A very big Surf Life Saving Welcome to ALL of our members.This week marks the return of Australia’s largest Nippers following on from the return of our Lifesavers several weeks ago. If you know of any lifesavers that for one reason or another that haven’t received re-joining information, we’d appreciate it if you could get them to make contact with our Lifesaving Team via adol@southmaroubrasurfclub.com.au . Ash will sort out any lifesaving concerns including rosters, rejoining and the new CPR upskill requirements which all lifesavers must complete.A big THANK YOU is in order as we head into the new season. To all of our Directors and Office staff that have been overwhelmed with calls and visits to the club for help and preparation for the new season, a big thank you. To our club educators who have been working non stop to deliver the new CPR upskill program to all Lifesavers, thank you guys!
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Upcoming Education Courses
Skills Maintenace 2025/2026
This article explains the Skills Maintenance requirements for the 2025/2026 season.All require you to complete the online Skills Maintenance Modules – see how to access hereIf you have any questions, please contact Nicole at education@southmaroubrasurfclub.com.au Bronze Medallion & SRC All active patrolling members and competitors must maintain proficiency.Requirements:Complete the Lifesaving CPR Update (booking required – details below).Complete Signals.Complete a Run-Swim-Rescue:Run begins from waist-deep water.Swim with a rescue tube (fins optional).Patient waiting at 100m marker; secure with tube.Timed component ends once patient is secured.Rescuer swims 100m back, assists patient to the water’s edge.➡️ Signals and the Run-Swim-Rescue will be assessed on patrol.Lifesaving CPR This season, Skills Maintenance includes a significant upgrade to resus for Bronze, SRC, and Advanced Resus awards.Our Education Team will run 30+ sessions between late August and early December. You only need to attend ONE 1.5hr session.What you must do:Register for a session using this booking form: BOOK NOWWhen
Round 1 and 2 IRB Competition Results
Results Round 1 – Finals3rd Open Female Mass3rd 45+ Open Male Mass4th U23 Male Mass2nd U23 Female Mass5th U35+ Male Mass6th U35+ Female Mass4th Open Mixed Relay4th Open Female Rescue1st U23 Female Rescue3rd 35+ Female Rescue7th Open Male Teams3rd Open Female Teams4th 35+ Male Tube8th U23 Male TubeResults Round 2 – Finals 6th 35+ Female Mass 4th Open Female Mass 6th 45+ Open Mass 4th U23 Female Mass 5th 35+ Male Mass 1st Open Female Rescue 6th 35+ Female Rescue 1st U23 Female Rescue 8th 35+ Male Teams 1st U23 Female Teams 5th Open Female Teams 6th U23 Male Teams 4th 35+ Male Rescue 4th 35+ Female Tube 7th U23 Female Tube Well done team and good luck in future rounds!
4th at NSW State Champs!
Congratulations to all our Senior Competitors matching the Youth’s result and achieving at 4th on the State’s Leaderboard in the 2025 Championships.Here a listing of the results from the finals: #element-931d986c-6525-4adc-aaf1-fb23600d0187 .simple-table-wrapper { padding: 20px 0;}#element-931d986c-6525-4adc-aaf1-fb23600d0187 .simple-table { width: 100%; border: 1px solid #C9CDCF; border-spacing: 0;}#element-931d986c-6525-4adc-aaf1-fb23600d0187 .simple-table td.cell { border-right: 1px solid #C9CDCF; border-bottom: 1px solid #C9CDCF; word-break: break-word; background-color: #FFFFFF; width: 50%;}#element-931d986c-6525-4adc-aaf1-fb23600d0187 .simple-table td.cell .paragraph { width: 90%; margin: 5%; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-top: 10px; text-align: left;}#element-931d986c-6525-4adc-aaf1-fb23600d0187 .simple-table.style-top tr:first-child td,#element-931d986c-6525-4adc-aaf1-fb23600d0187 .simple-table.style-side td:first-of-type { background-color: #F8F8F8;}#element-931d986c-6525-4adc-aaf1-fb23600d0187 .simple-table.style-top tr:first-child td .paragraph,#element-931d986c-6525-4adc-aaf1-fb23600d0187 .simple-table.style-side td:first-of-type .paragraph { font-weight: 700;}#element-931d986c-6525-4adc-aaf1-fb23600d0187 .simple-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none;}#element-931d986c-6525-4adc-aaf1-fb23600d0187 .simple-table td:last-of-type { border-right: none;}#element-931d986c-6525-4adc-aaf1-fb23600d0187 .simple-table .empty-content-area-element { padding-left: 0px !important;} Sand Water 1st Open flags – Jake1st U17 Champion Lifesaver – Vectis2nd U15 flags – Marli2nd Open flags – Ruby2nd U19 flags – Tom FJ3rd U19 flags – Kobe4th U15 flags – Rory4th U19 flags – Ruby5th U17
