CLUB NEWSLETTER APR26
- Apr 21
- 14 min read
Welcome to the 25-26 Season at the Mandurah Surf Life Saving Club. This is a big one so strap in and enjoy!
WHAT'S ON QUICK LINKS;
CLUB
ANNUAL AWARDS EVENING
Friendly Reminder that tickets have opened for the 2025/26 Mandurah Surf Life Saving Club Annual Awards Evening!
All Membesr 13+ are invited for a fun-filled evening at The Sebel, Mandurah on Saturday 9 May 2026, celebrating all of our incredible contributors.
The full list of nominated awards finalists are HERE and club awards will be announced on the night.
We look forward to seeing you all at this important club event.
Tickets are selling fast and RSVP is closing soon, get your tickets NOW!
See you all on the dance floor!
PATROL, AGE GROUP MANAGER AND WATER SAFETY WIND UP
Join us for some food and sweet treats as we take time to reflect on the season and offer feedback for 26/27 season planning.
Interested in taking on one of these important roles next season? Come on down and chat to us about where to start!
Sun 26 April
8am - 12.30pm
What to bring:
Bathers and wet gear
Patrol/AGMR Uniform (Reds and yellows and Oranges for NRC)
CLUB COMMS HAVE MOVED
Club Comms have moved to Stack Team App!
All Members can access the Club Calendar, Group Chats, Strava Run Group, and on-the-go updates via the News tab.
HOW TO JOIN
Follow the steps and links in the image to sign up online;
Head to "Stack Team App" online or in app
Sign up and log in to your account
Search for the Team "Mandurah SLSC"
Request access to all of the groups that apply
Need more access? If you are already approved and need more access: Select Settings - Access Groups and select all Access Groups that apply to see related chats, calendar entries and news.
CLUB INFORMATION SOURCES
🌊 Access your SLS Hub for elearning courses, membership information, patrol details and more.
🌊 Access the Stack Team App "Mandarah SLSC" for Club Calendar, News and all Group Chats.
🌊 Access the Club Website for pillar information, club information and to Contact Us.
(*Coming Soon - Members Portal via the club website*)
The best time to ask us is on Sundays at the club when our volunteers are there to assist if you have not found the info you need from the sources above.
Don't forget to download the app for convenient club access on the go.
CLUB SOCIALS
REMEMBRANCE
PADDLE OUT AND SHORE SALUT
On Sunday our club community gathered for a Remembrance Paddle Out and Shore Salute to hold space and remember loved ones and club members who are no longer here, but always with us.
It was a special morning with club members and community alike, and we thank you all for this important moment to stand together, support each other and keep our club community strong.
We are proud to offer trained Peer Support and Member Protection Officers, not to mention a club full of supportive and caring fellow clubbies.
Need someone to talk to? Reach Out, we are here.
CLUB SUNDOWNER WRAP UP
MANDURAH SLSC 30TH ANNIVERSARY
Celebrating 30 Years of life saving and community in Mandurah!
This season marks an incredible milestone for Mandurah Surf Life Saving Club — our 30th anniversary!
Established in 1996, our club has grown from humble beginnings into a vibrant community built on teamwork, safety, and a shared love for the ocean.
The club's 30th Anniversary event was a wonderful, clubbie afternoon celebrating three decades of service, surf sports, and community connection, honouring our past, celebrating our present, and diving into the next chapter together!
Thank you the incredible team of members and volunteers for making this special occasion such a success!
Pic by drone legend Rod! More coming soon!
CLUB GEAR
Club Merch Store has everything you need to get geared up with the MHSLSC spirit!
30th Anniversary Gear has arrived! Check out the new t-shirts, collared shorts and beanies.
***Please wait for confirmation before attending to collect your purchase***
VACANCIES
VOLUNTEER CALL OUT
As our club continues to grow, we’re looking for enthusiastic members to join our team in key volunteer roles. Each position comes with plenty of support — so whether you can take on the full role or just a part of it, we’d love to hear from you!
