Pāpāmoa Surf Lifesaving Club is throwing open its doors and inviting the community in to explore their facilities as season two in their new building gets underway.

'The Open Day on October 30 is a wonderful opportunity for people to have a look at what we have here, what we offer, and to see exactly what we do,” says club administrative assistant Stephanie Mardon.

The community will be able to view the club member lounge and lifeguard tower, the first aid room and the kitchen facilities.

For those considering booking the function room for a beachside wedding reception, there will be a table set up as an example of what the club offers for such occasions.

Live demonstrations will be held to highlight the skills required to keep Pāpāmoa Beach a safe place during summer.

'Our lifeguards are going to be doing some mock rescues on the beach,” says Stephanie. 'These form some of the components of their refresher for the season.”

The club has a strong Junior Surf membership, and a number of these Under 14s will be showing off the paddleboarding skills they've worked on throughout winter.

'Our Junior Surf programme is starting up again in mid-November, and runs through to the beginning of March,” says Stephanie. 'This is for 5–13-year-olds, and new members are always welcome.

'Once Juniors reach age 14 they are able to take the next step in their club journey by sitting their lifeguarding award,” she continues.

The club expects a bumper season in terms of locals and visitors hitting the beach.

'This year, because there are no restrictions on travel, I expect it to be busier than last couple of years,” explains Stephanie.

From October 22 until Easter Monday, April 10^, 2023, volunteer lifeguards will be on weekend patrol.

Throughout the busiest of the summer months – November to January – lifeguarding members of the Regional Patrol will be employed on weekdays.

For those interested in becoming involved with the club there are plenty of positions open for new hands to help out.

'We're always looking for volunteers, particularly for our Junior Surf BBQs on Sunday mornings,” says Stephanie.

'Also, if anybody wants to refresh their lifeguarding award, they're more than welcome to come along and find out some more information.”

A range of associate memberships are also available online: www.papamoalifeguards.co.nz

Open Day - October 30, 1-3pm Pāpāmoa Surf Lifesaving Club, 561 Pāpāmoa Beach Road.