Frequently Asked Questions

Membership information can be found at the Join Now page.

Yes! We offer all kinds of membership categories and being a Social/Community or Associate member is one of them. We do encourage members to give patrol a go if they haven't or to challenge themselves by obtaining awards!

Associate members are required to hold a WWCC.

As a volunteer community organisation we ask all members to help out in any way they can. While patrol is our core business, we always require assistance even if it's cooking sausages, driving trailers, counting cash or hopping behind the bar. Our newsletter will keep you up to date for opportunities to help out!

By becoming a member, you will be given access to the latest news, updates and opportunities at the club. All people patrolling, instructing or participating in any way at the club are required to be members. As a social member, you will have restricted access to the clubhouse and be able to access our bar and social events.

Yes, it is a legal requirement that all members pass a Working With Children's Check. This is to ensure member welfare and safety guidelines are followed. For more information, go to the Documents and Policies page.

Social/Community members are not required to hold a WWCC.

Check out the Nippers page for further information and required forms to participate in the Nippers program?

We are always appreciative of help and encourage members to take on the challenge. It is a rewarding experience to sit on a committee of a volunteer organisation.

If you are interested in joining a committee or sub-committee, contact secretary@plslsc.com.au for information about all vacancies.

Information about the Rip View Swim Classic can be found here. The event is usually held in late December - early January and changes from year to year due to tides.

Check out the What To Do If I Can't Attend Patrol page for more information.

For more information on camp dates and how to sign up, go to our course page page.

Yes. It is expected that all active members complete a minimum of 16 hours of rostered patrol.