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Welcome to our club!

Welcome to Scarborough-Wombarra SLSC. We are a small surf lifesaving club located on Dharawal country, 70km south of Sydney, 10km south of the Royal National Park, 3km south of the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge, and 20km north of Wollongong.

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Lifesaving

Scarborough-Wombarra currently have teams that patrol the beach on Sundays and Public Holidays from the September school holidays to Anzac Day. 

Patrols run from 10am to 5pm, and the roster is broken into 2 shifts per day, 10.00am to 1.30pm, and 1.30pm to 5.00pm. 

The club also assists Wollongong City Council in patrolling the beach on some Saturdays during the peak of the season, from 11.00am to 3.00pm.

Membership

We have a number of different membership types available, ranging from active patrolling members to the younger nippers and their parents.

Education

In order to patrol the beach, members (and potential members) must first obtain their Bronze Medallion or Surf Rescue Certificate. 

Scarborough-Wombarra has the in-house resources available to run these courses and get potential members the necessary accreditation.

Nippers

Nippers is for the kids, it’s the fun part of what we do! 

Surf lifesaving is a great activity for growing a child’s confidence, knowledge and skills in the beach environment.

By providing a Nippers program, Scarborough-Wombarra SLSC are ensuring that the next generation learns valuable life skills and knowledge which one day might save their life, or even perhaps the life of another.

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🌊🏄‍♀️ Nippers is back! 🏄‍♂️🌊 We’ve got all our important dates locked in, so save the dates! 📅 📍 Registration Day at the Club - Sunday 11th October 10 am - 12:30 pm 🏊 Pool Proficiency at Helensburgh Pool - Sunday 25th October 9 am - 11:30 am 🏖️ 1st Nippers Day at the beach - Sunday 8th November 10 am 🖥️ Returning families — you can make things nice and easy by simply renewing membership online via hub.sls.com 👕 Club merch will also be available to purchase on Registration Day, so it’s the perfect chance to get everyone kitted out for the season! We’re so excited to welcome back our returning families and meet lots of new families this summer 💚💛💚 Nippers is an excellent way to build confidence, surf safety and awareness in a fun environment 💪🏊‍♀️ Our club is all about being family-friendly, welcoming and inclusive, and we’re lucky to have heaps of families from across Sydney who are part of our wider Illawarra surf club family. 🌊☀️ Whether you’re returning or joining us for the first time — we can’t wait to see you on the beach! 💛💚💛 #swslsc #nippers #coalcoast #surflifesaving #mysurflife

☀️The countdown to summer is on☀️

We’re getting ready to open the beach for another great season! 

🚩 Flags go up 26th/27th September!
To our patrol members, please confirm ASAP with your patrol captains so the patrol roster is good to go

💚 Nippers
Dates are being finalised and will be released shortly. If you have any questions or issues, please email: <span style=ua.moc.cslswsobfsctd-64437f@rartsiger (Rob) — this goes for both nipper families and patrollers. 💪 Patrol Reserves If you are a community member who can’t commit to a full season but wants to go on our reserve list, please email: 🩱Limited Edition Club Swimwear
A reminder to get your orders in! We need a minimum of 50 orders for the limited-edition swimwear to go ahead. Orders can be placed by emailing: ua.moc.cslswsobfsctd-87dbe6@smrofinu (Helen). We’re looking forward to seeing you all back on the beach for another great summer 😎 #swslsc #coalcoast #surflifesaving #volunteer #summer"/>
☀️The countdown to summer is on☀️

We’re getting ready to open the beach for another great season! 

🚩 Flags go up 26th/27th September!
To our patrol members, please confirm ASAP with your patrol captains so the patrol roster is good to go

💚 Nippers
Dates are being finalised and will be released shortly. If you have any questions or issues, please email: <span style=ua.moc.cslswsobfsctd-4c30e6@rartsiger (Rob) — this goes for both nipper families and patrollers. 💪 Patrol Reserves If you are a community member who can’t commit to a full season but wants to go on our reserve list, please email: 🩱Limited Edition Club Swimwear
A reminder to get your orders in! We need a minimum of 50 orders for the limited-edition swimwear to go ahead. Orders can be placed by emailing: ua.moc.cslswsobfsctd-7358d1@smrofinu (Helen). We’re looking forward to seeing you all back on the beach for another great summer 😎 #swslsc #coalcoast #surflifesaving #volunteer #summer"/> ☀️The countdown to summer is on☀️

We’re getting ready to open the beach for another great season! 

