Swimming at West Beach SLSC

Swimming is the foundation of surf lifesaving. Whether you’re training for competition, patrol readiness, or personal improvement—West Beach SLSC offers year-round swimming opportunities for members.

Pool Training (Year-Round)

Fully Subsidised, these coached sessions are open to financial SRC/Bronze members only, looking to build fitness, improve technique, or prepare for surf sport competition.

Where: Immanuel College Pool

When: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays

  • Tuesday/Thursday: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Sundays: 9.00am – 10.00am

Club Swim (Summer – Saturdays)

The Club Swim is a timed, handicapped ocean swim (approx. 600m) open to all club members and the public.

Where: West Beach SLSC

When: Saturday afternoons

Starts: 24 October 2026

  • Sign-in: 3:30pm – 3:45pm, downstairs at The Hub
  • Start Time: 4:00pm prompt
Swim Caps must be worn:
  • Yellow cap: Active 18+ Members
  • Green cap: Under 18 participants
  • Pink cap: Adult 18+ Associate Members and Community Swimmers
Eligibility & Safety:
  • Members: SRC or Bronze required (juniors may participate with approval/red patch + Age Group Leader sign-off)
  • Community swimmers: welcome to join as a competent swimmer, after signing the registration form, attending the briefing, and following all directions from the Water Safety/Club Swim Coordinator
  • Water safety is provided by qualified personnel in line with SLSA policy
  • If you see a swimmer in difficulty, stop and signal/assist as directed
Important: 

Club Swim runs only when the beach is open and water safety is in place, at the discretion of the Club Swim Coordinator.

Weekly Prize:

A great piece of West Beach merchandise (varies year to year) awarded to members periodically at Saturday Socials.

 

 

Club Swim Calendar 26-27 Community Swimmer Registration

Junior Surf Swimming Squad

Our Junior Squad is where young swimmers grow into confident competitors and future lifesavers. Every training session builds fitness, skills and resilience, helping our juniors achieve thier personal best while developing the strength and confidence.
Sessions available for Term 3:
Monday – 7-8 pm
Wednesday 7-8 pm
Sunday – 9-10 am
Term 3 is a 10-week term commencing on Monday, 20th of July and ending on the 27th of September 2026
Where:
Immanuel College @ iSwim
Entry requirements are as follows:
  • Able to swim 200m freestyle with good technique, comfortably, on a 4‑minute cycle
  • Working towards 400m freestyle
  • Current financial member
Cost:
$5 per session
1 session a week = $50 per term
2 sessions a week = $$100 per term
Free trials available during the first and last 2 weeks of the term.
 

Take Your Swimming Further with Piranhas Swimming Club

Looking to improve your fitness, sharpen your technique, or train for surf, pool, or triathlon competition?
Many of our West Beach SLSC members already train with the Piranhas Swimming Club, based at Immanuel College. The club offers high-quality coaching in a supportive and welcoming squad environment, catering to a range of abilities and goals.
Whether you’re aiming to improve your surf swimming, build endurance, or take your competitive swimming to the next level, Piranhas provides a great environment to do so—alongside familiar faces from the club.

Ready to Join?

Trial sessions are available for West Beach members!
Email manager@iswim.sa.edu.au to find out more or book a trial.
Immanuel Piranhas – iSwim @ Immanuel

Email Manager Immanuel Piranhas - iSwim @ Immanuel