Dear Editor,
Thanks to the suggestion of Amanda Ockeleon and financial support from the municipality we now have an AED (Automated External Defibrillator, or “defib” for short) at the golf course which is ready for use at the pro shop @ 604- 947-GOLF (4653). While hopefully never needed, it is at the ready for golfers, Cup Cutter patrons, nearby trail users or anyone enjoying the beach at Seymour Bay.
Our initial First Aid/Defibrillator Operating/Life Saving Course, to be given by Amanda, is full, the priority of which was given to our pro shop, course maintenance and Cup Cutter staff. Our next course will include some BIGC directors, members and non-members who are regulars at the course and beyond that, any community member is welcome to sign up for this 3 – 4 hour course, the cost of which is $52/person. If you are interested, please drop by the pro shop/Cup Cutter or email us at the [email protected] .
While giving some thought to signing up for this life saving course, consider the following:
1. Golf courses are the 5th most likely place for a SCA (Sudden Cardiac Arrest) to occur.
2. As the mature golfing population grows, the number of medical emergencies that can occur also increases.
3. For every 1 minute delay in defibrillation the survival rate of the person decreases by 10%.
4. 95% of those who experience SCA die because they do not receive life-saving defibrillation within 4 – 6 minutes.
In our continuing effort to make our public, community course a safer and more enjoyable place to be we thank everyone who has enabled us to make this a welcome addition to the Club.
Yours truly,
Bruce Russell
