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2025-26 Albany SLSC Members Survey

Club Members Survey for Season 2025-26

Hello Albany Club members,
We’d really love to hear about your experience this season. Share your thoughts with us by Friday, 22 May 2026 and you’ll go into the draw to win a $150 voucher.
Your feedback helps us make the club even better for our members and the wider community. Tell us what you enjoyed, what could be improved, and anything else you’d like us to know, every insight helps.
All responses are confidential. You’re welcome to stay anonymous or include your name if you’d like to. Thanks for taking the time to help shape the future of our club.
Perdie
Member Services Team Leader
1.MEMBER SERVICES:
Please tell us what MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY you are:(Required.)
2.MEMBER SERVICES:
How long have you been involved with Albany SLSC?
3.MEMBER SERVICES:
How would you rate your registration experience at Albany SLSC?
Poor
Not great
Neutral
Good
Excellent!
4.MEMBER SERVICES:
How would you rate your overall experience with the club this season?
Very Poor
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
5.MEMBER SERVICES:
What aspects of the club do you ENJOY most? Please tick all that apply.
6.MEMBER SERVICES:
How effective was the Club’s communication with members this season across our key channels (website, The Rip newsletter, social media, emails/SMS, and Stack Team App)?
Did not use/access/receive
Not effective
Neutral
Somewhat effective
Effective
Very Effective
Club website
Emails
Facebook
Instagram
SMS
Stack Team App
Sunday morning briefing
The Rip enewsletter
7.MEMBER SERVICES:
Have you used any OTHER communication apps or platforms for club communications this season?
8.MEMBER SERVICES:
The club newsletter The Rip comes out weekly. Please tick all that apply and make any comments
9.MEMBER SERVICES:
Do you purchase or wear our range of club merchandise/uniforms?
Hats | Caps | Beanies | Hoodies | Jackets | Shirts | Shorts | Bathers | Towels
10.MEMBER SERVICES:
Our Uniform Policy requires all members to wear our Albany SLSC uniform (club bathers and long‑sleeved shirts) when representing the club at interclub surf sports competitions. Please indicate your position on this and share any comments.
11.MEMBER SERVICES:
What changes, if any, would you like to see in our current merchandise range - such as new items, items to remove, or different styles or designs?
12.MEMBER SERVICES:
Would you like to be involved in the Merch Crew?
13.MEMBER SERVICES:
We are a club built on volunteer people power. How did you volunteer at the this year?
14.MEMBER SERVICES:
Our annual Albany SLSC AWARDS & HONOURS celebrates everything that we value as a Club by recognising the enormous contribution, commitment and dedication of our volunteers within our Club and the surf lifesaving community.

