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.

The weekend of 10 March to 13 March 2011 will see the club observe its centenary by hosting the National Surf Life Saving Championships, which will incorporate the NZ Masters Championships. Click Here to view the centenary page.

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 2007-2008 summer season club members worked a total of 2079 voluntary patrol hours and effected 4 rescues, 24 first aids, 2 searches and 741 preventative actions involving over 2000 beach goers.

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