Benefits of Freshie Membership

Becoming a member of Freshwater Surf Life Saving Club provides many  benefits no matter whether you are a Nipper, Cadet or Senior member. Some of these benefits are detailed below:

FRIENDSHIP AND SOCIAL CONTACT
As a member of "Freshie" there is a common bond amongst members which leads, in many cases, to lifetime friendships. As people join the Club they may have different aspirations, however they will always find somebody in the club who has similar aspirations or is keen to help a new member pursue the activity that has brought them to the Club.

OTHER BENEFITS
The advantage of a broad-based club is that there are opportunities to pursue any of the following activities:

• Sunday Morning Nippers
• Nipper Age Manager
• Senior and Junior Coaching
• Coaching Accreditation Courses
• Bronze Medallion Courses
• Beach Patrols
• Competition at Surf Carnivals which are held locally and interstate.
• Use of Surf Craft - boards, surf skis, surfboats, IRB
• Sunday Morning Surf Races which are handicapped for all ages and standards
• Various specialised First Aid Courses.
• Social Functions - barbeques, dances, cocktail parties, golf and cricket days
• Coaching & training in the use of surf craft

The Club is very much a family oriented club and, despite having a strong background in competition, there is an ongoing tradition that the Club should provide for the needs of all its members.

EQUIPMENT USE & CRAFT PURCHASE PROGRAM
The club has boards and skis available for member's use. Both the senior and junior members may be eligible for programs to assist them financially to purchase a board or ski. Financial assistance is also available for competing members to assist with fees for swimming or running training.

TRAINING AND COACHING
A major benefit available to club members is the access to a group of highly experienced instructors who are available to train members in a variety of courses including:

• Surf Rescue Certificate
• Bronze Medallion
• Instructor's Certificate
• Advanced Resuscitation
• IRB (rubber duck) Licence
• Crewmans Licence for IRB
• Honorary Beach Inspector

For members wishing to either compete or become proficient in the use of boards. skis, surfboats, IRB, beach running or flags, the club conducts coaching and training programs to improve member skills and fitness levels. Details of training dates and times are posted on club notice boards or on the website.

MEMBER PROTECTION POLICY
In order to safeguard our junior and young adult members from abuse the club in conjunction with the State Life Saving body have developed a members protection policy. Under this policy it is a members responsibility to report any inappropriate act against a junior or young adult member. Full details of the clubs member protection policy can be obtained from the Executive Officer.