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Sep 2

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Keep Our Gym—and Our Beaches—Strong!

We need your help to give our gym a much-needed upgrade!

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Aug 28

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More Ping Pong Fun on the Horizon

We’re on a mission to find out who really rules the ping pong table in Santa Teresa.

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Mar 16

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24/7 SURF RESCUE

Surfers and ocean lovers are invited to a surf rescue training day on March 24th. The event includes essential training sessions covering CPR, first aid, and rip current identification. Participants will have an opportunity to practice surf rescue skills in the ocean. Limited spots available; registration in advance is recommended. Entry fee of 20,000 colones goes towards supporting lifeguards. Join for a day of learning and fun, making a difference in the ocean community

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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

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Dec 8

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ART FOR LIFE

ART FOR LIFE 🗓️December 14. 🕛5:00pm 📍Santa Teresa lifeguard gym parking lot In benefit for those who save lives some of our local artists have put together an art show here in Santa Teresa Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the beautiful art with us. A percentage of the proceeds wil be donated to the lifeguard program. We will have light refreshments and drinks available We hope to see you there next Wednesday

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Nov 8

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SANTA TERESA JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS

👉When? Tuesday 4pm- 6 pm Saturdays 9am-12pm 👉Where? Zeneidas Lifeguard Tower 👉How much? Month (8 sessions) $100 Month (4 sessions) $60 Single session $20. 👉What to bring? Water, sunscreen, hat, rushguard, snack. 👉Important Kids need to know how to swim! It is for kids from 5-17 years old (will be grouped by ages) 👉For more questions feel free to send a message - Gaby (+506) 7139 3687

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Oct 18

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WEEKLY BEACH CLEAN UP

Let’s keep our beautiful beaches plastic free together every Saturday. Weekly Beach Clean Up in collaboration with @lecoproject and @npwaterkeeperWe hope to inspire you to pick up plastic anytime you are at the beach or to make it a consistent weekly ritual with us or on your own ♻️

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Aug 12

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TIDES PROGRAM

We welcome everyone to participate in our new Santa Teresa Lifeguard yearly support program! As you might know that we are a NPO that provides aquatic rescue service and water safety to the community of Santa Teresa and its visitors. It is currently self funded by the STLG GYM and run with 85% based on volunteers, but we need the community’s support to continue growing and saving lives. Therefore you can be a business owner, visitor or anyone simply living here to sign up! HOW TO DO IT ? Choose your option. Make a payment (bank details also available in our website). Send email to santateresalifeguards@gmail.com saying TIDES PROGRAM with your conformation from the bank and receive necessary information. If you would like us to show your business in our social media accounts as one of the sponsors, please send us your logo in your email together with your conformation. YOUR OPTIONS SWELL- $1000 HIGH TIDE- $500 MID TIDE-$250 LOW TIDE-$125 BN colones 200-01-191-003466-0 BN dollars 200-02-191-002889-5 Via Paypal through https://www.amigosofcostarica.org/affiliates/santa-teresa-lifeguards

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Aug 5

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10 TIPS FOR NEW SURFERS COMING TO SANTA TERESA

Choose a surf instruction with local surf school. Never surf alone. It’s always safer to have a buddy. Before entering study the water’s conditions, the coastal features(rocks, holes, signs, flags etc.) and most importantly their currents to match your ability. Keep in mind that 90% of all surf accidents happen within the white water or shore break. During the paddle out and coming in. Hold your board as you enter and don’t ride onto the beach. Always use correct equipment for your ability and use a safety leash and wax every session. Respect all surfers and local surf advice(wisdom)-they have been here longer than you and know better. Always be aware of surfers in all directions who could be on a wave already. Never turn your back on the ocean, things happen fast out there. If you see a surfer coming at you down the line adjust your line to avoid quickly. Never ditch your board, hold on and do a turtle roll. To avoid surfers don’t always try to out run them, sometimes you need to paddle into the impact zone to avoid collision. If you are not ready to manage the impact zone maybe it is best to change to a mellower location, with more instruction, and extra classes from local instructors. Surfing is an amazing experience and a connection with nature but you have to be safe, strong and peaceful to keep the vibe high while you practice and learn the ways of the ocean. Pura vida, enjoy your Costa Rican surf experience!

