Welcome to the New Brighton SLSC website

The Oldest Surf Life Saving Club in New Zealand
- Established in 1910 -

The New Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club is the oldest surf lifesaving club in New Zealand having been formed in July 1910. New Brighton SLSC has had a distinguished history both as a lifeguarding and a sporting organisation.

New Brighton is a vibrant and thriving club with many opportunities for both junior and senior members.  The rejuvenation of New Brighton continues with the recent clubhouse upgrade and purchase of new equipment to bring the club into the modern era as a lifeguarding and sporting institution.

New Brighton SLSC is as relevant to the wider Christchurch community today as it was all those years ago in 1910. The club continues to provide an invaluable community service in the form of voluntary lifeguard patrols.  In the 2006-2007 summer season club members worked a total of 1801 voluntary patrol hours and effected 7 rescues, 7 first aids, 5 searches and 475 preventative actions involving 1800 beach goers.

In addition to its patrol service the club offers a wide range of social and sporting opportunities for its members.