The Surfing Australia Boardriders club system
Surfing Australia in conjunction with our State Associations recognise club surfing as the grassroots of Australian surfing. Our purpose is to support our Boardriders Clubs to enable them to lead and develop their members, strengthening the foundation of the surfing pathway. Club competitions teach the skills required to pursue a competitive career and introduce surfers to the benefits of the support and friendship offered by club environment.
The Surfing Australia Boardriders club system is supported by SportAUS and is recognised as the most advanced in the surfing world and is a vital link in the sport development pathway. We are committed to working with the states and the clubs to ensure that the sport of surfing continues to go from strength to strength and maintains its status as a truly iconic Australian pastime.
Surfing Australia in conjunction with our State Associations recognise club surfing as the grassroots of Australian surfing. Our purpose is to support our Boardriders Clubs to enable them to lead and develop their members, strengthening the foundation of the surfing pathway. Club competitions teach the skills required to pursue a competitive career and introduce surfers to the benefits of the support and friendship offered by club environment.
The Surfing Australia Boardriders club system is supported by SportAUS and is recognised as the most advanced in the surfing world and is a vital link in the sport development pathway. We are committed to working with the states and the clubs to ensure that the sport of surfing continues to go from strength to strength and maintains its status as a truly iconic Australian pastime.
Why Affiliate?
Surfing Australia in partnership with our State Association are initiating an exciting new phase in Club administration and club member management. The JustGo Membership Surf Portal with the free upgrade to Clubs Essential is Surfing Australia’s secure surfing portal which is totally free to all our affiliated clubs throughout Australia.
JustGo Membership is the next generation of Membership Management where a positive member experience is at the forefront of design, is easy to navigate and intuitive for the everyday user.
All the normal benefits of being an affiliated Surfing Australia Club applies with our comprehensive Insurance and a range of products and services which are included in our 2021 Tiered Affiliation packages.
For more information on affiliation packages, please contact your State Surfing Association or click here
FAQs
What is the Surfing NSW Club Membership?
The Surfing NSW Club Membership is a mandatory annual membership for all surfers registered with an affiliated boardrider club in NSW. It ensures every member is insured, connected to the state network, and contributes to the ongoing development of grassroots surfing across New South Wales.
Why does Surfing NSW have a mandatory Club Membership Fee?
This model allows Surfing NSW to fund programs and services that strengthen community surfing including club support, coaching and judging education, pathways, and governance. It ensures a sustainable and professional surfing ecosystem for all levels of participation.
How much does it cost?
- $29 per member
- $19 for under-12 surfers (if you turn 12 in that calendar year, you are not eligible for the under-12 rate)
- Social or non-competitive members along with Life Members are excluded
What benefits do members receive?
Your Surfing NSW Club Membership provides:
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- Personal Accident Cover for all club competitions and training
- Access to accredited state and national events (previously valued at $55)
- Exclusive member discounts and partner offers
- 15% off LiveHeats event credits and fees for affiliated clubs – TBC
- Dedicated Surfing NSW staff support for club governance and development
- In-region coaching and judging education sessions
- Club participation metrics and growth reports
- Judging – training and club round opportunities
How do surfers pay for their SNSW Club Membership?
Clubs who register their Members via LiveHeats Registrations via LiveHeats Boardriding Clubs must incorporate The fee is an extra added on payment to your current Boardrider registration fee
LiveHeats: From 2026 Liveheasts will be including a split payment option (boardrider club registration and state compulsory club membership separately. Boardrider Clubs that are using Liveheats will no longer be invoiced this amount)
Clubs who do not wish to use LiveHeats for registration, will register their Members manually and will be required to add the NSW State Membership fee to their boardriding club membership fee, collecting both NSW State Membership Fees and club membership fees. Surfing NSW will invoice the club for NSW State Membership fees collected in June, 2026.
Manual registrations will be required to be supplied to SNSW manually for upload into the SNSW database to verify insurance and membership. The same data will be used to collect fees due to SNSW. (Please note our preferred method of registration is with Live Heats.
Clubs needing onboarding assistance with LiveHeats and manual registration please email: boardriders@surfingnsw.com.au
What are the steps for NSW Club affiliation?
The affiliation process remains the same as in 2025.
Clubs log into JustGo to complete their Bronze, Silver, or Gold membership and must:
Steps: CLICK HERE
Please update your Club Committee and interested parties with the correct details each year as per the steps provided.
What if members join multiple clubs?
Surfers who register with more than one boardrider club only need to pay the Surfing NSW Club Membership fee once per year.
Members will be required to pay each club’s registration fee (which includes the SNSW Club membership fee), but they can apply for a refund from the additional club or clubs.
Boardrider members can apply for a refund for any additional club memberships apply HERE
What is the Regional Development Program?
How is my personal information used?
Personal information is used to provide minimal required data points to process your registration,, delivering appropriate services, or communicating relevant updates. We do not supply personal data without your consent, except when required by law.
Contact us
We’re here to help! Email boardriders@surfingnsw.com.au for assistance with club onboarding, registration setup, and member uploads.
Everything You Need to Build and Grow Your Boardrider Club
Explore the key programs and resources helping NSW boardrider clubs thrive from judging pathways and RISE womens funding opportunities to compulsory state membership information.
Event Insurance
There are potential risks for something to go wrong while hosting a surfing competition.
If and when these accidents happen, the event organiser or your business could be held liable.
Public liability policies can provide protection if:
- A third party is injured and you are found to be liable
- A third party’s property is damaged and you are found to be liable
- Public defence costs even if you are not at fault
As part of a benefit, Surfing NSW can assist with arranging public liability coverage through an insurance provider that provides protection from public liability claims.
In order for your Certificate Of Currency to be processed prior to your event, please ensure the following requirements are met and online payment is made a minimum of 14 days prior to the event:
Select Event Sanctioning above in the categories of events and ensure that NSW Event Sanctioning is selected. This will take you through to the GoMembership portal.
- Fill out and complete questions about your event including ALL Interested Third Parties
Proceed to checkout and pay the outstanding amount.
- You will receive and instant receipt of your insurance purchase and will be issued with the COC within 7 days.
If you have any questions please feel free to email events@surfingnsw.com.au
*Please Note: This is Public Liability, Professional Indemnity and Product Insurance.
It covers the event for negligence, injuries caused by the event to the general public, damage to other people’s property and so forth – it is NOT Personal Accident Insurance and is not intended to be.
Should your competitors wish to be covered for personal accident insurance.
Surfing NSW has this as an inclusion in the standard $60.10 state membership package.
CPR Group
CPR Group is stoked to announce that we are Surfing Australia’s preferred provider for governance support to affiliated Boardrider clubs.
Through this exciting partnership, Surfing Australia affiliates have access to:
- A series of tailored webinars throughout 2023, covering a range of key club and association development topics (SEE BELOW!)
Plus, discounted access to CPR Group Services, including:
- On-call governance advice and mentoring
- AGM support and guidance
- Constitution reviews
- Strategic planning
- Conflict resolution
- Workshops
Surfing Australia and CPR Group will support affiliated Boardrider clubs and associations to build strong and viable organisations, maintain compliance and optimise the surfing experience for everyone involved in this great sport.
CPR Group, has been working closely with Boardrider clubs all across Australia for more than 25 years now. We’ve gained extensive experience in enhancing the capacity of the sport’s valuable governance personnel and have helped numerous clubs run more efficiently. Please register your attendance for the next webinar https://www.cprgroup.com.au/surfing-aus-webinars for registration and access to the previous grants webinar.
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