🚩 Flags go up 26th/27th September!
To our patrol members, please confirm ASAP with your patrol captains so the patrol roster is good to go

💚 Nippers
Dates are being finalised and will be released shortly. If you have any questions or issues, please email: <span style=ua.moc.cslswsobfsctd-1a0f4a@rartsiger (Rob) — this goes for both nipper families and patrollers. 💪 Patrol Reserves If you are a community member who can’t commit to a full season but wants to go on our reserve list, please email: 🩱Limited Edition Club Swimwear
A reminder to get your orders in! We need a minimum of 50 orders for the limited-edition swimwear to go ahead. Orders can be placed by emailing: ua.moc.cslswsobfsctd-2fa66a@smrofinu (Helen). We’re looking forward to seeing you all back on the beach for another great summer 😎 #swslsc #coalcoast #surflifesaving #volunteer #summer"/>

☀️The countdown to summer is on☀️ We’re getting ready to open the beach for another great season! 🚩 Flags go up 26th/27th September!
To our patrol members, please confirm ASAP with your patrol captains so the patrol roster is good to go 💚 Nippers
Dates are being finalised and will be released shortly. If you have any questions or issues, please email: ua.moc.cslswsobfsctd-8c6476@rartsiger (Rob) — this goes for both nipper families and patrollers. 💪 Patrol Reserves If you are a community member who can’t commit to a full season but wants to go on our reserve list, please email: 🩱Limited Edition Club Swimwear
A reminder to get your orders in! We need a minimum of 50 orders for the limited-edition swimwear to go ahead. Orders can be placed by emailing: ua.moc.cslswsobfsctd-6bfeeb@smrofinu (Helen). We’re looking forward to seeing you all back on the beach for another great summer 😎 #swslsc #coalcoast #surflifesaving #volunteer #summer

AGM - but make it bougie! A big thank you to all who joined our AGM on Sunday, it was wonderful to see some new faces amongst the familiar. It was great to reflect on the many achievements of the 25/26 season, from watching our nippers grow, the annual inter-patrol relay and our club house renovations, to connecting with the broader community through our MCCI beach day, Figtree Scouts and Coledale RSL Anzac Day service - and everything in between. We’d like to extend a warm round of applause to all outgoing committee members - we thank you for your service - and warmly welcome all new committee members! We’re excited to see what the 26/27 season will bring. Don’t forget to order your limited edition club swimwear - contact ua.ude.cslswsobfsctd-6bb141@smrofinu #swslsc #agm #mysurflife #coalcoast #surflifesaving

AGM - but make it ✨bougie✨ A big thank you to all who joined our AGM on Sunday, it was wonderful to see some new faces amongst the familiar. It was great to reflect on the many achievements of the 25/26 season, from watching our nippers grow, the annual inter-patrol relay and our club house renovations, to connecting with the broader community through our MCCI beach day, Figtree Scouts and Coledale RSL Anzac Day service - and everything in between. We’d like to extend a warm round of applause to all outgoing committee members - we thank you for your service - and warmly welcome all new committee members! We’re excited to see what the 26/27 season will bring. Don’t forget to order your limited edition club swimwear #swslsc #surflifesaving #coalcoast #mysurflife #agm

✋We Need Your Help! ✋ We’re looking for past Bronze Medallion holders to join our Patrol Reserve List this season - a pool of casual volunteers we can reach out too if one of our rostered patrols is running short. Whether you can help with one patrol or a few throughout the season, every shift makes a real difference—especially during our busy holiday patrols. If it’s been a while, don’t worry! We’ll help you become proficient again before the season starts. It’s a valuable life skill to refresh, and a great way to get back into the surf. Why join? ☀️ Reconnect with old club friends 🏖️ Spend 3.5 hours giving back to your community while enjoying the beach 🤝 Help keep our patrol numbers strong 💙 Be part of the club again—without a big commitment We’re especially keen to hear from past members living around Scarborough and Wombarra, but everyone is welcome. Whether you’re a young adult home on weekends, a past member with grown-up kids, someone with a holiday house in the area, or simply looking to get involved again—we’d love to have you. All we ask is a positive attitude and reliability if you commit to a patrol. Every contribution, no matter how small, helps. 📧 Interested or have questions? Contact us at ua.moc.cslswsobfsctd-6d0e4d@ofni We’d love to welcome you back to the beach! #swslsc #coalcoast #surflifesaving #volunteer #southcoastnsw

☀️You’re Invited to Our AGM! ☀️ It’s time for our Annual General Meeting, and we’d love to see as many of our members there as possible! The AGM is a great opportunity to hear about what we’ve achieved over the past year, have your say on the future of the club, and help shape what’s next. Whether you’ve been involved for years or have only recently joined, your voice matters. 📅 Date: Sunday 9 August 🕒 Time: 3 pm 📍 Location: SWSLSC We’re always looking for enthusiastic members to get involved, so if you’ve ever thought about volunteering or joining the committee, this is the perfect chance to learn more. There are a variety of roles available, and your professional experience, life skills, and fresh ideas can make a real difference to our club. A huge thank you to our outgoing committee for all the time, effort, and dedication you’ve given over the past season. Together, we’ve achieved so much, and we truly appreciate everything you’ve done. We hope you can make it—see you there! 🌊💙 #SWSLSC #AGM #coalcoast #volunteer #surflifesaving

🌼Our Limited-Edition Club Swimwear is Here!🌼

Designed for our whole surf club community, this exclusive range is available for:
🏄 Surf club members
🌊 Nippers
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families
💙 Community supporters
🏖️ Visitors wanting a lasting memento of their beach holiday

These also make a fantastic Christmas gift or a special keepsake for family and friends from interstate or overseas.