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Jul 31

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IF YOU EVER - INTERNATIONAL LIFEGUARD APPRECIATION DAY

IF YOU EVER FEEL THAT YOU SAVED THE LIFE OF THE WHOLE FAMILY WITHOUT EVEN GETTING YOUR FEET WET , BECAUSE YOU DID A PREVENTION ON TIME. IF YOU EVER FEEL THE HAPPINESS OF A MOTHER WHO HUGS YOU CRYING BECAUSE YOU RESCUED HER SON WHO WAS DROWNING IN THE RIP CURRENT. IF YOU EVER FEEL YOUR LEGS BURNING WHILE YOU ARE HOLDING A VICTIM IN THE CURRENT AND YOU ASK YOURSELF “AM I GOING TO GET OUT?" IF YOU EVER SPIT OUT OF YOUR MOUTH THE VOMIT OF THE PERSON WHO YOU ARE GIVING RESCUE BREATHING TO, BECAUSE IF YOU DON’T HE OR SHE DIES. IF YOU EVER FEEL THE SILENCE AND THE SADNESS THAT TAKES OVER YOUR BEING WHEN THE DOCTOR IN CHARGE SAYS: NO MORE, STOP CPR, ENOUGH. IF YOU EVER FEEL ALL THIS YOU WILL BE A LIFEGUARD. HUMBLY PROUD YOU WILL KNOW AND UNDERSTAND WHAT IT MEANS AND YOU WILL HAVE THE LOVE ,THE RESPECT AND THE COURAGE TO LIVE IT. MATIAS ETCHENIQUE

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Jul 4

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ONE YEAR

One year ago we started showing you our statistics and these are the results: Preventions-1624 Rescues-192 First Aids-108 CPR-3 This year we hosted 69 talented lifeguards from 6 different countries. Together as team we have experienced challenges and growth, rainy and sunny days and will continue to dedicate our work to provide safety to the people that enjoy the beautiful beaches of Santa Teresa. MATIAS ETCHENIQUE is our team captain, here is what he had to say after acknowledging the numbers of this year with continuous crew changes and difficult ocean conditions. ‘’Being STLG Leader, or oldest player, is both very challenging and motivating at the same time. The constant changing of the team members, brings fresh energy and new motivations, but it also brings the challenge of getting them ready for the game that this ocean plays, a dangerous game with big waves, strong currents and limited resources. Strong water women and men from all over the world, bring their own experience and wisdom to the team, which pushes our program and participants to keep improving and evolving. But at the end we always go back to the beginning and to our mission - protect the beaches of Santa Teresa and to look after people’s safety.’’ As the Santa Teresa Lifeguard team we would like to thank our donors and community for the support as well as all of our volunteer lifeguards throughout this year. We truly appreciate the hard work everyone has been doing. If you would like to join our team as a lifeguard or collaborate in some other way, remember it is never too late to reach out and take a part in the STLG efforts.

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Jun 13

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BREATHWORK WITH MARTIN

"Experience the power of your breath. Connect with your pineal gland and truly feel. Release traumas and heal in the most ancient way there is." Our beloved breath work classes are available in STLG yoga deck every Monday and Wednesday afternoon at 6.30pm right after sunset. If you are looking to experience the magic of your own breath come and join the vibration. “My goal giving classes at STLG lifeguard gym is to help people believe and trust them self. Heal people thru physical and mental traumas.” Martin

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Jun 29

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ONE FINE DAY IN SANTA TERESA / EXPRESSION SESSIONS

We did an activity for Go Skateboarding day with children and adolescents on 21.06.2021.Seeing their talents and sharing their happiness can hardly be described in words. We wanted to share the images and videos of this special day we organized for Go Skateboarding Da

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Jun 23

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OUR NEW WEBSITE IS NOW LIVE!

We are proud to announce the launch of our new website and we are excited to present its new look.

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Jun 16

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NEW EQUIPMENT

This year started with great news : our program has received 2 new Honda quads equipped with medical and rescue equipment that will be used to resolve any emergency situation thanks to generous donations. We know that time is very important in our line of work, therefore, we consider them an essential tool to provide a better service to our community. If you are interested in helping the program with donations you can find more information on our website or contact us through email.

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Jun 15

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EXPRESSION SESSIONS / 2021

Hello Skateboarders and Yoga Lovers !!! Santa Teresa Lifeguards invites you to this special day where you can have fun and do some sports activities. Tell all your friends and loved ones about this beautiful day!

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Jun 15

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HAPPY COSTA RICAN TREE DAY

In Costa Rica, we celebrate this date on June 15th. On this special day: Let's open the earth, let's plant the tree, will be our friend and here will grow and one day we will come looking for your coat and flowers and fruits and shade will give.

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Jun 1

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L-ECO PROJECT

Let's make this planet a more sustainable with Leco Project.

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May 10

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NEW LIFEGUARDS TOWERS

Made of upcycled materials generated from the plastic we all have been collecting from our beaches. Let's check this amazing ecological result and journey together.

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