Upcoming Newquay Surf Life Saving Club Events:
Waiting List
12th November 2023 - 12th December 2027Please select year of birth of the child being signed up on the waiting list on the drop down. This is to join Sandhoppers (5-7) and Nippers (7-12). If spaces are available for you child’s age group you’ll be contacted so please keep your email up to date. Sandhoppers do not require a trial. Nippers are required to have swimming ability for age 7-9 at least 50m with a good stroke and for age 10-12 at least 100m with a good stroke. Nippers will be trialled before joining. During the summer training is on a Sunday morning at Fistral or another Newquay beach. In the winter training is pooled based and we have to fall in line with pool availability. Fees are set at an AGM each year.
Enter Waiting ListYellow Competition Vest
10th - 10th June 2024All Nippers/Youth/Open/Masters will need their own competition vest to participate in any beach competition (Cornish and nationals) Size Small (Younger/smaller nipper) Size Medium (Older nipper/youth) Size Large (Youth/Adult) The vests are meant to be tight and not loose so I don’t recommend buying something “to grow in to” it needs to fit now. They can easily be sold on to other members in the future. Racer Back design. Competition race vest are mandatory for all SLSGB competitions. This vest is made from high quality Flexcite which is a Lycra/Nylon mix
Enter Yellow Competition VestMount Kelly Sessions 24/25
23rd November 2024 - 22nd March 2025Mount Kelly Swim Centre
We have 4 sessions booked for Mount Kelly this pool season, and each one is open to nippers, youth and seniors.
Enter Mount Kelly Sessions 24/25Newquay Surf Life Saving Club
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT
To promote water safety, develop beach life saving techniques and to encourage active participation in SLS competitions and SLSGB awards.
To provide facilities for exercise to all members regardless of their ability and to provide equality of opportunity within all aspects of club life.
Event History
Previous Events:
SLSGB Open Nationals
14th - 15th September 2024Fistral Beach
Entries for the 2024 Open Surf Championship at Fistral Beach, Newquay are now open. Minimum age - Competitors must be turning 16 years (2008) this year or older.
Pool Swim Hat Order Form
8th - 8th September 2024Nipper trials Autumn 2024
8th September 2024Newquay Leisure World
Children born in 2015/2016/2017 will need to swim 50m front crawl with good technique. Children born in 2012/2013/2014 will need to swim 100m front crawl with good technique. Please be aware the nipper pool sessions are an hour long so a certain degree of stamina is needed alongside the swimming technique. Nippers isn't meant to replace swimming lessons but to work alongside them. Please choose the correct drop down box for your Childs year of birth. Unfortunately we are full for girls born in 2012 so please don't sign them up. Please turn up ready to swim, with goggles, swimsuits/trunks (ideally jammers rather than loose board shorts). If your child is offered a place in nippers, training will be Sunday afternoons at Waterworld during the winter pool sessions, and Sunday mornings on Fistral beach during the summer season. We ask for a commitment to attend at least 70% of the available sessions as we are a very oversubscribed club.
Splashdown Water Park
1st August 2024Splashdown Water Park Entry! £18.00 entry £6.50 spectator To secure the group booking rates and we need to pay 2 weeks in advance.
Nationals Beach - Branksome Chine
27th July - 3rd August 2024Branksome Chine
Entries for the 2024 Surf Championship at Branksome Chine are now open. Masters 27th-28th July Youth 29th - 30th July Nippers 2nd - 3rd August! Please choose the correct race for your age category! Entry is £30 per competitor. Competitors will need a comp vest (the bright yellow ones) and a club hat.
Cornish Beach Comps 2024!
