Get Involved
Surf Life Saving offers opportunities and pathways to 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.
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.
The Nippers programme is delivered by one of the individual surf lifesaving clubs located around the country. In most states, Nippers runs from November to March, and usually held on a Sunday morning.
Send us an email for any enquiries.
Become a Lifesaver​
In order to become a patrolling member of Somerset Surf Lifesaving Club you must join the Somerset SLSC. If you are over 15 years old you will complete a Bronze Medallion. This will teach you the skills and knowledge required to perform a lifesaving role on the beach. You will then join a patrol team and be expected to patrol the beach 3-5 times over the patrolling season (Dec-March). To become a member of Somerset Surf Life Saving Club please email our club at through our email. After emailing us, we we will get back to you as soon as possible with information on how to register and become a member! ​
Become an Associate Member
Do you want to help out, but don't want to do a bronze medallion?
An associate membership allows you to do just that!
You can help with nippers on a Sunday, help on the BBQ, assist in running the club with promotion or fundraising or just help with some admin & logistics. This type of membership will allow you to be a social member of the club and will enable you to be part of our one big surf family.
Somerset SLSC understands that not everyone wants to get wet at the beach and are supportive in helping individuals achieve their goals.
We welcome you all to sign up and be part of a great club.
Please email us for more information.
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.
Join our Gym
The Somerset Surf Club gym is available for any patrolling Somerset member, however we are also able to offer a gym membership for non-members and to those who prefer a social associate membership.
See the Membership section for pricing.
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. Surfboat races are conducted on a weekly basis throughout the Australian summer and hundreds of boat crews take part.