North Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club
WHITE CAP WELCOME · 2026–27

Welcome to the White Caps

Your rookie season at North Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club, and everything you need to find your way around.

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North Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club acknowledges the Whadjuk people of the Nyoongar nation and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities.

WelcomeWHITE CAP WELCOME
Aerial view of North Cottesloe beach on a busy day

Our vision

To be a community leader that provides a diverse, positive and embracing environment.

Our values

ExcellenceMateshipFunWellbeingServiceInvolvement

In this pack

  1. Your rookie season11 milestones and how to do each one · page 3
  2. Patrolling at North CottYour 16 hours, what to bring · page 4
  3. What you need to knowRules for patrolling members · page 5
  4. Your next awardAges, what you need, where to book · page 6
  5. Life at the clubSocials, training, surf sports, contacts · page 7
QR code for ncslsc.com/codeofconductCode of Conduct and club policiesncslsc.com/codeofconduct
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Your rookie seasonWHITE CAP WELCOME

11 milestones for your first season. Tick each one here, or tap it on your phone at learn.ncslsc.com/welcome.

1. Joined North CottJoin or renew with North Cottesloe in the SLS Hub.hub.sls.com.auDONE · DATE ________
2. Gained an awardCheck it’s on your transcript: SLS Hub › Awards.hub.sls.com.auDONE · DATE ________
3. Joined a patrolNominate for a patrol team on the club’s patrols page.ncslsc.com/patrolsDONE · DATE ________
4. First patrol doneArrive 15 minutes early. Wear your patrol uniform, or pick it up on patrol.See page 4DONE · DATE ________
5. Connected on WhatsAppAsk your Patrol Captain to add you to the team chat.Ask the club office: 08 9284 2626DONE · DATE ________
6. Read the newsletterSubscribe on ncslsc.com, then look out for it each week.ncslsc.com/get-involvedDONE · DATE ________
7. Came to a club socialDeck Cafe Fridays 6:30–8 am, or any event on the season calendar.Calendar link at learn.ncslsc.com/welcomeDONE · DATE ________
8. Completed my patrol hours16 a season (8 if you joined mid-season), with 1 patrol before 31 December.hub.sls.com.auDONE · DATE ________
9. Joined a sectionSurf sports, powercraft, juniors or education. Give one a go.ncslsc.com/surf-sportsDONE · DATE ________
10. SMC (Requal) doneEvery season, by 31 December. The SMC page shows what you need for your situation.learn.ncslsc.com/smcDONE · DATE ________
11. Picked my next awardChoose one from Your next award. Under 15? Start with Bronze or a surf sports section.See page 6DONE · DATE ________
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Questions? Call the club office on 08 9284 2626, Tue–Fri 8:30 am–5 pm.
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Patrolling at North CottWHITE CAP WELCOME
North Cott patrollers watching swimmers from the water’s edge

16 hrs

Your minimum for the season. That’s 4 patrols of 4 hours.

1 patrol

Do at least one before 31 December.

~20 teams

Rostered October to March. Each team gets 5 patrols, so you have one to spare.

What to bring

Yellow patrol shirt

Red patrol shorts

Patrol cap

Bathers

Sunglasses

Water bottle

Towel

Blue wristband (opens the patrol room)

Your first patrol

  • Arrive 15 minutes early and say hello.
  • Wear your patrol uniform, or pick it up on patrol.
  • Ask your Patrol Captain to add you to the team WhatsApp.

More ways to patrol

  • IRB patrols Crew or drive the club’s inflatable rescue boats. You need: IRB Crew award (15+). Drivers need IRB Driver (17+). Email irbadmin@ncslsc.com · ncslsc.com/awards/irbc
  • RWC patrols Rescue water craft (jet ski) patrols. You need: Rescue Water Craft award (18+). ncslsc.com/awards/rwc
  • Drone patrols Fly the club’s drone on patrol. You need: Drone Operator award (16+). ncslsc.com/awards/drones
  • Offsite (Abalone) Patrols away from North Cott. You need: Ask your Patrol Captain or the club office how to join. Call 08 9284 2626
  • Holiday patrols Extra patrols in the holidays. You need: Ask your Patrol Captain or the club office how to join. Call 08 9284 2626
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What you need to knowWHITE CAP WELCOME

Patrol hours

16 a season and 1 patrol before 31 December. Joined mid-season? 8. Approved service hours count for up to 12.

