About

Portreath SLSC is a great way to get fit, learn new skills and meet new people. We welcome those with previous experience in the sport as well as total beginners.

The club is a member of Surf Life Saving Cornwall

The club use SPOND to keep our members up to date with all club news.

Age Groups

Nippers (7-13yrs)

Children are eligible to join our Sandhoppers section the summer they turn 7, then progress to Nippers the following year up until the age of 13.

We train on Friday evenings throughout the year, on the beach in the summer and at Redruth Swimming pool in the winter.

There is a swim requirement when they join Nippers. We strongly advise swimming lessons to be taken alongside Nipper training as we teach surf lifesaving skills which are supplementary to swimming.

In addition to making friends and having fun the sessions provide the opportunity to become confident in the sea and gain skills and knowledge to be safe at the beach.

Members will need their own wetsuits to participate, all other equipment for training is provided by the club.

Please contact Portreathnippers@outlook.com for more information as waiting list may apply.

Youth (13-19yrs)

This age group offers fitness training and skill development as well as competition at both regional and national surf lifesaving competitions.

At age 16 members are also able to start the process to become qualified beach lifeguards something that can provide job opportunities both in the UK and abroad. 

Winter Training – Pool and ski sessions

Summer Training –  A dedicated Youth night on the beach including board, ski, swim and beach training

Open/Seniors (16yrs+)

Whether you are new to the world of SLSGB or have been part of the community for many years everyone is welcome to join in. There are continued opportunities to train and compete at both regional and national level. 

Winter Training – Pool and ski sessions

Summer Training –  Board, ski and swim sessions

Masters (30yrs+)

The Masters category welcomes those with previous experience of the sport as well as complete beginners.

Winter Training – Circuits, pool and ski sessions

Summer Training – A dedicated Masters session on the beach including all disciplines, as well as the opportunity to join in with other Senior sessions

 

Activities

Beach

  • Beach Sprints
  • Beach Sprint Relay
  • Beach Flags
  • 1km/2km

Board

  • Board Race
  • Board Relay

Ski

  • Ski Race
  • Ski Relay
  • Oceanman/Oceanwoman (includes a swim leg, board leg and ski leg.)
  • Taplin Relay (Oceanman/Oceanwoman Relay)

Swim

  • Surf Race
  • Surf Team Race

Pool Events

  • Obstacle
  • Obstacle Relay
  • Manikin Carry
  • Manikin Carry with Fins
  • Manikin Tow with Fins
  • Rescue Medley
  • Super Lifesaver
  • Line Throw
  • Medley Relay
  • Manikin Relay
  • SERC (Simulated Emergency Response Competitions)

For more information on the events please go to the SLSGB website