The Black Rock Bar, run by our dedicated volunteers, welcomes the community on Friday evenings from 5pm to enjoy the amazing sunsets while enjoying a drink. We will take a short break during the winter months – June, July, August.
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Black Rock Life Saving Club
Volunteer Lifesavers Patrolling Black Rock Beach, Bayside Melbourne
Black Rock Life Saving Club is a volunteer-run club patrolling Black Rock Beach every summer. We welcome the whole family — nippers from age 5, youth and adults. Whatever your age or experience, there’s a place for you here.
Building water safety awareness and confidence together alongside first aid and rescue skills in a safe, friendly and inclusive environment. See our membership age categories to find the right group for you.
Members build lasting friendships and stay active while giving back to the community that keeps our beach safe.
About Black Rock Life Saving Club
Established as part of Victoria’s emergency services network, Black Rock Life Saving Club has been a fixture of the local community for decades, working alongside Life Saving Victoria and neighbouring clubs to keep our stretch of coastline safe. We’re run entirely by volunteers — youth, parents, grandparents, members and locals who give their time to patrol the beach, train the next generation of lifesavers, and keep the club’s boats, boards and equipment in top condition.
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NIPPERS
Surf Education | Nov-Feb
Surf education program teaching children aged 5-13 how to have fun and stay safe in the water. Members learn beach safety, first aid basics and water confidence through games and fitness activities. This is not a learn to swim program.
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LIFESAVER
Lifesaving Skills | Ages 13+
Our beach is only safe because volunteers show up. Teens and adults train in first aid, CPR and surf rescue, working toward a Bronze Medallion. No experience needed — we train you from scratch and welcome you to the Black Rock team.
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FITNESS & SKILLS
Youth to Adult
Training for members aged 13 and up who want to build fitness and lifesaving skills. Sessions cover swimming, board, ski, beach sprints, and tube rescues. Winter sessions shift to pool and IRB rescue and general fitness training each week.
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COMPETITION
Sport competition plays a vital role in keeping members fit, active and engaged while building real lifesaving skills under pressure. There’s an event suited to every member’s strengths.
Summer Sport: October – April
Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRB): April – July
Pool Rescue: April – September
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