How to join

Surf Life Saving continues to attract people from all walks of life. Whether you're looking to find a new sport, spend time with your family, meet new friends or develop new skills, Surf Life Saving has it all.

Who can join Surf Life Saving?


Absolutely anyone! Surf Life Saving Australia is the number one community based frontline rescue service and needs a membership of not only skilled male and female lifesavers, but also administrators, coaches, officials, athletes, supporters and children aged between 5 and 13 years for our Junior Activities Program.

You don't have to be 6ft tall. You don't have to be a super fit swimmer. You don't even have to get your toes wet. As long as you've got a positive attitude, you're perfect for Surf Life Saving.

What do I get out of being a surf lifesaver?


Surf Life Saving offers its members many useful skills and a great deal of satisfaction. As a member you can expect to:

* Have a lot of fun
* Get physically fit
* Build teamwork skills
* Be competitive
* Meet a network of friends
* Perform a vital job in the community
* Learn life saving skills
* Access great facilities & resources

Surf Life Saving training, patrolling and competition breeds teamwork and camaraderie. These activities are fun ways to meet and share a common interest with others. Our clubs offer training to improve your fitness and develop new skills.

 

Are there different membership categories that will suit me?

 

Yes! Surf Life Saving offers a range of membership categories for you to join. With more than 130,000 members in the movement nationally, a Surf Life Saving Club is a place where people from all walks of life and professions can provide an invaluable community service, whilst learning skills and making friends for life.

The categories below relate to the many active lifesaving areas, however Surf Life Saving knows there are many people who wish to help out but may not be looking at any of these areas and invite all interested persons to contact the Club of their choice or Surf Life Saving SA to find out how they can help and be part of Surf Life Saving.

 

Junior Activities (5-13 years)


This category is for younger people who want to have fun and learn the basic skills in Surf Life Saving. This category is commonly known as "nippers" with the emphasis on fun and participation. "Nippers" is designed to provide an educational experience in a wide range of skills within the aquatic environment.

Surf Rescue Certifcate (13-15 years)


This is the level that you become an 'Active' surf lifesaver and start your cadetship to being a fully accredited surf lifesaver. This is for those aged between 13 and 15 years with the introduction of the Surf Rescue Certificate at 13 years of age.

Active Members (15 years and over)


Active Members are those members over the age of 15 years who hold or are wishing to train to be as a minimum the Surf Life Saving Australia Bronze Medallion. Active member's duties include patrolling on the beach.

For those unable to obtain or preferring not to obtain the SLSA Bronze Medallion but wish to obtain other awards to help out, eg Advanced Resuscitation, Radio Operators and First Aid awards, we also need you.

Where are the clubs located?


There are now 18 surf lifesaving clubs in South Australia from Whyalla in the north to Port Elliot in the south. To get more details on the Club of your choice click here to go to the contacts page.

How do I join?


Simply contact your local Surf Life Saving Club (check out their contact details under Club Contacts) or call us at Surf Life Saving South Australia on 08 8354 6900 for further information.