All Portsea SLSC members aged 18 and over are required to hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) and nominate both Life Saving Victoria and Portsea SLSC.

This applies to all membership categories, including Active, Associate, and Life Members, and covers any activity where you may interact with children, including Nippers, patrols, training programs, camps, and events.

General rules

• All sand must be washed off before entering the clubhouse
• No wetsuits inside any part of the building except the equipment area (and the control room if required). This includes the showers.
• Only staff or designated subcommittee members may enter the office or kitchen area
• All areas of the club are smoke free, including deck areas
• All members are responsible for keeping the clubhouse clean and preventing damage to equipment or the building
• Zero tolerance policy for underage drinking or illicit drug use
• No entering bedrooms or bathrooms of the opposite gender at any time
• Abide by the Accommodation Policy when staying at the clubhouse

Camp rules (Bronze Camp, Silver Camp, Platinum Camp, and all education programs)

• Other than scheduled camp activities, no leaving the premises unless explicit permission is given by the Chief Instructor
• Treat all camp attendees with respect, including instructors, water safety staff, and special guests
• All camp attendees must abide by the general club rules above