YOUTH, SENIORS & MASTERS
As our Club grows, it is vital that we offer interesting and challenging programs for members who are no longer Woodside Nippers. These members have the responsibility to patrol first as SRCs and later as BMs, but they have different interests and needs to the older members. Retaining these members is key to the long-term success of the Club.
Being involved in the Youth Program opens up opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow in a supportive environment.
Being a surf lifesaver is a big commitment, but it’s also an incredible opportunity. You’ll develop real skills, make lifelong friendships, and play a valuable role in keeping our beach safe. Most importantly – enjoy the journey and have fun along the way!
At Quinns Mindarie SLSC, every member has the chance to explore different pathways depending on their interests, skills, and goals. You can focus on one pathway or mix and match across the season. Whatever you choose, you’ll be supported by mentors, trainers, and peers to help you grow.
The Club is active in all areas of senior competition training. Training will generally encompass all aspects of Surf Sports as well as general fitness sessions in a relaxed social atmosphere.
Members in the U14 category and over are considered seniors for the purposes of competition.
The Club is active in all areas of senior competition training. Training will generally encompass all aspects of Surf Sports as well as general fitness sessions in a relaxed social atmosphere.
Annual Club events for Seniors and Masters include the Alkimos Gift, Club Championships and Club Ironperson. Due to SLSA rules only suitably qualified active members are able to compete in these Club events.
The Club supports Youth and Senior athletes who wish to compete at Interclub, State, National and International events. Please see the Director of Surf Sports for more information and see below for our current Athlete Incentive Program. Information about performance training and competitions is available on the Surf Sports Calendar
The Club has a keen Masters contingent (members aged 30 years plus) and traditionally have a fair size group of competitors and spectators head off to the annual Masters State Championships.
The Club has an active training and social seniors and masters group that benefits from their own dedicated coached sessions. All sessions are social, relaxed and 100% inclusive of all levels of ability.
Club runs are held every Sunday morning in season at 8:00am on the beach. There will be varying courses and distances set for the run – from 1 km to 2 km. There is no time cut off and walking some or all of the distance is fine. All Club youth, seniors and masters members are welcome.
Club swims are held every Sunday morning in season at 8:30am on the beach, and out of season at 9:00am at a local pool. There will be varying distances set for the open water swim – from 100 metres to 400 metres so you can increase the distance you are swimming at your own pace. All Club youth, seniors and masters members are welcome. You will need to wear a hi-vis vest while in the water.
Patrolling members are expected to complete at least one Club swim a month during the season to maintain fitness.
Members with their Bronze Medallion may also be interested in rowing surf boats, or paddling a surf ski. If you are more of a rubber duck type – then obtain your IRB Crew award or IRB Drivers award to enter into IRB racing during the winter season.