How to order:
✔️ Pre-paid orders only
✔️ Orders can be placed by emailing <span style=ua.moc.cslswsobfsctd-57ced0@smrofinu (Helen) ✔️ We require a minimum of 50 pre-paid orders for production to go ahead. ✔️ The manufacturer requires a minimum production run of 100 items across the range. ✔️ Once samples are approved, production takes approximately 6–8 weeks (sample approval is expected within 2–3 weeks). To have your swimwear ready for the start of the season or Christmas, be sure to place your order early! Swimwear can be collected from the surf club on patrol or Nipper days, or by arrangement. Don’t miss your chance to own this limited-edition design—once orders close, they’re gone! 💛💚💛"/>
🌼Our Limited-Edition Club Swimwear is Here!🌼

Designed for our whole surf club community, this exclusive range is available for:
🏄 Surf club members
🌊 Nippers
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families
💙 Community supporters
🏖️ Visitors wanting a lasting memento of their beach holiday

These also make a fantastic Christmas gift or a special keepsake for family and friends from interstate or overseas.

How to order:
✔️ Pre-paid orders only
✔️ Orders can be placed by emailing <span style=ua.moc.cslswsobfsctd-7d1ad7@smrofinu (Helen) ✔️ We require a minimum of 50 pre-paid orders for production to go ahead. ✔️ The manufacturer requires a minimum production run of 100 items across the range. ✔️ Once samples are approved, production takes approximately 6–8 weeks (sample approval is expected within 2–3 weeks). To have your swimwear ready for the start of the season or Christmas, be sure to place your order early! Swimwear can be collected from the surf club on patrol or Nipper days, or by arrangement. Don’t miss your chance to own this limited-edition design—once orders close, they’re gone! 💛💚💛"/> 🌼Our Limited-Edition Club Swimwear is Here!🌼

Designed for our whole surf club community, this exclusive range is available for:
🏄 Surf club members
🌊 Nippers
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families
💙 Community supporters
🏖️ Visitors wanting a lasting memento of their beach holiday

These also make a fantastic Christmas gift or a special keepsake for family and friends from interstate or overseas.

How to order:
✔️ Pre-paid orders only
✔️ Orders can be placed by emailing <span style=ua.moc.cslswsobfsctd-8485b4@smrofinu (Helen) ✔️ We require a minimum of 50 pre-paid orders for production to go ahead. ✔️ The manufacturer requires a minimum production run of 100 items across the range. ✔️ Once samples are approved, production takes approximately 6–8 weeks (sample approval is expected within 2–3 weeks). To have your swimwear ready for the start of the season or Christmas, be sure to place your order early! Swimwear can be collected from the surf club on patrol or Nipper days, or by arrangement. Don’t miss your chance to own this limited-edition design—once orders close, they’re gone! 💛💚💛"/>

🌼Our Limited-Edition Club Swimwear is Here!🌼 Designed for our whole surf club community, this exclusive range is available for: 🏄 Surf club members 🌊 Nippers 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families 💙 Community supporters 🏖️ Visitors wanting a lasting memento of their beach holiday These also make a fantastic Christmas gift or a special keepsake for family and friends from interstate or overseas. How to order: ✔️ Pre-paid orders only ✔️ Orders can be placed by emailing ua.moc.cslswsobfsctd-7b0f59@smrofinu (Helen) ✔️ We require a minimum of 50 pre-paid orders for production to go ahead. ✔️ The manufacturer requires a minimum production run of 100 items across the range. ✔️ Once samples are approved, production takes approximately 6–8 weeks (sample approval is expected within 2–3 weeks). To have your swimwear ready for the start of the season or Christmas, be sure to place your order early! Swimwear can be collected from the surf club on patrol or Nipper days, or by arrangement. Don’t miss your chance to own this limited-edition design—once orders close, they’re gone! 💛💚💛

👀 Something exciting is coming... Winter won’t last forever, and we’re already looking ahead to sunny days, surf, and summer at the club! ☀️🌊 We’re excited to be launching our limited-edition club swimwear—designed for everyone in our surf club community. Whether you’re a club member, Nipper, family member, local supporter, or a visitor wanting a special keepsake of your beach holiday, these are for you! Stay tuned over the coming week for the full women’s, men and kids range, pricing, and ordering details. You won’t want to miss out! #swslsc #mysurflife #coalcoast #surflifesaving #surflifestyle

