Swim safe this long weekend
Central Coast Council has joined Surf Life Saving NSW in urging residents and visitors to swim only between the flags on patrolled beaches over the coming long weekend. In the…
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Funding for surf life saving clubs
Surf Life Saving Clubs are being encouraged to apply for their share of $5.25M in funding for the upgrade, restoration or construction of facilities across the Central Coast. Member for…
Call for surf clubs to help combat plastic pollution
Surf club members spend thousands of hours volunteering each year – on patrol, participating in Nippers’ activities and organising sporting events. The 15 Surf Life Saving Clubs on the Central…
Bumper season at Coast beaches reported
More than 3.7 million people flocked to Central Coast beaches over the summer season, with Council lifeguards and Surf Life Saving volunteers performing more than 1,700 rescues. The beach patrol…
Busy day for surf lifesavers
With the weather warming up, it was a busy day for surf lifesavers on the Central Coast on Sunday, November 20 as thousands of Coasties flocked to the region’s beaches….
Successful resuscitation at Ocean Beach
As the countdown to summer continues, it was a busy weekend for Central Coast lifesavers, headlined by a successful resuscitation at Ocean Beach, once again highlighting the value of volunteers…
Central Coast clubs shine in pool rescue championships
Nearly 250 surf club athletes put their skills to the test at the 2022 Surf Life Saving NSW Pool Rescue Championships at the Peninsula Leisure Centre in Woy Woy from…
Retreat to help first responders deal with trauma
Volunteer emergency first responders will come together in Wyong for a retreat weekend to learn how to reduce mental ill-health and suicide after trauma. It will in a series of…
New life members for Surf Life Saving Central Coast
Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC) has welcomed three new life members. SLSCC President, Matt Slattery, said Garry Clarke of Avoca Beach, Brett Beswick of Avoca Beach and Beris Meldrum…
Killcare legend showcases Surf Life Saving at Dubai expo
SURF LIFE SAVING A former Killcare sprint and beach relay legend has been instrumental in setting up a surf life saving beach education program in Dubai. Whilst living and working…
Community unites to improve beach safety
A group of residents has created a beach safety brochure for swimmers at Pearl Beach, after the unpatrolled area was declared a ‘black spot’ due to drownings and surging waves….
Bootle remembered and Nippers test skills
SURF LIFE SAVING – Central Coast Nippers descended on Terrigal Beach on December 5 for their first Newcastle Permanent Junior Carnival of the season. This carnival was the first since…
Junior lifesavers of the century
SURF LIFESAVING – Heralding Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club’s 100th year in operation, Zara Tucker and William (Billy) Hawksley have been selected as the Junior Life Saver of the…
Region third highest in state for rip surf incidents
SURF LIFE SAVING – A new campaign has been launched by Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) to ensure local beachgoers stay safe in the water with tips on how to…
Junior surf life saving program returns
SURF LIFESAVING – Nipper programs are returning to Central Coast beaches to deliver surf education and beach awareness education to children. Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC) will host a…
Feels great to be back on the beach
SURF LIFE SAVING – Killcare Surf Lifesaving Club (KSLSC) celebrated the launch of the surfing season last weekend. Club president, Craig Sheppard, said it was a terrific start to the…
Don ecstatic over life honour
SURF LIFE SAVING – Shelly Beach SLSC Lifesaver Don Van Keimpema has been honoured with a Surf Life Saving Australia Life Membership on September 8 to recognise his countless hours…
Harrod’s life work honoured
A Umina lifesaver has been honoured with Surf Life Saving Australia Life Membership following his extensive contributions to the surf lifesaving movement. Umina Surf Lifesaving Club member, Brett Harrod, was…
Surf clubs win major state awards
Northern Clubs have taken out two major awards at Surf Life Saving NSW’s Awards of Excellence, announced virtually on August 28. Ken Sellers of The Entrance SLSC was named Official…
Avoca pair shares games front seat
CANOE SPRINT – OLYMPICS Lachlan Tame and Riley Fitzsimmons are two more Central Coast athletes to have competed together at Tokyo 2020, reaching the final race in the Kayak Fours…