This weekend the Central Coast’s 15 patrolled beaches are to be closed due to the current surf warning and debris from coastal outlets flowing out across the entire Central Coast region. Our beaches are currently facing two major weather events, flooding and dangerous surf conditions which is making our beaches unsafe for swimming or surfing. Surf Life Saving Central Coast
Youth Leadership Program set for their final activity
The U17-U19 Youth Leadership program is the Central Coast’s flagship youth program. This program is the third and final youth program the branch offers to all youth members. In this final program their skills are further developed as participant take on a more active role in planning their own session. The challenges and activities undertaken are designed to further develop
Newcastle Permanent Junior Lifesavers of the Year Announcement
The Newcastle Permanent Junior Lifesaver of the Year announcement recognised 22 nominees from our 15 surf clubs in a special award ceremony. The Central Coast surf clubs select two nominees to represent them in the prestigious award. The award is a great opportunity for clubs to recognize their young lifesavers and acknowledge their commitments to the Surf Life Saving movement
Central Coast Leagues Club Supports our RWCs and Support Operations Team
This week we held an RWC launch to recognise our partnership with Central Coast Leagues Club. The launch involved taking our newly donated RWC for her maiden voyage and rescue demonstration. Performing the demonstration was two of the newest members of the Support Operations Team. Our Support Operations Team operates 365 days from sunrise to sunset. The team patrol and
Vale: Graham Love (Lovey)
Graham or “Lovey” was such a great person and integral part of Avoca Beach and Surf Life Saving Central Coast in so many ways. His contribution to Surf Life Saving over the years has been outstanding. He started his involvement in the lifesaving movement firstly at Cronulla SLSC where he completed his Bronze and after a brief stint at Copacabana
Nipper cut her race short to rescue team mate
The Under 11 girls board final was underway at our Newcastle Permanent Branch Championships held at Terrigal last Sunday 13th February 2022. In challenging conditions, the field of 16 had made it around the cans and were heading back to shore. Zoe Shaw, an Avoca SLSC member, was participating in the event, after navigating the early rounds successfully. On her
Resinc Rip Demos
The 2021/22 SLSCC Resinc Rip Demonstrations have been a resounding success with demonstrations conducted across 5 different locations. These demonstrations are a vital tool during the busy holiday period to not only educate our Central Coast locals but also highlight the risks and dangers of our beaches to our visitors from all over Australia. Our facilitators, Nicci Hill and Graham
SLSCC Rookie Challenge
The SLSCC Rookie Challenge was once again a huge hit this season. 72 of our Central Coast Rookies met at Toowoon Bay SLSC, to participate in a fun competition, that tested their lifesaving and rescue skills. The challenge is team orientated and incorporates two theoretical and four physical events. Designed to replicate lifesaving scenarios that our Rookies may face on
New Volunteer Opportunities
Donating money isn’t the only way to give to charitable organizations, many of whom rely on volunteers for various services. If you find yourself with free time on your hands on your weekend, or during the week, you could consider putting in some community service. Not only will you help a good cause, but it can also be a way
Celebrate Microvolunteering Day
You want to get involved and give back to the community, but can’t fit another big commitment into your busy schedule? Then microvolunteering might just be the thing. Microvolunteering is a small, bite-sized task or project, that is quick and easy to perform. Best of all there’s a range of things you could do online, in as little as 30