Get Involved

Surf Life Saving offers opportunities and pathways for people of all ages and capabilities.

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. Explore below or send us an email.

Become a Nipper

Nippers is a junior activities program that introduces children aged 5 to 14 to Surf Life Saving. It’s a great way for children to make friends, be active and learn how to enjoy the beach safely. Nippers first learn about surf awareness and safety. As they progress through the various age groups, nippers will undergo lessons in wading, running, ocean swimming, board paddling and lifesaving skills as well as learning the basics of resuscitation and first aid.

2026/2027 Nippers season runs from 1st November to March 28th, and held at 10am-12pm Sunday morning.

Nippers Session for U6,U7,U8 & U9 run from 10am – 11am

Nippers Session for U10,U11,U12,U13 & U14 run from 10am – 12noon

An extra training session will be offered to children interested in competition on a Friday evening from 4pm – 5pm

Send us an email for any enquiries, or Call our Nipper coordinators Sara or Craig Hamann on 0444541127.

Please arrive 15 minutes early for each session. Upon arrival children and parents will gather Infront of the club on the grass area for a briefing and to put on their high vis. Pink vest and age appropriate cap. Please remember if your child is 8 years or younger you must accompany them down onto the beach. All parents are encouraged to join in and help.

Each session will include a range of beach and water activities tailored to age and ability, encouraging everyone to participate.

WHAT TO BRING

Swimmers

Wetsuit (optional, we may have a few to borrow on a first come first served basis)

Goggles

Sunscreen

Water

Code of Conduct

Somerset SLSC wants the Nipper experience to be enjoyable for everyone. As such, we have the following codes of behaviour which we expect all involved with the club to adhere to.

Parents, caregivers, guardians and spectators

Encourage children to participate

Encourage team spirit

Encourage children to play by the rules

Encourage children to look after each other

Show appreciation for volunteers

Respect other

Ask permission before taking photographs of other peoples children

Junior Member

Be a good sport

Have fun

Play by the rules

Cooperate, listen to and respect your coaches and volunteers

Respect and look after each other

Look after and respect the club and its equipment

HOW CAN I BE INVOLVED?

Parent help is always needed, very much valued and actively encouraged at Somerset SLSC. Each year we call on Nipper parents and guardians to get on board as we cannot run the program without your help.

We need parents to volunteer to assist both in and out of the water organising activities, getting equipment in and out, ensuring equipment is washed and put away, carrying drink bottles, hats and sunscreen, washing sand out of eyes, watching and helping whenever children need a helping hand. There are BBQs to run and if you hold an RSA please volunteer to help on the bar at events.

Parents of children U6, U7, U8 and U9 must be on the beach with their child at all times incase of an emergency. Parents of older children must remain at the club or on the beach helping incase of an emergency. Nippers is not a ‘Drop and Go’ session.

To become a Nipper

Surf Life Saving Australia requires all nippers and at least one parent to be current financial members.

-Register (see instructions below)

-Parent must register for WWVP Card

Find information about WWVP Here

- Email a picture of your WWVP card to somersetslsc@slst.asn.au

New Member How to register

-Register as parent on the portal

https://hub.sls.com.au/sign-up

Create a SLS CLub account

Click - Im a brand new member

Select Club - Somerset

Select - Join a family

Select - Join myself and children

Enter personal details and add members

Tick- decleration

Select- Parent and select nipper

Payment Page

Your Membership will then be approved over the following days.

Returning Nippers and parents

Log into the SLS hub

https://hub.sls.com.au/sign-up

You can renew your family membership from here.

Please send any updated WWVP cards to somersetslsc@slst.asn.au

Please complete the Child safety awareness course, in the SLS Hub under elearning if you haven't already done so.

Fees

Join Silver Salties

Silver Salties is a participation program for older Australians (65+years) at Surf Life Saving Clubs throughout Australia, promoting physical activity, social connections, and involvement in the surf lifesaving community. Adults 18+ are welcome to participate, however, adults 65+ are the target audience.

Silver Salties runs on Wednesdays at 10am

Join our Gym

After our August 2025 gym renovations, we continue to make improvements when we can, making it a comfortable space to train in. Imagine a gym next the the beach with Coastal Pathway access at the door.

Gym Pricing

Active Somerset Surf Club Member -$Free

Community Gym Membership -$350

Couples Gym Membership -$500

The Somerset Surf Club gym is available for any active Somerset member, however we are also able to offer a gym membership for non-members.

Drop in or send us an email to find our more. Kendal McCreadie, our gym manager, will happily help you out. If you require a tour, please send Kendal a message on 0419672980 to arrange a convenient time.

To become a gym member

-Register (see instructions below)

-Register for WWVP Card

Find information about WWVP Here

- Email a picture of your WWVP card to somersetslsc@slst.asn.au

-Fill in Induction form

https://form.jotform.com/262496885891075

- You must also complete a short course in Child safety once your registration is approved.

SLS - Child Safe Awareness

https://sls.learn-sls.etrainu.com/training/index.cfm?event=courses.pricing.main&category=1939F8BE-D075-49A8-9F07-9402A3D2EEAF

Send Kendal a message once you are registered, to arrange a key fob on 0419672980.

How to register

-Register as a gym member on the portal

https://hub.sls.com.au/sign-up

Create a SLS Club account

Click - I'm a brand new member

Select Club - Somerset

Tick - I am an individual

Enter personal details

Tick- declaration

Select- Gym Membership - New Member (Couples will select the couples pricing $250 each)

Payment Page

Your Membership will then be approved over the following days.

Gym Pricing

Gym Rules

- Members must behave respectfully towards other gym users.

- Appropriate exercise clothing and enclosed footwear must be worn.

- Only use equipment you understand how to uperate safely.

- Use weights appropriate to your ability. Do not attempt lifts beyond your capabilities.

- Do not use damaged or malfunctioning equipment. Report faults to the club.

- Wipe equipment down after using the cleaning products provided.

- Return weights, dumbbells and other equipment to their designated storage areas.

- Keep bags and personal belongings away from walkways, doors and exercise areas.

Gym Safety

Cardio equipment

Before using treadmills, bikes, rowing machines or other cardio equipment, familiarise yourself with the controls and emergency stopping procedure.

Free weights

Select an appropriate weight and maintain control throughout the movement. Ask for assistance when required.

Weight machines

Adjust seats, pads and resistance settings correctly before starting.

General safety

Stop exercising if you feel unwell, dizzy, experience unusual pain, chest discomfort or difficulty breathing.

Equipment

Never modify, disable or remove safety components from gym equipment.

Surf Boat Rowing

Surf boat racing is one of the most spectacular events in Surf Life Saving competitions. Each surfboat is manned by four rowers and is steered by a sweep. Crews compete head to head racing from the beach, rowing through the surf into open water and turning at a designated set of turning buoys or cans. After rounding the cans, the crews race back to the beach each keeping in their lane or alley. As the surfboat nears the beach the aim is to catch a wave and surf to shore whilst the sweep steers the boat to keep it upright and on the face of the wave.

Somerset Surf Club are really wanting interested people in rowing, for fun, exercise or competition. Send us an email for more information, and keep an eye on our socials for upcoming open days and training sessions.

Current senior training days are Tuesday and Thursday from 5pm, and Sunday from around 9.30 or 10am. See you there!