29th June - 14th July 2024Hollywell Beach (nippers and adults) or Portreath (youth)
Cornish beach competitions. Please choose the correct race for your age category! Dates are below. Entry is £25 per competitor. Competitors will need a comp vest (the bright yellow ones) and a club hat. Nippers - Holywell Bay 29th and 30th June Masters - Holywell Bay Sat 6th July Open - Holywell Bay Sun 7th July Youth - Portreath 13th and 14th July
Yellow Competition Vest
10th - 10th June 2024All Nippers/Youth/Open/Masters will need their own competition vest to participate in any beach competition (Cornish and nationals) Size Small (Younger/smaller nipper) Size Medium (Older nipper/youth) Size Large (Youth/Adult) The vests are meant to be tight and not loose so I don’t recommend buying something “to grow in to” it needs to fit now. They can easily be sold on to other members in the future. Racer Back design. Competition race vest are mandatory for all SLSGB competitions. This vest is made from high quality Flexcite which is a Lycra/Nylon mix
Level 1 coaching course (Jess)
4th May 2024Clubhouse
Level One coaching course for those wanting to gain a qualification and help our sandhoppers, youth & seniors get the most from the training. It will involve theory and practical components, all on 4th May. The club is happy to pay for this course, on the understanding that if you then are unable to commit to helping regularly (and that doesn't mean every week!) for at least a year you will be liable to refund the club the cost. Some understanding of surf life saving as a sport is required, so if your Sandhoppers are brand new then waiting until next year maybe beneficial. You will need to be signed up as a volunteer member with the club, this fee covers your slsgb membership and insurance. You will need to have a DBS check carried out by the club prior to starting the course so signing up means you consent to this process starting. Any question please do ask myself or Holly.
Level 1 Coaching Course 2024
28th April 2024NSLSC Club Hut Fistral Beach
Level One coaching course for those wanting to gain a qualification and help our nippers get the most from the training. It will involve theory and practical components, the theory will take place on 28th April and then the remaining practical elements over the subsequent two or three weeks during the nipper sessions. The club is happy to pay for this course, on the understanding that if you then are unable to commit to helping regularly (and that doesn't mean every week!) for at least a year you will be liable to refund the club the cost. Some understanding of surf life saving as a sport is required, so if your nippers are brand new (and didn't do sandhoppers) then waiting until next year maybe beneficial. You will need to be signed up as a volunteer member with the club, this fee covers your slsgb membership and insurance. You will need to have a DBS check carried out by the club prior to starting the course so signing up means you consent to this process starting. Any question please do ask myself or Kass.
Tube Rescue qualification (for parent helpers) April 2024
21st April 2024Fistral
You need to sign up with the club as a 'Volunteer Member' to get a SLSGB number. Please do this before registering for the event. The course is free of charge but a Volunteer Membership is £40. Course objective: To support the Nipper beach sessions. We need parents to sign up in order for sessions to run. Sandhopper parents will get the opportunity later on once the sea warms up as they start back on the beach later! This is to either renew your qualification or to gain it for the first time (lasts 2 years).
Nipper trials 16th April 18:00 - 18:30
16th April 2024Waterworld
Nipper trials 16th April 18:00 - 18:30 at Waterworld, Newquay. Children born in 2012/2013/2014 will need to swim 100m frontcrawl with good technique.
Nipper Pool Nationals Cardiff 2024
23rd - 24th March 2024Cardiff International Pool
Nipper Pool Nationals. Entires are £30 per nipper Saturday will be for the older nippers (11/12/13 this year) Sunday is for the younger nippers (those who turn 8/9/10 this year) Initial program (which may well change!) states warm up starts at 8am each day.
Youth/Open/Masters National Pool Championships
13th - 27th March 2024Cardiff International Pool
Entries for the Youth (20th April), Open & Masters (21st April) National Pool Championships are Open! 8am warm up INDIVIDUALS 100m Obstacle 13's and U15's 50m Manikin Carry ALL 100m Manikin Carry w/fins ALL 100m Rescue Medley U15, U17 and U19. 100m Manikin Tow w/fins ALL TEAMS Obstacle Relay ALL Manikin Relay ALL Medley Relay ALL
Youth/Open/Masters Cornish Stillwater - Penzance 6th April
9th - 19th March 2024Penzance Leisure Centre
Cornish Stillwater Event Youth will be held in the morning from 10:15am until 14:00pm Open/Masters will be held in the afternoon from 14:00pm until 18:00pm £15 per competitor Cornish Stillwater Events Individual 100m Obstacle Race 75m Manikin tow with fins 75m Manikin carry with fins Relay 4 x 50m Obstacle Relay 4 x 12.5m Manikin Relay 4 x 25m Medley relay
Lifesaving Courses 2024
21st February - 14th April 2024Fistral Beach
Members only The delivery of our 2024 lifesaving courses for -Surf Life Saver -Beach Lifeguard -Surf Lifeguard
Mount Kelly Session Feb 10th
10th February 2024Mount Kelly Swim Centre
Mount Kelly Session for those nippers competing at Cardiff Nationals (on 23/24 March) Youth on 20th April Open/masters 21st April
Nipper Cornish Stillwater 2nd and 3rd March
5th - 12th February 2024Penzance Leisure Centre
Nipper Cornish Stillwater Fees for entry to the Cornish Stillwater - £15. The event will be split into 4 separate sessions. Saturday AM 8/9/10yrs Girls Saturday PM 8/9/10yrs Boys Sunday AM 11/12/13yrs Girls Sunday PM 11/12/13yrs Boys Exact times TBC.
