BECOME A
MEMBER
There are many ways in which you can get involved as a Surf Life Saving volunteer. Surf Life Saving has opportunities for people to be an active patrol member saving lives on the beach, an age manager for Nippers on the weekend or as a volunteer club official working behind the scenes to ensure things run smoothly.
PROGRAMS & PROJECTS.
The Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club is proud of the quality and calibre of our members who provide an invaluable voluntary service to the community.
WSLSC aims to set the benchmark in lifesaving service provision, rescue practices, emergency care, training and education, as we strive to make our public waterways safer for everyone.
Nippers
Participation Pathways
Nipper Education Programs are delivered throughout summer. The program is about children participating in safe, fun and organised activities in a beach environment; preparing them to be future lifesavers.
This pathway will take you on a journey helping you discover how to transition from one role to another, courses, qualifications and much more.
Careers
Club Official
Surf Life Saving Australia employ a team of authentic and capable individuals who are dedicated to helping achieve our vision of zero preventable deaths in Australian waters.
Officials ensure competitions are run in a safe and secure environment, while maintaining rules and regulations.
Become A Lifeguard
Rostered Beach Patrols are held on Warrnambool’s main beach each summer on weekends and public holidays from the last weekend in November until the Easter Monday of the following year.
Competition Squad
The senior competition squad aims to keep our surf lovers engaged in the club by being involved in one or more surf activities including swimming, board paddling and ski paddling. Additionally you will see a boat crew or two in the water.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.
Becoming a Warrnambool SLSC Member
WWCC – All members 18+ must hold a Working With Children Check (apply if turning 18 this season).
Membership & Nipper Passes – Pay for club membership ($170 family rate covers adults & school/tertiary children) + a Nipper pass for each child in Nippers.
Skills Maintenance – Log in to Member Training, book a session, complete online theory, and attend practical.
Team App – Install for all club updates and event info.
MEMBERSHIP
PROCESS.
Step 1 – Choose Your Membership
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Go to the WSLSC Store.
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Select your membership category and add to cart.
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If enrolling children in Nippers → choose Family Membership + select Nipper Passes from the dropdown.
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Children 14–18 must hold SRC or Bronze Medallion and be listed in the notes as an Active Junior.
Step 2 – Add Extras
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Add any season passes or apparel (e.g. Junior/Senior Comp Squad, Ski Pass, Board Hire, FOB access).
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These can be purchased later—sports directors will advise due dates.
Step 3 – Add Names in Notes
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In checkout notes, list who each membership/pass/item is for.
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Example: Family Membership – John Smith (patrolling), Faye, Lottie & Billy (Nippers), Patsy (Junior Squad + Board Hire), FOB for Patsy, Hoodie for John.
Step 4 – Payment & SLSA Registration
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Complete payment.
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You MUST also register/update details in the SLSA portal for insurance cover:
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New members: Join here → Select Join a Surf Lifesaving Club → Warrnambool SLSC → follow prompts → Do not pay.
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Renew/transfer: Login here → Renew membership → Do not pay.
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Step 5 – Working With Children Check (WWCC)
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All members 18+ and all Nipper parents/guardians must hold a valid WWCC (5 years, free for volunteers).
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Apply/renew here → Add Warrnambool SLSC → Email details to registrar@warrnamboolslsc.org.au.
Step 6 – Team App
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Download Team App from your app store.
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Search “Warrnambool Surf Lifesaving Club” → Request to join → Select your Access Groups.
SKILLS
MAINTENANCE.
All patrol members must complete their re-qualification before January 1st to remain proficient.
We suggest completing the online component of this process EARLY and preferably not the night before so that if you have problems with online membership or completing your SM requirements we can help you before the day and you won’t be held up at the end of the SM day.
If you complete your SM at another Western club you MUST take your completed SM card away with you and return it to the Chief Instructor at your home club.
After the SM day take a picture of your SM card and email to
Jo McDowall Jo.McDowall@warrnamboolslsc.org.au
You can book your skills maintenance via this link: https://mt.lsv.com.au/login/