Lifesaving Feb Update
Our lifesaving team is always busy on our beach and this past month has been no exception. Our competitors are often training on the beach either early in the morning or late in the evening and this seems to be the time that our community needs us the most. Just this week our Boatie and lifesaver Kai Jones rushed to rescue and bring in a lady in distress during a training session. A reminder of just how vital our after hours rescue equipment is and for all members to be vigilant when down there, regardless of the day or time.On Australia Day long weekend, Patrol 12 found themselves with an extremely packed beach, topped with bluebottles stings and a medical episode occurring during the morning and afternoon patrol handover, requiring an ambulance call. While continuing to keep a close eye on the flash rips, it finally culminated in a large
A Word from Our President Stretch Feb 2025
Members, with the Christmas Holidays now well behind us and students back at school after a long break, its full steam ahead on all fronts at the club.Here’s a short summary of the last 2 months;Our Patrolling members have carried out a remarkable job tending to record crowds, significant first aid cases and blue bottle stings and on some patrols numerous rescues in challenging conditions.On the 27th January, Patrol 12 led by Simon Torsellini confronted massive crowds and challenging surf conditions resulting in a big group of swimmers being washed off a sand bank and into a massive rip. It was fantastic to see the team swing into action on rescue boards, IRB and tubes alongside Lifeguards. This mass rescue was recognised by Sydney Branch as their Rescue of the Month. Well done team and a great lesson for all our lifesavers to be vigilant and competent on rescue boards and
Club Update – Exciting Times at South Maroubra Surf Club
Happy New Year to all of our members! We’ve kicked off 2025 with plenty of action, with some fantastic events already taking place. Here’s a quick update on all the highlights from the past few weeks:Back in the Water: Nippers Return on Australia DayWhat better way to celebrate Australia Day than with a splash of surf and sand! We were thrilled to welcome our young Nippers back to the beach after the summer break. The energy was high as our future surf lifesavers got straight back into their training. It was wonderful to see all the kids eager to get back into the water and work on their skills, building confidence and teamwork in the process. We’re excited for another season of fun and learning as our Nippers grow both in ability and spirit.Club Championships – U12 to U14Our Club Championships for the U12 to U14 age groups were a
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Stretch
Dear Members and Friends, With less than a week left before Christmas, schools now in the process of breaking up for the year, families embarking on their annual holiday, our own Christmas Scramble and final 2024 Nippers is this Sunday (22nd December), on behalf of the Board of Management I would like to extend a very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year to each of you. I also take this opportunity to thank our dedicated lifesavers who will be heading into a busy and often treacherous time of the year keeping bathers safe over the festive summer season, please if you’re rostered for patrol make every effort to attend or get a substitute.To those that may be alone this Christmas please remember we’ll be opening the Bernie Kelly bar on Boxing Day 26/12 and invite you to come down and join us for a Christmas snack and
Dive into the Action for a Chance to Win!
Announcing the Flooring Xtra Triple Crown Ocean Swim Series!Attention ocean swimmers of South Maroubra SLSC: Mark your 2025 calendar toswim the Flooring Xtra Triple Crown Ocean Swim Series, bringing together threepopular local swims to help raise funds for great causes, including our surf club.What’s more all swimmers taking on the series have the chance to win one of two$1,000 cash prizes!Whether you’re an experienced swimmer or just looking to challenge yourself in theopen ocean, this is your chance to compete in three of Sydney’s most iconic oceanswim events and potentially walk away with extra cash in your pocket, courtesy ofthe generous team at Flooring Xtra.The Triple Crown Ocean Swim Series includes three spectacular events:- Murray Rose Malabar Magic- Coogee Island Challenge- South Maroubra Ocean SwimTo qualify for the $1,000 Prize Draw:1. Enter and complete all three swims, one from each event in the series.2. Be 10 years of age or