As the 25-26 season comes to an end we will have a host of opportunities available for volunteers and would love to hear from you if you think you can contribute your skill set in any capacity.
For all volunteer opportunities register your interest or chat to our friendly Team!
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
SKILLS MAINTENANCE AND COURSES
NRC Courses done for the season!
Great way to finish of our NRC Courses for the season with six parent helpers stepping up and taking their skills to the next level.
Our NRC, SRC, Bronze and IRB Requals and Courses all started in September and we appreciate those who took the time to upskill or requal!
What happens next?
If you have graduated NRC, SRC or BM check out the info HERE
NIPPER PARENTS
NRC <----- This one for helping in the Water at Nippers with a rescue tube only
SRC <----- This one and higher for helping in the Water at Nippers with a rescue tube or SLS Rescue Board and as an active Patrolling member.
TRAINING AND ASSESSOR COURSES
An opportunity is available to members who are interested in becoming club Educators.
Here's what you need to know:
If you are interested in becoming a Trainer or assisting with Training and Education at the club please hop on to the Stack Team App "Education" Chat and register your interest. There are pathways in all areas of Surf Life Saving both in and out of the water and we encourage you to step into this rewarding experience.
These courses and more are accessible for free via your SLS Hub - eLearning App now:
Child Safe Awareness Course - eLearning accessed from the SLS Hub
Surf Risk Rating Course - eLearning accessed from the SLS Hub
Complete pre-course learning activities in the Training Officer Course Portfolio 1-9
If you are interested please contact us on the Stack Team App Education Chat or head to club days and chat to our friendly Team.
LIFE SAVING
PATROLS
Rostered and Voluntary Patrols are open for the 25-26 season. You can find Patrol information in the SLS Hub after you have registered for the season.
NEW GRADUATES
We have allocated all new SRC and BM Members to a Patrol Team, you can find your Patrols via the SLSHub and chats in the Stack Team App. Please come to any patrol and sign in with the Patrol Caption.
ROSTERED PATROLS
Patrolling members have been at the Rostered Patrols in force however we are seeing a numbers of no shows. If you are not able to make you Rostered patrol it is important to let the Team know and arrange a substitute to help us prepare and to share the load across the crew.
Can't make your Rostered Patrol?
Log in to your SLS Hub account and put in a sub request
Let your Patrol Captain know
Ask your fellow clubbies for a sub via the Stack Team App Patrol Chat
To ask for a sub or note an absence:
Log in to your SLS Hub - More - Patrols - Upcoming Patrols - Request a Sub
Post a message in the Life Saving Chat Group on the Stack Team App
Have a chat to your Patrol Captain and the Patrolling Team to see if someone can cover your absence
To take a sub:
Log in to your SLS Hub - More - Patrols - Patrol Substitutes Needed
VOLUNTARY PATROLS
There are plenty of ways to register your attendance:
Vote "Yes" in the Stack Team App chat poll
Message in the Stack Team App chat poll
RSVP on the Club Calendar in the Stack Team App
Please sign in with the Patrol Captain on arrival
WOODSIDE NIPPERS
Nippers is what Summer is made of!
Thank you so much to all of our incredible volunteers for making these amazing club days possible.
NIPPERS INFO
Check out the up to date Nipper flyer on the Stack Team App "News" tab here: https://mandurahslsc.teamapp.com/articles?_detail=v1
*Register for the Stack Team App to view
Bring: goggles, water bottle, towel and the Woodside Nipper vest, cap and hat.
If you have spare red bags from previous seasons we'd love to have them!
Check the Equipment Roster:
Volunteers for Beach Setup from 7.30am. Beach pack away after Nippers has finished.
Our Volunteers are busy preparing for a bumper season! Please only contact us online if you are not able to attend club days to talk to us in person.
If you would like to help in the water on a Nipper Sunday you must hold an up to date qualification, no exceptions, please check out the Training and Education section of this newsletter.
Keep an eye out for upcoming Club Socials
TRIDENT YOUTH GROUP
YOUTH CALENDAR
Save the Dates!
