2026/27 SEASON COURSES

AWARD HOLDERS PROGRAM 2026 - COMPLETE

Course Start Date: Tuesday 4th August 2026
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​The program makes surf lifesaving accessible to people who are unable to complete the practical component of the Bronze Medallion or Surf Rescue Certificate. This may be for any reason, including but not limited to, people who haven’t learnt to swim, have low confidence in the surf, or have a disability or injury.

SPRING BRONZE 2026 - CLOSED

Course Start Date: Tuesday 15th September 2026
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This course equips participants with the core patrol and surf-awareness skills required to participate in surf lifesaving operations. It is the foundational award for becoming a surf lifesaver at Coogee SLSC and across Australia. Participants must be aged 15 on the day of assessment.

Schedule​
  • Information night: 7pm, Monday 17 August 2026, downstairs at Coogee SLSC
  • Lead instructors: Paul Farrugia, Phil Hua & Marc Schmandin
  • Classroom sessions: Tuesdays, 6:30–9:00 pm, 15 September to 20 October 2026
  • Beach sessions: Saturdays, 8:00–10:00 am, 19 September to 24 October 2026
  • Assessment Part A: 27 October 2026
  • Assessment Part B: 31 October 2026
  • Graduation: 1 November 2026
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​Course fees
  • Participants aged 18 and over: $499.00
  • Participants aged 15 to 17: $550.00

ENROLMENTS CLOSE: 9pm, Sunday 13 September 2026

THUNDER BRONZE - ONE - COMPLETE

Course Start Date: 9th September 2026
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Eligible Members will be contacted by the Education Team.
This course is for current Coogee Surf Life Saving Club's SRC patrolling members. ​It is a condensed course that builds on the skills acquired during the SRC course.

Schedule
  • Lead Instructors: TBA​
  • Classroom: 9, 10, 16, & 17 September 2026
  • First Aid Course: Sunday 13 September 2026
  • Beach: 12, 13 & 19 September 2026
  • Assessment: 19 September 2026
  • ​Graduation: 19 September 2026

​Eligibility Requirements
  • Are current Coogee Surf Life Saving Club members,
  • Are currently proficient in SRC,
  • Have completed a minimum of 10 patrol hours as SRC within the last 12 months,
  • Have completed their SRC less than 3 years prior to commencing their BM,
  • Are 15 years old on the date of their BM final assessment.

Course fees: $299.00​​

SURF RESCUE CERTIFICATE

Course Start Date: 18 October 2026
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​Surf Rescue Certificate - SRC

​🔴 RED CAPS 🔴

This course is for our current U14 Minnows ONLY 
Minnows will be split into two groups and training on Sunday mornings. Age Managers will provide training times and group allocations. One training session will be conducted at Totem Hall.
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Schedule
  • Lead Instructors: James Campbell & Pat Garcia
  • Beach: 7-11am, 18 October to 28 November 2026
  • Assessment Part A: 30 November & 1 December 2026
  • Assessment Part B: 5 December 2026
  • ​Graduation: 11 December 2026

THUNDER BRONZE - TWO

Course Start Date: 25th November 2026
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Eligible Members will be contacted by the Education Team.
This course is for current Coogee Surf Life Saving Club's SRC patrolling members. ​It is a condensed course that builds on the skills acquired during the SRC course.

Schedule
  • Lead Instructors: TBA
  • First Aid Course: Sunday 28 November 2026
  • Classroom: 25 & 26 November, 2 & 3 December 2026
  • Beach: 28 & 29 November, 5 & 6 December 2026
  • Assessment: 6 December 2026
  • ​Graduation: 6 December 2026

​Eligibility Requirements
  • Are current Coogee Surf Life Saving Club members,
  • Are currently proficient in SRC,
  • Have completed a minimum of 10 patrol hours as SRC within the last 12 months,
  • Have completed their SRC less than 3 years prior to commencing their BM,
  • Are 15 years old on the date of their BM final assessment.

