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The RWC team are holding an induction day this weekend for new RWC operators to begin their training. The training regime developed in house by SLSCC’s support services team has been nominated for an innovation award at the upcoming NSW Awards of Excellence. The course is based on AIM principles and involves targeted training at the known black spots on the
The 1st July marked the 40th anniversary of women being involved in active life saving duties.This week 40 years ago women were finally able to gain their bronze medallion and take an active part in patrols. Female competition events followed soon after. Women now take up 52% of the active membership across our 15 clubs on the Central Coast and hold
Central Coast Surf Life Savers hosted the State Operation Centre (SOC) over the weekend to brief them on the Central Coast Coastline. The State Operation Centre (SOC) provides critical communications to your 15 clubs to coordinate and assist our local Surf Lifesavers in all our patrolling activities. The aim of the day was to familiarise the SOC team with the
This season has certainty not been your typical season, with bushfires at the beginning and COVID 19 ending our our season some 5 weeks early – Stuart Harvey SLSCC President. Surf Life Saving Central Coast is incredibly fortunate to such amazing members spread across all 15 clubs on the Centrral Coast. While this season has been unusual the strength, agility
As the patrolling season ends, our lifesaving statistics showcase the incredible work our volunteers do.With over 22,000 preventative actions, lifesavers across the coast can be proud of their work keeping the community safe. 559 rescues were recorded on our beaches, with over 800 first aid’s administered. “With almost one million visitors to Central Coast beaches, these figures are a testiment
A big congratulations to North Avoca SLSC’s Kale Puata who has been named the 2020 NSW Male Junior Lifesaver of the Year. The judging panel was very impressed with Kale’s commitment to continue to develop as a leader in his club and community. Also representing the Central Coast was Brooke Gillett, also from North Avoca SLSC who was named one
With Umina placing overall 10th and Avoca 14th, there was plenty to celebrate at the recent Opens NSW SLS Titles. Jemma Smith from Umina won gold in the Open Ski final and placed 3rd in the Open Ironwoman, being taken on the final swim leg after leading the field most of the way. Shelly Beach’s James Koch dominated the surf
Our masters came out in force to compete against the best in the state at Blacksmiths Beach recently, with 6 of our Central Coast clubs in the top 15 overall rankings at the recent Masters NSW Championships. North Avoca placed 8th in the state with some great performances in the womens area from Kim Findlay and Colleen Harrison. Other standouts were
The SLSCC Inclusive Branch Carnival ran alongside the Newcastle Permanent Branch Championships. This is a new addition to the SLSCC’s calendar as eight (8) of the fifteen (15) surf clubs are currently delivering Inclusive Programs on the Central Coast. The Carnival enables participants to compete in three (3) events, Flags, Sprint and Wade. Each participant has a buddy who assists