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CIRCULAR: 70/26

18th May 2026

Appointment of Club and Provincial Coaches 2025/2026

Dear Members of Lifesaving SA,

Attached please find the current list of Club and Provincial Coaches.

Each Province is requested to review the list and submit details of any additional coaches who are to be registered for the 2026/2027 season. Please ensure the following documentation is sent to headoffice@lifesaving.co.za by Friday, 5th June 2026.

To register a coach, please complete the following process:

Required Documentation for Coach Registration:

  1. Completed Coaches Registration Form (as attached) – Please note: All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory as per SASCOC requirements. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.
  2. Certified Copy of ID (not older than 3 months)
  3. Curriculum Vitae (CV) – Must include relevant qualifications and certifications. This will also be used for the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
  4. ID Photo – Head and shoulders photo with a white background. If submitted electronically, it must not exceed 1MB in size.
  5. Criminal Record Clearance
  6. LSA Affidavit confirming that your name does not appear on the Sexual Offences or Child Protection Registers.

Please note: Affidavits must be properly commissioned. Uncommission affidavits will not be accepted.

  1. Safeguarding Awareness Training (SAT) certificate
  2. WADA Certificates
  3. Copy of Lifeguard Award Certificate
  4. Verification Letter – From the Club or Province, confirming coaching status and experience)

Please also find attached the 2023 Coaches Framework for reference.

Coaches list 2025 2026

LIFESAVING-SA-COACH-REGISTRATION

Lifesaving SA Coaches Framework 2023

Should you wish to remove a coach from the current list, kindly notify us in writing at your earliest convenience.

The final list of registered coaches will be circulated for ratification along with the agenda for the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to maintaining high standards in coaching.

Yours in Lifesaving,

Heather Morris-Eyton
HP Manager

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