2017-2018 ANNUAL REPORT

Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Keeping Our Beaches Safe WHAT DOES YOUR BRANCH DO?

Delivering a coordinated program of well run S SURF SPORTS Carnivals and Events

EDUCATION Providing education in all areas and improving E & TRAINING skills of Club Trainers

Coodinating volunteers and infrastructure to provide 24/7 R RESCUE SUPPORT Rescue Services and support operations on SNB

VOICE FOR One voice representing 21 Clubs to relevant stakeholders V LIFESAVING IN SNB within Surf Life Saving and externally

INFORMATION The Executive and Staff provide a comprehensive range I & SUPPORT of information, advice and administrative support for SNB Clubs COMMUNITY Developing sponsorship and grant opportunities in addition INVOLVEMENT to Club efforts as well as promoting the value of Surf Life Saving C to the community

EFFICIENT Disseminating and developing processes that deliver E PROCESSES common standards and minimal duplicated effort Educating our community as well as providing valuable SURF SCHOOL income, employment and development opportunities for S Club members 2 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED Our mission Contents To provide a safe beach and aquatic environment throughout Sydney’s Northern Beaches. President’s Report 4 Our Vision CEO’s Report 6 Fulfil our responsibilities as part of SLSA and provide a Patrons, Officers, Committees 8 valued Surf Life Saving service to the community. Honour Roll 10 Branch Honours 12 Our Branch Charter Branch Awards of Excellence 14 The Branch exists for the benefit of the volunteer Directors’ Choice Awards 16 Surf Life Saving clubs and their members on Sydney’s Lifesaving 18 Northern Beaches. Support Services 20 The Branch is run as a co-operative of clubs, it recognises Patrol Assessment/Patrol Hours/Audits 21 the strength of the organisation is built on the club Rescue Statistics 22 system and will act within the best interests of all clubs, Education 24 while maintaining the interests of SLSA in the area. Award Statistics 26 Assessors, Facilitators & Chief Training Officers 32 The Branch is committed to maintaining the volunteer Member Services 34 ethos of Surf Life Saving and the valuable, trusted and respected role Surf Life Saving plays in the community. Membership Statistics 38 The Surf Life Saving School 40 Our Centre of Gravity Surf Sports 42 The strength of the Branch is our membership Surf Sports Membership 44 working together. Interbranch 46 Branch Point Score 48 Junior Branch Championship Results 49 Open Branch Championship Results 55 Surf Life Saving Masters Branch Championship Results 59 Our Special Branch Championships 66 Australia Financial Report for Surf Life Saving 67 Sydney Northern Beaches Inc. Club Reports 94 Vision Executive History 136 To save lives, create great Australians and build better communities. Branch History 138 Fundraising Events 139 Mission Vale 140 To provide safe beaches and aquatic environments throughout Australia.

Cover Shot Warriewood SLSC members Simon Lilly and Lisa Schumacher on patrol.

TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 3 PRESIDENT’S REPORT

It continues to be an absolute honour and Congratulations to the recipient of the privilege to serve as President, representing President’s Award – Dee Why SLSC’s Matt our membership that is made up of Molinia, an ‘all-rounder’ lifesaver whose exceptionally committed, skilled, dedicated passion, time, skills and energy has been and professional volunteer men, women given so freely and generously given across and young people who provide a wide so many functions of our service. range of lifesaving activities all centred on keeping our community safe. I would like to thank all of our Trainers, Assessors, Facilitators, Surf Sports Our 21 Surf Life Saving clubs through the Officials, our Support Services Team, actions of our volunteer members, have including our Duty Officers, Jet Ski continued to selflessly serve the community Operators, Surfcom Operators and with distinction, having maintained a members of our TIPS Team, as without your watchful eye over and kept safe some tireless support we could not do the job 3,080,226 beachgoers and undertaken we do. some 152,002.07 patrol hours whilst doing so. I would like to acknowledge the significant work of our Lifesaving, Education, Member These hours do not include the countless Services and Surf Sports portfolios whose hours spent running the Club, keeping achievements are listed by our Directors fit, maintaining their skills, training and elsewhere in the report. Doug Menzies - President educating new and existing members, engaging with the community as well as I would like to also thank our fantastic importantly running our nippers programs, staff at the Branch headquarters. Steve thus developing our young people and McInnes, Jen Huston, Marcial Nunura, preparing our future generations Belinda Dobson and John Taylor, thank you of lifesavers. so much for all you do.

