Introduction
Surf Sports forms a key component of who we are as a club. All our members have the opportunity to participate in Surf Sports training and competitions with the motivating factor to improve fitness and core
lifesaving skills to keep our beach safe.
Competition is available from Nippers through to Masters (over 30) competitors. More information can be found on each of the areas of Surf Sports in the tabs above.

​Whether you aspire to be a more competent lifesaver or represent your State or Country, Surf Sports at Coogee SLSC has pathways to help you achieve your goals. We have coaches in all Surf Sports disciplines                       and hold regular training sessions.

More information can be found on each of the areas of Surf Sports on the Surf Sports Event page.

For all inquiries, please contact the Competitor Director at [email protected]

Competition Eligibility/Requirements
All Coogee SLSC members who wish to compete and/or learn about competition events, whether to just stay fit and train with your friends, or strive to participate in the State or Australian Championships, there are options available for all.

Members need to be aware, that to compete at any level for the Club, there are three key requirements that need to be covered each year. These being:
  1. Be proficient (have a current Bronze Medallion award);
  2. Pay membership fees and competition levy;
  3. Complete the required patrol hours.

Proficiencies are completed through September to December each year on set dates or specific dates for each patrol. Dates are advertised on the website, patrol roster, club calendar and weekly newsletter.
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The minimum number of personal patrol hours for an Active member must not be less than twenty-five (25) hours for the preceding calendar year (i.e. 1st January through to 31st December). The minimum requirement for Active Reserve members must not be less than twelve (12) hours for the preceding calendar year. Long Service members are exempt. 

In addition to the above, members must observe the SLSA Constitution and the Coogee SLSC patrol regulations which will specify a minimum level of patrol hours and other requirements that entitle a member to compete. A member that is behind in their rostered patrols may be considered to be in patrol default and this situation needs to be corrected prior to the member being entered into any surf lifesaving competition.
Member Category
Minimum Patrol Hours to be eligible to compete (from preceding calendar year
1 January to 31 December)
Active Junior 15 - 18 years
25
Active Senior 18 years and over
25
Reserve Active
12
Long Service
 0 
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​For all inquiries, please contact the Competitor Director at [email protected]

Check your patrol hours via your Members Area account or the Operations App.​
Patrol hours may be calculated on the following personal hours completed by a competitor:
  • Rostered patrols. 
  • Substitute patrols (accredited to the member actually doing the patrol, not the member for whom the substitution is being performed). 
  • Voluntary patrols 
  • Water safety for Junior Activities 
  • Volunteer specialist services (e.g. Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter, Support Services, Sydney Surf radio commands).
Penalty patrol hours shall not be used as personal patrol hours for competition purposes. There are minimum requirement for new members, members re-joining the club (i.e. was not a member of the association during the previous season), members returning after a leave of absence, or members who have only just completed their Bronze or SRC awards. ​Eligibility to Compete -SLSA 5.04