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Our Surf Club is always looking for new members. Our volunteers support the local community in more ways than one. There are so many ways in which you can get involved with a Surf Club – Become a Lifesaver, Support our Nippers, Get involved in community Surf Education, or use your skills and experience’s to assist with other projects within the Club.
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HOW TO JOIN
Joining is easy!
1. Start by contacting admin@fairymeadowslsc.com. Introduce yourself and let us know how you would like to get involved. We will make sure our Club is right for you and confirm the membership category and membership fee’s that apply to you.
2. Once you’re ready to join you can head back here and follow the link below to access the SLS Join page.
3. Once your registration is complete we will be in contact with you to get you started with us at FM
Membership
We pride ourselves on having some of the lowest membership fees in the Illawarra Branch. Membership fees are paid yearly and can be easily processed online through the Members Area.
For Nipper fees contact: nippers@fairymeadowslsc.com
Membership categories
Surf Life Saving now has five membership categories catering to a variety of people, skills and experiences. Whether you are looking to be part of lifesaving patrols, surf sports competitions, training and education or be involved in a great family activity, there’s a membership category to suit you. Listed below are the primary membership categories available for members. For more information relating to membership categories, please refer to the SLSA Regulations
As an Active member, you can be involved in all areas of Surf Life Saving, including patrol duties. Once you are a member, you will gain your Bronze Medallion and be taught skills that will enable you to become a patrolling lifesaver on the beach. Remember, further qualifications and training opportunities are always available for those who wish to expand their skill set.
Active – who want to be patrolling life savers – You can come through the junior ranks to become an active surf lifesaver, or you can join as an adult of any age. Active members are given the opportunity to gain qualifications and skills such as the Bronze Medallion, Advanced Resuscitation Certificate and many more. Once qualified with the Bronze Medallion, you will have the skills and experience to patrol at the beach. Further qualifications and training opportunities are always available for those who wish to expand their skill set.
Award – Participants who want to be involved in the surf club in a qualified or position holding capacity – Award Members play a vital role in keeping surf life saving operating smoothly at a club level. Many of our Award Members are people who have chosen to work in important support roles, such as radio operations, first aid and resuscitation
Junior activities aged 5-13 years – Junior activities, better known as ‘Nippers’, is an activity-based program designed to educate young children about surf safety and awareness. The Nipper program offers participants the opportunity to meet new friends whilst taking part in activities to develop skills in lifesaving, surf safety, surf sports, personal development and leadership.
The Nippers program is held in most surf clubs during the summer period on Sunday mornings. The season usually starts in October after school holidays and lasts until the Easter school holidays.
Cadets , You can join Surf Life Saving as a Cadet and have a great time mixing with other teenagers. You can begin by gaining your Surf Rescue Certificate, which enables you to work as a member of a team of lifesavers. As well as being able to spend time on the beach, you will have the opportunity to make new friends that will stay with you for life.
Participants who want to be involved in the surf club but not necessarily patrol on the beach. As an Associate Member you will meet adults who are happy to help out when they have the time, and others who have specific skills they wish to contribute. As an Associate Member, you’re not required to hold a surf life saving qualification- so if you prefer to be out of the surf rather than in it, this is a great way for you to be involved.
A Community Membership is a new membership category for Surf Life Saving that would allow people to join their local Surf Life Saving Club, without the initial intention or need to participate directly in lifesaving activities.
Incorporates Life membership, Long Service membership, Honorary membership and Past Active membership.
Any questions about joining the club or which membership suits you email admin@fairymeadowslsc.com or if you are returning to the Surf Life Saving Community email lifesaving@fairymeadowslsc.com
Ready? | Join fairy meadow surf club today
At Fairy Meadow we have a place for everyone. Surf Lifesaving is about more than patrolling the beach. So whether its in the water, on the sand or at the surf club – we have a place for you.