🚨Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Course🚨 Do you want to upskill or refresh your resuscitation knowledge? The next ART course will be: 📆 Saturday 27th June ⏰8:30 am - 1:30 pm 📍Scarborough Wombarra SLSC Tea/coffee provided Candidates must have first aid and be +15 years old. Please contact: ua.moc.cslswsobfsctd-3012d6@noitacude as spaces are limited! #firstaid #resuscitation #swslsc #surflifesaving #coalcoast

💚💛💚Season 2025/2026 wrap up💚💛💚 Anyone else missing summer? Here’s a wrap up of our 25/26 season highlights! #swslsc #mysurflife #coalcoast #surflifesaving #highlights

✨Congratulations and good luck✨ Our club would like to say a massive THANK YOU and to wish our three nominees for the Illawarra Surf Lifesaving Awards of Excellence the best of luck for tonight. Kat Watson is up for Patrol Captain of the Year. Kat heads our all female patrol, leads with kindness and empathy, and has shown exceptional dedication to her role as Patrol Captain. Zac Lopresti is up for the Keith Caldwell Volunteer of the Year. Zac has been instrumental in driving our IRB program, not only within our club, but across the wider SLS community of the norther Illawarra suburbs, helping to make all our beaches just that bit safer. Pete Rafferty is up for Community Engagement of the Year. Pete tirelessly strives to use surf and swim skills as tools to foster inclusivity and diversity within not only the SLS community, but across the Illawarra. This is beautifully reflected in his work with Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra to host a surf skills nippers day. We are very proud and grateful to have these humble and outstanding members as part of our club, even if you don’t win tonight, know you are all winners to us! #swslsc #mysurflife #surflifesaving #coalcoast #award

🚨FIRST AID COURSE🚨 Do you want to upskill or refresh your first aid knowledge? The next first aid course will be: 📆 Saturday 13th June ⏰8:30 am - till done 📍Thirroul SLSC This is a one day course, where online first aid modules need to be completed prior to commencing. Bring your own lunch - cafe within 50 m. Candidates must be +15 years old. Please contact: ua.moc.cslswsobfsctd-1ebfd9@noitacude as spaces are limited! #firstaid #firstaidtraining #swslsc #surflifesaving #coalcoast

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Scarborough Wombarra SLSC

Small, friendly, and welcoming surf lifesaving club found in the northern suburbs of the Illawarra, Dharawal Country

🌊🏄‍♀️ Nippers is back! 🏄‍♂️🌊
We’ve got all our important dates locked in, so save the dates! 📅

📍 Registration Day at the Club - Sunday 11th October 10 am - 12:30 pm
🏊 Pool Proficiency at Helensburgh Pool - Sunday 25th October 9 am - 11:30 am
🏖️ 1st Nippers Day at the beach - Sunday 8th November 10 am

🖥️ Returning families — you can make things nice and easy by simply renewing membership online via hub.sls.com

👕 Club merch will also be available to purchase on Registration Day, so it’s the perfect chance to get everyone kitted out for the season!

We’re so excited to welcome back our returning families and meet lots of new families this summer 💚💛💚

Nippers is an excellent way to build confidence, surf safety and awareness in a fun environment 💪🏊‍♀️

Our club is all about being family-friendly, welcoming and inclusive, and we’re lucky to have heaps of families from across Sydney who are part of our wider Illawarra surf club family. 🌊☀️

Whether you’re returning or joining us for the first time — we can’t wait to see you on the beach! 💛💚💛

#swslsc #nippers #coalcoast #surflifesaving #mysurflife
☀️The countdown to summer is on☀️

We’re getting ready to open the beach for another great season! 

🚩 Flags go up 26th/27th September!
To our patrol members, please confirm ASAP with your patrol captains so the patrol roster is good to go

💚 Nippers
Dates are being finalised and will be released shortly. If you have any questions or issues, please email: <span style=ua.moc.cslswsobfsctd-1e8517@rartsiger (Rob) — this goes for both nipper families and patrollers. 💪 Patrol Reserves If you are a community member who can’t commit to a full season but wants to go on our reserve list, please email: ua.moc.cslswsobfsctd-6829fc@ofni 🩱Limited Edition Club Swimwear
A reminder to get your orders in! We need a minimum of 50 orders for the limited-edition swimwear to go ahead. Orders can be placed by emailing: ua.moc.cslswsobfsctd-7180fc@smrofinu (Helen). We’re looking forward to seeing you all back on the beach for another great summer 😎 #swslsc #coalcoast #surflifesaving #volunteer #summer" loading="lazy">
AGM - but make it bougie! 

A big thank you to all who joined our AGM on Sunday, it was wonderful to see some new faces amongst the familiar. 

It was great to reflect on the many achievements of the 25/26 season, from watching our nippers grow, the annual inter-patrol relay and our club house renovations, to connecting with the broader community through our MCCI beach day, Figtree Scouts and Coledale RSL Anzac Day service - and everything in between. 

We’d like to extend a warm round of applause to all outgoing committee members - we thank you for your service - and warmly welcome all new committee members! We’re excited to see what the 26/27 season will bring.