SMC (Requal)

Bronze plus a yearly SMC is compulsory for patrolling. Do it by 31 December.

Keep your awards current

It’s your responsibility. Check them any time in the SLS Hub.

Can’t patrol with your team?

Ask the Chair of Lifesaving about non-rostered patrols or an exemption, or swap with a substitute in the SLS Hub.

Competing at State or Nationals?

You need 16 patrol hours in the calendar year before. New members and Long Service members are exempt.

Working With Children check

Some club roles need one. Ask the club office: pick up a form there, or apply at Australia Post.

If you miss the minimum

It can lead to suspension, termination or probationary membership. See the club by-laws.

Aerial view of the shoreline at North Cottesloe
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Your next awardWHITE CAP WELCOME
Two North Cott patrollers walking the beach with a rescue board
Under 15: start with Bronze at 15, or join a surf sports section (page 7)15 and over: pick a pathway below
Patrolling awardsWhere everyone starts
SRC13+Surf Rescue CertificateSwim 200 m in under 5 minlearn.ncslsc.com/src
BM15+Bronze MedallionSwim 400 m in 9 minlearn.ncslsc.com/bronze
AdvancedNeeds Bronze
ART15+Advanced ResuscitationPlus first aid (HLTAID011)ncslsc.com/awards/art
SMAR16+Silver Aquatic RescueSwim 400 m in 8 minncslsc.com/awards/smar
SMPC17+Patrol Captain2 yrs patrollingncslsc.com/awards/smpc
GOLD17+Gold MedallionPlus ART, first aid, 2 yrs patrollingncslsc.com/awards/gold
PowercraftNeeds Bronze
IRBC15+IRB Crew1 season patrolling, by approvalncslsc.com/awards/irbc
IRBD17+IRB Driver2 yrs patrolling, 16 hrs as crew, Skippers Ticketncslsc.com/awards/irbd
RWC18+RWC Operator2 yrs patrolling, Skippers Ticket, endorsementncslsc.com/awards/rwc
Specialist equipmentOwn entry rules
DRONE16+Drone OperatorAn award, CASA ARN, RPA accreditationncslsc.com/awards/drones
ATV17+All Terrain VehicleFull car licence, no P platesncslsc.com/awards/atv
EducationTeach and assess
TRAINER16+Training OfficerHold the award you’ll train, child safe coursencslsc.com/awards/trainer
ASSESSOR18+AssessorHold the awards you’ll assessncslsc.com/awards/assessor
→ means you need the award before it
QR code for ncslsc.com/awardsAll awards and course datesncslsc.com/awards
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Life at the clubWHITE CAP WELCOME

Socials and fitness

  • Deck Cafe FridaysCoffee, raisin toast and dog treats on the deck, 6:30–8 am. All ages.
  • Sunset BarFamily-friendly evenings at the club. Dates on What’s On.
  • Club socialsEvents for members and families on the season calendar.
  • GymOpen to members around the clock.
  • Pod SquadFree interval swims to Cott groyne and back. Weekdays 6 am, weekends 7 am.
  • Surf sportsFrom Little Nippers to Masters 70+. Section contacts below.
  • Swim trainingHooked Swim programmes for members.
  • Training sessionsFrom board training to Bob’s Boxing. See the schedule.

Get involved

  • Help with NippersWater safety, age group managers and helpers. Email the Nipper committee. juniors@ncslsc.com
  • Busy beesWorking bees around the club. Dates go out in the newsletter.
  • CommitteesSponsorship, Social, Life Membership, Education and Nipper. They meet a few times a year. sponsorship@ncslsc.com · education@ncslsc.com
  • Volunteer rolesTrades, baking, social media or cleaning: it all helps the club. enquiries@ncslsc.com
  • Service hoursCount up to 12 of your 16 patrol hours (at least 4 must be patrols). Needs a WWC check; approved by a Board member or the General Manager.

Surf sports: email a section captain

Skiskicaptain@ncslsc.com
Surf boatsboatscaptain@ncslsc.com
Beach sprintsprintcaptain@ncslsc.com
2 km beach run2kruncaptain@ncslsc.com
March pastmarchpastcaptain@ncslsc.com
IRB racingirbcaptain@ncslsc.com
Anything elsesurfsportschair@ncslsc.com

Ask a person

CALL(08) 9284 2626
EMAILenquiries@ncslsc.com
OFFICE HOURSTue–Fri, 8:30 am–5 pm
FIND US151 Marine Parade, Cottesloe
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