Nippers Mount Kelly Session Jan 20th
20th January 2024Mount Kelly Swim Centre
Mount Kelly 50m pool Session.
Nippers Christmas Fun Session
17th December 2023Waterworld
During training on Sunday 17th December we have been able to book a private aquasplash session for the nippers at the reduced price of £4 per nipper. There will be a session for 8/9/10 year olds and one for 11/12/13 year olds. We have 40 spaces for each (maximum pool will allow) so hopefully this should be enough for everyone, but we may need to move some siblings from the first to the second group to even numbers out!
Waiting List
12th November 2023 - 12th December 2027Please select year of birth of the child being signed up on the waiting list on the drop down. This is to join Sandhoppers (5-7) and Nippers (7-12). If spaces are available for you child’s age group you’ll be contacted so please keep your email up to date. Sandhoppers do not require a trial. Nippers are required to have swimming ability for age 7-9 at least 50m with a good stroke and for age 10-12 at least 100m with a good stroke. Nippers will be trialled before joining. During the summer training is on a Sunday morning at Fistral or another Newquay beach. In the winter training is pooled based and we have to fall in line with pool availability. Fees are set at an AGM each year.
Sold out! 65th Anniversary Party - Silent Disco
29th September 2023Oceanside Hotel
Celebrating our 65th Anniversary...dancing, singing and having fun!! Newquay surf lifesaving club would like to invite you to join them in celebrating their 65th anniversary at the Oceanside Hotel, Newquay. Join us for a Silent Disco and pasty Dress code: Hawaiian shirts & dresses, bright colours - dress to impress! We look forward to seeing all of our members, from Sandhoppers to Life Members. We also hope to see our friends from other SLS Clubs and those from our community. Below age 18 - eligible as a child ticket and must be accompanied by an adult
Senior section key holders
22nd August 2023 - 2nd November 2024For full paid up seniors (annual membership) with the required Level 2 board/swim competence or Lifeguard/saver qualification to pay a deposit for a key (£20). Holding a key requires the person to the follow the rules which are on the door in the clubhouse…. Sign in/out, empty bin if needed, ensure the clubhouse is secured, report any damage etc. A number of weighted boards will be left in the clubhouse to borrow at Fistral. So there is no need to access the store. Boards must be back in the clubhouse for sessions (Monday, Tuesday night and Sunday morning during the summer season and as required by section managers, such as competition time). We are awaiting the keys to be cut, so once we have them these will be ready for issue and the boards will be put in place. We are having 10 keys cut as a trial but if there is higher take up we’ll expand this.
Open Surf Championship 2023 Portreath
20th - 25th August 2023Entries for the 2023 Surf Championship held at Portreath on the 9th-10th September are now open.
Introduction to Surf Life Saving course
15th August - 12th September 2023Fistral
Introduction to Surf Life Saving
Splashdown Nationals Week - Thursday 17th August @4pm
31st July - 3rd August 2023For those that are coming to nationals and are available to join us we have secured a group booking rate of £17pp and £6pp for spectators. The session is about 3 hours long. It books up well in advance so we have secured around 30 spaces but we need to pay by this Thursday to secure it.
Open/Masters Cornish Beach Championships - Widemouth Bay
29th - 30th July 2023Widemouth
Cornish Open/Masters Championships are going to be held on the 29th and 30th of July at Widemouth Bay. Individual Events and Team Events (TBC)
Cornish Beach Youth Championships 2023 - Polzeath
15th - 16th July 2023Cornish Youth Championships are going to be held on the 15th and 16th of July at Polzeath. Individual Events and Team Events (TBC)
National Surf Life Saving Championships - Branksome Chine
7th - 24th July 2023Branksome Chine
Masters 12th and 13th August Youth 14th and 15th August Nippers 18th and 19th August
Laser Tag
17th June 2023Atlantic Reach Resort
17th June 6pm - 20 places £8.50 Youth 7pm - 20 places £8.50 Seniors It’s at Atlantic Reach - literally just opened.
