MEMBERSHIP

The membership entitles the child to:

U6 and U7

• Enrolment in the Nippers’ Program. (Please note that parents have access to all of the options shown for adult members).

U8 - U13

• Enrolment in the Nippers’ Program. (Please note that parents have access to all of the options shown for adult members).
• Access to week night sessions relating to their age group.
• Access to the Seals Program which aims to develop confidence in open water swimming.
• The option to compete at summer carnivals.
• The option to participate in pool swimming competition in winter months.
• Access to our Winter Nipper program.
• Access to skill development sessions.
• Access to weekly Pool training sessions.
• Children aged 11+ able to train in the Clint Robinson training / development program (minimum skills required ) .

Children in this age category must be part of a family membership with at least one parent/guardian.

The membership entitles the teen to:

• 13 and 14 year olds are able to undertake training for the Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) and become patrolling members of the club.
• The Bronze Medallion course is offered to members aged 15 and over.
• Training and qualification in further awards is offered once the Bronze Medallion has been attained.
• The option to compete at summer carnivals, both in Victoria and interstate.
• Access to skill development sessions.
• Option to attend the annual Training Camp in Queensland (minimum skills apply).
• Access to competitive surf boat rowing (must be 15+).
• Participation in the Clint Robinson training / development program (minimum skills required ).
• Access to weekly pool training sessions during school terms.
• Opportunity to represent Mentone LSC at LSV Development camps.

Teens who are aged 15 or younger as at 30 September 2023 must be part of a family membership with at least one parent/guardian.

An adult membership provides for:

• Option to become active patrolling members of the club.
• Access to award training and qualifications, including, but not limited to, Bronze Medallion, IRB Crew or Driver and First Aid.
• Access to training and qualification as an official to fulfil a vital role at carnivals.
• Participation in sport and fitness training.
• The option to compete at summer carnivals, both in Victoria and interstate.
• The option to compete at Victorian and Australian Masters Championships (must be 30+).
• Access to social surf boat rowing.
• Access to competitive surf boat rowing.
• Option to participate in the Pink Caps open water swimming program.
• Option to participate in the Icebergers swimming program.
• Access to weekly Pool training sessions during school terms.
• Opportunity to participate in LSV and SLSA development programs.
• Opportunity to volunteer in roles other than patrol such as, coaching, team managing, club administration, fundraising and committee positions.

Please note that a member who is aged 21 as at 30 September 2023 may no longer be included in a family membership.