Club Funding in Community Building Partnership Program
Fri 17 May 2013
Through the NSW Government’s 2012-13 Community Building Partnership program, funding has been directed to 11 Surf Life Saving Clubs to support their infrastructure projects.
Volunteer In The Spotlight- Richard Lytham OAM
Fri 17 May 2013
Richard “Richie" Lytham from Collaroy SLSC is the epitome of a volunteer. Richie has turned his love of Surf Life Saving into an unfathomable number of volunteer hours, helping to improve and enrich the movement at all levels.
Lifejacket Saves Kayaker
Thu 16 May 2013
All ocean users were reminded of the importance of wearing lifejackets after a kayaker survived for six hours in the ocean off Port Stephens on Sunday night.
Round 2 of NSW IRB Heads To Forster
Wed 15 May 2013
The second round of the NSW IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boat) Premiership will look to kick off the Series at Forster on the Lower North Coast this weekend (18-19 May).
Working Bee Saves A Life
Tue 14 May 2013
Thirroul Surf Life Saving Club’s voluntary patrols may have finished for the season but that hasn’t stopped its members from springing in to action when required.
Kiama Downs Ready to Defend State Title
Fri 3 May 2013
Round 1 of the NSW IRB Premiership series kicks off this weekend at Mollymook. Defending State Champions, Kiama Downs SLSC, are the team with the target on their back.
Lifesavers Rescue Stranded Skipper
Fri 5 Apr 2013
The Easter long weekend was busy for Surf Lifesavers on the beaches in addition to responding to emergency callouts for assistance to other incidents.
Best of the Best Boat Showdown
Thu 28 Mar 2013
The top surfboat crews in the state put it all on the line to try to claim the title of Best of the Best for 2013.
Junior Lifesaver & Youth Program Participants Announced
Thu 21 Mar 2013
Participants for the 2013 Junior Lifesaver of the Year (JLOTY) and Youth Opportunity Makers Workshop (YOM) have now been selected.
Dangerous Surf Puts Lifesavers to the Test
Sat 16 Mar 2013
Big surf and dangerous conditions along the coast last weekend have resulted in numerous rescues and incidents, including one person drowned and another still missing.
Far North Athletes at State Champs
Tue 12 Mar 2013
Athletes from Cudgen Headland made a solid impression on the results sheet at the 2013 Allphones NSW Opens Surf Life Saving Championships held at Ocean Beach-Umina from 8-10 March.
Sydney Clubs Reign at State Champs
Tue 12 Mar 2013
Sydney clubs dominated on the sand and in the water at the 2013 Allphones NSW Opens Surf Life Saving Championships held at Ocean Beach-Umina from 8-10 March.
Illawarra Beachies Dominate on the Sand
Tue 12 Mar 2013
They are called the ‘sand rats’, the Illawarra Surf Life Saving team that made history at the Allphones NSW State Surf Life Saving Championships when they claimed gold in both the men’s and women’s open beach relay and women’s open sprint final for the first time ever.
Redhead on Fire at State Champs
Tue 12 Mar 2013
Redhead SLSC surf athletes showed everyone how it’s done at the 2013 Allphones NSW Opens Surf Life Saving Championships held at Ocean Beach-Umina from 8-10 March.
South Coast Athletes Dominate at State
Tue 12 Mar 2013
Surf athletes from Warilla-Barrack Point SLSC were on fire at the 2013 Allphones NSW Opens Surf Life Saving Championships held at Ocean Beach-Umina from 8-10 March.
State Champs Wraps up on Central Coast
Mon 11 Mar 2013
More than 3000 competitors aged under 15 through to Opens battled it out over three days on the beach and in the water at the Allphones NSW Opens Surf Life Saving Championships held at Ocean Beach-Umina from 8-10 March.
Surf Athletes Sun Safe at State Champs
Mon 11 Mar 2013
The Melanoma Institute of Australia and Surf Life Saving NSW partnered up at the 2013 Allphones NSW Open Surf Life Saving Championships to promote the importance of skin awareness and protection from the sun.
NSW Ironman and Ironwoman Crowned
Sun 10 Mar 2013
The pinnacle of the Allphones NSW Surf Life Saving Championships is the Open Ironman and Ironwoman event and after a three-day fitness and endurance contest at Ocean Beach-Umina on the Central Coast, the new state champions have been crowned.
2014 State Championship Dates Announced
Sun 10 Mar 2013
The program for next year’s NSW Surf Life Saving Championships were announced at the official ceremony and March Past at Ocean Beach-Umina.
Girl Power on Show at State Champs
Fri 8 Mar 2013
For International Women’s Day, Manly Surf Life Saving Club’s superstars put on a powerful display at the Allphones NSW Opens Surf Life Saving Championships at Ocean Beach–Umina.
