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Profile of the Month: Jerrad Allen

Our profile of the month for March is Jerrad Allen from Pacific Palms SLSC. The Club Captain has been heavily involved with the Lower North Coast based club for the last six years after returning to the movement through his children. Jerrad has a strong passion for lifesaving that began back in the 1980s as a Nipper and he continues to give back through his time with a particular interest in training new members.

Athletes Master Aussies

The state’s best Masters competitors showed they’ve lost none of their class with an outstanding medal return at the recently completed Australian Surf Life Saving Championships held on the Gold Coast writes Kirstie Holway.

Isaac’s Burning Ambition

He was one of just two competitors from Burning Palms at the 2017 NSW Surf Life Saving Age Championship but for Isaac Chafei his experiences on the big stage only whetted his appetite for more.

From Rivals To Friends; Surf Sport At Its Best

There are many benefits to being involved in Surf Life Saving with skills for life and friendship chief among those. An incident at last month’s State Age Championships highlighted an outstanding act of sportsmanship between two rival competitors showcasing the very best of the movement.

United Front For Water Safety Bodies

A difficult summer where more than 20 people drowned in lakes, rivers, pools, and the beach prompted an unprecedented show of co-operation between the state’s water safety bodies.

Demanding Summer For Lifesavers

As the patrol season begins to wind down for the 2016/17 season, lifesavers can look back on what has been another busy summer for those tasked with protecting our beaches.

Lifesavers Urge Easter Safety

With most of the state expected to earn a brief respite from the rain and wind over the Easter weekend, volunteer surf lifesavers are gearing up for a busy period on the beach.

Junior Lifesavers Crowned NSW Best

It’s been a memorable day for two young lifesavers who capped off their Nipper careers in impressive style by winning the Junior Lifesaver of the Year award (JLOTY) in Sydney on Thursday.

Man Drowns At Palm Beach

Despite the best efforts of surf lifesavers, police, and paramedics a man was unable to be revived after being pulled from the surf at Palm Beach on Sydney’s Northern Beaches on Friday.