New Membership Information
On this page you will find all the forms you need to complete your registration and become a member of our life saving community.
NEW NIPPERS & NIPPER PARENTS/GUARDIANS
Children from 5 years old (at 30th September) up to 13 years old can join our Club as Junior Activities members, also known as Nippers. A parent or guardian must complete a registration form and a medical/consent form for each nipper joining. Parents/carers are also required to join. Parents/carers need to complete a registration form, a Supporters' Club membership form and a Blue Card application. The required paperwork can be downloaded from this page or contact Club administration for more information (07) 5448 1728. New parents/carers most frequently join as Associate members but many decide to gain awards so they can participate in patrols or help with water activities during nipper training.
NEW PATROL MEMBERS & WATER SAFETY
All new members commence as probationary members but after they have attained the appropriate award they become recognised as certified members of Surf Life Saving in one of the following categories: 13 and 14 year olds can attain a Surf Rescue certificate (SRC) and then become Active Cadets who can participate in patrol activities. 15 - 18 years old can attain their Bronze Medallion and are included in all patrol activities, they are known as Junior Actives. Senior Actives are 18 years and have gained a Bronze Medallion so they can participate in lifesaving duties. All adults 18 years or older who attain a Surf Life Saving Certificate but not a Bronze Medallion are classed as Award members. Award members include Radio Operators, Advanced Resuscitation certificate holders and Operational First Aid certificate holders all of whom can and do participate in patrol activities. Nipper parents who do not wish to do patrols but want to help with water safety at nippers can gain the minimum of a SRC and also become Award members. New patrol members who are under 18 years old require a parent or guardian to sign their registration form and also to complete a medical/consent form for them. New patrol members who are 18 or over need to complete a registration form, a Supporters' Club membership form and a Blue Card application. The required papework can be downloaded from this page or contact Club administration for more information (07) 5448 1728.
FORMS & FEES
Registration form - every member of Surf Life Saving needs to complete one of these forms.
Medical/consent form - one for each member under 18 years of age.
Supporters' Club membership form - one for every member 18 years or older. Your membership card is made up from information on this form and can be used to gain reciprocal rights at other clubs. There is no fee to join the Supporters' Club if you are a Life Saving Club member.
Blue Card application - one for each adult 18 years or older. All Lifesaving Club members are required to hold a Blue Card. This is proof that you have been screened for suitability for working with children. The card is issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian and is essential for anyone involved in patrol duties and/or nipper activities. If you already hold a Blue Card but it was not provided by Surf Life saving, you will need to complete an Approval to Confirm a Valid Card so Surf Life Saving can record the details.
Fees - take a look at the different categories of membership and our fees here.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
If you are joining nippers, your next move is to find out when you can attend a pool swim assessment and then you can start joining in all the fun. Visit our Nippers pages for more information or contact Club administration (07) 5448 1728.
If you want to train for a Surf Life Saving award, your next move is to visit our Training & Proficiencies pages so you can find out when the next course commences or contact Club administration (07) 5448 1728.