We’ve got a huge few months ahead for our youth crew, lock these dates in now and RSVP on the Stack Team App!
Thursday 30 April
🎳 Youth End of Season Wind-Up (Bowling)
Let’s finish the season with some fun and friendly competition.
It’s going to be such a great run into the end of the season, we can’t wait to see everyone there! 🙌
YOUTH CAMP PICS AND UPDATE COMING!
THE RICK PROJECT
YOUTH BEACH SAFETY INCURSION PROGRAM
Do you check for BEN Signs?
Can you spot a beach hazard?
What do the SLS hand signals mean?
We are very proud to announce that the Mandurah SLSC Trident Youth Group have launched their Beach Safety Program, The RICK Project, with great success!
This informative incursion aims to deliver important beach and surf safety messages to schools across the Peel Region and hopefully soon across WA!
Head to their page to support this vital work and share the message with your community to hold an incursion at your school this Term.
@The Rick Project
@therickproject
If you would like more information, or would like to book an incursion for your school, please contact us via our Youth page on the club website here -----> https://www.mandurahslsc.asn.au/youth
YOUTH TALKS AND WORKSHOPS
Thank you Guest Speaker: Gerard Majda – Founder of Body Majic
Thank you again to Gerard for inspiring our youth athletes, and to everyone who showed up, participated, and brought great vibes. 🙌
As promised, Youth and Surf Sports Members can find the recipe links from Gerard’s session on the Stack Team App "News" Page – easy, budget-friendly and athlete-approved.
Stay tuned for more youth events coming soon!
SURF SPORTS
COACHES AND OFFICIALS NEEDED
HOW TO FIND YOUR SLSWA COURSES
The following courses are accessible via your SLS Hub - Applications - elearning - Training Libraryas well as opportunities to expand in an area of interest. This off season is the perfect time to brush up some skills and help your club and members hone their skills safely!
These roles are all coming up for Nomination next season and Officials will be a pre requisite to the 2026-27 Peel Regional Carnival which will be hosted by our club next year.
OFFICIALS
Officials play an essential role in ensuring surf sports competitions are conducted in a safe, fair and well-managed environment while upholding the rules and regulations of the sport. It is vital that our club has trained officials representing us at carnivals and competitions so our surf sports program can continue to thrive. If you’re interested in supporting our athletes and getting more involved, we encourage members to enrol in officiating.
You can find full information and how to get started here: https://www.mybeach.com.au/members/surf-sports/officiating/
FOUNDATION COACH
This course is designed for club members, parents or carers to engage and deliver quality environments for participants who are eager to learn or play social sport. This will be particularly helpful during our beach and pool Surf Sports Training sessions to teach Nippers surf sports etiquette and methods as well as encourage participation in local Carnivals and Comps.
DEVELOPMENT COACH
This course is designed for club members, parents or carers, to guide the delivery of professional development for people wanting to become a surf sports coach in their club or branch. This will be an excellent extension of our current Surf Sports Training Sessions for athletes who are advancing in the Surf Sports journeys.
SWIM COACH
Got swim skills? We are looking for enthusiastic members to take our Surf Sports crew through their paces at Swim Training weekly in the 26-27 Season. If you are interested and would like to know more, please see Sunni at the club.
YOUTH PATHWAYS - OFFICALS
Like in many other sports, officials play a vital role in our movement. SLSWA youth members have the opportunity to officiate at SLSWA and Club events.
Hours accrued in this role can go towards the SLSWA Youth Leaders Program.
YOUTH PATHWAYS - COACH
Youth coaches can work in a range of coaching roles at Clubs. Youth Coaches are mentored/supervised at Club training sessions by competent, accredited/club endorsed, Foundation level (or above) coaches.
Hours accrued in this role can go towards the SLSWA Youth Leaders Program.
COMPS AND CARNIVALS
Full details on mybeach.com.au/events
Let your Age Group Manager know if you would like to join in the fun or see Sunni or Chris on the beach!
