About.

Established in 2003

The Margaret River Surf Life Saving Club was established in 2003 and ran a Nipper program from 2006-2009. The nipper program was re-established in 2017 and is now growing from strength to strength with the support of the Woodside Nipper Initiative. The club has also maintained a ERT (emergency response team) over many years.

Our Goal

Our goal is to establish a training and education program for the local Margaret River youth so they have the skills to initially become confident in open water and eventually have advanced skills in water rescue. The youth will also gain an understanding of  community and how they can contribute through service. This will lead to a strong local rescue service that can respond to incidents in the local community.

Address: P.0 Box 1066 Margaret River 6285 Western Australia
Physical Location: Lot 300 Walcliffe Road Gnarabup (1 Resort Place)
Phone : 0402517590
​Email: admin@margssurf.com​

The Team

Aaron McRae
President

Aaron is from a long term City Beach Surf Lifesaving family. His kids are coming through the Margaret River club as fourth generation  Nippers. Aaron has a long history in R&R and IRB racing. Aaron coordinates all club activities.
President Contact Email

Kyrran Coster (Ky)
​Director Club Administration

Ky is the Club Administrator
Ky undertakes all the administrative tasks for the club. 
Admin Contact Email

Jessica Johnston
Director of Finance

Jess is the finance director and works in environmental assessments. Jess is looking forward to helping the club grow and enjoys giving back to the community through volunteering. ​
Finance Contact Email
​Jessica Profile

Craig Fisher
​Director of Lifesaving

Craig is a from a long term Cottesloe Surf Life Saving family which has been in surf life saving for over 70 years. Craig has had a mispent youth racing in surf life saving sports around the globe. His three boys were founding members of the Margaret River Nipper program. Craig is responsible for coordinating all lifesaving and rescue activities in the club. 
​Lifesaving Contact Email
Craigs profile

John Woodall
​Media and Communications Officer

John and his family are relatively new to the club having recently located to the region from the Northen beaches in Perth, during the 2022 season his oldest daughter continued on her journey of being involved in the nipper's program with MRSLSC, having been previously involved with a large club in Perth. John and his family were so impressed with the organisation and community spirit of the club John could not wait to get more involved and volunteered his time to assist in water safety during the season and when the opportunity arose take on another role to assist the club. John anticipates his two youngest daughters to follow his eldest into the surf life saving club when their time comes and looks forward to many great years at the club.
​Media Contact Email

Marcela Garrido
Director of Nipper Operations

Marcela has worked for years coaching children surfing and swimming. She holds a Bachelor in PE and is a Fitness Instructor. Member of Surfing Australia and Margaret River Surf Life Saving. Mum of two boys, she loves being in nature and in water environments. Loves to share her passion for helping kids to find the best in themselves, working with their abilities to succeed, improving their confidence, sense of belonging, and resilience.​
Nipper Contact Email

Perry Hatchett
​ERT Officer

Perry is from a surfing and surfing lifesaving background. His family has been with the Scarborough Surf Life Saving Club for many decades. He spent several years judging on the world surfing circuit. Perry has supported the ERT program at Margaret River for the last 15 years. 
​ERT Contact Email
Perrys Profile

Dominique Cook (DJ)
​Director of Education

​DJ gained her Bronze at 15 with South Curl Curl SLSC on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. She was heavily involved with Freshwater SLSC and also The Jack Wilson Jet Boat Surf Rescue for the next 3 years. She moved to Canberra for University where she completed a Bachelor of Education with a PE Major.
During her time of living near Canberra, she became an active member of Broulee SLSC with her husband, who was a serious Surf Boat rower, Patrol Captain and Boat Captain. 
Following a move to Kiama with her three children, she became a member and heavily involved in Gerringong SLSC. She was the Junior Activity Nippers Coordinator for three years, and her children were all involved in Nippers and then active patrol members as well.
She has her Advanced Resuscitation Certificate, her IRB Crewmans and her Silver Medallion Beach Management. She was also awarded NSW South Coast Volunteer of the Year in 2014, for her role with Gerringong SLSC in running the Nippers program.
​
​Education Contact Email
​

Jed Mattinson
Equipment Officer

Jed has a long association with swimming, surfing and lifesaving in the Margaret River region. One of the original Nippers in the club he brings enthusiasm and a great knowledge of Margaret River Coastal region.
Equipment Officer Contact Email