DUKE OF NORFOLK TROPHY
GUIDELINES
DUKE OF NORFOLK TROPHY
This trophy is presented to the affiliated group gaining the highest number of points from awards and a variety of RLSS work. The points system is as follows:-
| Category | Points Gained | |
| Awards: | ||
| Rookies-achievement for those under the age of 12 The Sussex Branch will present on an annual basis a certificate to the most successful registered Rookie group who submits a return of achievement. This can include awards, competitions, assisting at talks/demos. and attendance at training modules. | 1per cand./per award | |
| Lifesaving 1 & 2 | 1 | |
| Lifesaving 3 Info. to be supplied and signed by club official | 2 | |
| Life Support 1 | 1 | |
| Life Support 2 | 3 | |
| Life Support 3 | 5 | |
| Bronze Medallion | 7 | |
| Award of Merit | 10 | |
| Distinction | 15 | |
| Asst. Beach Lifesaver | 15 | |
| Bronze Cross | 10 | |
| Silver Cross | 15 | |
| National Pool Lifeguard Qualification | 10 | |
| National Beach Lifeguard Qualification | 15 | |
| Lifesaving Trainer | 10 | |
| Lifesaving Assessor | 15 | |
| Assistant Teacher | 5 | |
| NRASTC (New & Re-takes) | 5 | |
| Rescue Test for Teachers of Swimmers with Disabilities | 5 | |
| Rescue Boat – Crew | 15 | |
| Rescue Boat – Helm | 15 | |
| Mentor | 15 | |
| National Trainer Assessor – Lifesaving | 20 | |
| ELS-Oxygen Courses, inc. trainers courses | 5 | |
| ELS-Defib Courses, inc. trainers courses | 5 | |
| Emergency Response – Pool | 5 | |
| Emergency Response - OW | 5 | |
| Outdoor Activities Supervisors Info. to be supplied by Awards & Sales Sec. | 5 | |
| Branch Competitions | ||
| Competitor | 1 point per competitor | |
| Casualties | 2 points per casualty | |
| Officials Info to be supplied by Competitions Sec. | 5 points per official | |
| Inter-club Competitions | ||
| As for Branch Competitions but in addition for each outside team participating, the host club receives | 10 points | |
| Patrols* | 2 per hr/per person | |
| Special aquatic-based events* | 2 per hr/per person (Min 10 points per event) |
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| * Dates/Times to be signed by Club Official – only participants qualified in the necessary lifeguarding discipline should be included in submissions. Spot checks will form part of the audit procedure. |
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| Talks /Demos. etc. to non RLSS Groups | 2 per/hr per person | |
| Outreach Programs | 2 per/hr per person | |
| Branch Promotions, i.e. Modules, Meetings etc | 2 per/hr per person | |
| RLSS Individual membership | 5 points per person |
Submissions for these latter items must be supported by documentary evidence and signed by a Club Official, and reach the Awards & Sales Officer not later than 8th January each Year.