Being a senior life saving member includes many different aspects. From patrolling, to beach sprinting, surf ski paddling, mal paddling or surf boat rowing. If you do choose to compete as a senior you will be required to patrol, however if you just wish to patrol you don’t have to compete.
A senior member is anyone over the age of 16 at which time seniors are encouraged to their Bronze Medallion, and is non-negotitiable if you want to patrol and compete at senior carnivals.