Umina to Ettalong walk to raise awareness of sexual assault
A community walk will be held on the Peninsula this month to raise awareness of sexual violence. Locals are invited to show support for survivors on April 30 with a…
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Umina SLSC member honoured with national life membership
SURF LIFESAVING Umina Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) member, Brett Harrod, was officially inducted into Surf Life Saving Australia’s Life Membership cohort at The Aussies 2022 competition last weekend. Harrod…
Words on the Waves Festival lands all-star line up
After the roaring success of the inaugural Words on the Waves Festival last year, the not-for-profit writers’ festival is gearing up for its second event in June with an all-star…
Umina surf lifesavers victorious at First Aid Championships
SURF LIFESAVING Two lifesavers from Umina Surf Life Saving Club are bringing home gold after taking out the top spot at the 2022 SLSNSW First Aid Championships at Queenscliff on…
Umina SLSC receives grant to upgrade hazardous doors
Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club will receive over $25,000 to upgrade the clubhouse’s doors and windows from the 2021 Community Building Partnerships fund. The local club was granted $25,286…
Swimmers warned about carcass in shark net
A deceased marine life carcass was washed into the netting out from Umina Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) last week with swimmers and paddlers warned to stay close to the…
Umina surf star awarded Newcastle Knights Minerva scholarship
The inaugural Newcastle Knights Minerva Scholarship has been awarded to the ex-Umina Surf Life Saving Club nipper, Jemma Smith, aiding in her studies at the University of Newcastle. In conjunction…
Diggers help Umina SLSC to keep beach safe this summer
Umina Surf Life Saving Club has received a generous cheque from Ettalong Diggers to help it bounce back from the COVID-19 lockdown. Surf club president Stephen Scahill said the club…
Legend Lachie in rip rescue
Nipper, Lachie Muldbrock, helped save two young boys from a rip at Umina Beach while out surfing with his dad and uncle on September 29. At around 8.15 am, 11-year-old…
Umina SLSC take out seven Awards of Excellence
The best and brightest among the Coast’s dedicated surf lifesaving movement were honoured over the long weekend when Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC) held their 2019-20 Awards of Excellence….
Umina crowned NSW Surf Life Saving Club of the Year
Umina Surf Life Saving Club has been crowned the best club in the state, winning the Club of the Year Award at Surf Life Saving NSWs Awards of Excellence. Umina…
Jemma named Youth Athlete of Year for third time
Umina Surf Life Saving Club’s Jemma Smith has been honoured for her achievements and dedication to surf lifesaving at the 2018 Surf Life Saving Australia Awards of Excellence. Jemma was…
Medals in board riding by local
Two members of Umina Surf Life Saving Club have won medals at Surf Life Saving NSW’s Midford Board Riding Championships at North Narrabeen Beach. David Benson took out the bronze…
Umina SLSC takes four places in NSW rescue team
Umina surf lifesavers make up almost half of state’s top teenage surf lifesaving team who were selected in the NSW Under-18 Pool Rescue Development Team to tour New Zealand this…
Students learn beach safety
Year 1 students and teachers from Umina Beach Public School have been on a Beach Safety Excursion, principal Ms Lyn Davis has reported. “We noted all the ways we can be…
Kaylah wins Australian under-16 championship
Umina Surf Life Saving Club member Kaylah Holmes, 15, recently competed at the Australian Royal Pool Life Saving Championships. The event was held in Adelaide from January 11 to 14….
Umina surf club members to compete internationally
Umina Surf Life Saving Club members Jemma Smith and Rachel Wood have been selected to compete at international events overseas. Rachel Wood will be competing in a Europe tour, while…
Success in pool at Adelaide
Umina Surf Life Saving Club’s athletes had significant success at the 2017 Australian Pool Rescue Championships held in Adelaide. The strong Umina contingent travelled to the South Australian capital for…