R: NO. They are all volunteers It's like a sports club. They train to save lives and when they arent watching over the people on the beach they have all sorts of competitions with other clubs C: Like what?
R: No. They are all volunteers. It’s like a sports club. They train to save lives and when they aren’t watching over the people on the beach they have all sorts of competitions with other clubs. C: Like what?
R: Well, they have surf lifeboats that they go out to rescue people and at carnivals they race with boats from other clubs And then there are ironmen and women competitions C: i have seen them on television . It's three races isnt it?A swim. a foot race and a race paddling a canoe or a surfboard
R: Well, they have surf lifeboats that they go out to rescue people and at carnivals, they race with boats from other clubs. And then there are ironmen and women competitions. C: I have seen them on television. It’s three races, isn’t it? A swim, a foot race and a race paddling a canoe or a surfboard
R: Yes that's right Surf lifesaving Cubs also have lots of other competitions and social events C: So nippers are the young surf lifesavers? R: Yeah. Theyre between 7 and 15. They are training to be lifesavers when they are older, and they have all sorts of games and competitions suitable for their age group
R: Yes that’s right. Surf lifesaving clubs also have lots of other competitions and social events. C: So nippers are the young surf lifesavers? R: Yeah. They’re between 7 and 15. They are training to be lifesavers when they are older, and they have all sorts of games and competitions suitable for their age group
C: So were you eve an iron man? R:( laughs)Not me. I was too much into having a good time at surf club parties C: Yes . i can imagine that
C: So were you eve an iron man? R: (laughs) Not me. I was too much into having a good time at surf club parties. C: Yes, I can imagine that…
2 Listen to Ross talking about surf lifesaving in Australia hen work with a partner to write captions for each of the photos. Check your captions with others Surf lifesaving Surf board rescue boat Nippers marching andflag Surfer escue boat Nippers and flag
Surf lifesaving boat Nippers marching Surf board rescue and flag Surfer Rescue boat Nippers and flag Listen to Ross talking about surf lifesaving in Australia. Then work with a partner to write captions for each of the photos. Check your captions with others. 2