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 FREE 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. Expressions of interest are open till Monday 2nd February 2026.
*Please note: Participants must be 13 years old at the time of assessment.
INCLUSIONS
Swimming lessons
Surf Rescue Certificate course
Membership to your lifesaving club
Participant packs for pool and open water environments (includes towels, caps, goggles, bathers, club merchandise)
MURRAY BRIDGE LIFE SAVING CLUB
| Program Dates & Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Date | Session |
| 15/02 | Pool between 9:15am – 11:15am |
| 22/02 | Pool between 9:15am – 11:15am |
| 01/03 | Pool between 9:15am – 11:15am |
| 08/03 | Pool between 9:15am – 11:15am, River 12:00pm – 2:30pm |
| 15/03 | Adelaide 10:00am – 2:00pm |
| 22/03 | Pool between 9:15am – 11:15am |
| 29/03 | Pool between 9:15am - 11:15am, River 12:00pm – 4:00pm |
| 12/04 | Adelaide 10:00am – 2:00pm |
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 | 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 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.