Tag: surf life saving
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JEMMA SMITH READY TO GO IN IRON SERIES START
Central Coast surf lifesaver Jemma Smith is keen to get back in action, as the Iron Series opens at Kingscliff this weekend. She’s shaken up her regular tactics in the hope of progressing to the podium, during this summer’s campaign.
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SLS SUPER TEAM SERIES CHAMPS CROWNED AT UMINA
Hunter surf life saver Dan Collins and his team have been crowned Super Teams champions, following the series final at Umina Beach. The competition is expected to be added to next year’s sporting calendar, after its inaugural event was hailed a success.
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SURF CARNIVAL ACTION AT SHELLY BEACH
The Central Coast’s surf life savers descended on Shelly Beach today for the first individuals carnival of the season. The event a chance for talents like James Koch to hone their skills, with international competitions on hold.
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LENNOX HEAD TALENT COMPETING IN ENVIROBANK SUPER TEAM SERIES
Two Lennox Head surf life savers are taking part in the super team series down south. Maisie Miller and Nathan Mackenzie competed in rival teams over the weekend, alongside some of the sports top performers. “It feels really good just to be part of a small country club and picked to race against one of…
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GARRY MENSFORTH NAMED SURF LIFE SAVING LIFE MEMBER
Umina Beach surf life saver Garry Mensforth has been named the Central Coast branch’s newest Life Member. Qualifying for his bronze medallion in 1975, Garry has been volunteering ever since. Over the years, he has managed elite surf sport teams, nippers, and is an active member of the branch’s investment committee. (VISION ONLY.)
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LUCKY ESCAPE AT SNAPPER POINT SEA CAVE
Two people have had a lucky escape after becoming trapped in the Snapper Point Sea Cave this afternoon. Lifeguards from Catherine Hill Bay were en route to free the pair, but were stood down as the pair managed to get out of harm’s way. Surf Life Savers warn the cave is a drowning hotspot and…
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EVANS HEAD OFFICIAL TAKES OUT WIN IN SURF LIFE SAVING AWARDS
One of Evans Head’s most dedicated volunteers has been recognised at this year’s New South Wales Surf Life Saving Awards. Evans Head-Casino was the only club in the Northern Rivers, that saw a member take out a category.
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CUDGEN LIFESAVER WINS BIG IN FAR NORTH COAST BRANCH AWARDS
An up-and-coming Surf Life Saving star from Cudgen has won the prestigious President’s trophy at last night’s Branch Awards of Excellence. 15-year-old Lily O’Sullivan says this big win is just the beginning.
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EXCELLENCE RECOGNISED IN SURF LIFE SAVING FAR NORTH COAST AWARDS
The winners of the Far North Coast Surf Life Saving Awards of Excellence have been announced in a virtual ceremony. The Cudgen Headland Club took out more than half of the awards – claiming fifteen of the 26 categories. Each winner will now become a finalist for the state awards. “Thank you to all the…
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LIFE SAVERS URGE COASTIES TO STEER CLEAR OF BEACHES
Stay away. That’s the message from Central Coast life savers, after making the difficult decision to stop patrolling our beaches this week due to coronavirus. At least 650 rescues are expected state-wide in April, and volunteers warn, if we do venture on the sand, help isn’t close at hand.