Don’t forget to order your limited edition club swimwear - contact <span style=ua.ude.cslswsobfsctd-5d3f26@smrofinu #swslsc #agm #mysurflife #coalcoast #surflifesaving" loading="lazy">
✋We Need Your Help! ✋

We’re looking for past Bronze Medallion holders to join our Patrol Reserve List this season - a pool of casual volunteers we can reach out too if one of our rostered patrols is running short.

Whether you can help with one patrol or a few throughout the season, every shift makes a real difference—especially during our busy holiday patrols.

If it’s been a while, don’t worry! We’ll help you become proficient again before the season starts. It’s a valuable life skill to refresh, and a great way to get back into the surf.

Why join?
☀️ Reconnect with old club friends
🏖️ Spend 3.5 hours giving back to your community while enjoying the beach
🤝 Help keep our patrol numbers strong
💙 Be part of the club again—without a big commitment

We’re especially keen to hear from past members living around Scarborough and Wombarra, but everyone is welcome. Whether you’re a young adult home on weekends, a past member with grown-up kids, someone with a holiday house in the area, or simply looking to get involved again—we’d love to have you.

All we ask is a positive attitude and reliability if you commit to a patrol. Every contribution, no matter how small, helps.

📧 Interested or have questions? Contact us at <span style=ua.moc.cslswsobfsctd-773f01@ofni We’d love to welcome you back to the beach! #swslsc #coalcoast #surflifesaving #volunteer #southcoastnsw" loading="lazy">
☀️You’re Invited to Our AGM! ☀️

It’s time for our Annual General Meeting, and we’d love to see as many of our members there as possible!

The AGM is a great opportunity to hear about what we’ve achieved over the past year, have your say on the future of the club, and help shape what’s next. Whether you’ve been involved for years or have only recently joined, your voice matters.

📅 Date: Sunday 9 August
🕒 Time: 3 pm
📍 Location: SWSLSC

We’re always looking for enthusiastic members to get involved, so if you’ve ever thought about volunteering or joining the committee, this is the perfect chance to learn more.

There are a variety of roles available, and your professional experience, life skills, and fresh ideas can make a real difference to our club.

A huge thank you to our outgoing committee for all the time, effort, and dedication you’ve given over the past season. Together, we’ve achieved so much, and we truly appreciate everything you’ve done.

We hope you can make it—see you there! 🌊💙

#SWSLSC #AGM #coalcoast #volunteer #surflifesaving
🌼Our Limited-Edition Club Swimwear is Here!🌼

Designed for our whole surf club community, this exclusive range is available for:
🏄 Surf club members
🌊 Nippers
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families
💙 Community supporters
🏖️ Visitors wanting a lasting memento of their beach holiday

These also make a fantastic Christmas gift or a special keepsake for family and friends from interstate or overseas.

How to order:
✔️ Pre-paid orders only
✔️ Orders can be placed by emailing <span style=ua.moc.cslswsobfsctd-107a35@smrofinu (Helen) ✔️ We require a minimum of 50 pre-paid orders for production to go ahead. ✔️ The manufacturer requires a minimum production run of 100 items across the range. ✔️ Once samples are approved, production takes approximately 6–8 weeks (sample approval is expected within 2–3 weeks). To have your swimwear ready for the start of the season or Christmas, be sure to place your order early! Swimwear can be collected from the surf club on patrol or Nipper days, or by arrangement. Don’t miss your chance to own this limited-edition design—once orders close, they’re gone! 💛💚💛" loading="lazy">
👀 Something exciting is coming...

Winter won’t last forever, and we’re already looking ahead to sunny days, surf, and summer at the club! ☀️🌊

We’re excited to be launching our limited-edition club swimwear—designed for everyone in our surf club community.

Whether you’re a club member, Nipper, family member, local supporter, or a visitor wanting a special keepsake of your beach holiday, these are for you!

Stay tuned over the coming week for the full women’s, men and kids range, pricing, and ordering details. You won’t want to miss out! 

#swslsc #mysurflife #coalcoast #surflifesaving #surflifestyle
🚨Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Course🚨

Do you want to upskill or refresh your resuscitation knowledge? 

The next ART course will be:
📆 Saturday 27th June
⏰8:30 am - 1:30 pm
📍Scarborough Wombarra SLSC

Tea/coffee provided

Candidates must have first aid and be +15 years old. 

Please contact: <span style=ua.moc.cslswsobfsctd-7d1ae7@noitacude as spaces are limited! #firstaid #resuscitation #swslsc #surflifesaving #coalcoast" loading="lazy">
💚💛💚Season 2025/2026 wrap up💚💛💚

Anyone else missing summer? Here’s a wrap up of our 25/26 season highlights! 

#swslsc #mysurflife #coalcoast #surflifesaving #highlights
✨Congratulations and good luck✨

Our club would like to say a massive THANK YOU and to wish our three nominees for the Illawarra Surf Lifesaving Awards of Excellence the best of luck for tonight.