IRB Driver and Crewman Course 2023
31st May - 19th July 2023Fistral Beach
IRB Driver and Crewman Course. For those age 16 and above with a tube rescuer award or higher. Those with tube rescue will also be required to undertake a first aid course.
Level 1 Coaching Course 2023
7th May 2023NSLSC Club Hut Fistral Beach
The course is the entry level to coaching Surf Life Saving sports in Great Britain. Its focus is on safe practice, basic communication skills and gaining the background knowledge of the environment, equipment, fitness and skill components relating to SLS Sport. The skills and knowledge gained are transferable across SLS disciplines (swim, board, ski and beach) and age ranges from nipper to master. The Level 1 Coach can plan, deliver and review short coaching sessions. Level 1 Coaches are qualified to assist delivering aspects of Surf Life Saving sessions, are not trained to coach a specific Surf Lifesaving discipline and can work with Surf Lifesavers from any of the competitive or non-competitive disciplines. Level 1 coaches must be over 16 and must commit to regularly helping during both the beach and pool sessions. You will need to be signed up as a volunteer helper with the club if you aren't already. The club reserves the right to invoice for the cost of the course if a coach leaves the club or is unable to commit to regular coaching for at least a year.
SLSGB Nippers Stillwater Cardiff 29th and 30th April 2023
29th - 30th April 2023Cardiff International Pool
Mount Kelly 50m Pool practice for Nipper Nationals - new date added
1st April 2023Mount Kelly Swim Centre
This is the opportunity to swim and train in a 50m pool for those nippers intending to compete at the Cardiff National Nippers event (29/30th April) so please only sign up if you are intending on coming to Cardiff or seriously considering it. We need a minimum of 25 nippers to make this practice session viable. Starts at 12pm until 2pm but please arrive 15 mins early to give time to get ready.
SLSGB Youth/Open/Masters Nationals Cardiff 25th and 26th March 2023
25th - 26th March 2023Cardiff International Pool
Fees for entry to the Nationals Stillwater event have not been set yet so we are taking a £10 deposit to confirm entry. This must be paid by the 13th of February 2023. The remaining balance must be paid by the 28th of February. NOTE: Fees have now been set at £30 total. So thank you if you have already paid your deposit to secure a place. Youth will take place on the 25th March Open/Masters will take place on the 26th March
Nipper Cornish Stillwater 11th and 12th of March 2023
11th - 12th March 2023Penzance Leisure Centre
Nipper Cornish Stillwater Fees for entry to the Cornish Stillwater have now been set at £15, we are taking a £10 deposit to confirm entry. This must be paid by the 12th of February 2023. The event will be split into 4 separate sessions. Saturday 10:30 – 14:00 8/9/10yrs Girls Saturday 14:30 – 18:00 8/9/10yrs Boys Sunday 10:30 – 14:00 11/12/13yrs Girls Sunday 14:30 – 18:00 11/12/13yrs Boys
Coastlines wetsuits order
2nd - 12th March 2023Coastlines wetsuits are a well established New Zealand brand that are new to the UK. They've generously offered all our club members the opportunity to purchase them at cost price - a significant saving over retail prices. Size charts: Mens: https://ibb.co/w0HQHn4 Womans: https://ibb.co/YykFMzZ Youth: https://ibb.co/6r5ssYV
Nippers and Sandhoppers Christmas Party
21st January 2023Newquay Trampoline Park
£7.95 per child Please bring a plate of party food to share Girls - savoury Boys - sweet All children must be accompanied by an adult 21st January 1500-1730
Leader fins
17th January - 7th February 2023Seniors Mount Kelly prep for competition
28th November 2022 - 2nd February 2023Mount Kelly Swimming centre
Competition training 4th Feb 1200-1400(prep for nationals) 1st April 1200-1400 (prep for Cornish) 2 inside lanes at MK
Lifesaving and IRB Requals 2022
