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Membership
Memberships
Anyone can apply to join Cronulla SLSC. The best way to join is online at Surf Life Saving Australia's website. You can also join in person during office hours, Monday–Thursday 10am–2pm, by filling in a form.
Some categories require a test swim:
- Senior Active membership — 400m in less than 9 minutes
- Junior/Cadet Active membership — 200m in less than 5 minutes
Member Benefits
Active lifesaving members at Cronulla SLSC are expected to patrol reliably, maintain current proficiency, uphold SLSA values, and work as part of a disciplined team to keep the public safe. Members must attend rostered patrols, arrive prepared and in uniform, follow patrol captain direction, use equipment responsibly, act professionally with the community, and model safe behaviour on the beach. They are also expected to participate in ongoing training, support club activities, and contribute positively to club culture.
Member Protection
Joining Cronulla SLSC gives members meaningful purpose, strong community connection, and the chance to actively protect the public on one of Sydney’s busiest beaches. Benefits include high‑quality lifesaving training, surf sports coaching, fitness and ocean skills development, youth pathways, leadership opportunities, social events, and belonging to a respected volunteer organisation with more than a century of service. Members gain skills, confidence, friendships, and the satisfaction of contributing to a safer coastline.
Renewals
All membership annual renewal fees fall due on 1 May each year. Members who fail to pay by the AGM are declared unfinancial. Membership lapses if fees aren't paid by 30 November.
We do not accept Nipper or Nipper Parent memberships until 1 July.
Pay before 30 June (Nippers and General Members have until 31 October) to receive the early bird rate. Renew online via the SLSA Members Area using Visa or MasterCard. The portal also lets you sign and submit your membership form, and view awards, patrols and rosters.
You can also pay at the Club Office during office hours (cash, cheque, Visa/Mastercard) or by direct deposit:
If you do not renew online, a completed and signed hard copy must be emailed to admin@cronullasurfclub.com or mailed to PO Box 8 Cronulla NSW 2230.
Membership categories & fees 2026/27
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.
Junior Membership
Junior Activity Member (Nippers)
For members of the Cronulla Crays nippers. Must be between the ages of 5 and 14, as at 30th September each season.
Early bird
$130
Before 31 Oct
Full fee
$155
After 1 Nov
Cadet Member (13–15 years)
Participates in lifesaving duties, is rostered to a Patrol and must remain proficient each year. Holder of, or candidate for, the Surf Rescue Certificate.
Early bird
$95
Before 30 Jun
Full fee
$115
After 1 Jul
Active Membership
Active Patrol Member (15–18, Active 18+)
Participates in lifesaving duties, is rostered to a Patrol and must remain proficient. Holder of, or candidate for, the Bronze Medallion.
Early bird
$105
Before 30 Jun
Full fee
$130
After 1 Jul
Active Reserve Member
On written request, may be granted to an Active member who has completed 8 years of active service. Must perform a minimum of 12 patrol hours to be eligible to compete.
Early bird
$115
Before 30 Jun
Full fee
$135
After 1 Jul
Award Member
For holders of SLSA Awards who, for reasons satisfactory to the Committee, are unable to perform full Active duties.
Early bird
$115
Before 30 Jun
Full fee
$135
After 1 Jul
Associate Membership
Associate Member
Not required to perform the duties of an Active Member. No SLSA Awards required.
Early bird
$315 1st yr / $260 ongoing
Before 30 Jun
Full fee
$315 1st yr / $280 ongoing
After 1 Jul
Probationary Member
Accommodates new members until they gain their SLSA award. All new members over the age of 19 must pay the Probationary Member Fee.
Early bird
$195
Before 30 Jun
Full fee
$195
After 1 Jul
Associate Member – Holding Office
Holds a position on a Club Committee. Not required to perform Active duties.
Early bird
$115
Before 30 Jun
Full fee
$145
After 1 Jul
Nipper Parent Member
Suitable for parents or guardians of a Junior Activity Member (Crays).
Early bird
$95
Before 31 Oct
Full fee
$120
After 1 Nov
Honorary & Long Service
Long Service Member
Recognises long service to the club — 10 years active service, or 8 years active + 4 years reserve active. Exempt from Active membership requirements.
Early bird
$115
Before 30 Jun
Full fee
$135
After 1 Jul
Life Member
The highest honour that can be achieved. Life Members of our Club are held in the highest esteem.
Early bird
$0
Fee exempt
Full fee
$0
Fee exempt
Honorary Member
Conferred upon distinguished visitors, visiting kindred club members or those who render honorary professional services to the Club.
Early bird
$0
Fee exempt
Full fee
$0
Fee exempt
Other Fees
Competitor Levy (U/15 & above)
Required for any member competing for the club at an endorsed carnival or championship event. Includes carnival entry fees (except prize money events) and coaching.
Early bird
$130
Before 30 Jun
Full fee
$155
After 1 Jul
Craft Storage Fee
Storage for personal craft in the craft shed, subject to space and the Craft Allocation Policy. Per item.
Early bird
$90 active / $340 other
Before 30 Jun
Full fee
$90 active / $340 other
After 1 Jul
Gym Fees
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 or from another club. Transfers are governed by SLSA rules.
A member may transfer their whole membership, or just the competitive rights — patrol requirements fulfilled at one club (e.g. North Cronulla) while competing at another (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, lodge a transfer form through the 'winning' club. The 'losing' club considers the transfer within 21 days and may object if the member is in default of patrol requirements, owes the club money, etc. Disputes are taken to the State Centre, whose decisions are final. Competitive transfers take effect from the date the application is approved.