Club Details
- northbeachslsc@gmail.com
- Website
- https://www.northbeachslsc.co.nz/
- Contact
- Emma Derrick - Chairperson
Addresses
Physical
80 Marine Parade
North Beach
Christchurch
Postal
PO Box 38030
Parklands
Christchurch 8140
Club Overview
North Beach was founded in 1916 when locals in the area saw the need to offer a service on the beach by Thompson Park. Today North Beach has a strong tradition in Surf Boats and Beach events and continues to offer a friendly environment for all competitors in all facets of surf sports and lifeguarding
*Family friendly club with strong junior club. Children encouraged with their whānau from Under 5 - 14, then seniors 14 and up.
Some awards:
2000 & 2001 SLS Canterbury Club of the Year
2014 Canterbury / Tasman Awards of Excellence - Black and White trophy - 4 man Surf relay team at K-Day
2014 Canterbury / Tasman Awards of Excellence - Top IRB Club
2017/18 - Senior Surf Boat Crew - New Zealand Representatives
2018 Canterbury/Tasman Awards of Excellence - Sports Team of the Year (Open Men's Boat Crew)
2022 Canterbury Awards of Excellence - Patrol Club of the Year
2022 Canterbury Awards of Excellence - Innovation of the Year - IRB Road Trailer
2022 SLSNZ Awards of Excellence - London Trophy for the club that qualifies the most Surf Lifeguard and Instructor awards per capita of refreshed members.
2023 Canterbury Awards of Excellence - Club of the Year
Patrol Hours
North Beach will be patrolled by Surf Lifeguards every Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday from 11:00 to 17:00 (Saturday), 11:00 to 17:00 (Sundays) between November until March. Weekday regional guard patrols from 10:00 to 18:00 during school summer holidays.