Our 5,610 volunteer surf lifesavers Additionally, I would like to acknowledge performed 827 rescues, conducted 33,590 the outstanding Branch Executive who Surf Life Saving preventative actions, provided 2,619 first aid have provided extraordinary contributions services and, at the same time, undertook to the successful operations of our Branch, Sydney Northern and completed some 9,093 awards so to our Deputy President – Shannon and qualifications. Job, Director of Lifesaving – Glenn Tolan, Beaches had a Director of Education – Adrienne Lowe, On behalf of the wider community, I want Director of Member Services – Tracey very busy 2017/18 to acknowledge and thank our 18,733 Hare-Boyd, Director of Surf Sports – Darren members for doing what you do so well. Warrener and Director of Finance – Lance season where Barnes, thank you so much. During the season, we saw the new we continued amalgamated Northern Beaches Council I would like to pay tribute to Darren established from the former Manly, Warrener who is standing down after to maintain our Warringah and Pittwater Councils and we serving as Director of Surf Sports for four look forward to developing a close working years. We welcome Louis Tassone on high standards relationship to continue to provide volunteer board as our new Director of Surf Sports. surf lifesaving services second to none. and watch over a Congratulations to our latest Life Members, I would like to congratulate all those who Distinguished Service and Outstanding record number of won awards at our 2017/18 SNB Branch Service recipients. Their details appear Awards of Excellence, in particular, I elsewhere in the report, but thank you for beachgoers. congratulate Freshwater SLSC as Most your amazing contribution over so Outstanding Club of the Year, Queenscliff many years. SLSC Patrol Assessment Competition, David Price (Freshwater SLSC) as Life To all our sponsors and supporters, without Saver of the Year, Young Life Saver of the you we could not possibly undertake the Year Trae Hare-Boyd (North Steyne SLSC) work that we do to keep the community and David Cowell (North Steyne SLSC) as safe. A big thank you to Streets, Westfield Volunteer of the Year. All our award winners Warringah Mall, Dee Why RSL Club, are detailed elsewhere in the annual report. Northern Beaches Council, SLSNSW,

4 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED Speedo, Cancer Institute NSW, Local Manly I again thank all our members for your Daily, St George Foundation, Entertainment efforts and I look forward to seeing you on Book, Bill Buckle, Surf Life Saving Australia, the beach in our 2018/19 season. URM, RFi Group, Thredbo, Bennett Surfboards, DHL, Westpac and Telstra.

TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 5 CEO’S REPORT

Without taking anything away from our some great deals and incentives for our worthy winners, those on stage receiving clubs on Speedo clubwear. their awards, are figuratively just the tip of the iceberg. Below the surface are Much appreciated is the new support of the thousands of surf lifesavers contributing St George Foundation who provided us with what they can to their club, the Branch and a grant to fund our Stewart House program the community to keep the beaches safe. for twelve months. We also received a grant from the NSW Government’s Community And what a superb job you have all done – Building Partnerships program to partially congratulations to every one of our 18,733 fund the replacement of our failing air members on a job well done. conditioning unit and a grant from the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant program to Whilst everything went well on the replace our Surf Sports shipping container beaches, from a business perspective, the and the Cancer Institute NSW to provide 2017/18 season provided some significant our Sun Safety and Surf Safety classroom challenges for the Branch. Our long-term presentations. partnership with Unilever was reviewed due Thank you to Rob Stokes MP for supporting to global corporate events. This resulted in our grant applications. our Streets Ice Cream sponsorship being reduced considerably under a new three- Thank you to all of our sponsors as without year agreement, and our Lipton Ice Tea you we could not do the job we do. sponsorship concluded. As our Director of Lifesaving has reported, This unexpected change placed some it was another busy and positive year on Steve McInnes - CEO pressure on our bottom line performance the beaches for our volunteer lifesavers. and cash flow. A review of all expenditure Collectively, we rescued 827 people, was undertaken and cuts made where we provided first-aid treatments to 2,619 could. Our staffing level was reduced by people, reacquainted 148 lost children with one full-time position. their parents, and proactively undertook Once we had trimmed the outgoings, our 33,590 preventative actions that may have What a memorable primary focus became securing a new otherwise resulted in a rescue and or major sponsor and seeking other revenue injury. More than three million beachgoers night is was for our opportunities through our Surf Life Saving benefitted from our services during the 2018 Awards of School and through various grants. past season. As you will see in the financial reports, Our volunteers amassed 152,002.07 hours Excellence. we finished the year in reasonable shape, patrolling the beaches and we estimate that managing to post a small net profit thanks with the addition of skills based training, So many great to the efforts of all Directors and staff in support operations, club administration and managing costs, some new sponsorship fundraising that this number would be in people were deals secured, a sizable revenue increase excess of 310,000 hours. At a conservative and profitability from the Surf Life Saving rate of $30 per hour, we have donated acknowledged School, and success with two grant $9.3million of service to the community – an for a tremendous applications. amazing effort. We welcome the International College of The skills of our volunteer lifesavers are amount of Management Sydney (ICMS) as a new augmented by the training programs major sponsor of the Branch under a delivered by our Trainers, Assessors volunteering effort three-year agreement with details of the and Facilitators who spend most of their sponsorship partnership to be officially summer weekends on the beaches training and achievements launched in July and September. The and assessing new members in their SRC ICMS brand will be very prominent on our and Bronze Medallion (473 SRC and 716 throughout the beaches over the next three years with their BM), conducting proficiencies for our 5,610 logo to appear on our patrol tents. patrolling members, and training more than 2017/18 patrol 1,600 higher awards such a ARTC, Spinal We also welcome iconic swimwear brand Management, IRB, and Silver and Gold season. Speedo as our official swimwear partner Medallion courses. A staggering 3,719 also for a three-year term. Speedo will new Patrolling and Lifesaving awards were provide financial support of our Awards processed during the past season. A huge of Excellence, Speedo products for our thank you to all involved. Interbranch team, support our Junior Lifesaver of the Year program, and offer

6 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED As you will see in the Member Services arrangements and are working towards the report, our membership dipped by around Crown Land lease template for our clubs. 1,200 members from last year to 18,733 At the same time, we have been working this year. This is not an alarming figure. with Council on developing the future beach However, we will be working to try and management model to be adopted from rebuild memberships, especially at some 2019. We thank Mayor Michael Regan and of our smaller clubs. As Director Tracey fellow Councillors for their ongoing support, Hare-Boyd reported, her portfolio had a very as well as the staff who are working with us active and rewarding season, especially on these projects. with our younger members and there were some great development programs run. I would also like to acknowledge and thank I am especially proud of our continued the leadership team at SLSNSW – David involvement in providing ongoing Mental Murray (President) and Steven Pearce Health First Aid Courses to our youth and (CEO) and thank the SLSNSW Directors adult members. and staff for their support and advice throughout the year. In the Surf Sports arena, our athletes performed well at Branch, State and Lastly, I am thankful for the guidance and National levels with the SNB team bringing support of our Branch Executive, led by home the NSW Interbranch Championship Doug Menzies and thank you all for the title amid tough competition. As you will see energy and time that you commit to the in the results section and within the Surf running of the Branch. To the Branch staff Sports Director’s report, there were some Jen Huston, Marcial Nunura, Belinda outstanding individual, team efforts and Dobson and John Taylor, thank you for all Club efforts. Thank you to all of our Officials your great work throughout the year and to who dedicate long hours on the beach our casual school staff, thank you for the most weekends to enable our carnivals to contribution you have made to our Surf Life be conducted. Saving School.

