How To Get Involved
At the Torquay SLSC there are activities and opportunities for people of all ages and the Club provides the perfect family activity centre.
If you are wishing to join Torquay Surf Life Saving Club as a new member, please fill in the New membership form in all areas and sign where designated and post them to PO Box 193, Torquay, Vic 3228. Please make sure each new member signs the Application and Declaration form. Much of our communication to our members is done via email - if you have an email address, please ensure you write it clearly in the area provided on the form.
If you are an existing member and have misplaced the Renewal Form sent earlier this year, please fill in the Membership Renewal form. It is very important that you sign the Declaration form provided. Please post to PO Box 193, Torquay, Vic, 3228 with your payment.
Working with children check
It is a Policy of Surf Life Saving Australia, Life Saving Victoria and Torquay Surf Life Saving Club Inc that members 18 years and over, including Associate members who are involved with activities within our club, have their Working With Children Check completed and a copy filed at the club.
Torquay Surf Life Saving Club is reqruied to ensure that we retain a copy of the member’s volunteer application receipt number and, when issued, volunteer WWC Check card number. Details of the card number and date of issue must be entered into the Surfguard Membership Database under the relevant check boxes in member’s details.
Under the Policies set down by SLSA and LSV, Torquay Surf Life Saving Club must not allow any member who cannot produce a copy of their application receipt and/or check card to undertake child-related activities until such time as such receipt and/or card are sighted by an authorised club member.
If our Club is found in breach of this policy, the Club will be subject to disciplinary action. Please click on the links (below) for additional information and a copy of the Policy.
Seniors & Patrolling members
Competition - Active Members
Torquay SLSC is a highly rated competition club, both at state and national level and competes in all surf life saving competition areas including: surf boats, ski and board paddling, surf swimming, iron-person, beach sprints and beach flags. A framework of experienced coaches will cater training programs to suit your ability and provide an environment where you can achieve your goals.
Once members have obtained their minimum Bronze Medallion award and achieve patrolling requirements, they can compete at a local carnival, State, National or International level.
Patrol - Active Members
The Patrol Roster is provided in the panel to the right. Please make note of your patrol, and rostered times. Also, please make sure that we have your correct mobile number, this will ensure you receive SMS messages from Surfguard during the season. (Please text your full name and mobile number to 0416-023-652).
6. Nippers
Our Nipper program caters for children 6 to13 and provides a great opportunity for them to gain surf safety information and skills. Torquay provides a fun filled intensive program over the summer holidays, which has a total family approach. Many families make lifelong friends from their involvement in Nippers and enjoy the social activities provided. There is also a competition focus for those interested in training. Torquay SLSC is very proud of our Nipper Program and our achievements in State Competition.
6.1. Junior development training 22011/2012 season
Pre-season training for the Junior Development section commenced in early July at the TSLSC on a Sunday morning an d these sessions will continue every Sunday at 9.00am - approximately 10.45am.A huge thank-you once again to Dave Strahan for managing and coordinating such a wonderful training program for all the participating TSLSC atheletes. On behalf of all the families Dave - THANK YOU!
6.2. Nipper Roster
We need your support to make our Club work. Everyone is encourages to help over the coming season with setting up the equipment and areas for each Nipper session. BBQs, assisting functions, Regional Championships, Havaiana Day, tin raffles, officials, water safety and many other support roles. Rosters have been set up for each session and Age Managers will be seeking volunteers to assist at different sessions. Please contact the Club.
6.3. Nipper info
Our Nipper program is for children aged 6 (as at midnight 30/09/2011) to 13 and includes developing surf awareness and surf education while we learn skills on the beach and in the water. We hope to enjoy our times at Carnivals this summer and let's hope we have warm weather and great waves.
- Following the Surf Education program, Nippers will have a good awareness of beach hazards such as waves and rips and also have a basic knowledge of resuscitation and first aid skills.
- Competition is offered that incorporates fun and teamwork. Events for Nippers involve swimming, board paddling, wadding, running, beach flags, iron nipper and relays. This is optional and at your own expense.
- Torquay competition caps and club bathers must be worn at all carnivals (See on line shop).
- A sausage sizzle is held at the end of each Sunday session. This is a great opportunity for parents to help out, and all proceeds of the BBQ going towards the Nipper section.
- We will have a roster system so let the organisers know how you can help out this summer.
6.4. What do we do at Nippers?
The nipperes program, which is cordinated at a national level, comprises four components: Surf awareness, surf skills, lifesaving skills and colmpetition. Children are allocated to their age groups (age taken as at midnight on the 30th of September) and an age-appropriate program is provided which includes theory and practical activities.
6.5 When is Nippers on?
The holiday program commences December 18th and continuing for nine sessions through the summer holidays. For exact dates, please refer to th Torquay Surf Lifesaving Calendar.
6.6 what should I bring to nippers ?
It is the responsibility of parents to ensure Nippers are Sun Smart and well hydrated while on the beach. It is compulsory that nippers wear their rash vests and cap during sessions for easy identification. bathers, rash vest, towel, hat, sunscreen, drink bottle and warm clothes are necessary. optional: goggles, wet suit.
6.7 Where will Nippers be held ?
Usually at the main surf beach in front of the club.. If this changes to Cosy Corner due to bad weather, a notice will be posted at the entrance to the club car park. In severe weather conditions indoor activities will be arranged.
6.8. Safety
As you will appreciate with our program being run by parent volunteers, we do not provide a "Swim School" program. Safety is most important. we always need parents who can act as water safety officers and if you have your bronze Medallion or would like to qualify, we usually run a couple of parent groups through the summer, which are always well supported and a lot of fun.
6.9 what about competition ?
Competition is offered that incorporates fun and teamwork. Events for Nippers involve swimming, board paddling, wading, running, beach flags, iron nipper and relays. This is optional and at your own expense.
- Junior Carnivals $15.00
- Regional Championships $16.00
- Junior state Championships $30.00
All children who wish to compete at carnivals must obtain their Proficiency Badge (S Badge). This is normally assessed at the start of the season.
To maintain safety and lifesaving standards, Surf lifesaving Australia has a set of standards of competency that nippers must achieve before being eligible to compete at carnivals.
- All competing swimmers are required to complete an annual "S Badge" Proficiency test
- The Proficiency shall be valid until 31st December the following year.
- Once your child obtains their "S Badge" parents need to sew it on to thee front, lower, left hand side of their child's bathers.
- Competitors not displaying "S Badge" proficiency patch will not be permitted to compete in water based events at Junior Carnivals
- Carnival race starters will inspect competitors at the start line to ensure they are wearing a badge
- Badge will be supplied on successful completion of test that involves a RUN - SWIM - RUN
6.10 Nippers support team 2011/2012
Age Group Managers
- Under 7 Tim Leith and Steve Miller
- Under 8 Tania and Alister Ward
- Under 9 Mick Nemeth and Jenny Conn
- Under 10 Serrin Vernon and Andrea Rowan
- Under 11 Sharon and Troy Harris and Shaun Harte
- Under 12 Jock Evans and Jill Preston
- Under 13 Rebecca Rush and Geoff Croker
- Under 14 Damien Horan and Ros Livingston
Junior Development Director Peter Coles
Water Safety Coordinator and Holiday Program Manager Mick Nolan
Carnival Registrations Anna Devonish
Memberships Registrar Karen Ray
Office Contact Karen Ray 5261 4110
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Damie Horan |
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Admin 5261 4110
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