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How to Join

2011 Registration Dates

All registrations take place at Cronulla Surf Club between 9am and 11.30am on the following dates:

Sunday, 11 September 2011
Sunday, 18 September 2011

Fees

We are proud to be able to once again keep registration fees at 2008 prices.

One child $100
Two children $180
Three or more children $260

Payment can be made via cash, cheque or EFTPOS

Proof of Age is mandatory for all new members. Proof of age is the original or certified copy of a birth certificate or passport.

Registration Forms

Click HERE to download the registration form for children.
Click HERE to download the registration form for adults.

Which Age Group am I?

The age group for the season is determined as at midnight on 30 September. Listed below are the age groups children will be in for the 2011/12 season if they were born between the following dates:

1st October 2005 to 30th September 2006 Under 6
1st October 2004 to 30th September 2005 Under 7
1st October 2003 to 30th September 2004 Under 8
1st October 2002 to 30th September 2003 Under 9
1st October 2001 to 30th September 2002 Under 10
1st October 2000 to 30th September 2001 Under 11
1st October 1999 to 30th September 2000 Under 12
1st October 1998 to 30th September 1999 Under 13
1st October 1997 to 30th September 1998 Under 14

Children are required to participate and compete in their appropriate age group.

A child may join the Club as soon as they turn 5 years. A child who turns 5 after 30 September 2011 but before 1 December 2011 may join the Club for the remainder of the 2011/12 season, however, they will remain in the Under 6 age group in the 2012/13 season.

Parent Membership

Parents are encouraged, but are not required to become members of the Club. Due to Surf Life Saving Regulation, insurance and child protection protocols, any parent that holds a Committee or Group Leader position or who assists in any way that involves direct interaction with children MUST join the Club.

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Becoming a Member

Anyone can apply to become a member of Cronulla SLSC.

The first step is to obtain a membership form at the club office (see Administration for office hours), or download one from the club website. All new members are considered probationary, with a membership fee of $60 is payable upon submitting your application form.

Some membership categories require the applicant to perform a test swim, to ascertain their swimming abilities.

Senior Active membership - 400m in less than 8 minutes
Junior/Cadet Active membership - 200m in less than 5 minutes

Test swims can normally be completed free at the Cronulla Sports Complex (indoor heated pool) or at a leisure centre in the presence of any recognised club coach. You will need to confirm a time through the club office, and bring/fax back a copy of the swim time to the club.

After you have completed all these steps, your membership form will be presented at the monthly Management Committee meeting for endorsement. You will be granted the category of membership you have applied for, or whichever is most appropriate. If applicable, you will be rostered onto one of our Surf Patrols and assigned a Bronze Medallion squad.

Annual fees vary depending on the category of membership you have been granted, and are renewable as of the 1st August each year. You are entitled to receive a membership card upon payment of your annual fees (you might need to ask for this!).

Membership Categories

The table below summarises each membership category within Cronulla SLSC. A full description, along with the rules that govern each category can be found in the Club's Constitution. You can obtain a copy of our constitution at the club office.

	Membership Category Description
Active	Participates in lifesaving duties, is rostered to a Patrol and must remain proficient each year. Shall be the holder of, or a candidate for, the Bronze Medallion award. May compete at surf carnivals and participate in interclub competition events.
Cadet	Participates in lifesaving duties, is rostered to a Patrol and must remain proficient each year. Shall be the holder of, or a candidate for, the Surf Rescue Certificate award. May compete at surf carnivals and participate in interclub competition events.
Probationary	Accommodates new members until they gain their SLSA award or placed in an appropriate category.
Active Reserve	Upon written request, may be granted to an Active member who has completed 8 years of service. Participates in lifesaving duties and must remain proficient each year. Are not rostered onto a Patrol, however must perform a minimum of 12 patrol hours to be eligible to compete.
Long Service	Recognises long service history to the club May be granted to members who have completed ten (10) years active service or to members who have completed eight (8) years active service plus four (4) years reserve active service. Exempt from the requirements of Active Membership.
Award	For holders of SLSA Awards who for reasons satisfactory to the Committee are unable to perform full Active duties (e.g. temporary or permanent disability).
Associate	Not required to perform the duties of an Active Member. No SLSA Awards required, however person should demonstrate inability to perform Active duties.
Honorary	Conferred upon distinguished visitors, visiting kindred club members or those who render honorary professional services to the Club.
Life Member	To be elected as a Life Member is the highest honour that can be achieved. Life Members of our Club are held in the highest esteem. Conferred upon any member who has rendered distinguished service to the Club and who has been a member for at least 15 years, or to a member who has displayed exceptional bravery in saving life or attempting to save life.
Junior Activity	For members of the Cronulla Crays nippers. Must be between the ages of 7 and 14, as at 30th September each season.
General	Suitable for members such as parents or guardians of a Junior Activity Member (Cray).
Past Active	For members who were once active an wish to remain members of the Club (e.g. a member who has moved Interstate, or is on holidays overseas and wishes to remain a member until they return).

Clearance/Transfer of Membership

Once a member of any surf life saving club in Australia, it is entirely possible to maintain dual membership, or transfer your existing membership to/from another club. There are rules that govern transfers, set by SLSA.

A member may transfer his/her whole membership, or just the competitive rights. In this scenario, patrol requirements are fulfilled at a different club (e.g. North Cronulla) to where the member competes (e.g. Cronulla). A member may not compete for two clubs at the same time and only one transfer is allowed per season.

To request a transfer, the member must lodge a transfer form through the ‘winning’ club. The ‘losing’ club will consider the transfer within 21 days. The ‘losing’ club may object to the transfer should the member be in default of patrol requirements, owe the club money etc. Such matters are taken before the State Centre, and all decisions there are final. Competitive transfers automatically take effect from the date the application is approved.

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