A new three-year strategic plan has been developed and the first stages are being implemented across all portfolios. We have also developed a three-year financial plan and cash-flow projection to underpin the delivery of the strategic plan. A scorecard will be presented to each Board of Management meeting to show our progress with the goals within the plan. Within the strategic plan are a number of goals and strategies to increase the capacity of our members whilst at the same time reducing some of the administrative burden that has grown over recent years.

A key part of the new Strategic Plan is to foster strong and positive relationships with our key stakeholders. To this end, we have had fruitful discussions with Northern Beaches Council regarding future lease

TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 7 PATRONS, OFFICERS & COMMITTEES

Patrons Staff

The Hon. Tony Abbott, Federal Member for Warringah Chief Executive Officer - Steve McInnes The Hon. Jason Falinski, Federal Member for Mackellar Branch Manager - Jen Huston The Hon James Griffin, State Member for Manly Surf Sports Manager, School BDM - Marcial Nunura The Hon. Brad Hazzard, State Member for Wakehurst, Education & Lifesaving Co-Ordinator - Belinda Dobson Minister for Health Surf School Co-Ordinator - Nick Hatch (until Sept 17) The Hon. Rob Stokes, State Member for Pittwater, Public Relations & Media Officer - John Taylor Minister for Education. Graham Ford - SLSA President Board of Surf Sports David Murray - SLSNSW President Director of Surf Sports - Darren Warrener (Chair), Lifesaving Adviser– Steve Haggett Club Presidents – Board of Management R&R Adviser – Alan Burns March Past Adviser– Gary Cook Tony Bonner AM (Manly), Frank Traugott (North Steyne), Beach Adviser – Martin Lynch & Michael Gedz Craig Susans (Queenscliff), Alan Burns (Freshwater), High Performance Adviser– David Rees Graeme Dominish (South Curl Curl), Carnival Review Adviser– Louis Tassone David Wymer (North Curl Curl), Hugh Long (Dee Why), Powercraft Adviser– Nigel Penn Peter Kinsey (Long Reef), Greg Broome (Collaroy), Officials Adviser– Matt Molinia Martin Hayward (South Narrabeen), Boat Adviser - Nick Sampson Tracey Lake (Narrabeen Beach), Steve Maxwell (North Narrabeen), Gear Steward - Keith Abraham Jen Spencer (Warriewood), Bryce Munro (Mona Vale), Rod McGibbon (Bungan Beach), Rob Emerson (Newport), Board of Education Romilly Madew (Bilgola), Richard Cole (Avalon Beach), Andrew Pearce (Whale Beach), Saul Brown (Palm Beach), Director of Education - Adrienne Lowe (Chair) Graham Howard (North Palm Beach). Deputy Director - Tracey Hare-Boyd Advanced Resuscitation Adviser - Gary Beauchamp Facilitated Course Coordinator - Jessica Menzies Executive Gold Medallion Adviser - Andy Cross Bronze Medallion Adviser - Lindsay Davis Branch President - Doug Menzies (Newport) Surf Rescue Certificate Adviser - David Vinson Deputy President - Shannon Job (North Steyne) Junior Education Adviser - Tammy Cook Director of Finance - Lance Barnes (Newport) Powercraft Adviser - Graham Howard Director of Lifesaving - Glenn Tolan (Mona Vale) Director of Education - Adrienne Lowe (Dee Why) Board of Member Services Director of Surf Sports - Darren Warrener (Avalon Beach) Director of Member Services - Tracey Hare-Boyd (North Steyne) Director of Member Services - Tracey Hare-Boyd (Chair), Chief Executive Officer - Steve McInnes (Narrabeen Beach) Adrienne Lowe (Education), Steve Haggett (SRC and Surf Sports), Andy Cross (Lifesaving), Mike Stanley-Jones (Cadets, Youth)