Little Nippers, Nippers and Youth State, Championships
Congratulations to all our surf sports competitors who finished the season at the WA State Championships Beach & Ocean. We had a dedicated group of competitors from our small but mighty club. Proud of you all.
Special mentions:
Nippers
William U10 Flags - Silver
Emily U12 Swim - 4th in the state
Youth
Jorge Flags U15 - Gold
Little Nippers
Some brilliant racing here by our youngest athletes.
Board final Maya U8 came 5th in the state
Masters SLS State Champs 2026 @ Sorrento.
Our team of 3 represented MHSLSC in tough conditions with SW winds up to 37km gusts.
All competitors were lifesavers from our supportive SLS community. We had fun with the WA clubs whilst becoming stronger lifesavers.
Amy & Jess represented MHSLC in the 40-44yrs age group, Sunita 45-49 yrs
🥇🥈🥉
Board: Amy 🥇, Jess 7th, Sunita 6th
Surf: Jess 6th
Iron: Amy 🥈
Ski: Amy 🥉
Beach Sprint: Sunita 🥈
Flags: Sunita 🥉
Team event:
Board Rescue 🥇
Board Relay 4th
Surf Relay 🥉
Taplin 5th
TOTAL points 41 for the competition
Big thanks to officials, @sorrentosurfclubwa & @slswa , coaches, training buddies & family for supporting us through the season.
Thanks for the fun especially tent neighbours @quinns_mindarie_slsc @cityofperthslsc
Find your community., get your Bronze Medallion & come be part of the fun. Speak to Sunita in MHSLSC surf sports for more info. Go Mandurah!! 💚💙
CLUB MISSION
This event will be held at the Mandurah Surf Life Saving Club and open to all MHSLSC members from U13, U14 to 18yrs and Masters 30yrs.
The concept of the Club Mission was born from the core requirements of the Surf Life Saving Australia Gold Medallion, Swim 400m, Run 800m, Board 400m, Run 800m, and for our course an optional Ski leg 800m.
We are encouraging all members U13+ to come on down for a fun morning and have a go!
TAKE THE MISSON ON SOLO OR GET YOUR TEAM TOGETHER HAVE SOME FUN & CHALLENGE YOURSELF!
This is about challenging your PB's, giving it a go and having some fun!
Here's everything you need to know:
- Setup is accepting volunteers from 6.15am
- Registrations open 7.00am
- Briefing will commence at 7.15am
- Event Starts at 7.30am
- Should be finished by 8.00am for those on Patrol
AGE CATEGORIES
U14 to Masters:
- U14 - 16yrs, 17 - 29, Masters 30+
- Solo / Duo / Mixed Teams of 3 or 4
U13 Age Group:
- Solo / Duo / Mixed Teams of 3 or 4
Register all competitors.
Teams can be allocated on the day.
SURF BOAT EOI
Were excited to let you know that we have been gifted a surf boat from CITY OF PERTH SLSC.
Glen Boddy is prepping the boat for its Mandurah SLSC colours and we are sourcing oars and rollicks.
We are looking for expressions of interest from any Bronze Medallion holding club members who would like to have a go at surf boat rowing in the very near future.
Please register your interest with Bec Hughes, via email, becwhoshe@gmail.com
STARFISH NIPPERS
Check out the up to date Starfish Nipper flyer on the Stack Team App "News" tab here: https://mandurahslsc.teamapp.com/articles
*You must be registered on the Stack Team App and Request access to "Mandurah SLSC" Team to access this content
Starfish Nippers is a lifesaving skills program designed for children and young adults with a disability 6 years and older.
This important program relies on Volunteers. We endeavor to accept as many members as we can, however, to keep all Nippers safe in and out of the water, spaces for the program are limited.
VOLUNTEER CALL OUT
Our Starfish Coordinator is on the lookout for assistance in and out of the water during sessions. If you would like to help in any way please sign up for one of our Training Courses and get in touch!
Any NRC or Higher qualified members are also encouraged to sign up to assist.
