SLSCC with support from their long term partner the Central Coast Leagues Club, have even further increased our ability to save lives with the injection of 2 new Rescue Water Craft (Rescue Wave Runner) which was last Saturday at Terrigal Beach alongside the Branch Raising of the Flags Ceremony. Following another tragic season for drownings on NSW beaches, the boost
Raising of the Flags 2019
What a great way to start the season with sunshine at the Annual Raising of the Flags Ceremony. This year we celebrated at Terrigal Beach with our Rookies, Members, Partners, and VIP’s last Saturday. Our Rookies represented their clubs and flew their club flags with pride. Thank you to all the Rookie Co-ordinators and parents who assisted in preparing the
NSW Awards of Excellence
Central Coast members were a prominent feature at the 2019 SLSNSW Awards of Excellence. The Surf Lifesaving night of nights was held at Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf on 31st August. We are very proud of the achievements and worthy recognition Central Coast members received at this year’s awards evening. Here is a summary of the outstanding achievements and contributions our members
2019 Pool Challenge
On the 20th September 2019, SLSCC held the Annual Pool Challenge at Mingara. The Pool Challenge is a fun event run each year to add variety to our Surf Sports calendar and introduce members to Pool Rescue and the new season. Pool Rescue was developed to improve the skills of lifesavers in rescue scenarios and as a Branch, we perform particularly well in each year. This year we had 12
2019 RWC Recruits
With the season fast approaching our Central Coast Support Operations team has put through our new RWC recruits in patrolling our beaches this summer. We wish to welcome the following operators who successfully completed their RWC Operators accreditation. Michael Rasmussen – Lakes SLSCSimon Hicks – Toowoon Bay SLSCPeter Waugh – North Avoca SLSCPaul Robinson – Copacabana SLSCGeoff Prentis – Copacabana SLSCDave Butlin
2019 Education Field Day
Education Field Day was held this year on Sunday 18th August 2019 at MacMasters SLSC.Once again it was wonderful to see so many of our CTO’s Trainers, Assessors and Facilitators join us for an informative day of updates and presentations from SLSNSW. 49 members took the time to attend. Many thanks to Jono and his amazing Mac’s Team for all
Surf Sports Development
This month the SLSCC Team Management launched the 2019 Surf sports Development Program. This marks the beginning of a new era in Surf Sport on the Central Coast as we adapt to the changing trends within our movement. With consultation of key members, the Board of Surf Sports committee sought the formation of a Review Panel to oversee the Development
Youth Opportunity Makers (YOM)
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In the April holidays outstanding members who are 15-17 years of age were invited to join SLSNSW for this annual program. This year SLSCC was represented by: Lily Perry (Umina Beach) Grace Talty (Umina Beach) Liam Drake (Ocean Beach) Skye O’Mara (Avoca Beach) In addition Matt Calbert (Ocean Beach) and Maddison McLeod (Umina Beach) were part of the program as
2019 State Open Championships Wrap Up
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The elite level of the sport was on display as the states premier surf sports events were run under blue skies, high temperatures and small surf conditions at the NSW Surf Life Saving Open Championships. The best performing Central Coast club was Umina in 6th spot, in no small way due to a big contribution of Jemma Smith. In her
2019 NSW State Age Championships Wrap Up
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Central Coast’s nippers travelled north to compete in the 2019 NSW Surf Life Saving State Age Championships at Swansea Belmont SLSC which was held on Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd March. Tricky surf conditions tested competitors and event organisers with water areas closed at various times throughout the event due to safety concerns. Central Coast finished with seven (7) out