general membership
For active, competing and patrolling members and Nipper parents.NIPPER INTAKE HAS REOPENED ON 21/8/24, VIA ‘EOI’ EMAIL.
DETAILS BELOW
General memberships are for active, competing and patrolling members, including Nippers, Nipper parents, Seniors and Masters.
Nippers must be 7 years of age on or before 30 September in the year of application for their membership to be accepted. Children under the age of 13 must join with at least one parent/guardian, under family membership.
For Nippers programs, family membership is the key.
Membership and Nippers registrations for 2024/25 opened on 1st August.
As flagged in advance, we put regular Nipper applications on hold at 5pm on Wednesday 14th August (similar to last year). Applicants who had not met all membership requirements by this time are now subject to availability in nipper streams/age groups.
Those keen for nipper spots after 14/8/24 should email an Expression of Interest (EOI) to admin@oceangroveslsc.asn.au giving us guardian(s) and child(ren)’s names, DOBs and desired nipper stream (ie Surf Ed Intensive, Sunday Core or Surf Sport). Get your WWCC requirements in order for BOTH parents, asap. Evidence of current cards with OGSLSC linked to them, can be attached with your EOI email.
As at 21st August, all nippers streams/age groups still have some space. The admin team are now processing EOIs.
Subject to space, OGSLSC will reply inviting application, payment etc once WWCC evidence is all in order. If we offer you spot(s) parents will be asked to complete our Nipper Registration form, indicating what role they can volunteer in, to assist the running of the Nipper program (all families must help out in some way). We sympathise that this is a convoluted process, but unfortunately the Australia-wide surf life saving membership system doesn’t allow clubs to fine tune intake or manage WWCC requirements.
Please ensure both parents have a current Working with Children’s Card (WWCC), linked to OGSLSC, to enable your applications to be processed. See step two below for details.
Nippers Info
Please be aware, we do not guarantee follow up about outstanding elements. The onus is on families to complete all requirements if they wish to join our Nipper program. We do understand it can be a tricky process to navigate, so you are welcome to email us with any queries. We will reply as soon as possible. Processing is based on first-in-best-dressed once all of the above steps have been completed.
STEP ONE: APPLY/RENEW AND PAY
New families: Apply and pay for all family members aged 7 plus as at 30 September here
Renewing families: Renew all family members and pay via your SLSA Members Area account
Look for the red ‘Make Payment’ button at the end of the process! Applications cannot be actioned without payment.
STEP TWO: WORKING WITH CHILDREN CARD REQUIREMENTS
BOTH parents (if applicable) must hold current WWCC AND OGSLSC must be correctly linked on cards. We need evidence of this.
Full instructions here
STEP THREE: SUBMIT NIPPER REGISTRATION FORM
Form will advise your preferred nipper stream, and how parent(s) can help.
Complete form here
This applies to Nipper Families only.
Members aged 13 to 30 years of age are required to train, qualify and attend beach patrols via a roster determined by the Club Captain. All Senior and Masters club members who wish to compete must also attend a minimum of 16 hours patrol per season and hold a current Bronze Medallion. Training/competing teens up to age 18 must join with parent(s) as well. Teens who simply patrol can join as individuals.
General memberships allow for year-round access to all club areas, including change rooms, gym, bar and lounge. Entry fobs can be purchased – make payment via your Members Area.
Our membership year runs from 1 August to 31 July. You can join at any time however there is no pro-rata discount for those who join part way through a season.
Family Membership
- Single parent and all children under 18 and/or students under 25 – $335 (for genuine single parent families only)
- Two parents and all children under 18 and/or students under 25 – $395
Junior Membership
- Cadet, aged 13-14 – $135
- Active Junior, aged 15-17 – $145
- Please note – junior members under 13 and surf sport members under 18 are required to sign up as part of a family group
Senior Membership
- Long Service (by written application to Board) – $150
- Full-Time Student 18-25 – $160
- Active Senior, Active Reserve, Associate or Supporter/General Member – $175
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO DO?
MAKE A DONATION TO OGSLSC
Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club receives donations from locals and visitors alike, to continue to maintain a safe beach environment for swimmers, surfers and beach goers. With these vital donations we are able to offer our community services, water safety and education programs and provide facilities for our community and members.
Every donation you give saves countless lives.
OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY - FRIDAY
9AM - 5PM
Please note, outside of these hours the phone may be answered by volunteers, who may not be able to assist with all enquiries.
Contact US
Phone
(03) 5255 1382
admin@oceangroveslsc.asn.au
Address
Street address: 26-30 Surf Beach Road, Ocean Grove VIC 3226
Postal address (for listing on Working with Children Card): PO Box 486 Ocean Grove VIC 3226