24th September 2022Please read these details carefully and get in touch via lifesaving@nslsc.co.uk if you have any questions. Beach training will take place at Fistral Beach clubhouse on the Saturday 24th September. Timed swims for all but the IRB qualifications will take place on Tuesday 27th September. Your original certificate can be found by searching for "SLSGB" with whichever mailbox you registered (may be a parents) with SLSGB. This will have the date of issue and expiry of your awards. Please see below details of the shelf life of your awards. If any of your awards are due to expire between now and September 2023 then please enrol on this year's requalification's as there may not be another opportunity to requalify until the following September. You may select more than 1 requalification but please complete the process for each individual person. Surf lifesaver: 2 years, then yearly proficiency test and timed swim of 9:30 minutes Beach lifeguard: 2 years, then yearly proficiency test and timed swim of 8:00 minutes Surf lifeguard: 2 years, then yearly proficiency test and timed swim of 7:30 minutes IRB crew: 1 year, then yearly proficiency test IRB driver: 1 year, then yearly proficiency test
2022 Open Surf Champs Perranporth
10th - 11th September 2022Perranporth
Beach Open Surf Life Saving Nationals Location: Perranporth Dates: 10/11th September Life Saving Championships £35
2022 Surf Life Saving Beach Nationals - Branksome Chine
13th - 20th August 2022Branksome Chine
Beach Surf Life Saving Nationals Location: Branksome Chine Dates: 13th/14th August National Masters Surf Life Saving Championships £35 15th August National IRB Championships (entry TBC) 16th/17th August National Youth Surf Life £35 19th/20th August National Nipper Surf Life Saving Championships £30
Boardmasters Radio 1 lifeguard cover
11th August 2022Porth beach
Lifeguard safety cover for an event by BBC Radio 1 on Porth beach. Roll call at 7am, off the water by 10am. Further details to be disclosed anon, these are at the moment preliminary plans. Lifeguard, lifesavers and tube rescuers needed. On the event page please chose your highest ranking qualification from the list.
Nipper Trials September 2022
9th August - 11th September 2022Waterworld
Nipper Trials will take place at Waterworld on Tuesday 20th September Spaces are first come - so please sign up ASAP. Spaces for trials are offered firstly to existing members immediate families - so siblings/children and Sandhoppers. Then we open up to certain ages on our waiting list. Minimum requirement to swim 50m front crawl, head down without stopping The deadline for sign-up by families members and Sandhoppers is the end of August. We only have limited trial places - so once these are full then we can take no more children for the trial. Children must be born in 2015 or older to be a nipper. You’ll be notified within 14 days. Book a time slot - it’ll last no longer than 20mins
Silent Disco - Clubhouse Terrace
8th July 2022Fistral
Gazebos will be set up so the balcony will be under cover Silent Disco 6-7.30pm Sandhoppers/Nippers - £3.50 per child (accompanied by an adult £2) Squash and biscuits provided This is a family event - so no unaccompanied children, and children remain the responsibility of the parents/guardians. 7.45pm until late Silent Disco for our Secondary age, Seniors and Volunteer helpers and Boardriders - £5 per ticket per person, bring a bottle of drink and a plate of party food to share!! This is a family event - so no unaccompanied youth, and youth remain the responsibility of the parents/guardians. Tickets are very limited.
Tube Rescue qualification June course (adult helpers)
21st June 2022Fistral
Course objective: Is to support the youth/Nipper/Sandhopper and youth beach sessions. The course is tailored to meet the needs of our nipper and Sandhopper sessions so don’t worry about huge surf! This is to either renew your qualification or to gain it for the first time. (Lasts 2 years) SLSGB objectives: Demonstration an understanding of the underpinning knowledge and skills to work as a Beach Lifeguard within a beach environment Demonstrate a level of competence in carrying out a rescue using a rescue tube that would give them the capability to act as supporting water cover for Surf Life Saving sessions Assessment Process: This course can be Trainer Assessed. Learners will be assessed using a variety of assessment methods. These are inclusive of, but not limited to: *Observation *Oral Questioning *Practical demonstration If you are a current member and already have slsgb membership please pick the tube rescue qualification £10.00. With out membership £35. Newly enlisted Sandhopper (new joiners - Summer cohort) parents £0 as part of your summer sign up / if you also took out a volunteer membership. To participate in any slsgb activity requires a membership.
