Becoming a member
Membership is open to all, with the club consisting of members from all walks of life. There is no need to be a champion swimmer as club activities and patrolling obligations are many and varied.
Becoming a member of Mackay Surf Life Saving Club includes insurance coverage and affiliation with both Surf Life Saving Queensland and Surf Life Saving Australia. Membership forms are available from the Club office or can be downloaded from our website. All membership fees must be paid before you can participate in any club activities including training courses. Please make sure that you include all up to date information when becoming a member or renewing.
Surf Life saving Australia operates an online membership database called Lifesaving Online.
Lifesaving Online is located within the SLSA Members Portal
Create your Portal account NOW and be ready to renew for this season
GO to https://portal.sls.com.au to create your new account
Membership Categories
| Category | Details | Patrolling Duties | Proficiency | Membership Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nipper (Junior Activity Member) | 5-13 years | No | Yes | Membership form, SLSQ Parental Consent Form, SLSQ Medical Form, SLSQ Photo Consent Form |
| Cadet Member (13-15 yr old) | 13-15 years ( SRC) | Yes | Yes | Membership form, SLSQ Parental Consent Form, SLSQ Medical Form, SLSQ Photo Consent Form |
| Active (16-18 yr old) | 16-18 years ( Bronze Medallion) | Yes | Yes | Membership form, SLSQ Parental Consent Form, SLSQ Medical Form, SLSQ Photo Consent Form |
| Active Senior (18 yrs and over) | 18 years and over | Yes | Yes | Membership Form & Blue Card |
| Reserve Active | Bronze Medallion | If desired | If Patrolling | Membership Form & Blue Card |
| Long Service | After 10 years patrol service, must be requested and approved | If desired | If Patrolling | Membership Form & Blue Card |
| Award Member | Radio Op, 1st Aid etc | Yes | Yes | Membership Form & Blue Card |
| Associate member | 18 years and over | No | Not required | Membership Form & Blue Card |
| Life Member | 18 years and over | If desired | If Patrolling | Membership Form & Blue Card |
| Honorary | 18 years and over | No | No | Not required |