Kat Watson is up for Patrol Captain of the Year. Kat heads our all female patrol, leads with kindness and empathy, and has shown exceptional dedication to her role as Patrol Captain.

Zac Lopresti is up for the Keith Caldwell Volunteer of the Year. Zac has been instrumental in driving our IRB program, not only within our club, but across the wider SLS community of the norther Illawarra suburbs, helping to make all our beaches just that bit safer.

Pete Rafferty is up for Community Engagement of the Year. Pete tirelessly strives to use surf and swim skills as tools to foster inclusivity and diversity within not only the SLS community, but across the Illawarra. This is beautifully reflected in his work with Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra to host a surf skills nippers day.

We are very proud and grateful to have these humble and outstanding members as part of our club, even if you don’t win tonight, know you are all winners to us!

#swslsc #mysurflife #surflifesaving #coalcoast #award
🚨FIRST AID COURSE🚨

Do you want to upskill or refresh your first aid knowledge? 

The next first aid course will be:
📆 Saturday 13th June
⏰8:30 am - till done
📍Thirroul SLSC

This is a one day course, where online first aid modules need to be completed prior to commencing.

Bring your own lunch - cafe within 50 m.

Candidates must be +15 years old. 

Please contact: <span style=ua.moc.cslswsobfsctd-5c8884@noitacude as spaces are limited! #firstaid #firstaidtraining #swslsc #surflifesaving #coalcoast" loading="lazy">
🌟Congratulations🌟

It’s been a month since the flags came down for the winter, so it was great to reconnect and celebrate our outstanding club members from the 25/26 season.

1. Our amazing Patrol Captains - Ben, Zac, Pete, Tommy, Bindi, Kat and Henry and Ian as Club Captain - thank you for your leadership in keeping our beach safe this summer.
2. Dual club people of the year - Kat Watson and Zac Lopresti
3. Patroller of the year - Gary Jordan 
4. Two of our four new Bronze Medallion’s - we look forward to you joining us on patrol next year!
5. Youth club member of the year - Jed Stuart 

A massive thank you to our committee who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes - Ian, Rick, Bindi, Henry, Zac, Kat, Joanna, Robert, John, Peter, Tommy and Rachelle - and of course our President Doug! Thank you for your genuine love and dedication to continually improving our club. Surf lifesaving can be so much more than keeping our beaches safe, and it’s the community that is nurtured at SWSLSC that embodies that. 

Thank you to Ryan’s Hotel for hosting us, your support of our little club is always appreciated.

#swslsc #mysurflife #surflifesaving #coalcoast #surflifesavingnsw
To all SWSLSC club members and families, looking forward to the senior club preso tomorrow night at Ryans Hotel Thirroul Friday 22nd
Thank you again Ryans for hosting us this year
To any past members that stepped back this season or previous and thinking about jumping back in again next year - so welcome to attend the night and say hello to old friends and enjoy the evening
☀️F A R E W E L L  S U M M E R☀️ 

And just like that, the escapement shadows have crept up the beach and the flags have come down for the last time of the 25/26 season.

It’s been our pleasure welcoming our community and visitors to the beach each weekend and ensuring that everyone has a safe and fun time in the surf and sun.

A massive thank you to our patrolling members for your diligence across the season, especially over this last long weekend of extra patrols - you have all played a part in keeping our community safe 💛❤️💛

Although the flags are down, there is still plenty of action across the offseason, with our end of season celebration, the SLSI Awards of Excellence and IRB training courses.

Stay warm over the winter months and see you all next summer!

#swslsc #mysurflife #coalcoast #surflifesavingaustralia #surflifesaving
This morning, patrollers Gary, in his Fires uniform, along with Rose and Jed Stuart, attended the ANZAC Day Dawn Service at @coledalersl, laying a wreath on behalf of SWSLSC.

We remember and thank all those who served.

Lest We Forget.

#lestweforget #anzacday #anzacdaydawnservice #anzac #swslsc
Wreath ready for Anzac Day memorial at Coledale RSL.tomorrow morning.we are very proud to have Rose and Jed Stuart represent SWSLSC members past and present. Both having gone through the nippers program and as young adults making a great contribution to the club as patrolling members.To all that are serving or have served for our country - we thank you.  Big shout out to Penny at Woonona Florist for the amazing wreath as always
Please save the date for 2025-26 senior club presentation.  Friday May 22nd 6pm for a 6.30 start.
A great way to cap the season on which we have achieved a fair amount in the club renovation, and ever improving nipper program and a great core of patrol members working as a collective.
Thanks again to Tom @ryanshotelthirroul hotel for hosting - both Ryan’s and Beaches becoming very loyal and greatly appreciated club sponsors .
All patrol members and partners along with extended family welcome- looking forward to the night and congratulating well deserved award winners and the people that make this club tick
Our club would like to give a big shout out to The Scarborough Hotel for their generous donation in support of our Nippers presentation gift - new SWSLSC Nippers Tees with our custom stingray logo.