Intotri Safety cover & social
19th June 2022Safety cover for Newquay Intotri, followed by a BBQ and beer/drink
Patrol members Search and Rescue Coastguard visit
10th June 2022Near RAF St Mawgan (details to follow)
Tube Rescue qualification May course (adult helpers)
21st May 2022Fistral
Course objective: Is to support the Nipper/Sandhopper and youth beach sessions. The course is tailored to meet the needs of our nipper and Sandhopper sessions so don’t worry about huge surf! This is to either renew your qualification or to gain it for the first time. (Lasts 2 years) SLSGB objectives: Demonstration an understanding of the underpinning knowledge and skills to work as a Beach Lifeguard within a beach environment Demonstrate a level of competence in carrying out a rescue using a rescue tube that would give them the capability to act as supporting water cover for Surf Life Saving sessions Assessment Process: This course can be Trainer Assessed. Learners will be assessed using a variety of assessment methods. These are inclusive of, but not limited to: *Observation *Oral Questioning *Practical demonstration 21 May 2022 If you are a current member and already have slsgb membership please pick the tube rescue qualification £10.00. With out membership £35. Newly enlisted Sandhopper (March/april/ May enrolment) parents £0 as part of your summer sign up / if you also took out a volunteer membership. To participate in any slsgb activity requires a membership.
Coastguard update
7th May 2022Clubhouse
The aim is to improve the relationship and understanding between SLSGB and MRCC Falmouth when conducting SAR incidents. The brief is aimed at the Lifeguards, Lifesavers and tube rescue members who carry out the patrols but would be beneficial to anyone in the club.
Tube Rescue qualification (adult helpers)
16th April 2022Fistral
Course objective: Is to support the Nipper/Sandhopper and youth beach sessions. The course is tailored to meet the needs of our nipper and Sandhopper sessions so don’t worry about huge surf! This is to either renew your qualification or to gain it for the first time. (Lasts 2 years) SLSGB objectives: Demonstration an understanding of the underpinning knowledge and skills to work as a Beach Lifeguard within a beach environment Demonstrate a level of competence in carrying out a rescue using a rescue tube that would give them the capability to act as supporting water cover for Surf Life Saving sessions Assessment Process: This course can be Trainer Assessed. Learners will be assessed using a variety of assessment methods. These are inclusive of, but not limited to: *Observation *Oral Questioning *Practical demonstration 16th April 2022 If you are a current member and already have slsgb membership please pick the tube rescue qualification £10.00. With out membership £35. Newly enlisted Sandhopper (March/april/ May enrolment) parents £0 as part of your summer sign up / if you also took out a volunteer membership. To participate in any slsgb activity requires a membership.
Mount Kelly prep for Swansea or Cardiff
9th - 30th April 2022Mount Kelly Swimming centre
Competition training for those attending Swansea and/or Cardiff Youth/masters 9th April 2-4pm (for 2009 and older only) Nippers 30th April 12-2pm (2014-2009)
IRB Driver and Crewman Course 2022
2nd March - 9th April 2022Fistral Beach
IRB Driver and Crewman Course. For those with a tube rescuer award or higher. Those with tube rescue will also be required to undertake a first aid course.
Nipper and Sandhopper Christmas Party
29th January 2022Newquay Trampoline Park
New date!! Christmas party!! 4-6pm £5 per child including socks Please bring party food - to ensure we don’t get 50 plates of sausage rolls… Can we ask that boys bring something savoury and girls bring something sweet. On the sign in can you let us know what you plan to bring please. Suggestions: Sandwiches Sausages Sausage rolls Fruit Chicken bites Crisps Carrot sticks Biscuits Sweets Cakes The club are supporting some of the cost of the party.
Lifesaving Courses 2022
1st January - 28th February 2022Fistral Beach
The delivery of our 2022 lifesaving courses for -Level 1 first aid -Level 2 first aid -Tube Rescuer -Surf Life Saver -Beach Lifeguard -Surf Lifeguard
Youth Christmas Party
20th December 2021 - 3rd February 2022Coach, lane support & youth support Nipper pool training
31st October - 12th November 2021Newquay Bay Resort
As we approach pool comp season we’d like to train our coaches, lane support and youth support on the comp rules, skills and training techniques. Please attend both sessions
Nipper Trials Jan 2022
9th October 2021 - 16th January 2022Newquay Bay Resort
Nipper Trials will take place at Newquay Bay Resort - 16th January 2022. Spaces are first come - so please sign up ASAP. Spaces for trials are offered firstly to existing members immediate families - so siblings/children and Sandhoppers. Then we open up to those in our waiting list. Minimum requirement to swim 50m front crawl, head down without stopping The deadline for sign-up is one week before the trial. We only have limited trial places - so once these are full then we can take no more children for the trial. When you enter the system - check out as guest. You’ll be notified within 14 days.
