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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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