JOINING SOUTH MAROUBRA SURF CLUB

South Maroubra Surf Club is located at on beautiful Maroubra Beach, one of Sydney's best beaches. First and foremost we are a lifesaving club and are always looking for members who'd like to join our ranks of skilled and dedicated lifesaver. We also are home to a flourishing Nipper program, where our lifesavers of tomorrow are being trained.

Below is some information on how to join are club, if you'd like more information please get in touch. 

How to become a lifesaver

How to join our nipper program

To patrol with South Maroubra Surf Club at Sydney's most beautiful beach you'll need your Bronze Medallion. For younger people who'd like to patrol and start learning what being a lifesaver is all about you can do the Surf Rescue Certificate.

Surf Rescue Certificate
Aimed at 13 - 15 year old's, this award is the beginning of your journey as a lifesaver.

Our next SRC course will run as a 4 week course in January 2026.
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The next Information Night will be held on later in the year.

Please Register your interest to stay up to date.

​Bronze Medallion
You'll need to be 15 years of age to do the Bronze Medallion. Once you've completed the course you will be able to be a fully fledged lifesaver with us!

Our next BM course will run as a 6-week course starting in November 2025.
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The next Information Night will be held in October - date to be confirmed at the Surf Club.

​Please Register your interest to stay up to date.
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If you'd like to know more about becoming a lifesaver contact our Education Coordinator at [email protected] or Join Now!

Registrations for the 2025/26 season open from 1 July

​Our Nipper Program is aimed at kids aged 5 to 14 years old, and is a great way to learn surf safety and skills. We cater for all abilities.

Being a nipper is usually a stepping stone to becoming our lifesavers of the future.

Kids will take part in both sand and ocean activities gradually building their skills and confidence as they grow.

Our FAQ page has been designed to answer all your questions!

If you'd like to learn more about our nipper program please contact our nipper team at [email protected] or Join Now!

MEMBERSHIP FEES (2025/26 Season)

Members are required to renew and pay member fees annually (Season runs from 1 May - 30 April).

We are pleased to advise that with the cost of living pressures around, the Board of Management have decided to keep the fees static for the 25/26 season with the exception of Gold Membership.

​Joining and renewing can easily be done online.

Membership forms

Renew online -  SLSA Members Area
Members Area Guide
Membership Form
Gym - Membership Form

NIPPER FEES	Cost
First Child	$130
Second Child	$110
Third + Child	$90

NON - ACTIVE MEMBER FEES	Cost
Associate	$120
General Non-Active Nipper Parents Dolphins & Coobra Members	​$50 ​

ACTIVE MEMBER FEES	Cost
Active Cadet 13 - 15 years	$70
Active 15 - 18 years	$70
Active 18+ years	$70
Active Reserve 10yrs+ Patrol Service	$70
Long Service 15yrs+ Patrol Service	$70
Long Service 50yrs+ Patrol Service	Free
​​Award holder of proficient SLSA Award	$70

GYM MEMBERSHIP	Cost
Active member	$60
Non-active member (NB: Must upgrade to Associate Member)	​$120​

OTHER FEES	Cost
Club security FOB key	$20

GOLD MEMBERSHIP	Cost
Includes club membership + gym membership + club security key + discount to Sportsperson Luncheon	$230
Life Member Gold Membership	$145

Contact Us

Learn more about joining South Maroubra Surf Club!

​(for Nipper enquires please use the Nippers form)