Description
🛟Welcome to UBLSC🛟
UBLSC offers members the opportunity to learn both wet and dry first aid skills and put them to the test in a competitive setting, as well as training for speed lifesaving events. We are one of The British Universities Lifesaving Clubs' Associations' (BULSCA) eleven clubs and take part in their national league, travelling the country to participate against other clubs in events such as rope throw, swim and tow and SERCs (Simulated Emergency Response Competition). We also enjoy working with the RLSS (the UK’s leading water safety and drowning prevention education charity) to promote water safety.
It's not all about competing though; we host plenty of socials, always supporting each other and having fun with no pressure! Lifesaving is a great way to meet new people, get involved in physical activity, learn new skills, visit other universities and have a break from uni work. Additionally, in the summer holidays, we aim to go on a Weekend Away as a club, which is always something to look forward to!
Training Times
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 15:00 - 16:00 | Pool Session - Pool (SU) |
| Wednesday | 17:00 - 19:00 | Stacy Room (SU) - Dry first aid skills |
Membership
Option 1: Dry/Socials Membership
The perfect option for those new to lifesaving and wanting to give it a try and get to know the club. You'll get to meet everyone and learn invaluable first aid skills, having fun whilst doing so!
What you get: access to dry training and socials.
Cost: £15 for the year.
Option 2: Wet/Socials Membership
An alternative option for those looking to engage more with speeds and water-based rescues.
What you get: access to wet training and socials.
Cost: £20 for the year + £25 SEH Access Pass
Option 3: Wet/Dry/Socials Membership
Our full membership offers you the chance to learn both the wet and dry first aid skills required in the lifesaving sport, as well as training for speed lifesaving events and having the opportunity to compete in a team at nationwide competitions.
Please note: this option also requires you to purchase the £25 SEH Access pass in order to use the pool. You must also be able to swim 50m competently.
What you get: access to both wet sessions, dry training and socials
Cost: £35 + £25 SEH Access Pass.
Find information about the SEH Access Pass here.
Associate Membership
Please email us @bristolunilifesaving and see the Associate Membership page if you wish to join UBLSC and are not a registered student. Associate membership costs an additional £25.
Scroll to the top or bottom of this page and click 'Join this Group' to purchase your membership!
Your Committee for 2024/25!
The UBLSC Committee consists of 9 roles, each filled by current students at Bristol. Find out more about this year's committee by scrolling down our feeds on @bristolunilsc (Instagram) or @UBLSC (Facebook)! We also have active comms via the Spond app or website, click here.
Captain: Amélie Harrison
Secretary: Caitlin Ryan Johnson
Treasurer: Archie Walton
Welfare and Equality Officer: Anya Fletcher-Jones
Comp Sec: Jake Bird
Training Officer: Nathaniel Barton
Training Officer: Sam Richman
Social Sec: Jess Risden
Kit Sec: Yasmine Stasiak
Home Comp Sec: Meghan Janták
Home Comp Sec: Fed Stella
Contact us!
Feel free to contact us via:
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Email: bristolunilifesaving@gmail.com
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Instagram: @bristolunilsc
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Facebook: @UBLSC
You can also use our 'Ask a Lifesaver' form, to ask anything about being part of UBLSC or Lifesaving in general.
Further Points of Contact
As well as our socials, you can find links to both our 'Tell us your thoughts!' form and 'Touch-base form' on our Linktree. These are for any feedback or issues you are experiencing and we will do our best to address your responses.
Accessibility
As a club, we are striving to be transparent about our accessibility and are trying to improve this where possible. As a disclaimer, at Give it a Gos and to take part in wet training, attendees must be able to swim 50m of the SU pool. Additionally, it is important to note that Lifesaving is a predominantly water-based sport/society, so members need to be able to access and be comfortable in a swimming pool environment (the SU pool has a hoist available on request). Where this is not possible, we now offer dry-only training but will do what we can to help with accessibility. Our dry training sessions are highly accessible and we will be accommodating to all attendees. Our Instagram is the best place to access posts with Image IDs in the alt text.
Please email us at: bristolunilifesaving@gmail.com, to access BULSCA's Diversity and Inclusions Policy or if you have any questions regarding our accessibility.
Hope to see you at a training session soon!
Lifesaving love :)
Terms and conditions
Click here to view terms and conditions
Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
