Surf Sports
Sport competitions provide members many opportunities to refine lifesaving skills and build their experience in a competitive arena at local, state, national and international levels.
Also, it provides members and families with fun, social camaraderie.
Competition is offered to all age levels from Under 15’s up to Masters (over 30) with some still competing in their 70s
There are opportunities to compete in numerous disciplines such as Beach, Water, Surf Boat, IRB, Life Saving and Pool events. Participation can be social or competitive, depending on each person’s interests.
As a member of Coolangatta SLSC you are expected to complete patrols and other obligations as set out in the competitors agreement.
Surfboat Captain:
TamARA Smith
There never was a thrill like cracking a good wave right to the beach. Surfboats since their inception have always been a challenge for their crews and sweeps. The hours that are spent in training to be a good boat crew are countless.
It takes skill and endurance far in excess of most other sports. Coolangatta have the finest men and women committed to Surfboat competition. Our Coolangatta boat crews and sweeps continue to excel due to there dedication to the sport.
Come and talk to our Surfboat captain and meet the crews.
Board & Ski Captain:
Gary Gee
Coolangatta boast a strong world class master’s contingent of paddlers as well as some quality younger paddlers. This discipline is the most competitive within surf sport competition. Over the years our club has attracted many new members who have reached the highest levels in competition due to the dedication of our Champion coaches and the family atmosphere at our Club.
Come and talk to our Board & Ski captain to find out when they train and how to get involved.
IRB Team Captain:
Peter Selosse
Before modern lifesaving equipment, Surf Lifesavers had to perform rescue by swimming out to sea with a belt attached to rope. In the current era the most efficient rescue craft is the Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB). IRB competition is held during the winter months to hone the skills of our IRB drivers and crewpersons.
Come down and talk to our IRB Team Captain and join in the excitement of IRB racing.
Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club welcomes members of all ages and abilities.
We are a family friendly club with a great culture and provide our members with lots of opportunities. We pride ourselves on providing high level training and skill development to our members.
Nippers is for children aged 5 to 14, which we see as the future of our Club. A parent/guardian needs to join with nippers. Our Nipper program caters for each individual childs needs and focuses on surf safety education and growing confidence.
Active Membership is available for members 13 years and over. We provide you with all the training needed to be a volunteer Surf Life Saver so that you can regurlary conduct Beach Patrols and help to protect the community. Check out our up-coming courses. We offer a range of surf sports opportunities and have a gym available for active members wishing to stay fit.
In addition, we also have Associate members who do not patrol but are greatly valued by their general support and involvement in many other facets of the Club. This category is available for our Nipper parents as well as those that just want to contribute to this valuable community service.
Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club can present young people with many opportunities for self development and growth. Not only can they make new friends, but develop important skills and values that can help them throughout their lives.
Our club is inclusive and encourages teamwork, volunteering, leadership and community services.
All members are bound by the Code of Conduct for Members and any breaches of this may result in disciplinary action.