Clubs & Members

Twelve finalists to represent WA at 2020 SLSA Awards of Excellence

Twelve category winners from the 2020 Surf Life Saving WA Awards of Excellence will proudly represent WA as part of Surf Life Saving Australia’s virtual Awards of Excellence. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s National Awards will be celebrated on Saturday, 7 November via a live, online event, consisting of…

Local Lifesavers upskill to make our beaches safer

Local surf lifesavers have increased capability to keep beachgoers safe this summer as local members recently participated in an intensive 6-day jet ski course delivered by Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA). Over 6 days, from 29 September – 4 October, participants from Busselton, City of Bunbury and Dalyellup Beach Surf…

Wesfarmers Jet Ski Team members recognised at Australian Search and Rescue Awards

Earlier this week, two of Surf Life Saving WA’s Wesfarmers Emergency Response Team (WERT) members were recognised in the prestigious Australian Search & Rescue Awards for their outstanding contributions to search and rescue within the Australian region. David Macmahon and Jacob Oversby, both members of the Esperance Surf Life Saving…

Surf Life Saving WA announces new development centre

With the current Coronavirus situation dictating the recent tone of news and announcements, on behalf of the Board of Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) I am delighted to be able to share some news that is both exciting and strategically…

Finalists in 2020 nipper & youth awards announced

The Surf Life Saving WA Nipper & Youth Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of nipper and youth members across Western Australia. In its inaugural year, we are delighted to have received an influx of nominations across categories such as Youth Official of the Year, U15 Lifesaver of the Year, Nipper…

Western Suns bring home third on Sunshine Coast

The Western Suns Ocean/Beach Interstate squad has come away with third place after a hard-fought competition at the 2020 SLSA Interstates Championship on the Sunshine Coast. New South Wales made it a three-peat, claiming the Interstates title with 251 points, ahead of Queensland (245) and our Western Suns (167). With…

Toadies build teamwork and leadership skills at TOAD Camp

Last week, 71 youth members from 27 clubs set sail to Rottnest Island for TOAD (Teamwork, Opportunities and Development) Camp! It was a fantastic four days for the Toadies, the beautiful weather was an absolute treat when…

Youth members rise up to the challenge on Rise Up Camp

Forty-eight youth members from 24 surf life saving clubs ventured to Pemberton Camp School last week for the annual Rise Up Camp. The happy campers spent four days on the camp, where each day was filled with various challenging activities, such as constructing rafts which had to be paddled in…