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ROOKIE SEASON 2026–27
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Just arrived

Up next: Joined North Cott

Join or renew with North Cottesloe in the SLS Hub.Open the SLS Hub ›
Check it’s on your transcript: SLS Hub › Awards.My awards ›
Nominate for a patrol team on the club’s patrols page.Nominate for a team ›
Arrive 15 minutes early. Wear your patrol uniform, or pick it up on patrol.What to bring ›
Ask your Patrol Captain to add you to the team chat.
Subscribe on ncslsc.com, then look out for it each week.Subscribe ›
Deck Cafe Fridays 6:30–8 am, or any event on the season calendar.Season calendar ›
16 a season (8 if you joined mid-season), with 1 patrol before 31 December.My hours ›
Surf sports, powercraft, juniors or education. Give one a go.Surf sports ›
Every season, by 31 December. The SMC page shows what you need for your situation.Which SMC? ›
Choose one from Your next award. Under 15? Start with Bronze or a surf sports section.Next awards ›
Your welcome pack
Print it, tick it by hand, stick it on the fridge.Open the pack ›

Patrolling at North Cott

The heart of the club, and over 100 years of lifesaving on this beach.

Two North Cott patrollers in red and yellow walking the beach with a rescue board
16 hrsYour minimum for the season. That’s 4 patrols of 4 hours.
1 patrolDo at least one before 31 December.
~20 teamsRostered 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)

More ways to patrol

Patrol teams and rosters
IRB patrolsCrew or drive the club’s inflatable rescue boats.

You need: IRB Crew award (15+). Drivers need IRB Driver (17+).

Email IRB Crew award
RWC patrolsRescue water craft (jet ski) patrols.

You need: Rescue Water Craft award (18+).

RWC award
Drone patrolsFly the club’s drone on patrol.

You need: Drone Operator award (16+).

Drone award
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 patrolsExtra patrols in the holidays.

You need: Ask your Patrol Captain or the club office how to join.

Call 08 9284 2626

What you need to know

The rules for patrolling members, in short.

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.

Your next award

Grouped as on ncslsc.com/awards. An arrow means you need the award before it.

Life at the club

Your membership is more than patrols.

Socials and fitness

6:30 amDeck Cafe FridaysCoffee, raisin toast and dog treats on the deck, 6:30–8 am. All ages.SundownersSunset BarFamily-friendly evenings at the club. Dates on What’s On.All yearClub socialsEvents for members and families on the season calendar.
24/7GymOpen to members around the clock.
6 amPod SquadFree interval swims to Cott groyne and back. Weekdays 6 am, weekends 7 am.
Compete with usSurf sportsFrom Little Nippers to Masters 70+. Section contacts below.
5% offSwim trainingHooked Swim programmes for members.
Board to boxingTraining sessionsFrom board training to Bob’s Boxing. See the schedule.

Get involved

Lend a handHelp with NippersWater safety, age group managers and helpers. Email the Nipper committee.
Pitch inBusy beesWorking bees around the club. Dates go out in the newsletter.
5 to joinCommitteesSponsorship, Social, Life Membership, Education and Nipper. They meet a few times a year.
Any skillVolunteer rolesTrades, baking, social media or cleaning: it all helps the club.
Up to 12Service 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

Race on the ski, in a boat or on the sand. Tap an email to copy it.

Surf sports at North Cott
Aerial view of surf boats on the water off North Cottesloe
Ski
Surf boats
Beach sprint
2 km beach run
March past
IRB racing
Anything else