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Patrol iron-person relay 2025

What an amazing afternoon at the 3rd Scarborough Wombarra Patrol Iron-Person Relay….
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Fantastic results at Junior Branch Championships

Scarborough Wombarra’s team of three at the Illawarra Junior Branch Championships bagged FIVE medals….
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New President

Scarborough Wombarra Surf Life Saving Club is ready for a big safe summer with a new president….
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Selfless efforts from Peter Rafferty

Peter Rafferty was recently awarded patrol member of the year at Scarborough Wombarra….
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Scarborough Wombarra hosts Iron Person event

The surf club will be hosting their second instalment of the inter-club iron person patrol with the hope of incorporating the next generation of potential surf life savers into the senior club….
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Multicultural Nippers Sessions

This Sunday, Scarborough-Wombarra holds an information session for migrants interested in learning about the Nipper’s programme….
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Meet our Ground-Breaking Female Surf Lifesaver

It’s not an exaggeration to say that Rachelle Balez is a trailblazer for surf lifesaving in the Illawarra….
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Lifesavers Ready to Make an Impression

The Australian surf lifesaving community has rallied together to support a unique competition in the Illawarra this weekend….
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Beach of the week

As the first beach after the southern tail of the Sea Cliff Bridge and located just south of the historic Scarborough Hotel, Scarborough Beach is a popular summer location….
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Life Savers Needed!

Your community club needs you! Scarborough Wombarra Surf Lifesaving Club has a strong Nippers program, but the club is desperate for adult patrolling members….
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Our all-female patrol team

Scarborough-Wombarra SLSC is an inclusive, family-friendly club that offers great opportunities for all women, young and old….
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Lifesaving Leaders

This summer, the surf club has fielded its first all-female patrol…
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After checking conditions this afternoon, which should settle down again by tomorrow morning, nippers meeting still on tomorrow am. We will check again early. This is our second last meeting and last meeting with preso next Sunday the 16th - on rain, hail or shine with a few people to thank

After checking conditions this afternoon, which should settle down again by tomorrow morning, nippers meeting still on tomorrow am. We will check again early. This is our second last meeting...

Second ever SLS carnival and that being State Champs with no training and no experience in the sport BUT what fantastic results. Just missed out on semis in beach sprint and last to be knocked out before the flags final Congratulations Georgia on your results today, be very proud of what you achieved at the highest level and how you represented your family and the club.

Second ever SLS carnival and that being State Champs with no training and no experience in the sport BUT what fantastic results. Just missed out on semis in beach sprint...

Good luck to Georgia Iacono competing as our single competitor at State SLS titles at Queenscliff Beach today in beach events.Go the green and gold

Good luck to Georgia Iacono competing as our single competitor at State SLS titles at Queenscliff Beach today in beach events.Go the green and gold

To all South East coastal QLD communities and Northern NSW coastal communities sharing with you all our support getting through the next few days and the incredibly tough weather conditions ahead. Stay strong , we are all thinking of you every day. SLSA clubs, a wonderful community

To all South East coastal QLD communities and Northern NSW coastal communities sharing with you all our support getting through the next few days and the incredibly tough weather conditions...

Couldn’t have asked for better conditions at today’s nippers. Friendly surf on a beautiful sunny morning. To all the parents who pitched in at the BBQ , water safety and beach a massive thanks.2 more meetings to go,let’s keep the energy up and nipper numbers strong. Loving summer at Scarborough Wombarra

Couldn’t have asked for better conditions at today’s nippers. Friendly surf on a beautiful sunny morning. To all the parents who pitched in at the BBQ , water safety and...

So invested, and so close, what a day- the finishing line so close and team Narooma at left won the day. Thank you to everyone for making this such a fantastic afternoon

So invested, and so close, what a day- the finishing line so close and team Narooma at left won the day. Thank you to everyone for making this such a...

The start gun ready with images of the swimmers on Leg 1, to the winners representing Narooma SLSC - Patrol 1-congratulations on the win To the Paella supplied by Spanish Paella from Sydney-every single person commented how tasty the food was - highly recommend for any function To Beaches Hotel for the 4 winners vouchers - thank you so much To every SWSLSC club member-including Garie SLSC that pitched in to help make the day a success, thank you Matt Steffen - your DJ skills and tunes made the afternoon Looking forward to the rest of the season until the flags go down

The start gun ready with images of the swimmers on Leg 1, to the winners representing Narooma SLSC - Patrol 1-congratulations on the win To the Paella supplied by Spanish...

