Glenelg SLSC

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Glenelg SLSC

A large metropolitan club at Glenelg offering Nippers, patrols, broad surf-sports pathways, year-round swimming and member facilities.

📍 Glenelg Adelaide Metro 👥 Large (401+ members)
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About the club

Glenelg SLSC is a large metropolitan club at one of Adelaide’s busiest coastal precincts. The club offers Nippers, youth activities, patrols and a wide surf-sports program, with year-round swimming and additional winter training opportunities. It also supports community inclusion initiatives and is developing further adaptive participation opportunities.

What this club offers

  • Junior / Nippers activities
  • Youth activities
  • Lifesaving and patrolling
  • Surf sports and competition: Boards, Beach sprints and flags, Swimming, Ski paddling, Surf boats, Pool rescue
  • Coaching, officiating and administration opportunities
  • The club is seeking expressions of interest to establish an adaptive program for participants with diverse needs.
  • Education and awareness days can be delivered for multicultural community groups on request.
  • Year-round swimming on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
  • IRB racing with dedicated Nipper and Senior programs

Programs and activity times

  • Junior activities: Saturdays 2:00 pm–4:00 pm. Winter training is also listed on Sundays from 3:00 pm.
  • Youth: Winter youth training is underway, with mid-week and Saturday sessions plus other catch-ups.
  • Lifesaving and patrolling: Typically Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
  • Surf sports: Boards, Beach sprints and flags, Swimming, Ski paddling, Surf boats, Pool rescue.
  • Surf-sports support: Coaching, officiating and administration opportunities are listed by the club.

Membership and fees

  • New active member 15+ — $190: Patrolling member or member training for the Surf Rescue Certificate/Bronze Medallion; includes bar and bistro member discounts.
  • Social member — $80: For members who want to participate in the club without patrolling.
  • Family membership — $400: 2 adults and up to 4 children; includes bar and bistro member discounts.
  • Child aged 5–7 — $120: Parent must also hold a membership.
  • Child aged 7–13 — $170: Parent must also hold a membership.
  • Child aged 13–15 — To be confirmed: The supplied document contains a corrupted fee value and requires confirmation.
  • Please note: The supplied document says 2026/27 membership pricing was still to be confirmed in August. Treat listed amounts as provisional until confirmed by the club.

Facilities and accessibility

  • Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Accessible toilet/changerooms
  • Accessible beach access

Visiting the club

Contact the club to arrange an appointment with someone who can discuss membership.

Program times, fees and facility availability can change during the season. Use the enquiry form before joining or attending for the first time.