Course fees: $299.00

ENROLMENTS CLOSE: 9pm, Sunday 22 November 2026

LIGHTNING BRONZE

Course Start Date: 17th January 2027
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The Lightning Bronze is a fast-tracked format designed primarily for participants aged 15 to 30, although anyone aged 15 and over may enrol. It is an intensive full-day course delivered over six consecutive days.
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After completing the course, participants will be allocated to a patrol team and expected to patrol at Coogee Beach. This commitment is approximately one half-day shift per month. 

Schedule
  • Information night: TBA
  • Lead instructors: TBA
  • Daily sessions: 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Sunday 17 January to Friday 22 January 2027
  • Assessment Parts A and B: 22 January 2027
  • Graduation: 22 January 2027

Course fees
Participants aged 18 and over: $499.00 
Participants aged 15 to 17: $399.00

ENROLMENTS CLOSE: 9pm, Wednesday 13 January 2027

THUNDER BRONZE - THREE

Course Start Date: 18th January 2027
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Eligible Members will be contacted by the Education Team.
This course is for current Coogee Surf Life Saving Club's SRC patrolling members. ​It is a condensed course that builds on the skills acquired during the SRC course.

Schedule
  • Lead Instructors: tba
  • First Aid Course: Wednesday 20 January 2027
  • Classroom/Beach: 18, 19, 20 & 21 January 2027
  • Assessment: 21 January 2027
  • ​Graduation: 21 January 2027

​Eligibility Requirements
  • Are current Coogee Surf Life Saving Club members,
  • Are currently proficient in SRC,
  • Have completed a minimum of 10 patrol hours as SRC within the last 12 months,
  • Have completed their SRC less than 3 years prior to commencing their BM,
  • Are 15 years old on the date of their BM final assessment.

Course fees: $299.00

ENROLMENTS CLOSE: 9pm, Wednesday 13 January 2027

DAD'S & MUM'S ARMY XXXI 2027

Course Start Date: 27th January 2027
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This course equips participants with the core patrol and surf-awareness skills required to participate in surf lifesaving operations. It is the foundational award for becoming a surf lifesaver at Coogee SLSC and across Australia. Participants will develop skills in surf awareness, resuscitation, basic first aid, and rescue techniques.
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This course is for parents of Coogee Minnows who would like to assist with water safety and patrol activities.

Schedule
  • ​Information Night: Wednesday 13 January 2027​
  • ​Lead Instructors: Doug Hawkins, Katrin Baldow & Sarah Flynn
  • First Aid course:  TBA
  • First Night: Wednesday 27 January 2027, 7 - 9.30pm
  • Classroom: Mondays 7 - 9.30pm, 1 February to 8 March 2027
  • Beach: Sundays 11am - 1.45pm, 31 January to 7 March 2027
  • ​Assessment Part A: 10 March 2027
  • Assessment Part B: 13 March 2027
  • ​Graduation: 13 March 2027

Course fees
New Member Participants aged 18 and over: $499.00 
Current Member Participants aged 18 and over: $429.00

ENROLMENTS CLOSE: 9pm, Sunday 24 January 2027

SUMMER BRONZE 2027

Course Start Date: 2nd February 2027
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This course equips participants with the core patrol and surf-awareness skills required to participate in surf lifesaving operations. It is the foundational award for becoming a surf lifesaver at Coogee SLSC and across Australia. Participants will develop skills in surf awareness, resuscitation, basic first aid, and rescue techniques.

After completing the course, participants will be allocated to a patrol team and expected to patrol at Coogee Beach. This commitment is approximately one half-day shift per month.
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Schedule
  • Information night: Tuesday 12 January 2027
  • Lead instructors: TBA
  • Classroom sessions: Tuesdays, 6:30–9:00 pm, 2 February to 9 March 2027
  • Beach sessions: Saturdays, 8:00–10:00 am, 6 February to 13 March 2027
  • Assessment Part A: 16 March 2027
  • Assessment Part B: 20 March 2027
  • Graduation: 21 March 2027​

​Course fees
Participants aged 18 and over: $499.00
Participants aged 15 to 17: $399.00

ENROLMENTS CLOSE: 9pm, Wednesday 27 January 2027​
For all questions, please check the Bronze Medallion page, otherwise email our Education Team on [email protected].