We think they look fab - so keep your eye out for them on our nippers in the neighbourhood during the off season.

We are very grateful to The Scarborough Hotel owner @glenn.piper.1, and his team Rohan and Maddison, for their support and engagement.

If you are looking for a great feed or spot for a drink over the long weekend with some of the best views on the coast, make sure you stop by The Scarborough Hotel - it’s all about community helping community 💚💛💚

#swslsc #thescarboroughhotel #nippers #surflifesaving #coalcoast
🥳Congratulations to our latest SRCs!🥳

We’re stoked to see two new Surf Rescue Certificates (SRCs) through this summer. Big congratulations to the boys for their dedication to learning the foundations of what it means to be a surf life saver.

For late stage nippers (U14s), SCR is the entry level award (min age 13) leading to Bronze Medallion (min age 15) and is a great way to continue building confidence in the surf and gain vital life saving skills.

SCRs learn CPR and are trained in the operations associated with being a patrolling member, including teamwork, communications, surf awareness and open water rescues. These are skills gained for life that are just as important beyond the beach, as they are in a surf life saving context.

Not only have they gained skills that could save a life, but also a valuable addition to their resume representing their character in work ethic and community mindedness, their ability to test themselves with new skills, and importantly, listen and learn from experienced people.

Shout out to Bindi, Tommy and Gary who gave up time outside of their own patrol days to help with training.

For any senior nippers interested in doing their SCR, email the club to find out when the next training course will be. 

#mysurflife #swslsc #coalcoast #surflifesavingnsw #surflifesavingaustralia
💚 FINAL NIPPERS OF 25/26 SEASON 💚

And just like that, our 25/26 nippers season has come to an end 😢

We are so proud of the progress our nippers made this season - watching them gain in confidence and skill in the water, and encouraging each other along the way - it’s what it’s all about 💚💛💚

It has been the highlight of our season to welcome our nippers community to the beach, and we would like to say a massive thank you to every parent, volunteer, patrolling member and individual that either led, or lent a helping hand, to make nippers a success.

If you enjoyed the season as much as we did, please spread the word across your communities and schools. We would love to welcome you and your friends back next summer.

Stay warm over the winter, we’re already looking forward to more fun in the surf and sun next summer.

#mysurflife #swslsc #surflifesavingaustralia #nippers #coalcoast
A huge thankyou to Kurrawa SLSC for the very generous and greatly appreciated donation of a Thundercat Gen II hull
The boat had a good life at Kurrawa, racing and light patrol and now put out to pasture at our club for a gentler life at SWSLSC. We have rebadged and painted the club's logo on the boat as a tribute and thanks. We have swapped out as the number one boat for the moment for members to get used to the different hull to what we have had, and already put to good use on patrol and a SRC kids introduction to the IRB program we are trying to grow by getting them on the water
If any kids or adults local or outside area looking at being part of an inclusive, welcoming SLSC at SW and the richly rewarding movement and enjoy being on the water please get in touch
We are planning and will be running education and training in the offseason for IRBC and IRBD proficiencies 

Your generosity Kurrawa will make a good impact at our club with now 2 hulls rescue ready. 
A great example why grass roots SLS is so rewarding and why we stay involved - clubs helping clubs and the positivity of members across the country
Thanks so much to all the kids that challenged themselves today, plenty of smiles on all nippers and we ran longer than usual with the water temp unreal and kids smashing it. To all the water safety and age managers Thank you so much for your involvement ,you are helping make this program grow  and we see that every week with more and more nippers testing themselves and coming out of the water knowing they can do it  One more nippers to go on the 22nd March -10 am with nipper preso straight after.  Love being part of SWSLSC
💜Happy International Women’s Day💜

On this International Women’s Day, we would like to recognise the wonderful women who contribute to our club and serve our community to make sure our beach is a safe and welcoming place for everyone.

From our young Nippers gaining skills and confidence in the water, to our SRC teens building their leadership capacity, our patrolling members of all ages leading by example, and the nippers mums and non-patrolling members making sure everything runs smoothly, we are proud and grateful to have you as part of our club and community.

This year’s theme is ‘Balance the Scales’. Our club is strives to recognise and act on ways we can do this, from having our all female patrol team, to encouraging more girls to up skill, there will always be ways we can help balance the scales.

#internationalwomensday #mysurflife #swslsc #coalcoast #surflifesaving
Scarborough Wombarra SLSC was excited to spend the evening with members from 1st Figtree Scout Club to talk about beach and water safety as part of their aquatics badge. 

Thanks for having us Figtree Scouts! We had lots of fun in the water!

#mysurflife #surflifesaving #coalcoast #beach #scout
What an afternoon!

The annual patrol relay was just over a week ago and it was fantastic to see all members of the SWSLSC community come together for an afternoon of fun.

