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Goolwa Surf Lifesaving Club
Goolwa Surf life Saving club was established in 2010 and since then, the dedicated volunteers have provided essential surf life saving supports to Goolwa Beach and the surrounding areas. Located on the Fleurieu Peninsula, where the Murray River meets the sea, Goolwa Surf Life Saving club provides an essential emergency service along a stretch of beach that is known for its beauty and challenges. Along with our surf life saving skills, our club provides a space for community and family’s, including junior programs, training courses, surf sports and much more. With the development of our new club in 2019, we are now able to offer a place for everyone to come and enjoy our beautiful beach any time of year, and we welcome you to join us for a beverage, nibbles, or host your special event, or community activity.
We are proud to provide a family centered and welcoming club that aspires to cater for all members of the community. We are 100% volunteer run and would love to talk to anyone to see how we can help you get involved.
Recent Awards
2023 South Australian Trainer of the Year – Cassie Wilmot
2021 Australian Surf Lifesaver of the Year – Matt Burrage
2021 South Australian Youth Surf Lifesaver of the Year – Tom Breen
2020 South Australian Lifeguard of the Year – Brady Hoppen
2018 Youth Surf Lifesaver Of The Year Cody Oughton (Goolwa SLSC)
2017 Club Of The Year (Goolwa SLSC)
The environment
The coastline of Alexandrina council boasts some of the best coastline within the state with Goolwa beach being one of the most popular. The Goolwa coastline offers a diversity of coastal experience including fishing, swimming kayaking and surfing.
Caution
While on most occasions the beach is a haven for visitors it can also be one of the most hazardous and dangerous stretches of coast in Australia.
Lifesaving
People visiting the area have varying degrees of skill and experience and this can determine how well they will manage the change of conditions. This is why the need for Surf lifesavers in this area is crucial. Goolwa Surf lifesavers understand the conditions and regularly train at Goolwa beach. Our octogenarians have passed down their words of wisdom, rescue stories and great advice for us to then retell to our nippers and youth.
Thank you to the public
By supporting the Goolwa Surf lifesaving Club you insure a service is provided, as well as having resources available at times of emergency to assist those and difficulties.
You can help by registering your interest in becoming a Goolwa Surf Life Saving Club member.
Registrations are open from the 1st July for each season and follow the financial year calendar.
Club membership fees are due after the AGM (August) and before the end of November each year.
Season 2021 / 2022
Patrol Hours
Rescues
First Aid Cases
Preventative Actions
Season 2020 / 2021
Patrol Hours
Rescues
First Aid Cases
Preventative Actions
Season 2019 / 2020
Patrol Hours
Rescues
First Aid Cases
Preventative Actions
Nippers
For more information on our Nippers program and range of activities for current and prospective members.
Youth
For more information on our Youth program and range of activities for past, current and prospective members.
Patrols
Find everything you need to know about becoming a member of our SLSC patrol groups.
New Members
If you would like to join the Goolwa SLSC as a new member, click the JOIN NOW button to complete the new members form.
Joining Instructions
Additional Information
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Categories
ACTIVE - ACTIVE 18 years +
Patrolling member holding Bronze Medallion
ACTIVE - AWARD 18 years +
Patrolling member holding First Aid Award
YOUTH - ACTIVE15 –18 yrs
Patrolling member holding Bronze or other Award
YOUTH - CADET 13 –15 years
Patrolling member holding SRC, other awards
Member with no awards.
ASSOCIATE - GENERAL
Social members of the club or
Expired award members -don’t wish to patrol or
Members of the club, who wish to volunteer to support life saving operations through other functions of the club.
ASSOCIATE - ASSOCIATE
Non-Award Members in a define role (Age Manager), or hold positions on the Board of Management or a Club Committee.
JUNIOR - JUNIOR ACTIVITY 5 –13 years
Member between Age of 5 -13 yrs, not holding SRC Award
Age Classification
Age of a member is of the 30th of September each season. If a members birthday falls during the season they will remain in the age group they were as of the end of September.
