Welcome to another exciting month at the Mandurah Surf Life Saving Club!
ALL OF OUR CLUB EVENTS, COURSES, TRAINING AND ACTIVITIES ARE ON THE CLUB CALENDAR VIA THE WEBSITE HOMEPAGE.
WHAT'S ON THIS MONTH;
CLUB
SOCIALS AND CLUB SWIM
Have you had a dip at one of our Social Club Swims or sampled the tasty treats at a Club Sundowner?
Mark your calendars and come on down!
CLUB SOCIALS
Enjoy a casual Social Sundowner with your fellow clubbies!
Save the date for the next Club Social Sundowner:
Fri 28 Feb
5.30pm till late
Mandurah SLSC
BYO Drinks, Picnic Blankets and Chairs
Please bring a share plate to contribute
"Hey there Youth Team!
This Social there will be a prize for the favorite dish of the night! Put your kitchen skills to the test and prepare a dish to impress!"
SOCIAL CLUB SWIM
Come swim with your fellow clubbies!
This long standing club tradition is a chance for members to come together and enjoy a casual swim each weekend, mingle and have FUN!
Here's what you need to know;
Sundays 7.30am
Short or longer courses approx. 100-200m
All members welcome*
*From U10+ to Cadets, Youth and Masters/Adults
Nippers must be competent ocean swimmers.
*Youth - Adult Members encouraged!
Meet under the Surf Sports flag on the beach
Not sure? Come and watch, and enjoy a great social catch up!
Keep and eye on our socials for locations, details and dates to follow.
Supporting the Harris Family
Join us in supporting our fellow club members, the Harris Family, as they navigate the unimaginable loss of their beloved husband and father, Ricky.
Any contribution through GoFundMe, no matter how small, will make a meaningful difference. If you are unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser with others would be greatly appreciated.
We are also asking for support at the 5km Run/walk "Run for Rick" event via the link below.
All proceeds will go directly to the Harris family through their GoFundMe.
CLUB GEAR
Get ready for cooler weather and chilly morning training with a cosy Club Hoodie!
Our awesome Merchandise Team has been SUPER hard at work with the help of the Small Merch Co crew!
POST-HOLIDAY TRADING
Please note: We have stock of most items in-store, so please pop in and take something home on the next Woodside Nipper Sunday!
VACANCIES
URGENT Vacancy: Bookkeeper - Mandurah Surf Life Saving Club
Location: Mandurah, WA (work from home)
Hours: 2-4 hours per week paid
Report: The Director of Finance
Requirement: Must have an ABN and proven bookkeeping history
The Mandurah Surf Life Saving Club is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented bookkeeper to join our team. This is a paid role offering flexible hours and the opportunity to support a vital community organisation dedicated to beach safety and education.
Key Responsibilities:
Process invoices and set up payments in the bank
Reconcile accounts
Assist Director of Finance with historical tidy up
Requirements:
Must have own computer
Proven bookkeeping experience
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., MYOB, Xero, or QuickBooks)
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Must possess an active ABN
If you are passionate about supporting community initiatives and have the relevant skills, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply or for more information please CONTACT US
Join us in making a difference on and off the beach! 🌊
VOLUNTEER CALL OUT
Do you want to be a helper?
We have a range of activities that need extra hands this season as well as Vacancies on our Club Committee.
We are looking for motivated Events Officers and volunteers to help the team organise and run our club events and social gatherings.
Club Events bring our members together and help build our club community spirit!
We have an existing Team of experienced volunteers who can guide you through setups from past events and have a calendar filled with next season's activities, so you will have everything you need to hit the ground running and build an exciting Club Social experience for our members.
Please contact us via the Volunteers page on our club website HERE to register your interest.
Some of the other Committee and club vacancies include;
Director of Education
Sponsorship Officer
Volunteers Officer
Grants Officer
The more help we have the lighter the load and better the club experience for everyone!
We will provide any necessary training and there are already helpers in the group so you won’t be alone.
For all volunteer opportunities register your interest or come on down and chat to our friendly Team!
VOLUNTEERS
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN
Have you spotted a club helper? Give them a high five and let us know!
Our club community is filled with incredible volunteers and we are so grateful for those who show up in any capacity. So, if you see something, say something!
We want to make sure that our club celebrates helpers in all forms. No matter how big or small the action may seem, it ALL makes our club's wheels turn!
Nominate any club contributors via our website when ever you see club members stepping up
WOODSIDE NIPPERS
IMPORTANT DATES
2 Mar - NO Woodside Nippers on this day.
16 Mar - Last Woodside Nippers - Nippers Wind Up!
Callling for Volunteers. Please lend a hand in the Setup/Pack Away on this day.