A massive congratulations to our friendly rivals from around the headland at Coledale who claimed the mighty marlin trophy. We hope you will be back next year to defend your title!

A big shout out to everyone who helped make the day a success, from our sponsors - our longstanding friends at The Beaches Hotel and Ryan’s Hotel for supporting the day, The Scarborough Hotel for the winners prize, The Paella and Sangria Company for the delicious food, and Hawks Brewing, The Grifter and Young Henry’s for ensuring we had cold beer to relax to after the race - to Darren from Coledale on the RWC, and of course our club President Doug and his team for all their work.

It’s all about community supporting community while having some fun! If you’re interested in joining our club, please check out our website, send us an email at <span style=moc.cslswsobfsctd-1877c2@ofni or send us a DM. Until next year! #swslsc #mysurflife #coalcoast #surflifesaving surflifesavingaustralia" loading="lazy">
A massive shout out to our longtime supporters @pub_fella and Tom from @ryanshotelthirroul and @beacheshotel for sponsoring our club shirts!

We love them and we love seeing community supporting community.

Also, a big thank you to Ray at @asydprinting for turning concept into reality.

#swslsc #mysurflife #surflifesaving #coalcoast #supportlocal
The Patrol Team Relay is back again!

🕔 Sunday 8th Feb - 4 pm

🏊‍♀️ Teams of 3-4 members compete in a board, 2x run and swim relay for the glory of the marlin trophy

👫 Teams of nippers parents are encouraged to enter

🍻 Join us for the post race celebration of paella, cold beers and music

It’s the perfect way to put your SLS skills to the test and connect with your fellow club members. 

Contact your patrol captain for more details. Hope to see you all there! 

#mysurflife #swslsc #surflifesavingaustralia #coalcoast #surflifesaving
Nippers on tomorrow Sunday the 25th 10am sharp start if families could try to be at the club by 9.30 with a few announcements.Beach clearing nicely and weather should be favourable.There  will be a RWC (Jet Ski)on water for the session. Massive thanks to Chubby and Coledale SLSC. Slightly changed program to normal but as always plenty of 
fun, welcoming all families back to the 2026 portion of the nippers sessions. Free lamington to all nippers at the BBQ
Nippers cancelled today 18th Jan. conditions very poor. Next nippers Sunday the 25th-January 10am.Stay safe everyone
🚨 Calling all patrolling members 🚨

We’re still looking for volunteers to help cover the Australia Day afternoon patrol (1 - 5 pm). Even if you’re only free for an hour, pop your name down on the roster to let us know you can make it.

Public holiday patrols are an excellent way to meet members outside your regular patrol team. We especially encourage those who were unable to volunteer over the Christmas/New Years period.

Big thanks to everyone who has put their name down already, or we’re able to help over the holiday break.

#swslsc #mysurflife #surflifesaving #coalcoast
📣 Call out to any nippers keen to participate in the branch championships 📣

The Branch Carnival is on January 30th at Thirroul Beach. Drop us a line if your nippers are keen to participate, the club will cover costs and organise registration.

We encourage every nippers to participate in at least one branch carnival as it’s a fantastic way to build experience and confidence, and most importantly build friendships within the club and other surf live saving communities.

#mysurflife #swslsc #coalcoastnsw #surflifesaving #beach
☀️ Nippers Dates for 2026 ☀️

As we welcome in the new year it’s time to welcome our favourite beach visitors- our nippers - back to the beach. The first nippers for 2026 will be:

☀️ Sunday 18th January, 10 am

The Junior Branch Carnival is coming up on January 30th at Thirroul Beach, so drop us a line if your nipper (U8s - U14s) is keen to participate, the club will cover costs and organise entires. 

We encourage every nipper to try at least one branch carnival as it’s a fantastic way to build experience and confidence, and most importantly, build friendships within the club and other surf life saving communities 💛❤️💛

Swipe to check out some of the pics from previous branch carnivals.

#swslsc #mysurflife #coalcoast #surflifesaving #nippers
☀️🔥☀️HEATWAVE ALERT☀️🔥☀️

With temperatures set to soar over the next couple of days, there is no better place to cool off than the beach (in our opinion 😉). If you visit the beach, don’t forget to stay beach and sun safe.

🚩 Swim between the red and yellow flags
✋ Raise your hand for assistance if needed
🛟 If caught in a rip, remain clam, float, and signal for assistance 
👀 Always supervise children in and near water
🧢 Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide
💧 Drink plenty of water

In an emergency call 000 and ask for Police, which will activate our emergency response teams alongside other services.

For more tips, download the BEACHSAFE app, and have safe fun in the sun and sea.

#swslsc #mysurflife #heatwave #coalcoast #beach
Sundays Storm Show

Our all female Patrol Team 5 had front row seats to the storm that rolled over the escapement on Sunday afternoon. Check out the highlights! 

#swslsc #coalcoastnsw #mysurflife #surflifesavingaustralia #storms

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