life saving SPORT
ABOUT life saving SPORT
Whangamata SLSC has a proud history in surf sports and the discipline is an integral part of life-saving at Whangamata SLSC. We encourage all lifeguards to participate in rescue style events to ensure that their fitness is kept up to a high standard by creating friendly competition within the club.
Training for and participation in Life Saving Sport builds strong Lifeguards by improving their lifesaving skills, fitness, strength and resilience. Junior Surf athletes (the Oceans squad) through to Masters compete in a variety of aquatic and beach events testing their fitness and surf skills against nature and one another.
With a dedicated professional coach for its Oceans and Senior squads Whangamata SLSC ensures all members have the right training towards each surf discipline which has seen the club win numerous gold silver bronze and National titles over the years with one member representing New Zealand in the Black Fins squad.
Life Saving Sport disciplines include swim, tube rescue, team surf race, board, ski, run, ironman, canoe, surf boat and inshore rescue boat (IRB). Events are held over the summer providing local, national and international competition for Life Saving Sport Lifeguards. Surf Life Saving New Zealand also holds regional and national pool competitions where clubs get the chance to compete against one and another in rescue, obstacle, and swimming races.
FEES AND MEMBERSHIP
| Fee type | Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Club membership | $50 U18 $60 18+ | Payable before any events are entered. Pay via the WSLSC Membership online form. Parents of members under 16 are encouraged to become associate members. |
| Development Oceans/ | $50 pre-peak/ $200* | Contribution to professional coaching costs, payable on invoice. *Does not include hi-viz vest or skull cap — $35 per item extra. |
| Gear fee | $150 one craft $200 ski and board | Covers lease of club board and/or ski, payable on invoice. See Gear and Equipment — the lessee is responsible for repair of gear damaged outside carnivals. |
| $100 IRB racing | Covers fuel and maintenance costs. | |
| $50 Surf Boaties | Covers repairs and maintenance. | |
| Pool fee | $165 Seniors $125 Oceans | Contribution to coaching costs and pool entry, payable on invoice. Pool training is optional; an existing season pass is not a substitute for this fee. |
| Carnival fees | Varies | Set by each carnival’s entry fee, payable on invoice through the season. The club covers entry fees for Senior Nationals (including boat crews) — this does not include Pool Rescue Nationals or Oceans. |
Please Note
- The club fundraises for travel and accommodation costs related to carnivals and competitions throughout the year; however, the amount may not cover all costs, which will be at the expense of the athletes.
- If a competitor enters an event, cannot attend, and does not cancel before the closing date, they remain liable for the entry fee.
- Late entries (where applicable) incur the late fee stipulated in the event circular.
- All coaching and gear fees must be paid in full before high-season carnival entries.
