BECOME A SURF LIFESAVER

What are the benefits of membership?
SLSNR offers a range of activities in a great environment. As a member of a Club you are entitled to use the Clubs facilities and appropriate equipment. SLSNR also offers a range of Awards, training and courses through your Club or District to increase your skills and knowledge. You are eligible as a Surf Lifeguard to compete in SurfSports events and enjoy access to regular coaching programmes. Districts have Representative Teams and Development Squads are actively seeking new talent.

What membership category am I in?

Junior Surf	7-13 yrs of age
Qualifying Active	14 yrs and over
Active U19	14 to 18 years
Active Open	19 years and over
Active Reserve	14 yrs and over
Associate
Age as at 31 September

What do I do to become a Lifeguard?
To be a qualified Lifeguard you must be 14 years or older and pass your Surf Lifeguard Award exam. The exam comprises:
- 400m pool swim in under 9 minutes
- Run/swim/run in the surf
- Resuscitation Test
- Rescue Test
- Theory questions
- Practical surf knowledge test

Does my Surf Lifeguard Award expire?
Each season active Surf Lifeguards must perform a Refresher test. This includes a swim, resuscitation test and first aid questions. It is not designed to fail people but to ensure their fitness and knowledge is up to the required standard.

What does my Club membership fee cover?
Your membership fee helps to run your Club. Generally fees contribute to you gaining further awards, social activities and all the equipment that you are entitled to use as a Club member. As a member of your Club you are also a member of your District and SLSNZ. As a member of SLSNZ you enjoy personal accident and public liability insurance cover. Unlike most national sports bodies there is no membership levy payable by members of Clubs to the national body.

Why do I fill out a membership form?
Being a member of the organisation provides you with a range of benefits, which are only available to members. SLSNZ is proactive at protecting its membership and all activities such as JuniorSurf, Lifeguard Patrols and SurfSports events have policies to reduce risks to a member participating. It also ensures that we have up to date contact details.

Can my whole family become involved in surf lifesaving?
Yes - SLSNR is full off opportunities for all ages from 7 years. As well as Lifeguard patrols parents can become involved in a number of areas including training, coaching officiating at SurfSports events, examining, team and Club management roles.

Membership Forms are available from SLSNR or your local surf lifesaving club.