What an amazing afternoon, SWSLSC's 3rd installment of the patrol iron person relay, All patrol teams competing against each other for the Mighty Blue Marlin trophy. Representing clubs around Australia with their wonderful donation of club caps . So much fun, competitive spirit and a club coming together as a whole on the day with a twilight nippers prior. Massive shout out to Garie SLSC with your 2 teams being part of the day and helping keep your members active with no access to your club for the last few years and making the event even better Scarborough Wombarra -a great club and great community and not just the families from local suburbs who are members- to all the families who are part of our club that come from the Shire and beyond. We cant underestimate how important you are to our club and future

What an amazing afternoon, SWSLSC's 3rd installment of the patrol iron person relay, All patrol teams competing against each other for the Mighty Blue Marlin trophy. Representing clubs around Australia...

Thanks to our sponsors for your continued support of what we are trying to build at our surf club and our community.

Thanks to our sponsors for your continued support of what we are trying to build at our surf club and our community.

A team of 3 that bagged 5 medals competing at the Illawarra Jnr branch Championships @ North Gong today Amazing results from kids that won medals though natural talent and determination Congratulations to the mighty 3 Georgia Iacono U9s Gold- beach flags Silver-beach sprint Jake Azzopardi U11s Silver-beach flags Layla Azzopardi U13s Bronze- beach flags Bronze- beach sprint The club is super proud of your results and the way you represented the colours today

A team of 3 that bagged 5 medals competing at the Illawarra Jnr branch Championships @ North Gong today Amazing results from kids that won medals though natural talent and...
sWSLSC at junior branch carnival today. Small team with big hearts. Good luck kids

sWSLSC at junior branch carnival today. Small team with big hearts. Good luck kids

Hi Everyone, Big afternoon this Sunday with our Twilight nippers starting at 3pm, followed by the senior clubs iron person patrol relay If we can start sharp at 3pm - please try to have kids ready to go a bit earlier so we can get the relay on in good light. The BBQ will be fired up and ready go for the kids when completed. The club is offering a $5 flat rate for all kids which will be a bottomless BBQ- they can eat as much as they need. The $5 will cover hot BBQ food and a can of drink or bottle of water For members, friends and nipper parents we have Paella cooked on site - with cold "drinks" on offer with wonderful support from 4 Sydney breweries. Simply purchase a $5 club bottle opener from the BBQ and enjoy the catering Looking forward to the day

Hi Everyone, Big afternoon this Sunday with our Twilight nippers starting at 3pm, followed by the senior clubs iron person patrol relay If we can start sharp at 3pm -...

Brand spanking ATV to go out for the first time this Aust Day long weekend, badged up and ready to go. So much thanks to or new sponsors that have contributed to the unit and become part of our surf club family. Squadron Energy for the amazing grant contribution , Artic Blasting for the wonderful donation of your ground breaking rust prevention treatment and Nowra Polaris for all your help, advice and great service. Great news for our small Illawarra club

Brand spanking ATV to go out for the first time this Aust Day long weekend, badged up and ready to go. So much thanks to or new sponsors that have...

Its on again SWSLSC Interclub Patrol Iron person relay -Feb 9th at the surf club. All 7 Patrol teams racing for the Mighty Blue Marlin trophy. Great fun and a great way for the club to get together. Thankyou to all our sponsors supporting the day with images to follow from the event. Last years winner Patrol 1 representing South Curly out for back to back victories Thanks to all the clubs around Aust who donated competitor caps in 2023 for the race , it really adds to the day.

Its on again SWSLSC Interclub Patrol Iron person relay -Feb 9th at the surf club. All 7 Patrol teams racing for the Mighty Blue Marlin trophy. Great fun and a...

Legends on a gloomy Saturday Patrol

Legends on a gloomy Saturday Patrol

Day for it.

Day for it.

Couldn’t have hoped for a more picture perfect day. Merry Christmas, the water is beautiful

Couldn’t have hoped for a more picture perfect day. Merry Christmas, the water is beautiful

Merry Xmas from SWSLSC!!

