To get ready for Nipper Intensive, SRC, Gap Year and Squad registration on 1 September 2025, please make sure you have completed the following to join and renew your membership. If not completed properly, registration is not valid.
1. MEMBERSHIP
All Nippers & SRCs need at least one parent/carer to be a financial member
of the club. We recommend the $320 family membership (covers 2 adults and all children up to
age 25 (while full time students)). Alternitavely, the Associate membership is $150 plus one Nipper membership $110.
Returning members
- Update all member details and pay membership fees (e.g. family, Associate, Junior) – at the SLS Hub
- Nipper Intensive, SRC and Gap Year fees to be paid seperately from 1 September
- Click here to view the SLS Hub user guide
New members
- New Members can register here and pay membership fees (e.g. family): Membership Form
- Click here to view the SLS Hub user guide
- Add the Lorne SLSC to your Working with children check, email confirmation to: admin@lornesurfclub.com.au
- Email children’s birth certificate or passport to: admin@lornesurfclub.com.au
Fees:
- Family Membership: $320 (or if just one parent / carer one adult membership e.g. Associate $150 plus one Nipper membership $110)
- Summer Nipper Intensive program: $130 per child. To be paid seperately to membership fees via the SLS Hub from 1 September.
- Nippers & Competition Squad: Incl. in Family Membership cost
- SRC Program: $130 per child. To be paid seperately to membership fees via the SLS Hub from 1 September.
- Gap Year Program: $40 per child. To be paid seperately to membership fees via the SLS Hub from 1 September.
- More details can be found in the LSLSC Members Area
- Instructions on how to pay the Nipper Summer Intensive, SRC & Gap Year Fee available at 1 September.
- Any enquiries regarding membership, please email Alice van Deuren: admin@lornesurfclub.com.au
2. PROGRAM REGISTRATION
AFTER you have joined / renewed and paid memberships and completed the above, you can register your child on the relevant Program further below from 1 September 2025.
Summer Nippers Intensive Program fills fast, so please register early.
3. SWIM PROFICIENCY
To fully complete registration you must submit your child’s completed swim proficiency at the time of registration on 1 September. Swim Assessment Form to be signed by accredited over 18 ASTCA Swim Teacher/Coach. Completed form can be uploaded with registration or emailed on 1 September to: nippers@lornesurfclub.com.au
NIPPERS PROGRAMS
1. Nippers Summer Intensive: Dec 28 – Jan 5.
Lorne Nippers Registration Form (registrations open 1 September)
This year’s Summer Intensive will run over 8 days including optional Junior Club Championships
Saturday 27 December: Nippers, SRC & Gap Year kit pick-up. Age manager briefing & drinks
Sunday 28 December: Day 1 & Competition Team training
Monday 29 December: Day 2 & Competition Team training
Tuesday 30 December: Day 3 & Nippers/Youth Karaoke 3pm – 5pm
Wednesday 31 December: Day 4 & Competition Team training
Thursday 1 January: Rest Day
Friday 2 January: Day 5 & Crafternoon followed by Nippers/Youth Artshow
Saturday 3 January: Day 6
Sunday 4 January: Day 7 Final Fun Day, BBQ & Awards. Jim Wall Event
Monday 5 January: Day 8 – Junior Club Championships with invitational to Fairhaven, Wye River, Apollo Bay
We give every nipper the opportunity to pass their Competition Skills Evaluation – Open Water Swim Assessment during the intensive & nipper squad program. A pass is required to compete in water events at Lifesaving Carnivals.
We welcome the whole family to the Lorne SLSC and have many opportunities for family members to be involved. The registration forms include an option to register your interest to volunteer as an Age Manager, Water Safety, IRB, Setup/Packup, Social Events, Nipper Kit/Uniform, BBQ, admin, etc.
“Community, Contribution & Curiosity” – we have you covered!
2. Nippers Squad runs 5pm Fridays & 10am Sundays from October till Easter for those who would like to attend weekly Nippers sessions, and … for those who would like to be part of Lorne SLSC Nippers team and take part in Junior Lifesaving Carnivals. Must RSVP for all sessions. Download Stack Team App and join Lorne Nippers Squad for Comms & to RSVP. Nippers Squad cost is covered by membership.
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.3. Nippers Competition Team welcomes new and returning members. Why not give it a go, join Lorne Nippers Squad on TeamApp for Comms and to RSVP.
Register for Nippers Competition Team (registrations open 1 September)
SRC AND GAP YEAR PROGRAMS
SRC Summer Intensive (U14): 28 Dec – 5 Jan.
SRC Registration Form (registrations open 1 September)
The program focus is on lifesaving skills in and out of the water.
*All SRC, Gap Year & Youth are welcome to help with water safety at Nippers Squad and Carnivals over the summer.
Gap Year Program (14 year olds post SRC, pre Bronze).
Gap Year Registration Form (registrations open 1 September)
Congratulations to last year’s SRCs! You are now active members. If you are 14 and therefore can’t do your Bronze this year, you are requested to participate in the Gap Year program.
- Gap Year is a great opportunity to “give back” for all the years of Nipper and SRC training provided to you. The gap year group provides Water Safety for the Nippers Summer Intensive. Additional opportunities include: Board Skills group and specialty leadership roles for Nippers program.
- Lorne SLSC is very proud of its youth members and encourages youth leadership. Responsibility Friendship & Fun. Our Lorne Youth have Gap Year 25/26, Bronze Medallion Camp 26/27 and Silver Medallion Camp 27/28 Season to look forward to as well as leadership and competition team opportunities and becoming part of a Patrol team.
- Note as active members of Lorne SLSC, SRCs are junior Patrolling members of Lorne SLSC and each year must complete “skills maintenance” or “requal” which is a short online refresher and then a practical session including a run/swim/run. Also all Active Members must have their own surf lifesaving login. You can log into your own member profile and check that your award is current. Without a current award you cannot use club boards, cannot patrol, provide water safety etc. You are covered under family membership while a full time student. Or you can have an individual membership.
