FUTURE LIFESAVERS PROGRAM

February to March 2026

Thanks to the generous support of the Office of Sport, Recreation and Racing, Surf Life Saving SA is partnering with Murray Bridge Life Saving Club and Whyalla Surf Life Saving Club, local pools, schools, and Aboriginal support organisations to bring you the Future Lifesavers Program.

This program is designed for 13–15 year-olds* and combines both swim lessons and ocean/river sessions. Participants who successfully complete the program will earn their Surf Rescue Certificate, a nationally recognised qualification that enables them to become official Surf Lifesavers.

Each location is capped at 40 participants, with registrations opening soon.

*Please note: Participants must be 13 years old at the time of assessment.

MURRAY BRIDGE LIFE SAVING CLUB

  
        Program Dates & Schedule
      
      Date
      Pool Session
      SRC Intro
    
      15/02
      9:00am – 9:45am
      10:15am – 1:30pm
    
      22/02
      9:00am – 9:45am
      10:15am – 1:30pm
    
      01/03
      9:00am – 9:45am
      10:15am – 1:30pm
    
      08/03
      9:00am – 9:45am
      10:15am – 1:30pm
    
      15/03
      9:00am – 9:45am
      10:15am – 1:30pm
    
      22/03
      9:00am – 9:45am
      10:15am – 1:30pm
    
      29/03
      9:00am – 9:45am
      10:15am – 1:30pm

SWIMMING LESSONS

Structured pool, river and beach sessions to help participants improve technique and develop confidence in the water, preparing them for safe activities in open water.

LIFESAVING SKILLS

Ocean and river sessions introduce essential lifesaving techniques, including hazard awareness and rescue skills, giving participants the confidence to act safely in real situations.

SURF RESCUE CERTIFICATE

Participants who complete the program earn their nationally recognised Surf Rescue Certificate, enabling them to become official Surf Lifesavers and volunteer in their community.

WHYALLA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB

  
        Program Dates & Schedule
      
      Date
      Session
    
      15/02
      Pool 9:15am – 11:15am
    
      22/02
      Pool 9:15am – 11:15am
    
      01/03
      Pool 9:15am – 11:15am
    
      08/03
      Pool 9:15am – 11:15am, River 12:00pm – 2:30pm
    
      15/03
      Adelaide 10:00am – 2:00pm
    
      22/03
      Pool 9:15am – 11:15am
    
      29/03
      River 9:00am – 1:00pm
    
      12/04
      Adelaide 10:00am – 2:00pm

SWIMMING LESSONS

Structured pool and beach sessions to help participants improve technique and develop confidence in the water, preparing them for safe activities in open water.

LIFESAVING SKILLS

Ocean sessions introduce essential lifesaving techniques, including hazard awareness and rescue skills, giving participants the confidence to act safely in real situations.

SURF RESCUE CERTIFICATE

Upon completion, participants will earn their Surf Rescue Certificate, a nationally recognised qualification that enables them to become official Surf Lifesavers.