Turning Japanese at State Champs
Fri 8 Mar 2013
Two Japanese lifesavers are getting a healthy taste of Aussie beach culture at Ocean Beach-Umina where they have joined thousands of Open competitors at the Allphones NSW Surf Life Saving Championships.
Australians on Board for Boardies Day
Fri 22 Feb 2013
The Surf Life Saving national fundraiser, Boardies Day, has kicked off with businesses, schools and community groups everywhere ditching their corporate clobber for their favourite pair of boardies or beach gear.
Australia Day Awards Recipients
Thu 31 Jan 2013
Congratulations to a number of NSW surf lifesavers who received OAMs or Community Awards from their local councils as part of Australia Day celebrations.
Surf Club Facility Grants Announced
Fri 25 Jan 2013
The Minister for Sport and Recreation, Graham Annesley, has announced the recipients of this year's $2million grants to improve or upgrade club facilities.
Avoca Lifesavers Win Rescue of the Month
Fri 25 Jan 2013
A group of lifesavers, nippers and lifeguards from Avoca Beach have been awarded SLSNSW Rescue of the Month.
Woonona SLSC Achieve Silver Level
Tue 22 Jan 2013
Woonona SLSC has become the first surf club in NSW to be awarded Silver Level Status as part of the Surf Life Saving Quality Clubs Program.
NSW Team Retains Interstate Title
Tue 22 Jan 2013
Mighty efforts in the pool and on the beach by our top surf sports competitors has ensured the Interstate Trophy stays in NSW for another year.
DPI Provides Funding for Binoculars
Tue 22 Jan 2013
Every surf club in NSW will receive high quality binoculars through a grant from the Observation Towers Funding Program managed by the Department of Primary Industries.
2013 Allphones State Championships
Fri 18 Jan 2013
Entries are now open for the 2013 Allphones Surf Life Saving NSW State Championships to be held at Ocean Beach - Umina from 1-10 March 2013.
SLS Contracted for Youth Olympics
Thu 17 Jan 2013
As the 2013 Australian Youth Olympics kick off this week Surf Life Saving's Academy will provide 50 first aid officers and 15 water safety personnel for the event.
Mollymook to Host 2014 Country Champs
Wed 16 Jan 2013
In a coup for the Shoalhaven, Mollymook has been announced as the host of the 2014 and 2015 Stramit NSW Country Surf Life Saving Championships.
Silver City to Surf
Tue 15 Jan 2013
Sixteen year old Emily Davidson from Flynns Beach, Port Macquarie has a passion for Surf Life Saving and this March will launch her Silver City to Surf Program.
Byron Bay Hangs On To Title at Country Champs
Mon 14 Jan 2013
Reigning title holder Byron Bay has managed to claim top country club again at the 2013 Stramit Country Surf Life Saving Championships at South West Rocks.
Country Surf Champs - Day Two
Sat 12 Jan 2013
Byron Bay has taken the lead after Day 2 of the Stramit NSW Country Championships at South West Rocks, followed by Cudgen Headland, Tacking Point and Coffs Harbour.
Extreme Heat Warning NSW
Mon 7 Jan 2013
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is forecasting temperatures of up to 40 degrees celsius in many parts of New South Wales for Tuesday 8 January 2013.
Country Surf Athletes Hit The Rocks
Mon 7 Jan 2013
The 2013 Stramit NSW Country Surf Life Saving Championships will be held this weekend at South West Rocks on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Toddler Revived at Avoca Beach
Thu 3 Jan 2013
Surf lifesavers have successfully resuscitated a three year old girl at Avoca Beach on the Central Coast, on what was one of the busiest New Years Days across the state.
New Years Surf Warning
Sun 30 Dec 2012
Surf lifesavers are asking people to use their common sense when taking to the beach over the New Year period after several recent drownings along the NSW coastline.
Shark Injures Surfer Near Port Macquarie
Fri 28 Dec 2012
A man in his 20s from the Central Coast has sustained injuries to his leg and hand, believed to have been caused by a shark, at Diamond Head near Port Macquarie.
Broulee Lifesavers Win Rescue of the Month
Fri 21 Dec 2012
Broulee Surfers Lifesavers Billy Hughes-Tweedie and Ben McKay have received the SLSNSW Rescue of the Month for saving two people from dangerous surf.
Nippers Praised for Rescue Efforts
Fri 14 Dec 2012
Three thirteen-year-old nippers from Avoca Beach SLSC are being praised for their assistance in a major rescue where unfortunately one woman drowned.
Rescue Effort at Avoca
Wed 12 Dec 2012
A joint effort between lifesavers and Gosford council lifeguards was mounted this afternoon when two young women were swept from rocks into the water near Avoca.
NSW Interbranch Champs Wrap Up
Sun 9 Dec 2012
Sydney Northern Beaches has managed to hang on to the NSW Interbranch title for 2012. The team held off main challengers Sydney and Central Coast this weekend at Black Head SLSC, near Forster.
