank you so much for your interest And see you there!

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Feb 12

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MAGIC HAT CLASSIC

THANK YOU COMMUNITY FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT, GREAT ENERGY, AND A GREAT EVENT FOR THE BOOKS! ROCAMAR- YOU GUYS ARE LEGENDS! Thank you for all the hard work you put in for making this happen and being total rockstars during the event! YOU ALL MADE THE GIFT RAFFLE A COMPLETE SUCCESS! WITHOUT YOU IT WOULD HAVE NOT BEEN POSSIBLE TO RAISE THE MONEY WE DID. YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS WILL KEEP OUR BEACHES SAFE THANKS TO THE 4 NEW RESCUE BOARDS WE WILL PURCHASE WITH THE MONEY RAISED. THE CHILLI BOARD FROM BATIK WENT TO KLAUDIA THE SOMOS CUSTOM BOARD WENT TO ALBERT Huge shoutout to our judges, music crew and everyone that came to support and enjoy! Judges: Kadri (head judge), Dor, Tomas, Fabio, Samy M/c: Sebas Music: Radio Quebrada: Oliver & Dor, DJ Cortney Refreshments: Perra Hermosa: Ryan To the SOMOS and Fabio team, thank you for your help throughout the whole process. We are grateful for your donations and awesome flyer you contributed! WE COULDN’T SAY IT ENOUGH, THANK YOU! LETS SAVE LIVES! BELOW ARE THE CONTEST WINNERS AND THEIR PRIZES BEST COSTUME: 1st: James, 2 round air trips @costaricagreenairways 2nd: Laurie, a training sesion with @dfi_surftraining WAVE OF THE DAY: 1st: Gaston, gift card from @goodlife.tattoo 2nd: Jeremy, a 3 month @santateresalifeguards gym pass TRIKKSTER: 1st: Jeremy, @katana.santa.teresa gift card 2nd: Esteban, 2 private @breathwork sessions STYLE MASTER: 1st: Ben, @koji’s gift card 2nd: Geanka, massage with @teresamassage LADY’S LUCK: Laurie, 3 month gym pass at @santateresalifeguards YOUNG BUCK: Orion, a leash from @batikcostarica and 2 Lifeguard T-shirts from us @santateresalifeguards PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Ryan Trechel, a @casamanta.st manta gift bag @houseofsomos @batikcostarica @lineas_maisondearte @tipsy.cr @puravidabodyworks @prontopiccolaitalia @kooks.cr @elcorazon_st @aweekawake @rocamar_stcr @ariotours @yogiflowme @katana.santa.teresa @driftbarcr @chickenjoes_st @ranchositauna @goodlife.tattoo @tropicalfitnesstrainer @kojisrestaurant @costaricagreenairways @hotelflorblanca @phatzachphoto @breathewithmartin

Security
tips

Here you will find some very helpful advice from our Lifeguards on beach safety, to ensure you enjoy your visit to the beach and stay safe!

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VOLUNTEER
PROGRAM

We are looking for certified and active lifeguards around the world to join us as a volunteers in exchange for accommodation in our headquarters, permanent training in our gym, and all the benefits of working with the Santa Teresa Lifeguards.

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