About
New members are always most welcome at North Kirra, so if you have ever considered contributing to your local community, what better place to do that than on our fantastic beach with like-minded, friendly people! North Kirra was awarded the Patrol Club of the Year and Club of the Year 2022 by SLSQ Point Danger Branch and has been Runner Up the past 2 seasons, so we must be doing something right! Sign up for our next Bronze Course to become a volunteer lifesaver.
For our returning members, our scheduled dates for our Skills Maintenance/Proficiency sessions are now all completed.
Please ensure that you complete the online theory component beforehand (details on how and where to do this will be communicated once released for the season). You cannot complete the practical component until the theory is completed.Patrol Roster Our volunteer lifesavers patrol North Kirra Beach every Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday from Saturday 14 September 2024 through until Monday 5 May 2025. The hours of operation are 8am to 5pm each day with extended hours of 7am to 6pm during the Xmas School Holiday period.
Membership
SENIOR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL INFORMATIONMEMBERSHIP INFORMATION FOR NEW SENIOR MEMBERSRenewing:
You need to renew your membership online before the commencement of the season or before attending a proficiency session. This needs to be done through the SLS Portal like previous years. Your membership renewal flyer came out early July to outline the process and requirements. If you need any assistance with the portal, please contact the Surf Club Office. At the same time, we will make sure your Blue Card is still current, you have completed the required online course related to your Blue Card, we have your licence and USI details on file. Refer to the Blue Card information in the Membership Information tab above – this is an online process to apply or renew. Please note your membership cannot be finalised/processed until you have a current Blue Card. And a reminder, if you are renewing your Blue Card, you also need to complete the online course that covers both the CYRMs and the Child Safe Awareness Courses (you can click on either tab in the elearning hub to complete).
New Members:
To join North Kirra as a new member, please head to the SLS Join Page to join (full details on how to join are in the Membership Information Tab above). You are also required to hold a current Qld Working with Children Blue Card if you are over 18 years and will need to complete an online child course covering CYRMs and Child Safe Awareness (via elearning in the the SLS Members Portal – click on either tab to complete).
Supporters Club Membership:
Your Surf Club membership includes Supporters Club membership for the season. All Surf Club members over 18 years must complete an online application to get their Supporters Club membership and card. Follow the link below in the Forms section below to complete this online process and your card will automatically processed once the completed form is received.
Carnivals
Below is a list of the carnivals for season 2024/2025.
As each carnival approaches, the Club will communicate relevant information including eligibility, entry closing dates etc via our social channels and our newsletters. To compete in a carnival you must have completed the required patrol hours in the season to meet SLSA requirements.
6-7 July – IRB State Champs
13-14 July – Qld Pool Rescue Champs
18-21 July – Aussies IRB Champs
2-4 August – Aussies Pool Rescue
20-31 August – Lifesaving World Champs
21 September – Qld Enduro Champs
12-13 October – Coolangatta Gold
26 October – Oceans 38 Rd #1
9 November – Oceans 38 Rd #2
30 November – 1 December – Interbranch Champs
13-14 December – PDB Surf Rescue Champs
11 January – Oceans 38 Rd #3
1-2 February – Qld Surf Rescue Champs
22 February – North Kirra Club Champs
28 February – 1 March – PDB Senior/Masters Champs
7-9 March – Qld State Champs
31 March – 6 April – Aussies Seniors/Masters
