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Our Volunteer Surf Lifesavers patrol Bilgola Beach from September to April each year, ensuring that beach goers have a safe and enjoyable time at our beach.

At Bilgola SLSC our Club’s purpose is to help cultivate and develop an active and healthy community. We have plenty to offer across many areas, from becoming a Surf Lifesaver or a Nipper, to Sport, Education and Functions.

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Bilgola Nippers Checklist 2023 | Bilgola SLSC

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October 12, 2023

Bilgola SLSC Nippers Checklist - Get ready to hit the beach with Bilgola Nippers in 2023!

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NEW – 2023-24 (Sept-Jan) Patrol Roster

September 17, 2023

NEW - 2023-24 Bilgola SLSC patrol roster (September to January)

Bilgola SLSC | Annual Report 2023 Cover

Bilgola SLSC Annual Report 2023

August 26, 2023

Download your Copy of the 2023 Annual Report HERE

Nippers Halloween Party 2022

October 24, 2022

The annual Nippers Halloween Party returns bigger and better than ever this Sunday October 30 after Twilight Nippers ! Please RSVP and pre order your food to help with catering

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For another year, the kids will be swapping sand a

For another year, the kids will be swapping sand and swimmers for skeletons and spiders for the Billy Nippers Halloween party! Nippers will run 3:30-4:30 before the party kicks off at 5. So make sure you order your food and fund the owners of Sparks in Avalon next family holiday by getting your spookiest costumes ready! #billynippers #halloween #screechatthebeach #ghostbythecoast #ghoulatthepool #gravesnearthewaves

A shout out to Patrol 12 last Sunday 15 October wh

A shout out to Patrol 12 last Sunday 15 October who did what they do best! Legends 👏👏👏

Here’s how it went down…

It was another quiet Sunday afternoon on patrol at Bilgola beach until pack up. Just as patrol 12 were taking down the flags, a member of the public came up and said it looked like there was a couple of people in trouble.

Eddie, Eimear and Milo hit the water with tubes and got out the back quick smart. Once out there they discovered, thankfully, that it wasn’t a mass rescue. Two members of the public were supporting their mate who was struggling as he was out of his depth. After they caught their breath on the tubes they headed in and Andrew Hole, long time club member at Bilgola, arrived on a board to help the sizeable gentleman ashore. After negotiating a nasty break the patient, thanked all involved and walked away none the worse for his experience.

Well done to everyone on Patrol 12 who helped out with comms on the beach, gathering the troops and unpacking the rescue equipment🫡👍🏻

#mysurflife #bilgolasurfclub #sls

Just registered your child for Nippers and not sur

Just registered your child for Nippers and not sure what you’ve got yourself into? Don’t sweat as Thursday is Parent Information evening at the club between 6-9pm. Hosted by some of the important people who make Nippers so good at Bilgola, you’ll also hear about all you need to know about the program and community around it. Plus, all new members get a complimentary drink! 🍺🍷

Also, bring your kids if it’s easier than finding a mid week babysitter!

#billynippers #informationevening #bilgolabeach

The season is almost here! Big thanks to Michael O

The season is almost here! Big thanks to Michael O’Sullivan - @osulmic Dave Burton - @alternateedge and the rest of the Nippers Committee for getting everything ready for what promises to be another awesome season at the best beach in the world.

#billynippers #bilgolabeach

Remember for all those doing proficiencies on Sund

Remember for all those doing proficiencies on Sunday at the Warringah Aquatic Centre to bring goggles and $2 entry fee

#billynippers #proficiencies

With less than 2 weeks until the start of Nippers

With less than 2 weeks until the start of Nippers the checklist below will help make sure you are ready for the first session.

1) Complete online registration for yourself and your child and pay your fees.

2) Email a copy of your child’s birth certificate to Anna in the office (club.coordinator@bilgolaslsc.org.au)

3) Purchase an age group safety cap and hi vis rash vest for your child - https://bilgola-slc.myshopify.com
These can be picked up Fridays at the club between 11-2pm, at proficiencies, or before the first Nipper session from 7:30am.

4) Prepare for the swim proficiencies this Sunday October 15th @ at the Warringah Aquatic centre.

If you are unable to attend this weekend you will be able to do them before the first Nippers session on the 22nd in the ocean pool at 8am.

5) Book a baby sitter for the Parents start of season briefing followed by Drinks & Canapes at the club on Thursday 19th 6-9pm.

6) Start of Nippers Sunday 22nd October. Please be at the beach by 8:45 and assemble in your age groups in front of the club for a 9am start.

#nippers #bilgolasurfclub

Bilgola has 11 Active Patrol Teams that rotate eve

Bilgola has 11 Active Patrol Teams that rotate every weekend (two patrols per day) from the end of September until the Anzac Day weekend the following year 👏

That’s approximately 68 days or over 600 hours of time that our Lifesavers contribute to the community – woo!! 😮💫

Last weekend Patrol 14 (our 11th patrol team…yes a few numbers are no longer with us) manned the beach on Saturday morning & finished off our first patrol team round for the season….although those elusive Patrol 8ers are yet to be snapped 📸

Typically our teams patrol once every 2-3 weeks & that includes Public Holidays, yes Christmas Day too! 🎄🎅

Next time you’re on the beach, make sure you give them a shout out, wave & say hi 👋🏻🌊☀️⛱️

Sunday 15th is the start of the formalities for th

Sunday 15th is the start of the formalities for the 2023/24 Nippers season. All Age Managers and Assistant Age Managers need to be at the club 10-12, before meeting all Nippers at Aquatic Centre at 1 for swim proficiencies! #nippers #bilgolasurfclub #agemanagers #proficiencies

The Long Weekend saw six of our fabulous Patrol Te

The Long Weekend saw six of our fabulous Patrol Teams manning our beach & keeping our swimmers safe 🙏👏

Holy moly aren’t we lucky to live near the ocean when the mercury rises like it did on Sunday?! 🥵

In photo order we have Patrol 6, 7, 12, 10, & 13 - unfortunately Patrol 8 eluded a weekend snap but they sure were there 👍

Aren’t they an awesome bunch of humans? ❤️💛

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