NSW State Team Announced
Sun 9 Dec 2012
Selectors have announced the athletes who have been offered places in the NSW Surf Life Saving team to contest the Interstate Titles in January 2013 in Sydney.
Media Story Highlights from Interbranch
Sun 9 Dec 2012
Catch up on some of the highlights from Interbranch with this selection of stories sent to media throughout NSW.
New SLSNSW Operational Twitter Feed
Tue 4 Dec 2012
Surf Life Saving NSW has officially launched a new Twitter feed for its State Operations Centre @SLSNSW_SOC.
Lifesavers on High Alert for Summer
Thu 29 Nov 2012
With summer officially beginning this weekend Surf Lifesavers are warning people to stay safe at the beach and swim between the red and yellow flags.
Brave Board Rescue at Broulee
Tue 20 Nov 2012
Surf Lifesavers training at Broulee are commended for their rescue of an American tourist and his son after they found themselves in difficulty in horrendous surf conditions.
Six Lives Saved in 24 Hours
Fri 16 Nov 2012
Our Surf Emergency Response System has had a frantic 24 hours with two major emergencies across the state resulting in six lives being saved.
Don't 'Get Ripped' This Schoolies
Wed 14 Nov 2012
With Schoolies celebrations set to kick off from this weekend, surf lifesavers and lifeguards are pleading with young revellers to make surf safety a priority.
Surf Lifesavers Meet Prince Charles
Fri 9 Nov 2012
Six New South Wales Surf Lifesavers were invited to meet Prince Charles this morning at Bondi Beach as part of a reception for the state's Emergency Services personnel.
2013 Lifesaving Exchange Program
Fri 9 Nov 2012
Surf Life Saving NSW will run its annual Lifesaving Exchange Program from 25-28 January 2013 and applications are now open.
Surf Life Saving NSW New Life Members
Wed 7 Nov 2012
Four Surf Life Saving NSW members have been recognised for a lifetime of volunteer service with Life Membership awards.
Surf Boat Rescues Stranded Ski Paddler
Tue 6 Nov 2012
Broulee SLSC surf lifesavers have rescued a ski paddler in distress during early morning training.
High Performance Athletes in Wollongong
Mon 5 Nov 2012
Round 2 of the Sydney Water Series was dominated by participants of the Surf Life Saving NSW High Performance Camp on Saturday.
Thirroul Teen Saves Brother's Life
Fri 2 Nov 2012
Surf Life Saving doesn’t just keep you fit and healthy and safe at the beach, it teaches skills for life.
Rock Fishing Drowning in Sydney
Thu 1 Nov 2012
Surf Life Saving is renewing calls for rock fishermen to wear lifejackets after a man drowned this morning at Curl Curl.
Surf Elite in High Performance Camp
Wed 31 Oct 2012
Some of the best Surf Sports competitors in NSW will take part in the Surf Life Saving NSW High Performance Program in Wollongong from 2-4 November 2012.
National Rip Current Awareness Day
Wed 31 Oct 2012
Beachgoers will be given a valuable lesson in surf safety this Sunday when surf lifesavers release fluoro dye into the surf to highlight rip current movements.
Meritorious Awards Honour Brave Rescuers
Mon 29 Oct 2012
NSW surf lifesavers have been honoured for their brave efforts, bagging a swag of Meritorious Awards.
Battle of the Best at NSW Endurance
Mon 29 Oct 2012
NSW’s best surf sports competitors battled it out at the 2012 NSW Endurance Championships, held at Swansea Belmont on Sunday.
NSW Honoured at Awards of Excellence
Mon 29 Oct 2012
Saturday night saw over 270 guests descend on The Westin Hotel in Sydney to honour Surf Life Saving’s best and bravest at the 2012 Surf Life Saving Australia Awards of Excellence.
Surf Sports Season Kicks Off
Wed 24 Oct 2012
On Sunday 28 October a heavy off-season of winter training will bear fruit when the NSW Endurance Championships take place at Swansea Belmont.
National Leadership College 2013
Mon 22 Oct 2012
Applications are now open for the 2013 National Leadership College to be held on February 3-9 2013 at St Paul’s College, Sydney.
Rip Current Awareness Day
Mon 22 Oct 2012
Rip currents remain the greatest hazard on Australian beaches, yet many people remain unaware of the dangers that they pose.
Rescue of the Month Award
Fri 19 Oct 2012
Ballina Lighthouse and Lismore SLSC members Kris Beavis and Rod Balkin have received the SLSNSW Rescue of the Month award for May to September 2012.
Four Koreans Saved from Drowning at Coffs
Thu 18 Oct 2012
Two young surf lifesavers are heroes after saving four Korean men from drowning in a rip current at Woolgoolga yesterday.
