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Inaugural Heli Crew School set to take off

With SLSWA’s Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter (WLRH) Service recently wrapping up patrols ahead of winter, preparations are well and truly underway for the coming season, as the team kicked off the first stages of its Crew recruitment process for 2022/23. Following an Expression of Interest process, which saw almost…

Elite named in WA All Stars

While once again our WA surf sports season delivered some fantastic competition and results, the impact of COVID was still felt, limiting the ability to host certain events, including those for the Western Suns state team selections. Coupled with the uncertainty around COVID restrictions and the ability for teams to…

Finalists for 2022 Nipper & Youth Awards named

The Surf Life Saving WA Nipper & Youth Awards presented by the Scottish Masonic Charitable Foundation of Western Australia are a way to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Nipper and youth members across Western Australia. Now in it’s third year, we are delighted to recognise the hard…

Sorrento crowned champion nipper club for second consecutive year

Wrapping up a massive summer of surf sports, this weekend saw over 900 nippers from 26 clubs battle it out over three days in the final of our championships series, the SunSmart WA Nipper Surf Life Saving Championships. Events kicked off under the lights of the Scarborough Beach Amphitheatre on…

Trigg Island claim Champion Club title for another consecutive year

Scarborough Beach played host to the 2022 SunSmart WA Surf Life Saving Championships (Youth/Open) this weekend, bringing 1,108 of WA’s best surf sports athletes together from 21 clubs for some fierce competition. Conditions were ideal for racing with a light westerly breeze creating small waves for competitors. Sunday morning saw…

North Cottesloe nabs round 2 at SunSmart WA Surf League

With points tight, more than 250 athletes from 14 clubs competed at Trigg Beach this morning for the second round of the SunSmart WA Surf League. Athletes were greeted with a light easterly wind and small swell, but the 42 degree forecast and blistering sun proved a challenge. Going into…

2022 Rookies show promising future in lifesaving

Surf Life Saving WA’s second annual Rookie Lifeguard Program hosted an outstanding group of recruits, all eager to challenge themselves and tackle a range of demanding activities. Over the 5-day program, rookies participated in sessions that included rescue board control in the surf, simulated diver drop training with the…

Annual camps continue to inspire & develop youth members

More than 130 youth members took part in this season’s highly popular youth camps – TOAD & Rise Up. TOAD Camp Earlier this month, 72 U14 & U15 members from 28 clubs headed to Ern Halliday Recreation Camp for the annual TOAD (Teamwork, Opportunities and Development) Camp! Braving a series of hot days,…