Nipper Trials 2021
3rd October 2021Newquay Bay Resort
Nipper Trials will take place at Newquay Bay Resort - 3rd October 2021. Spaces are first come - so please sign up ASAP. Spaces for trials are offered firstly to existing members immediate families - so siblings/children and Sandhoppers. Then we open up to those in our waiting list. Minimum requirement to swim 50m front crawl, head down without stopping The deadline for sign-up is one week before the trial. We only have limited trial places - so once these are full then we can take no more children for the trial. When you enter the system - check out as guest. You’ll be notified within 14 days.
Fully Booked - Retallack Aqua Park - summer 2021 Sandhoppers, Nippers and Youth
26th September 2021The inflatable Aqua Park features separate islands to keep you safe while maximising the slippery, splashing fun! There's plenty of giggles and fun to be had on the giant trampoline, ‘stepping stones’ climbing obstacles, tough balance beams and lots more. We challenge you to walk/ run across the massive I-hop stepping stone, I-beam and curved overpass bridge without wiping out! Race your friends and family around the course, watch them wipeout, try and beat the obstacles without hurling yourself into the water – more ‘total wipeout’ style fun than you can dream of. £15 per person! Please arrive at least 20 mins prior to your session start time to enable you to get into your wetsuits and buoyancy aids The minimum age is 6+
Upgrade membership
13th March - 13th August 2021Upgrade from basic membership to summer training for 2021
January sign up - Monday night pool training
4th - 28th January 2021Waterworld
Please sign up for the whole month ASAP. We will release Feb nearer the time. We have a capacity of 12 for training - so we need to monitor who intends to train each week. We are at full capacity if everyone who has signed up attends. We have a number of committee members who’d like to train with seniors, so if we can we’d like to invite them to the pool some weeks. Only those who have full paying senior memberships who trained and/or patrolled over the summer can opt to train at the moment. members will need to wait out side the front entrance until we are called in. You will then exit via the fire door at the shallow end. Swimmers must come swim ready and wear a dry robe etc. You must bring flippers and goggles to each session. You must train to maintain your space. We will implement the miss 2 weeks rule and your place is offered up to another her person. We had a number of no shows in the weeks we ran - please give 24 hours notice.
Nipper Trials 2020
17th October - 14th December 2020Newquay Bay Resort
Nippers Trials for winter 2020 intake will take place at Newquay Bay Resort pool. If your child was born in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 please sign up for a session on Sunday 22nd November; If your child was born in 2012 please sign up for a session on Sunday 13th December. If born in 2013 sign up for either. Places are limited for COVID19 safety purposes and allocated on a first come first served basis. So we will only be trialling 15 children on each Sunday. Minimum requirement to swim 50m, head down without stopping The deadline for sign-up is one week before the trial. When you enter the system - check out as guest
Nipper Bubbles
4th - 8th July 2020Cornish Nipper Surf Championships - Perranporth Beach
4th - 5th July 2020Perranporth Beach
Cornish Nipper Surf Champs Sat 4th & Sun 5th July 2020 (NEED to attend both days) at Perranporth Beach Please sign your Nipper up for the Cornish Nipper Surf Champs. It’s a fun event of which £10 of the £15 entry fee is covered as part of your club fees. Additional competitor information - sign up according to what age your child turns in 2020. For instance born in 2007 - Nipper age 13, born in 2010 - Nipper age 10. For all nippers, aged 8-13 (born between 2007-2012) £5 entry fee (further £10 is paid by the club within membership fees)
Sandhoppers 2020
21st June - 6th September 2020Fistral Beach
We are full but please joining the NSLSC for next year. Sandhoppers is an introduction to Surf Life Saving skills and knowledge for 5, 6,7 and 8 year olds. As well as beach games, the children will learn basic knowledge about the beach environment, including lifeguarding knowledge about the beach and sea environment. The children will be able to go in the sea, when the conditions are right to do so. All children will also undertake basic awards in beach knowledge and water skills. Overall, the aim is to instil enthusiasm for the beach environment through fun activities. Dates: Sundays - June 21st- July 26th x6 Sundays - Aug 16th- Sept 6th x4 Sundays 10 weeks 0930-1100
Surf Boat Training and Racing Expression of Interest
16th April 2020 - 16th February 2021Newquay SLSC
Newquay Surf Life Saving Club has two surf boats available for training and racing. This is an area the club does not currently have a membership but we aim to build this section of the club. We are looking for new and current members with either no experience or experience of rowing/ sweeping. Other Surf Life Saving Clubs have offered to provide the training needed. If you have a potential interest in this and would like to find out more please complete the expression of interest form.
