Welcome...

The Whakatane Surf Lifesaving Club is based at Ohope Beach in the Bay of Plenty. In 2008 the Club celebrated its 75th Anniversary and today still is an integral part of the beach, Whakatane town and the district.

Whakatane Surf Lifesaving Club
Mair Street, Ohope 3121
Telephone:  07 312 4676

Janet Milbank, Club Administration Contact only
07 281 5279
EMAIL:  whakatane@surf.org.nz

Postal Address:  P O Box 2011, Whakatane.  3159

Clubbies Courtney and Carla doing their tour of duty at the weekend raft race

                      ​WSLSC Senior Prizegiving

Prizes Awarded for 2021-22 Season:
Instructors Award: Tim Mckay
Most Lifeguard patrol hours: Derek Esterhuizen
New Patroller of the year: Derek Esterhuizen
Club person of the year: Alex Manning
Outstanding Contribution/Volunteer: Kat Moir 
SLSNZ 50 years service: Rowdy
SLSNZ Life membership: Rowdy
SLSNZ National service Award: Hamish Reid 
BOP Area Beach Ed Instructor of the year: Michelle Cossey 

BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER:

Westpac Whakatane:  03 0490 0169203 000

2022/2023 COMMITTEE 

• President:  Hamish Reid
• Vice President:  Jonathan Kay
• Club Captain:  Matt Pirini

Committee Members:
​Michelle Cossey
Malcolm Rowson
Errol Verstegen
Tim McKay
Matt Perfect
Warren Short
Catriona Manning
Matt Pirini
Karen Esterhuizen

First Aid Courses

Surf First Aid (old level 1 & 2 combined) - Feb 2023 TBC
​First Aid Refreshers - 3rd & 4th December 2022

2022/2023 Season Membership Fees

Fees can be paid anytime from now on.  Renewal form can be found under "Contacts" then "Membership Form"

Lifeguard patrolling - senior member $45
Lifeguard patrolling & gear levy $45 + $50
Lifeguard family (minimum of 4 persons) $140 + $50 gear levy per member if applicable
Associate member $40
Sunday Surf only (5 - 14 years) per child $40
An additional $50 gear levy is required for children (7-14 years) attending Junior Surf midweek training.

New Members to our Club 2022/2023

New members to our surf club need to register online via the Surf Lifesaving NZ website.  Here is the link
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​www.surflifesaving.org.nz/join-us/membership
 

Become a Life Guard

The Whakatane Surf Lifesaving Club will soon be conducting their annual lifeguard training program. This involves each candidate to successfully complete the 20 hour program and be awarded their Surf Bronze which means they are a qualified guard.
Each member is taught all facets of lifesaving from first aid, tube rescues and being able to deal with people in the water should a patient grab hold of them. Not only practical attributes are required there is also a portion of theory that must be completed.

Enquires to Whakatane Surf Life Saving Club whakatane@surf.org.nz

Notices

Swimsuits, Rashies Dickies Hi viz, Jammers, Hoodies (kids and adults) and Bikinis:  now available.  
​Contact Katie Firmston -  mobile 021 527 773

Dickie caps $20                           Bikinis (ladies size 8-16) $65
Hi Viz vests $25                           Togs girls (6-10) $30 (12-14) $60
Jammers $60                              Togs (ladies size 8-14) $65
Rashies kids $45                         Hoodies kids $60 - adults $65