Example: If a child is 10 years old as of the 30th of September and their birthday is the 4th of December and turn 11 during the season, they will remain in the same age group (10 year old age group) for the season.
For awards Surf Rescue Certificate / Bronze Medallion the age is classified as their actual age at date of examination.
Junior Program (Nipper)
An Adult family member must join with the child member participating in the Junior (nipper program). Age is of the 30th of September.
Sports Vouchers
In Season 2020 / 2021 about 40% of presented Sports Vouchers were rejected by the Office of Recreation and Sport, as they had been previously used to pay membership fees for another sport. It is a requirement of Surf Life Saving Australia that all members are financial to ensure Insurance coverage. It is a requirement that all members are financial and if membership fees are outstanding this may lead to the members insurance being compromised.
Vouchers submitted BEFORE 31ST OCTOBER
Sports Vouchers must be submitted at time of registration, to ensure vouchers can be processed in time. If any vouchers are rejected then it provides member time to pay the full membership fees prior to the commencement of the program.
All payments by Sports Vouchers must be approved by the 31st October, prior to the program starting.
AFTER 1st NOVEMBER
Returning or new members joining after the 1st November will be required to pay full fees. Sport Vouchers may be submitted and the club will refund the money to the member once approved.
COME AND TRY members submitting sports vouchers have until the 30th November. If rejected then it provides a member time to pay the full membership fees prior to the commencement of the program. Sports Voucher program closes at the 30th December.
All outstanding membership fees must be paid in full before any member participates in the junior or youth programs.
How to Join
For current members wanting to renew their membership, proceed to the MEMBERS AREA and renew your membership.
Renewal Instructions
Membership Fees
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Family (of same immediate family)
2 Adults (Active, General, Associate) and 2 children (under 18 years) - $350
2 Adults with 3 Children or more (same family) capped at $400
Sports Vouchers may be used, see clause.
Age defined as on 30th of September
It is a mandatory requirement for a parent to join with a child in nipper program.
Single Parent Family
1 Adult (Active/General, Associate) and 1 child under 18 years
Sports Vouchers may be used, see clause.
Age defined as on 30th of September.
It is a mandatory requirement for a parent to join with a child in nipper program.
$180
Additional child of same immediate family as above
Under 13 years (nippers)
Sports Vouchers may be used, see clause.
It is a mandatory requirement for a parent to join with a child in nipper program.
$80
Student
Full time Education (Uni / Tafe)
Must produce Full Time Student Card
$90
Youth Members
13 –17 years
Age defined as on 30th of September
$90
General Member
Social Member Associate Member (non-award)
18 years over
$80
Active / Award Member
Patrolling members over 18 years
New Award members includes first issue of patrol shirt / shorts upon completion of award
$150
COME AND TRY Nippers only
COME AND TRY Nippers only
2 sessions only. If decide to join 'Come and Try', this fee will be deducted from full membership fee.
Covers cost of mandatory requirements to have a high visibility rash top and cap. Retained by child to keep. (COVID19 no garments to be shared)
$40
CARNIVAL FEES
Due to several members having outstanding carnival fees from last season.
All Carnival Fees MUST be paid at time of nomination and prior to close of entry.
No payment of fees means no entry.
If a member decides to withdraw from the carnival after entry, no refund will occur UNLESS State Centre refunds the entry fee to the club.
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Clubhouse
Our clubhouse is open to the public to enjoy the best views on the coast with some of the best views on the coast and has state of the art design features to accommodate our growing membership including surf operations garage area, first-aid room, training room and club change rooms. Enjoy an icy cold drink or a snack in the bar and recreation area and don't forget our venue hire for your own function!
Join Us
There are many benefits to being a member/volunteer at GSLSC and many opportunities to assist in the running of the club. We welcome enquiries and questions about what we can offer so don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Our Sponsors
Goolwa Surf Lifesaving Club would like to acknowledge our generous local sponsors and those whole support our club by donating their services including… Read More
Belong
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Community
GSLSC offer many opportunities to be involved and help the local community.
Respect
All users of the beach along with rules & guidelines, habitats & surroundings.
Land
Help keep our beach looking great and healthy for future generations to enjoy.
