A chat with the Pres! Hello again members and what a whirlwind start to 2026 with so much happening on all fronts. Lets just quickly go through some of these events and if your head isn’t spinning by the end, I’ll buy you a beer!A big thanks to everyone that has contributed over what was an extremely busy period with State and Australian titles very quickly creeping up on us. Check out the below which doesn’t include our weekly Surf Patrol Commitments or Social Sunday, Club hire events we’ve also hosted. December 2025 14th December – Our club mourned with the rest of the nation after the Terrorist attack at Bondi targeted members of the Jewish Community.20th December – President Stretch and DOY Peter K presented flowers to the shrine at Bondi Beach on behalf of our club and joined the massive turn out of members showing support to Bondi and North Bondi Surf Clubs
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President Update – December 2025
Welcome to the December edition of our Club Newsletter. The Blu-ing newsletter has been a feature of our club since the 1980’s so we hope you take the time to read through each of the sections as it contains the latest developments, acknowledgements and approaching events.So, lets get straight into the newsletter starting with the Presidents update!Whilst we still have some weeks to go I’d like to use this forum on behalf of the entire Board of Management Committee to wish every member, their families and friends a very Merry and Safe Christmas. This time of the year is a special time but also is a sad time when we think about family and friends no longer with us. Always remember you’ll have a friend and a person to speak to down at your club, South Maroubra, a place where everyone is welcome.Nipper parking issues. Sadly the weather leading up
Member recognition
Over recent months we have seen members doing some great things around the club and/or outside of the Club. Please join me as we acknowledge (in no particular order):Our dedicated team of Trainers, who since September have delivered twice-weekly CPR sessions, annual skills maintenance, IRB award training, and BM/SRC training. Their commitment at the start of this season has been exceptional—thank you to all our Trainers and subject matter experts: Nicole Cooney, Codie Wem, Isabelle Garay, Angelina Garay, Maria Garay, Olena Stanilovskiy, Genevieve Andersen, Iona Dyson, Scott Parker, Fiona Phelps, Karen Briffa, Rene Prochnow, Andrew Wem, Simon Torsellini, Cathie Hall, Tim Jeffries, Kai Jones, Jackson Raymond, Ben Keenan Smith, Tom McIntyre, and David Dubois Andy Newrick – Beach lead coach of the Far South Coast Branch team for the Interbranch ChampionshipsOur U13’s boys and girls attending the Branch U13 Development CampFfyon McCabe, who has been leading the team in delivering Community Education and Surf
President's December Note
UNDER 13 DEVELOPMENT CAMP
Last weekend, several of our U13 Nippers attended the Surf Life Saving Development Camp. It was a fantastic opportunity to build skills, make new friends, and enjoy plenty of fun activities. Here’s what some of our South Maroubra participants had to say:Violet Morris“I had an amazing time at the camp! At first I only knew two friends, but by the end I had made lots more from different clubs. I learned CPR and how to use a defibrillator, and we played pool rescue games. My favourite activity was riding the IRB and jet ski — especially getting flung off when they turned corners! South Maroubra even won the trivia competition, and I scored a free t-shirt and hat. I wish I could do it all again!”Alessia Grilli“The surf lifesaving camp was the best time with my friends. We went on the IRB and jet ski, enjoyed the water slide and
INTERBRANCH CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sydney Branch Makes History — Four-Peat Champions!What a weekend it was for Surf Life Saving Sydney at the Interbranch Championships, and we’re proud to say South Maroubra athletes were right there in the thick of it!Can we do it? Yes we can. Did we do it? Yes we did! Sydney Branch stormed home with a final tally of 1176 points, finishing an incredible 142 points ahead of the nearest competitors. An outstanding achievement that cements Sydney Branch as the first in history to claim four consecutive Interbranch titles.Congratulations to Our AthletesA huge shout-out to Christopher Kondilios (Captain), Katahra Boyle-Raniga, Billy Holford (Junior Captain), Sophie Maley, Ethan Costa & Grace Kiernan who were selected to represent Sydney Branch. Every single athlete contributed to this remarkable result, and we couldn’t be prouder of the way you competed and carried our club spirit onto the big stage.Teamwork Behind the SuccessThis victory was built
October 25 President's Note
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!
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!