Wishing all SWSLSC members and families a safe and relaxing holiday break. Looking forward to a great 2025

Wishing all SWSLSC members and families a safe and relaxing holiday break. Looking forward to a great 2025

Christmas Nippers last Sunday at Scarborough Wombarra SLSC. Nippers went crazy for Santa arriving in the IRB, so many smiles on faces. Merry Christmas to all our members and to...

Excited to announce Scarborough Wombarra SLSC new website now gone live. www.swslsc.com.au Enjoy Thanks to @joshuaa.scott for the fantastic drone footage and the support of our club

Beautiful day for it.

Beautiful day for it.

https://youtu.be/VLkpJj5m5I4?si=rLVw7MW1qyy7l5Ng All surf clubs in Australia need new volunteer patrol members, Scarborough Wombarra looking for additional help this season our beach is getting busier each season and if you have a few hours free once every 4-5 weeks please reach out for more info at

https://youtu.be/VLkpJj5m5I4?si=rLVw7MW1qyy7l5Ng All surf clubs in Australia need new volunteer patrol members, Scarborough Wombarra looking for additional help this season our beach is getting busier each season and if you have...

Fantastic turnout at 1st nippers at SWSLSC this morning. Welcome to all the new families and welcome back to those returning. Thank you to our wonderful water safety and to the parents who put their hands up to take age groups and help on the BBQ with Simon. Looking for the continued support to help make the nipper program better. Bring on Summer

Fantastic turnout at 1st nippers at SWSLSC this morning. Welcome to all the new families and welcome back to those returning. Thank you to our wonderful water safety and to...

First nippers this Sunday 17th, looking forward to the start of the nippers season. For any families that missed proficiency last weekend we have another this Sunday before nippers - 9.15 at Wombarra Pool. Bindi Adams will assess and kids once completed come over to the surf club and join their age group. For any families that have still not registered we will be taking regos from 9.15 at the surf club along with selling nipper clothing. Please try to be early as would like to get kids on the beach at 10am to start the activities. Please remember U6s up will need cap and High viz every meeting. See you on the beach!

First nippers this Sunday 17th, looking forward to the start of the nippers season. For any families that missed proficiency last weekend we have another this Sunday before nippers -...

Just to confirm proficiency float and swim for nippers this Sunday (10th) at Wombarra pool between 10 and 11am. If we could please try to get as many of the kids signed off this weekend that would be a great help. We have though organized a second proficiency before the first nippers on the 17th Nov at 9.15am until 10am at Wombarra pool. If anyone can’t make this weekend please get back in touch with the club so we can put a list together for the 17th

Just to confirm proficiency float and swim for nippers this Sunday (10th) at Wombarra pool between 10 and 11am. If we could please try to get as many of the...

We are welcoming Garie SLSC into our patrol roster this season in a limited capacity. Garie have been doing it tough with no access to their surf club for the last couple of seasons and are wanting to keep involved at the beach. Garie will drop into a total of 5 patrol days this season. Our patrol captains are aware of all details, please reach out with any queries. Let’s make them feel welcome and involved. Their support is greatly appreciated. @gariesurflifesavingclub @garieslsc

We are welcoming Garie SLSC into our patrol roster this season in a limited capacity. Garie have been doing it tough with no access to their surf club for the...

Welcome to all the new families that joined the club yesterday at nippers rego, hoping you all enjoy the season ahead. We will also be taking Regos on the first nipper meeting on Nov 17th for returning families or anyone who missed yesterday. Bring on Summer!

Welcome to all the new families that joined the club yesterday at nippers rego, hoping you all enjoy the season ahead. We will also be taking Regos on the first...

Just to remind all families, Nippers rego this Sunday 10-12.30 at the surf club (27th October). Free sausage sambos for all nipper families at rego.

Just to remind all families, Nippers rego this Sunday 10-12.30 at the surf club (27th October). Free sausage sambos for all nipper families at rego.
Flags are up for the new patrol season!

Flags are up for the new patrol season!

Open Day at Scarborough Wombarra Surf Surf Saving Club! Pop down to find out more from our President Doug and member Rob.

Open Day at Scarborough Wombarra Surf Surf Saving Club! Pop down to find out more from our President Doug and member Rob.
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