IRB Crewman Course autumn 2020
28th March 2020 - 19th April 2021Fistral Beach
IRB Crewman Course. For those with a tube rescuer award or higher. Those with tube rescue will also be required to undertake a first aid course.
Nipper - 50m pool training Mount Kelly Swim Centre
8th January - 10th March 2020Mount Kelly Swim Centre
Competition training in preparation for Nationals in Cardiff 15th February 12-2 14th March 12-2 If we have too many nippers priority will be given to those attending nationals in Cardiff Limited places 18 maximum £5 per session
Winter Ski Training
30th November 2019 - 29th April 2020Winter Ski paddling Training! This is additional training to what has previously been part of the club fee structure. Therefore with it being in its initial year and a trial, a contribution is required to allow the winter ski training to go ahead! This fee will go towards the transport of the skis to the winter paddling locations and the maintenance of skis, trailer and 4x4. Winter ski paddling will be offered at flat water locations provisionally planned as a Saturday session with the aim of delivering one a month on average and a minimum of 6 over the Winter. Minimum age of 12. Must hold a level 2 swim competency/ tube rescue award.
Senior training 10 week block training
31st October 2019 - 30th September 2020senior is training required to purchase a 10 week senior pool/beach, at £50 via events and continue to renew. Coaches will be responsible for marking off people’s use. Or they purchase the regular senior membership which is paid in two instalments.
Masters and Youth Cornish
3rd - 4th August 2019Portreath
This event takes place at Porteath. We are requesting a deposit from those entering the Masters. Once we have confirmed prices we will let you know and adjust the system. This event is included in the Youth membership fees - be it that all the fees must be paid to enter.
Cornish Nippers Perranporth
20th - 21st July 2019Perranporth
Calling all Nippers!! Come and join in the Cornish National Championships in Perranporth. A fun weekend just a few miles away from home. The price of entry is already covered in your membership fees. If you would like more information chat to Penny or Richard. So we can gauge numbers and start thinking about teams we would like you to sign up ASAP.... July will be here before we know it.
First Responder Course
13th - 14th July 2019Fistral Beach
Course Units: Aquatic First Aid (Assessment) Spinal Injury Management Trauma and the pre-hospital environment Supplementary Oxygen Administration Automated External Defibrillation
Four Wheel Drive Project
14th June - 14th August 2019Newquay Surf Life Saving Club are investing a four wheel drive. This will serve multiple purposes within the club. The funds have been raised through the senior membership providing water safety at events, contribution from club funds and individual member contributions. This project requires further individual club member contributions to progress! If you feel it is something you would like to invest in please submit a donation below. If you have any further questions, please get in touch with Nic. The insurance will allow over 25's club members to use the 4x4. To utilise it on the beach a further 4wd course will be required. The donation will go towards the purchase of the 4x4, insurance, tax, running costs and equipment required to use it on the beach and meet the insurance requirements. The primary uses of the 4x4 will be: -Towing of the board/ ski trailer to the appropriate training locations, with the trailer being loaded with paddle ski's ready to go! -launch and recovery of the inshore rescue boat Secondary/ Future uses include: - Winter board/ ski training sessions at appropriate flat water locations. - Transport of nipper boards for secondary training locations and improve board training locations. -Providing a patrol vehicle for the clubs community patrolling initiative.
IRB Training for qualified members (including fuel)
25th May - 1st October 2019Fistral
Use of IRB on training evenings, paying towards fuel and general up keep. Senior NSLSC training membership is required. Two options: 1) use at training 2) use outside of training plus at training