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How To Learn CPR and Defibrillation

Why learn CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and defibrillation? Knowing how to perform CPR and use a defibrillator can save someone’s life, be it your family, a co-worker or a stranger. At Surf Life Saving WA, we are passionate about teaching everyday Australians how to perform CPR because it isn’t…

2020 SunSmart WA Surf Rescue Championships

Congratulations to those clubs and athletes who took on the 2020 SunSmart WA Surf Rescue Championships yesterday at Mullaloo Beach. The Surf Rescue championships comprise the Rescue & Resuscitation, Belt Race, and Rescue Tube Rescue events and it was fantastic to see some of our nippers from as young as…

Red hot form gives City Red surf league win

Coming off a win in round 1 of the SunSmart WA Surf League, expectations were high for City Red and once again they delivered, taking six event wins which saw them close out round 2 sitting atop the leader board ahead of North Cott and City Black. The first event…

Conditions put youth athletes to the test

Twenty of WA’s emerging surf sports athletes headed to Alexandra Headlands earlier this month to contest the SLSA Youth Pathway Cup. Run alongside the annual SLSA Interstate Championships, for many of the U14 and U15 athletes this was their first taste of national competition and an exciting opportunity to test…

SunSmart Country Carnival hits Smiths Beach

Over 1,100 competitors representing 20 clubs made the trek to beautiful Smiths Beach for the annual SunSmart Country Carnival held over the Australia Day long weekend. Competition kicked off on Saturday with near perfect conditions for the Little Nippers and Nippers, with early comers greeted by the Smiths’ Beach resident…

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…

Beach safety urged ahead of Australia Day

With hot summer days coming for the Australia Day long weekend it is expected many will choose to take their celebrations to the beach. “Spending time at the beach is an iconic Australian past time,” said Surf Life Saving WA General Manager Chris Peck. “While we love people recreating on…

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…