Are you happy with the current annual AWARDS & HONOURS categories:
- Hadn & Jann Hood Youth Lifesaver of the Year
- Ray & Doreen Kelly Lifesaver of the Year
- Albany SLSC Education & Training Award
- Tony Bush Perpetual Trophy Boatie of the Year
- Albany SLSC Most Improved (Surf Sports)
- Albany SLSC Nipper YouthProgram Volunteer of the Year
- Albany SLSC Nipper Program Volunteer of the Year
- Terry Engledow Endeavour Award
- David Smith Memorial Trophy Club Person of the Year
15.MEMBER SERVICES:
Do you have any other suggestions on how we can celebrate and recognise our members and their contributions to our club and community?
16.EDUCATION:
How would you rate your experience with our Education Team this season, including the delivery of SLSA training such as Nipper Rescue Certificate, Surf Rescue Certificate, Bronze, First Aid, IRB, ART, Spinal Management, and other qualifications?
I was not involved in any education/training
Very Poor
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
17.EDUCATION:
Are you aware of the various Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) EDUCATION COURSES and qualifications that are available to you as part of/included in your club membership category?
18.EDUCATION: What drives and motivates you to complete your surf lifesaving qualifications and awards? What keeps you coming back each year to update them?
19.EDUCATION: This season we launched the Migrant Program. Would you like to volunteer with this program or receive more information about getting involved?
20.LIFESAVING:
How would you rate your experience with our Lifesaving Team this season, including patrols, water safety, first aid, IRB and jet ski operations, and emergency response?
I was not involved in any lifesaving operations
Very Poor
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
21.LIFESAVING:
What statement best describes your position with regards to our LIFESAVING and PATROL operations? Please tick all that apply?
22.EDUCATION & LIFESAVING:
If you hold an SLSA qualification or award but do not currently participate in water safety or patrol operations, what are the main reasons you’re unable to be involved?
23.LIFESAVING:
If you ARE a PATROLLING MEMBER or looking to become a patrolling member, how would you prefer to be rostered in the 2026/27 season?
Yes, great idea
Neutral - Happy either way
No thanks
YOU select your own rostered dates at the start of the season
CLUB allocates you a patrol roster at the start of the season
Half day patrols - e.g. 7:30am - 11:30am, 11:00am to 2:30pm
Full day patrols - e.g 7:30am to 2:30pm
Not a patrolling member
24.LIFESAVING:
Do you have any feedback to share regarding our LIFESAVING operations - Patrols, water safety, IRBs, jet skis, first aid?
25.EVENTS: GENERAL
We delivered a HUGE season calendar of club and community-based EVENTS and ACTIVITIES. How do you rate these events for this season?
Didn't attend event
Poor
Neutral
Good
Awesome!
Albany Harbour Swim
Albany Surf Craft Challenge
Bicentennial Swim
Bremer Bay Development Carnival
Budget Beach Run
Budget Cup
Christmas Pageant
Christmas Party
Club Annual Dinner/Wind Up
Club Swim - weekly
Country Carnival (in Albany)
GSSC Patrol Sundowner
Nipper Wind Up
Outdoor Cinema/Movie Night
Patterson Construction Club Champs - Nippers
Patterson Construction Club Champs - Youth/Senior
Quiz Night
Season Opener/Launch
Smith Thornton Swim
Sponsor's Sundowners
State Champs - Country (in Albany)
State Champs - Masters
State Champs - Nippers
State Champs - Seniors
State Champs - Youth
26.HOUSE & EVENTS:
We NEED some direction from YOU. What events or social activities would you like to see the club offer or coordinate next season?
Mmmm no thanks
Maybe
Sounds like fun!
Absolutely! Count me in!
YES! I am willing to help organise this
Barefoot Bowls - Social teams
Beach sports challenges - football, volleyball, cricket etc
Christmas party
Club brunches
Club Dinners - Food vans, casseroles, curry, pasta, fish'n'chip etc
Club Raffles
Colour Runs
Dress up theme nights
Football on the big screen
Gala Ball
Live music
Mid-week meals (Wednesday Boatshed BBQs)
Nipper Discos
Nipper Movie Nights
Quiz Nights
Sundowner - Friday Evenings
Sundowner - Sunday Evenings
Surf sports events
Weekend camp outs
Winter social nights
27.SURF SPORTS: NIPPERS
How do you rate your WOODSIDE NIPPER program experience this season?
Was not involved in Nippers
Very Poor
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
28.SURF SPORTS: NIPPERS
This season we introduced the Stack Team App for Age Group Managers to communicate directly with their Nipper groups. How would you rate the communication for your Nipper age group using the new Stack Team App?
Was not involved in Nippers
Ineffective
Ok
Good
Amazing
29.SURF SPORTS: YOUTH
How do you rate our YOUTH surf sports program this season?
Was not involved in Youth
Very Poor
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
30.YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS:
Our youth members (U14–U17) are the future leaders of the surf lifesaving movement, and we aim to provide opportunities for them to learn, grow, and contribute to our community. As a club member (youth or adult), which youth pathways in surf lifesaving are you aware of, and which of these are you currently involved in?
NOT AWARE of this youth pathway
I AM AWARE of this youth pathway
I AM INVOLVED in this youth pathway
I HAVE PREVIOUSLY been involved in this youth pathway
I would like to FIND OUT MORE and get involved
Lifesaving - Surf Rescue Certificate
Lifesaving - Bronze
Lifesaving - Resuscitation & Advanced Resuscitation
Lifesaving - First Aid
Lifesaving - Youth Lifesaver
Lifesaving - Radio Operator
Lifesaving - IRB Crew
Lifesaving - Rookie Lifeguard Program
Lifesaving - Drone Patrol Operator
Training - Youth Trainer
Training - Age Group Manager
Training - Training Officer
Leadership - Bronze/Silver/Gold Youth Leaders Program
Leadership - Development Camp - TOAD
Leadership - Development Camp - Rise Up
Surf Sports - Competitions (local, regional, state, national)
Surf Sports - Youth Official
Surf Sports - Youth Coach
Surf Sports - Surf Squad
Recognition - SLSWA Youth Club Achiever
Recognition - Albany SLSC Young Lifesaver of the Year
Recognition - Albany SLSC Youth Encouragement Award
Recognition - Albany SLSC Nipper Program Youth Volunteer of the Year
Recognition - SLSWA Youth of the Year & SLSWA Youth Official of the Year
Recognition - SLSWA U14/15 Lifesaver of the Year
General youth volunteering - Flags Up Kiosk, merch, set up/pack up, social events, club life
31.SURF SPORTS: SENIORS/MASTERS
How do you rate our SENIORS/MASTERS program this season?
Was not involved in Seniors/Masters
Very Poor
Poor
Neutral
Good
Excellent
32.CLUB SWIM: A non-competitive Club Swim is held every Sunday morning across surf clubs in Australia as a way of bringing our club community together. Do you participate in our weekly club swim?
33.GENERAL:
We rely on volunteers across all areas of the club, and when everyone takes on small roles, we achieve big things together. Are there any roles or parts of the club you would like to be involved in next season? Please tick all that apply.

Note: If you would like your survey responses to remain anonymous but still want to express interest in helping next season, please email Perdie at memberservices@albanysurfclub.com.au
34.CLUB VALUES:
Our club values help shape how we work together, support each other and represent the our club.

Safety | Inclusion | Teamwork | Respect | Contribution | Family Focused

Which of these club values resonates most with you personally, and how do you see that value in action at Albany SLSC?
35.GENERAL:
What do you LIKE MOST about Albany Surf Life Saving Club?
36.GENERAL:
What do you LIKE LEAST about Albany Surf Life Saving Club?
37.FINAL SAY: Do you have any further comments or feedback to share with us?
38.Thank you for sharing your feedback and thoughts about our club.

If you would like to go into the draw to win a $150 voucher, please leave your contact details below.

If you have anything further to add, please email Perdie at memberservices@albanysurfclub.com.au.

All survey responses and feedback will remain confidential.