EQUIPMENT ROSTER
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN ROSTER
Each week we ask two Age Groups to help with Nippers Gear Setup and Pack up, so no one feels left out; you can still help even if you are not Rostered on!
Please take an extra couple minutes after Nippers to help load the trailers to spread the load for all of our club volunteers.
LIFE SAVING
PATROLS
Rosters and Voluntary Patrols are well underway and you can find your Patrol Team and Roster in your members portal.
PATROL INFO TO NOTE:
All Patrol dates can be found on the Life Saving page of our club website HERE and on your SLSA Members Portal.
All hands on deck for cleanup and a game of "broom chasey" at last Sunday's Club Patrol!
VOLUNTARY AND ABALONE PATROLS
Please make note of the following Voluntary Patrol Sessions for Community and Abalone Patrols. Please let your Patrol Captain know if you can attend;
15 Feb - Abalone Patrol, Seascapes Halls Head
8 Mar - Back up date Abalone Patrol, Seascapes Halls Head
Another successful and safe Abalone Patrol, teaming up with Port Bouvard SLSC, at Seascapes Beach, Halls Head
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Upskill and help your community!
Our mission is to equip individuals with the skills necessary to enhance water safety during Woodside Nippers Sundays and Life Saving Patrols.
Whether you're a newcomer or looking to upskill, our courses cover essential ocean safety, rescue techniques, and first aid.
NRC Graduates
If you have received your NRC Certification we look forward to welcoming you to the next Woodside Nippers Sunday for some Water Saftey duties.
Please see the Water Safety Officer on duty to;
Sign in/out
Collect your compulsory orange vest and cap
What Now?
Keep a look out for the next SRC or Bronze Medallion Course and sign up to upskill!
Keep those patrol skills honed by joining in at Surf Sports Training sessions or any Social Club Swim
SRC and Bronze Graduates
Have you recently requalled or certified?
Check your members area for your Patrol Team and Rostered Patrol dates. To login please use the same login details that you used to login to complete your online training during your course. You can also find handy info on the Life Saving Page HERE
If you are having trouble finding your Patrol Team or using your Members Portal please CONTACT US or come down and chat to us on a Woodside Nippers Sunday.
Ask your Director of Life Saving to add you to the Patrols FB Group and Group Chat to stay informed.
You can Patrol on your Rostered Patrol dates or sign up for any Voluntary Patrol like the upcoming Abalone and Event Patrols listed on the Life Saving webpage.
For uniform enquiries please see the Team in the Merch Room or chat to your Patrol Captain / the Director of Life Saving who can direct you to the uniform storage area.
Keep those patrol skills honed by joining in at Surf Sports Training sessions or any Social Club Swim
Keep a look out for the next Course and signup to upskill!
Give yourself a high five, you have joined a team of amazing volunteers across Australia committed to helping keep our beaches safe.
Looking great in the red and yellows team. See you all on patrol!
2025 Course dates will be updated soon, stay up to date via the website Training and Education page.
SURF SPORTS
TRAINING
FUN AND FITNESS FOR ALL!
Come down and join us! Our awesome Surf Sports crew get together for some training in preparation for the Surf Sports Season, Patrol Duties or simply to gain a bit of general fitness!
All Surf Sports Training Sessions are on the Club Calendar.
For up to date information including updated Feb25 Training Schedule, Stack App access and comp info, check out our Surf Sports Page HERE All members* are welcome!
*U8+, Cadets, Youth, Masters/Adults
*New members must complete swim evaluations prior to attending water based activities
Please Note:
No Iron Training Session Sun 16 Feb
Final Iron Training Session Sun 23 Feb
Final Board Training Session Thurs 27 Feb will finish with a Wind Up Sausage Sizzle!
Final Swim Training Session Mon 17 Mar
LEARN TO SKI PADDLE - EOI
We are looking at offering an "Intro to Ski Paddling" at Iron Training some Sunday mornings and seeking expressions of interest to confirm a "Ski Clinic" for April 25.
Please come down to a Surf Sports training session and chat to Head Coach, Chris, if you are a Youth - Adult member and interested in this amazing opportunity.
SURF SPORTS COMPS AND CARNIVALS
Summer Carnival Season is here!
You can find all programs, event info and the Surf Sports Manual including registration links via the Team Stack App on the club website Surf Sports Page HERE, including Comp Uniform info and pre-requisites.
For more questions please read these resources and reach out to Sunni or Chris at Surf Sports training.