Regional Tourism Network Teams With SLS
Tue 16 Oct 2012
The newly formed North Coast Destination Network and SLSNSW have joined forces to educate international visitors about beach safety.
Dangerous Surf Warning
Thu 11 Oct 2012
Dangerous ocean conditions are expected across NSW on Friday and into the weekend.
NSW Talented Athlete Program
Wed 10 Oct 2012
NSW future junior surf sport stars were busy in the final days of school holidays at the Talented Athletes Program on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Drowning Project Begins in Sydney
Tue 9 Oct 2012
A state-wide coastal public safety risk assessment project heads to Randwick City this week to target priority black spots for coastal drownings.
Dangerous Surf Warning
Fri 5 Oct 2012
Surf Life Saving NSW is advising rock fishermen to avoid the open coastline, as dangerous ocean conditions are expected this weekend.
Message From SLS NSW President Tony Haven
Wed 26 Sep 2012
Surf Life Saving New South Wales is deeply saddened by the news of the tragic death of two members of its extended life saving community.
ALS Lifeguards Kick Off Their Patrol Season
Mon 24 Sep 2012
ALS lifeguards have officially kicked off their annual patrol service for the summer season. Patrols commenced on Saturday 22 September 2012, and will run through to the end of April 2013.
NSW Surf Patrol Season Kicks Off
Fri 21 Sep 2012
NSW Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Michael Gallacher, has officially launched the 2012/13 NSW Surf Life Saving patrol season today at Dee Why Surf Life Saving Club.
NSW Surf Patrol Season Launch
Tue 18 Sep 2012
NSW Police Minister, Michael Gallacher, will officially raise the first flags of the patrol season at Dee Why SLSC on Friday 21 Sept 2012.
Junior Lifesavers Selected for Talented Athlete Program
Sat 15 Sep 2012
Branch junior surf lifesavers have been selected to participate in the NSW Talented Athlete Program (TAP) on October 3 - 5 at the Sydney Academy of Sport in Narrabeen.
2012 Endurance Championships Head to Hunter
Mon 10 Sep 2012
The annual early season Endurance Championships will head to Swansea Belmont SLSC this year with the event to be held on Sunday 28 October.
Eurobodalla Installs New Beach Safety Signs
Thu 6 Sep 2012
Surf Life Saving Far South Coast congratulates Eurobodalla Shire Council on implementing new beach safety signage at every beach in the shire.
NSW Water Safety Award Winners
Tue 4 Sep 2012
Surf Life Saving picked up three major awards at the NSW Water Safety Awards on the weekend.
NSW Official Recognised for Search Effort at Aussies
Mon 3 Sep 2012
Cape Hawke SLSC's Malcolm Flew has been presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from SLSA for leading the search and rescue effort for a missing competitor at this year's Australian Surf Life Saving Championships at Kurrawa.
Project Blueprint to help cut drownings
Tue 28 Aug 2012
A state-wide coastal public safety risk assessment project has begun in the Tweed Shire and will target priority black spots for coastal drownings throughout NSW.
Surf Clubs Open Their Doors
Mon 20 Aug 2012
On Sunday 26 August, surf clubs all over NSW will open their doors to visitors and new members of all ages as part of Surf Life Saving NSW’s (SLSNSW) first ever state-wide Surf Club Open Day.
Hunter Surf Lifesavers First to Learn New Search and Rescue Techniques
Sat 18 Aug 2012
Surf Life Saving trainers from around the state will converge on Newcastle this weekend to learn about search and rescue operations as part of a new Silver Medallion in Aquatic Rescue qualification.
Terrigal Trumps NSW Pool Rescue Championships
Mon 30 Jul 2012
Event favourite Terrigal SLSC has convincingly taken out the NSW Pool Rescue Championships over the weekend at Woy Woy.
Surf Athletes Hit the Pool for Rescue Championships
Wed 25 Jul 2012
Surf athletes from across NSW will test their skills in flat water at the 2012 NSW Pool Rescue Championships this weekend, 28-29 July, at Peninsula Leisure Centre Woy Woy.
Beach Alert: Dangerous Surf Conditions
Fri 20 Jul 2012
Surf Life Saving is advising swimmers, surfers, rock fishermen and boat skippers to take extreme caution as dangerous ocean conditions are expected across much of the NSW coast from Saturday 21 July – Tuesday 24 July 2012.
Rock Fishing Drowning in Sydney
Sun 15 Jul 2012
A 26-year old man has drowned while rock fishing at La Perouse this morning, just one week after a rock fisherman’s body was recovered on the Central Coast.
NSW IRB Team Takes on Australia's Best
Fri 13 Jul 2012
The NSW IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boat) team will show off their superior skills racing at the Interstate and Australian IRB Championships this Friday 20 to Sunday 22 July 2012 at Ocean Beach SLSC on the NSW Central Coast.