Welcome to Cairns Surf LIFE SAVING Club

The Cairns Surf Life Saving Club is one of the oldest Surf Life Saving clubs in Queensland, having been formed in 1924 as a volunteer organization to patrol the Northern Beaches of Cairns.

Originally patrolling the Cairns Esplanade, the club moved to Yorkey’s Knob before moving to the Northern end of Palm Cove in 1953. Cairns SLSC maintains its voluntary patrols of the beach on weekends and public holidays from April to November. The club offers activities for junior members aged between 5 and 13 (known universally as “Nippers”), and for senior members through to a thriving “Masters” (over 30) contingent.

Membership

There are many ways at Cairns SLSC in which you can get involved as a volunteer; save lives, gain skills & support your community. Volunteer with Cairns Surf Life Saving today. In the water, on the sand or at the surf club – there’s a place for everyone.

For our Patrolling Lifesavers: We appreciate your commitment to patrolling Palm Cove Beach. Your membership fee includes Hi-Viz Vest, Live Heats Band & allows Cairns SLSC to offer you continuous access to various benefits, including meals on patrol days, all patrol awards & proficiencies, the use of club facilities and equipment along with a free Supporters Club membership that provides member discounts.

For our Nipper Families: Membership fees include Hi-Viz Vest, Live Heat Bands, insurance, Sunday nipper sessions during the season (April-October), complimentary coaching and training sessions, free Supporters Club membership that offers member discounts. Please note that club uniforms and certain carnival and championship events incur additional costs.

For our Associate Members: Are you keen to join a Surf Life Saving Club but don’t want to patrol the beach? An associate membership allows you to do just that! Whether you would like to help with nippers on a Sunday, help on the BBQ stall or just help with some admin & logistics, this membership type allows you too. Membership fees include free Supporters Club membership that offers member discounts. & the best thing is if you decide to enrol onto a course it is easy to upgrade your membership.

For a full list of membership roles click here -> Join The Club – Surf Life Saving Queensland

2025/26 Membership fees

Renewal membership fees are due by April 1st 2025

Thanks to the generous financial support from the Supporters Club, we’re able to keep our 2025/26 membership fees the same—or possibly even lower!

Junior U6-U8 $50
Junior U9-U14 $75
Active U15-U19 $90
Active 18+ $90
Award $90
Associate $50
Nipper Parent $50
25+ Patrol and/or Other hour subsidy $0
Life Members $0

NB All juniors 5-U14s must have an adult sign up with them

The preferred way to renew your membership is in your members portal:

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🏊‍♂️ Junior Training Kicks Off – 11th May! 🏊‍♀️

We’re excited to announce that our first day of Junior Training will be held on Sunday 11th May at Smithfield Pool, starting at 9am!

All families should have received information on how to join the appropriate WhatsApp group for updates and communication. If you haven’t yet joined or need help accessing the group, please get in touch with us as soon as possible.

We can’t wait to see all our Nippers back in action for another fantastic season! 🌊💬

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