Join and Renew

New Members

If you have never been a member of ANY surf club before

The Apollo Bay SLSC welcomes new members at any time of the year. Once you have completed the process you will automatically receive all email communications and newsletters sent out to our members.

For Nipper Members – once your membership application has been approved by the Club you then need to complete your Nipper Registration form. This can be found on this website under the ‘Nippers’ tab.

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Renewing Members and Family Groups

Please note that you are not permitted to patrol, requalify for the year or participate in Nippers at Apollo Bay SLSC until your membership has been renewed.

If multiple members of one family are club members, you can easily manage all your membership under one Family Group.

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Membership Fees 2020 /2021

Club Membership Is 12 Months Duration Commencing On 1 July to 31 June The Following Year.

Members Who Have Patrolled In Excess Of 20 Hours May Be Eligible For A Membership Discount (You Will Be Advised By Email)

Membership Category	2020	Requirements
Active or Reserve Active	$80.00	Must have WWCC if 18 years or over
Active Student	$70.00	15 years and over studying full time Must have WWCC if 18 years or over
Cadet	$60.00	13 or 14 years old
Associate	$100.00	Over 18 years old and must have WWCC
Life Member	$0.00	NA
Nipper Family	$220.00	7-12 years old (must have turned 7 by 30th September 2019) Includes ONE Nipper Registration and Program Fee and up to TWO Associate Memberships
Additional Nipper 3rd and Subsequent Nippers	$100.00 $85.00	7 – 12 years old (must have turned 7 by 30 September 2019) In addition to ‘Nipper Family’ Membership
Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC)	$150	Paid in addition to appropriate Membership Fee
Bronze Medallion Course	$380	Paid in addition to appropriate Membership Fee

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

All Members 18 Years Or Over Must Have A Current Working With Children Check.

Any member who has recently turned 18 or is about to turn 18 in the next 3 months should ensure they hold a valid WWCC before requesting their membership renewal. Membership cannot be accepted until we receive an Assessment Notice from the Department of Justice verifying they have been issued with a WWCC.
All members 18 and over please check the expiry date of your WWCC and renew your WWCC NOW if it expires any time in the next 3 to 4 months.

You must advise the Club of your Working With Children number.

Click here or visit http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/ to apply for a WWCC or to change existing card detials.

To view Life Saving Vicotria’s policy on safeguarding children and young people, Click Here or visit https://lsv.com.au/clubs-memberssupportsafeguarding-children-and-young-people/

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Nippers Program

Nippers is a great way for children to make friends, be active and enjoy the beach in a safe environment. Nippers is a national program designed for 6 -13 year olds and is structured to gradually teach kids surf awareness and basic lifesaving skills required to be safe around water.

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Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC)

This course provides participants with skills and knowledge of surf awareness, aquatic rescue operations and resuscitation in order to participate in lifesaving operations and act in the role of Water Safety Personnel.

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Course Benefits

Surf Awareness

Rescue Techniques

Resuscitation (CPR)

First Aid

Communications

Radio Operations

Patrol Practices

Improve Fitness

Surf Life Saving Victoria

Building upon our heritage the Surf Life Saving Club provides a lifesaving service to ensure the safety of the foreshore.

To perform this service we will ensure that Lifesavers are highly proficient in surf lifesaving skills, as well have access to safe, reliable equipment and facilities in a healthy, friendly and nurturing environment.

Through public education and awareness we will foster the ideology where Lifesavers are respected for their dedication and motivation

Vision Statement

The Surf Life Saving Club will strive to succeed and achieve at the highest level in: Surf Lifesaving, Competition and Junior Development.

To promote a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle, lifelong friendships through a sense of family and team spirit.

To ensure we are a trusted and viable volunteer organisation that uses its resources wisely.

Nipper Code of Conduct

Nippers Code
As a SLSC Nipper I:

Participate in Nippers because I enjoy the sport
Always follow the rules and respect the ocean and conditions
Am a good sport and control my temper, congratulating all who strive for their best
Respect the official’s decisions
Treat other competitors as I would like to be treated
Aim to have fun and improve my ability
Listen to my Age Manager, team and my nipper mates
Respect the equipment, wash it and return after use. Report any damage
Understand and appreciate that everyone in the club gives up their own time to help me be the best Junior Life Saver I can be

Parent / Carer Code of Conduct

As a SLSC Nipper Parent or Carer I commit to:

Not making an unwilling child participate in a sport
Understanding that my nipper is involved in sport for their enjoyment, not mine
Encourage my Nipper to play by the rules
Encourage that the effort is as important as the result
Work towards improving skills and sportsmanship
Recognise and encourage good play or efforts
Do not publicly question an official’s decision
Recognise and respect the efforts of volunteers (ALL our helpers are volunteers)

General Club Member Code of Conduct

Our Club’s General Code of Conduct:

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others;
Be fair, equitable, considerate and honest in all dealings with others;
Be aware of, and maintain an uncompromising adhesion to SLSA standards, rules, regulations and policies;
Be professional in, and accept responsibility for actions;
Make a commitment to providing a quality service;
Use facilities and equipment for their proper purposes, and care for and maintain such facilities and equipment correctly;
Refrain from anything which may abuse, intimidate or harass others;
Preserve and protect the standing and reputation of the Association and the club;
Understand the consequences of any breach of the SLSA’s member Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.

Our Values

Surf Life Saving Club value these attributes in all members: vigilance, integrity, equality, tolerance, respect, achievement, trust, honesty, loyalty, comradery, bravery, dedication and strength of body and mind.