With three of its clubs finishing inside the coveted top 10 in the overall point score, and an impressive haul of 96 medals it was a highly successful weekend at the 2018 NSW Surf Life Saving Age Championships for junior competitors from Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Coastal Drownings Spike Over Summer
While total drownings in NSW dropped this summer compared to the previous year, coastal drownings experienced a 50% increase during the December to February period.
Solid Medal Haul For Central Coast Nippers
A large contingent of Central Coast competitors made the short trek north to the 2018 NSW Age Surf Life Saving Championships at the picturesque Blacksmiths Beach returning with medals, memories and a burning desire to continue to test themselves against the very best from around the state.
Hunter Powers Home At State Champs
Making the most of their local advantage, Hunter branch clubs and competitors put on a show of strength at the NSW Age Surf Life Saving Championships at Blacksmiths Beach.
Masters Kit Up For State Champs
It’s almost judgement day for the 1000 competitors from across NSW who have made the trek to Blacksmiths Beach for the 2018 Masters Surf Life Saving Championships which get underway from Wednesday.
Teen Rescued After Cliff Fall
A teenage girl was fortunate to escape serious injury on Saturday after an attempted cliff jump went horribly wrong near Woolgoolga on the state’s North Coast.
Junior Surf Champions Crowned At State Champs
After leading from the start, the Elouera SLSC juniors have taken out the 2018 NSW Age Surf Life Saving Championships at Swansea Belmont, breaking the eight year winning streak of the mighty Manly LSC.
South Sydney Clubs Dominate At Junior Champs
On Day Two of the 2018 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships, Elouera SLSC continued its winning streak to retain the top place on the pointscore at Swansea Belmont SLSC.
Highs And Lows As State Champs Begins
There were smiles all round as Nipper competitors at Day One of the 2018 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships were crowned NSW Champions on the beach and in the water.