Lucky lifeguards score first slip on the new Wet'n'Wild rides Splash test riders give the Wet'n'Wild rides a workout. THEY'RE the envy of thousands of Sydneysiders. The lifeguards set to patrol the rides at Wet'n'Wild got to be "splash test dummies" for the rides last week. Wet'n'Wild Sydney CEO Chris Warhurst was thrilled that the new employees could spare their time to test the rides ahead of the theme park's December 12 opening. "I'm glad that we've got such wonderful guys and girls, who've just started working for us, and have volunteered their time to help us test," he said. PHOTO GALLERY: From muddy paddock to mega park Testers Matt White, Jess Stafford, Chris Warhurst (Wet'n"Wild CEO), Kenaz Gouw and Nerida Credaro. On their marks: splash test dummies get ready to ride. And they're off. Yep, this ride works fine. After sampling the world-first H2GO Racer and 360 Rush, the lifeguards raved about its capabilities. "This ride's brilliant - I love it," lifeguard Michael Karam, 17, said. Matt White, 18, has been a surf lifesaver for five years and wanted to work closer to home. "I decided to change to somewhere local and Wet'n'Wild was a great opportunity for me with my previous experience," he said. This ride is completely safe and it has got some thrills - a lead-in for kids and adults alike. "You don't know what you're expecting when you come to Wet'n'Wild," new lifeguard Salem Semaan, 18, said. The only thing you're expecting is fun. Wet'n"wild riders. One of the slides at Wet'n'Wild Sydney. Monika Mikhale, 22, cput the water slides through their paces. The lifeguards have trained hard for the opening of the water park. Anthony Cottee, training manager at the Aquatic Safety Training Academy in Seven Hills, said that each completed a three-day course in first aid, the Bronze Medallion and two days of lifeguarding. "It's a one-of-a-kind facility in this state and even a hub for other states and territories to train," he said. TELL US: Will you be one of the first through the gates at Wet'n'Wild or will the ticket prices keep you and your family away? We'd like to hear your views.