South Melbourne Life Saving Club is a vibrant and family-friendly sports club located in Melbourne, Australia. The club's vision is to be the leading bayside lifesaving club, providing a safer, fun, and engaged community environment on South Melbourne Beach.
The club offers a range of programmes and patrols aimed at ensuring the safety of beachgoers and creating a sense of community. Members can join the club and become part of a dedicated volunteer community that is passionate about providing fantastic programmes and patrols for South Melbourne Beach.
South Melbourne Life Saving Club has a strong presence in lifesaving competitions. The club's Australian IRB Team recently participated in the Australian IRB Championships held in Mollymook, NSW. Additionally, the club's Victorian IRB Championships team competed in Lorne, overcoming cold weather conditions to demonstrate their skills and dedication.
The club takes pride in recognising and honouring its outstanding members. It regularly participates in the Life Saving Victoria – Awards of Excellence, where members are nominated and recognised for their contributions to lifesaving.
One of the highlights of the club's calendar is the Port to Park Swim, which returned in 2022. This event allows swimmers of all abilities to participate in an exciting swim and celebrate the beauty of South Melbourne Beach.
South Melbourne Life Saving Club welcomes new members and encourages individuals to join and become part of the club's mission to create a safe and engaging community environment. Membership fees contribute to the club's continued viability, ensuring the availability of essential equipment, maintenance of facilities, and compliance with Life Saving Victoria and government standards.
For general enquiries or to become a member, individuals can contact the club through their designated contact channels. The club's clubhouse is located at 72B Beaconsfield Parade in Albert Park, Victoria.
South Melbourne Life Saving Club is proud to be sponsored by various organisations, whose support has been crucial in enabling the club to fulfil its mission and provide vital lifesaving services to the community.