Join as a WSLS Member
Join the Wanganui Surf Lifeguard Services Whanau!
We welcome new members to join WSLS in a range of membership options.
Whether you're wanting to get involved on the beaches in a patrol capacity, get your kids involved in our Junior Surf programme or you're one to support us behind the scenes, there's a membersip option for everyone.
General Membership
As a 'General Member', you'll join the WSLS whanau as a full member...
- Have voting rights at the AGM (if you're under 16, you'll need to have a parent/guardian with you)
- Can stand as an executive board member or apply to hold operational portfolios (16yr plus).
- Apply to join in an operational capacity (Lifeguard, Patrol Support or SAR role)
- Junior Surf programme (Parent/Guardian or Child)
- Have access to loan equipment (Boards etc).
- Represent WSLS at Surf Sport Events.
General Membership is set at $50.00 per person for the 2025/26 season.
Associate Membership
Think of 'Associate Membership' as a way of supporting WSLS financially each season. While you don't get all the perks of General Membership listed above, you're making a financial contribution towards WSLS and its operations.
Associate Membership is set at $25.00 per person for the 2025/26 season.
Family membership
Under this membership, you'll create a 'family membership profile' with WSLS - it's the simplest way to manage your family within our membership system.
At least one parent/guardian must be a 'General Member' to be able to add children.
Our Junior Surf programme is explained in more detail here.
Next Steps...
Apply as an Individual Member:
Use this option if you're:
- Wanting to be involved with WSLS as an individual General or Associate Member
- Are a current individual Surf Lifeguard or Patrol Support member
- Hold current individual WSLS Life Membership
Apply as a Family:
Use this option if you're:
- A couple wanting to be involved with WSLS
- A family involved across WSLS for example, Mum (General Member), Dad (General Member), 16yo (Lifeguard) & 9yo (Rookie)
- A family involved in our Junior Surf programme parent/guardian of children that are registering to take part in the WSLS Junior Surf programme.
Note: At least one parent needs to hold 'General Membership' to be able to use the Family Membership option.
You'll need a Surf Lifesaving NZ Member Number too...
New members who join WSLS need to have a Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) Member Number - these are generated by clicking here.
Current members can update their SLSNZ Member number from previous emails or from logging into the SLSNZ website here.
Need help?
Email admin@wanganuisls.org.nz with your membership query.