Register now for upcoming comps and carnivals via entries.surftec.com.au
Peel Nipper Champs 2025
Here are some action shots from our volunteer pro photographer Micheal.
Whether you are reflecting on a great day, enjoying your medals or excited you qualified for Nipper State Champs to be held 1-3 March at Trigg Beach, you did your club proud at the Peel Nipper Champs at Secret Harbour SLSC! Thanks to all for a fantastic turn out!
Friendly Reminder: If you borrowed a club surf sports cap for the day please return them to us at the Merch store next Woodside Nippers Sunday or pop in and purchase the cap to continue your Surf Sports journey!
Results and info for comps can be found on the club Surf Sports Page HERE
2025 Fuel to Go & Play WA Country Championships and Country Carnival
The 2025 Fuel to Go & Play WA Country Championships and Country Carnival was a massive weekend of Surf Sports racing as more than 1,000 athletes from 21 WA clubs hit the beach in Bunbury!
Congratulations to the City of Bunbury SLSC, who secured an incredible 31st consecutive WA Country Champions title, and Mandurah SLSC, who pocketed their 2nd consecutive handicap pennant as the most improved country club.
At the 2023 WA Country Champs 2 years ago Mandurah SLSC came 10th and last year 4th. Due to the efforts of our 34 competitors we came 2nd on the ladder this year beating all other country clubs except Bunbury SLSC.
We could not do this without the commitment from club families, team work and multiple opportunities for Training provided by Coaches and Water Safety Volunteers...Thank you to you all!!
WA Country Champs 2025 is on the same weekend in Albany next Jan...who's joining us?!
UPCOMING COMPS AND CARNIVALS:
23 Feb
Little Nipper Championships
Leighton Beach
U8-U9 only
Entries close Thurs 13 Feb LINK
ALL U8-U9 Nippers to participate in the carnival to gain some experience in the competition scene in a fun & friendly environment.
Wear your usual Nipper yellow vest & a competition cap. You can purchase a cap from the Merch room at the next Woodside Nippers Sunday.
Please see Sunni for red wristbands
1-3 Mar
WA State Nipper Champ
Trigg
U10 - U13 only
ENTRIES CLOSE Thurs 20 Feb LINK
Qualified Nippers List has been added as an attachment in the Team Stack App under "Please Read - 2025 Championships..."
Wear; competition cap, high vis vest & wristband
Please see Sunni for red wristbands
You'll need a wristband to register and this is how SLSWA will record your results and points
Let Sunni know if you need a board via the Stack Team App.
Please let Sunni know ASAP if you DO NOT intend on competing as your spot will become available to the next reserve
16 Feb
WA Masters Champs
Sorrento
Ages 30 - 60+
ENTRIES CLOSED
More Info LINK
Wear; competition cap, high vis vest & wristband
Please see Sunni for red wristbands
You'll need a wristband to register and this is how SLSWA will record your results and points
Let Sunni know if you need a board via the Stack Team App.
TRIDENT YOUTH GROUP
SAVE THE DATE
Tridents Youth Camp date has been set so save the date for 15 - 17 April 25
Tridents Youth Social 28 Feb 5.30pm onward Mandurah SLSC
"Hey there Youth Team!
After such an impressive display at the last social, this Social there will be a prize for the favorite dish of the night! Sweet, Savoury, Little of both?! Put your kitchen skills to the test and prepare a dish to impress!"
We couldn’t be prouder of our fantastic youth group!
STARFISH NIPPERS
Starfish Nippers is a lifesaving skills program designed for children and young adults with a disability 6 years and older.
Our Starfish Coordinators are always on the lookout for assistance in and out of the water during sessions. If you would like to help in any way please get in touch!
Over the weekend Starfish Nippers had the weekend off while Claire and Bec, our Starfish Coordinators, attended the Busselton Jetty Swim! Give them both a big high five next time you see them!
Registrations have closed but if you are interested in the program or in assisting the crew with Water Safety this season please get in touch via the contact page on our club website
GET OUT YOUR CALENDARS!
MANDURAH SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB
WHAT’S ON 24/25 SEASON
FOR CHANGES, SIGN-UPS AND UP TO DATE INFO PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AND SOCIALS, OR SPEAK TO YOUR CLUB COORDINATOR.
Have you Mastered our club dance moves!
To promote safety in the surf we are getting down and lifting our hands up!
Practice at home and show us your stuff at the next Woodside Nippers!
Bonus points...do you know what these signals mean and why they are important? Test your family at home and see if you know how to be safe at the beach this summer!
REGISTRATIONS ARE STILL OPEN
Head to our Membership page to register NOW!
