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Surf Life Saving WA Unveils New South West Development Facility

After more than three years in the making, Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) has revealed its new regional training and development facility, located in the heart of Margaret River. The Surf Life Saving WA South West Development Centre, located on the site that formerly housed the Margaret River Backpackers, was…

City Beach Lifeguard Saves Two Young Lives

A potential tragedy at City Beach was averted earlier this month thanks to the brave and swift actions of Ethan Lewins, an additional on-duty Surf Life Saving WA lifeguard contracted by the Town of Cambridge. The incident occurred on 12 July when three young children were playing at the water’s…

2023 Western Suns Pool Rescue Team Named

Following the 2023 WA Pool Rescue Championships held at HBF Stadium over the weekend, congratulations go to the fifteen athletes, from five different clubs, selected to represent Western Australia as members of the 2023 Western Suns Pool Rescue Team. The team, who will head to the Southport Aquatic Centre, Queensland,…

2023 Western Suns IRB Team Named

Following on from the 2023 WA IRB Championships held at Sorrento over the weekend, congratulations to the eight Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club athletes selected to represent Western Australia as members of the 2023 Western Suns IRB Team. The team, who will head to Kingscliff, NSW, next week, will take…

Volunteers’ efforts celebrated at Surf Life Saving WA’s annual awards

Thousands of volunteers’ hard work and commitment was recognised and celebrated as Surf Life Saving WA hosted their annual Awards of Excellence on Saturday night. Joined by SLSWA Chief Patron, His Excellency, the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia, more than 460 attendees representing WA’s 31 surf…

Thirty-one acts of bravery recognised at award ceremony

Over 160 guests gathered at the 2023 Coastal Bravery Awards ceremony last Friday morning, as thirty-one individuals were recognised for acts of bravery performed on the West Australian coast. Amongst those recognised were five individuals who received the Gold Medallion for Exceptional Bravery, having placed themselves in extreme peril whilst…

2023 Awards Finalists Announced!

The Surf Life Saving WA Awards of Excellence recognise and celebrate the achievements and contributions of our members in WA throughout the season, across a wide range of categories. Congratulations to the individuals, teams and clubs who have been announced as finalists for the 2023 Surf Life Saving Western Australia…

WRAP: 2023 WA Board Riding Champs

Trigg Island SLSC played host to the Surf Life Saving WA Board Riding Championships for 2023 on Saturday 13th May with tough, stormy conditions for the competitors across, both short and longboard disciplines. Eight clubs took part in the day, with Trigg Island taking out the Championship Club Flag with…