MEMBER BENEFITS
OUR CLUB IS YOUR CLUB
The Mandurah Surf Life Saving Club is very proud of it’s history and status in the Peel region. Our members have provided many volunteer hours over many years and we strongly promote the ethos of volunteerism and community spirit.
Club Membership Inclusions:
12mth Membership
Woodside and Starfish Nippers Program
Surf Sports & Family Fitness for all ages
Club Socials and Special Events
Free First Aid Course through SLSWA
Training and Education Courses
Volunteer opportunities
Trident Youth Group for 13 - 17yo
Betty's Burgers discount when using their app. Find the code on the club's Stack Team App "News" Tab.
MEMBER FIRST AID COURSES
As a member of Surf Life Saving WA, you have access to a range of benefits including FREE first aid training. The only requirement to access this training is that you are a current financial member of a Western Australian Surf Life Saving Club!
Public First Aid Training Courses
SLS Members receive 20% discount! Book here.
OR: Email Training with your SLSWA Member ID to receive the free First Aid discount code.
MEMBER eLEARNING COURSES
SLSA is proud to work with L'Oréal Paris to help make beaches a safer place for everyone. Through the L’Oréal Paris Stand Up Against Street Harassment program, members of the Surf Life Saving community can now access training that teaches simple bystander techniques to help you safely intervene when you witness or experience street harassment. The training is available via your state e-learning platform (excluding Victoria) and will also be activated at The Aussies in North Kirra from 26-29 March. Become an Upstander and join the movement today!
SOCIAL CLUB FITNESS
Come train with your fellow clubbies!
Every week, members of mixed age groups and all skill levels come together for enjoyable and fulfilling exercise in a safe and welcoming environment.
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!
We also meet at the MARC during the week!
Check the Club Swim Chat for full details.
Social Club Run is 6am Mondays and Wednesdays for approx. 30min, meet at the club and run or walk along the shore with friends, family or clubbies! (Mon - Path, Wed - Sand)
To check if your clubbies are going, download the Strava App - Groups - Mandurah Surf Life Saving Club - Event - then RSVP OR check out the Stack Team App Group Chat.
Whether you're preparing for your next Iron event or just looking to stay active, come along and be part of the community...and bring a friend!
Find everything you need to know HERE
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMITTEE
Three-Year Planning Underway - As part of our lease requirements with the City of Mandurah, the Club is preparing a three-year financial plan and strategic plan. This work is now underway and will ensure the Club is well positioned for future growth and sustainability.
Strategic Plan – Member Involvement Progress continues on the Club’s Strategic Plan. If you’d like to assist, please contact Vice President [vicepresident@mandurahslsc.asn.au] and come along to a monthly working group meeting.
Strategic Planning Workshop Confirmed: The Club’s Strategic Planning workshop will be held on 1 April 2026. Please get in touch if you’d like to be part of the workshop event.
Town Beach Annexe – Progress continues on the Town Beach annexe, with the Committee reviewing City of Mandurah plans and costings. While the project is moving in the right direction, the Executive Committee will request a 1.5m northward extension to better accommodate surf ski and board storage.
Club Busy Bee - Working Bee Planned for May for Shed Safety Improvements. Safety improvements in the Shed will progress following the end of the patrol season (last patrol 26 April 2026). Members will be invited to join a working group to assist with preparation and application of non-slip paint, with early May dates under consideration.
Health and Safety: Members are reminded that ATVs should be limited to 10km/h near people and up to 20km/h when areas are clear. This guidance will be reinforced at upcoming patrol briefings.
WHAT'S ON
FOR CHANGES, SIGN-UPS AND UP TO DATE INFO PLEASE CHECK OUT THE STACK TEAM APP,
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!
Thank you Supporters
Thank you to our Sponsors for 2025/2026 season
The Copper Bean Café, Miami Bakehouse, Yo-Chi and Betty’s Burgers who support us by providing Nipper of the Week awards, and volunteer awards.
Thank you also to Mayday Opportunity Shop who has provided us with funding to update our Club iPads which we use for our Nipper and general beach operations.
Please show your support to these incredible Club Sponsors!
