coogee | Contact & FAQs

Children must be aged 5 as at 30 September each calendar year.

The Club pays SLSA fees for each enrolled child to cover insurance and other costs, so discounts are unfortunately not available.

The Club pays SLSA fees for each enrolled child to cover insurance and other costs, so refunds are unfortunately not available.

You can join online by visiting our How to Join/Renew page and completing the membership application and payment, or contact our Administration office during opening hours for assistance.

Majority of the courses are free of charge.

You must have paid your current season membership fees.

The Club offers free member training for Nippers and Masters in Boards and Sprints. Training is also available in other Surf Sports areas such as IRB Racing and Surf Boats. Join our Coogee Beach WA SLSC: Surf Sports Facebook group to stay up to date.

Additional costs may include:

Bronze Medallion course (if you haven’t completed it and it’s required as a prerequisite to compete)

Club Competition Cap and Competition Vest (if you don’t already have them)

Registration fees for some competition events (payable upon registration)

You can join the Club online by following the steps on the How to Join/Renew page and follow the prompts to complete the membership application forms and make a secure payment, or contact our Administration office during opening hours.

Water Events
Beach Events
Multi-discipline Events
Pool Rescue
IRB Racing
Surf Rescue
Surf Boats

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No, children must be 5 years old as at 30 September each calendar year.

Family memberships are available. View our Membership Pricing page for details.

Active Memberships are for members who have obtained a SLSA qualification and participate in beach patrols and/or water safety duties. Annual proficiency tests are required to requalify each year.

Parents are encouraged to complete the Adult Surf Rescue or Nipper Rescue Certificate courses run by Club trainers each year to assist with water safety for Junior programs.

The Club runs regular training programs for members. For course information and dates, visit our Training page.

You can join the Club online by following the steps on the How to Join/Renew page and follow the prompts to complete the membership application forms and make a secure payment, or attend a Sunday registration day.

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Up to Under 12’s, a parent must sign up for membership with their child.

Yes, we cater for all occasions including weddings, corporate events, and private parties.

No, age groups are predetermined by SLSA and must be adhered to. It’s unfair on Age Group Managers to coach children at different maturity levels.

Yes, this is fine for FIFO members and separated partners who share childcare, as long as your child is always supervised on the beach.

No, we are a licensed venue and alcohol from outside the premises is prohibited.

Under the Woodside Nippers Program, each child receives an age group cap and hi-vis vest. Additional merchandise can be purchased from the Club Merchandising shop (located in the training room off the upper ground floor balcony, open 8-8:30am Sundays).

Children must wear the club uniform and follow SLSA SunSafe guidelines when participating in beach programs. To compete in interclub competitions, children must have the required club uniform including a Coogee Beach Competition cap (purchased separately).

Yes, we have smaller room options available. You don’t need to book the entire function room.

No, the SLSA age group program is not a swim school.

It’s each parent’s responsibility to supervise their children. Consider asking a friend or neighbour to assist you on the beach.

No, children are only eligible to earn the award for their year of birth age group.

Yes, they will still qualify if they meet the individual award requirements.

Please contact the Nipper Coordinator in writing at nippers@cbslsc.com.au so we can discuss this with you.

It’s our duty of care to ensure each child under 13 has appropriate parental supervision.

Age Group Managers are volunteers assigned to manage groups of children in their relevant age group program. They help develop surf life saving skills and personal skills, delivering a structured learning program that encourages and develops young surf life savers.

You can enrol in any of our courses (some have additional fees), attend Social Club nights and Sunday sessions, and receive member pricing on drinks. You can also bring up to 5 guests.

For their own safety, your child will need to be restricted to sand-based activities.

The KidSport program is a government-funded program run with the City of Cockburn to support participation in junior sport. If you meet the criteria (pension card holder, etc.), you may be eligible for a refund of your child’s membership fees. The Club is a registered KidSport organisation. For more information, visit the KidSport website.

If you have a child in Under 6’s or 7’s, you must provide hands-on supervision. Little Nippers can be easily distracted and put themselves in danger quickly. Adults must be on the beach at all times to be immediately available if their child becomes ill or distressed.

Visit the Merchandising Shop upstairs off the balcony, open most Sundays before Nippers activities start.