Join Our Club
Have you ever thought about joining your local Surf Life Saving Club? Well, this is your calling!
We need more volunteers to help patrol our beach this Summer.
Why join our club?
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Training to help you become a lifeguard
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Loads of courses like advanced first aid, rescue boat, Jetski and more!
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Monthly BBQ’s
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Meet new people
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Friendly and encouraging environment
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Do something meaningful for the community and perhaps save a life one day
Sounds like a bit of you? Get in touch with us here!
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Pre-season Adult Lifeguard Training Programme
Come train to be a Lifeguard at Ōpōtiki Surf Life Saving Club and gain the SLSNZ (Surf Life Saving NZ) recognised Surf Lifeguard or Patrol Support Award! We run very flexible and easy-going adult training sessions from September to November, with busy lives in mind.
There are 2 types of Awards you can aim for:
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Patrol Support Award - This includes all of the components of the Surf Lifeguard Award, aside from the water-based elements, so if you're keen to get involved but swimming is not your forte, then this is for you! For more information, click here.
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Surf Lifeguard Award - This consists of all the components, water-based included. For more information, click here.
When?
We are starting our lifeguard and patrol support training in September, with the aim of completing the training in November so you are ready to rock and roll for the summer months!
Who?
Anyone aged 14 years and over. September to November sessions are targeted at adults.
How?
Contact us if you are keen to give it a go or if you have any questions!