Dolphins look to California

THE Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club junior competition squad, the Dolphins, have been given an extra boost with a visit from the Californian Lifeguard team at their latest training session.

The Californians are currently visiting for the 50th anniversary of the Wieland Shield, a competition against the Victorian lifeguard team.

Some Anglesea members even had parents who had previously been a part of a team competing in the Wieland Shield.

The Anglesea Dolphins learnt about Californian lifeguard Coral’s journey, from being a participant in the junior lifeguard program to now running the program for 4,000 junior lifeguards.

“The goal of the Dolphins is to create a fun and competitive environment that will foster lifelong friendships in surf sports,” Anglesea Big Nipper Fiona Fitzgerald said.

“This aligns well with the Californian junior lifeguard program, providing pathways for juniors to transition into employment as professional lifeguards whilst developing camaraderie and lasting friendships.”

The Wieland Shield will be held at Torquay at 11am this Friday and at Lorne from 8am this Saturday.