In consultation with the Minister for Emergency Services and the NSW Police, Surf Life Saving NSW has advised that patrols will be withdrawn from beaches where crowds exceed 500 people.
Beach Patrols Continue During Virus Crisis
Volunteer surf lifesavers and paid lifeguards remain out in force on beaches across NSW to ensure public safety and prevent drowning or injuries from occurring during the current COVID-19 crisis.
SLSNSW Coronavirus Advice to Clubs and Branches: 17 March 2020
SLSNSW is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our members. As such, we are working closely with Government and NSW Health on our response to the Coronavirus pandemic.
SLSA Cancel 2020 Australian Championships due to COVID-19
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting today advised against holding non-essential, organised public gatherings of more than 500 people. In light of this advice, Surf Life Saving Australia is cancelling the 2020 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships.
Joint Search for Missing Narooma Man Scaled Down
Surf Life Saving NSW has reduced the number of assets involved in the search for a man missing since early Tuesday morning at Narooma on the state’s Far South Coast.
Northern NSW Surf Sports Athletes Shine at State Champs
The Surf Life Saving NSW 2020 State Championships wrapped-up on Sunday at Swansea Belmont, Lake Macquarie, with northern NSW surf sports athletes from Cudgen Headland, Lennox Head, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Sawtell and Woolgoolga performing strongly in all event disciplines.
Newport Unbeatable in Seventh Straight State Title
Newport romped home to take out the double in the Open Ironperson and double Open Taplin Relays to seal the deal on an incredible seventh straight NSW Championships title.
Newport on a Roll for Seventh Straight Win
After two days of competition, Newport SLSC, the current title holder, is on track to win their seventh Open Championship at the 2020 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships at Swansea Belmont SLSC.
Best of the Masters Beach and Boats
Former World and Australian champions were on show as the Sand Dancers took to the beach track at the 2020 NSW Masters Surf Life Saving Championships at Swansea Belmont this week.