8 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED Board of Lifesaving Constitution and Regulations Committee

Director of Lifesaving - Glenn Tolan (Chair) Ray Petersen, Wayne Freakley, Adrian Hill Deputy Director - Lara Boyle Emergency Services Adviser - Steve Faddy Meritorious Awards Committee Patrol Assessment Coordinator - Keith Abraham Powercraft Adviser - Graham Howard Glenn Tolan (Chair), Adrienne Lowe, Jeff Hewitt, Ray Petersen, Radio Adviser - Adrian Hill Gary Cook, Nigel Penn, Richard Andjelkovic Junior Lifesaving Adviser - Andy Cross Duty Operations Adviser - Rohan Fisher Branch Selection Committee Club Captain or Director of Lifesaving from each Club: Steve Rahme (North Palm Beach), Alistair Shield (Palm Beach), David Rees (Chair), Marty Quinn, Graham Bruce, Ian Miller, Lara Boyle (Whale Beach), Melinda Akehurst & Peter Carter Michael Gedz (Avalon Beach), Peter Fenley (Bilgola), Jessica Menzies (Newport), Aidan Clark (Bungan Beach), David Campbell (Mona Inter Branch Management Team Vale), Simeon Haddad (Warriewood), Dean Dallwitz (North Narrabeen), Greg Gillespie (Narrabeen Beach), Rohan Fisher Manager – Greg Heard, (South Narrabeen), Elizabeth Green (Collaroy), Nick Hadzipasic Head Coach – Chris Allum (Long Reef), Ben Davies (Dee Why), Matt O’Connor (North Curl Asst. Coach Beach – Michael Gedz Curl), Steve Hall (South Curl Curl), Deandra Godoy (Freshwater), Asst. Coach Water – Tim Hayes Gavin Larkings to March 2018 and Michael Studden from March Chaperones – Ian Miller, David Rees, 2018 (Queenscliff), Dan Hillier (North Steyne), Karen Heaton, Cath Piper Bec Crawford (Manly). Branch Photographers Judiciary Committee Bill Sheridan, Vicki Huston, John Taylor Barry Antella (OAM), Gary Cook, Jenny Drury, Tammy Cook, Allen Lakeman, Richard Andjelkovic Australia Day Honours 2018

Finance Committee Chris Allum OAM - Queenscliff SLSC Patricia Newton OAM - Dee Why SLSC Lance Barnes (Chair), Doug Menzies, Steve McInnes, David Piper, Kevin Harris, Steve Faddy, Simon Spicer SLSNSW Life Members

Life Membership and Ray Petersen - Manly LSC Service Honours Committee Jeffrey Hewitt - South Curl Curl SLSC Robert Asser - Freshwater SLSC Doug Menzies (Chair), Glenn Tolan (Director of Lifesaving), Jenny Drury, Barry Antella OAM, Gary Cook.

TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 9 HONOUR ROLL

HONOUR ROLL

Life Members 1979 1998 Patricia Newton OAM Neil Montgomery OAM Colin Rae Kay Priday 1949-1959 Chris Roberts *Jack Cameron 1980 1999 Geoff Upton *Arthur Castleman MBE *Bert King OAM Brian Joyce *His Honour Sir Adrian *Jack Smiles Ken Priest 2008 Curlewis CVO CBE *David Lawler OAM Richard (Mick) Griffin OAM *Jim Dempster 1981 Glenn Langley *William (Bill) Foerster *Roper (Buster) Brown 2000 Arthur McCarroll *George Johnson *Gordon Harper Maureen Worth *George McRobert *Alf Loton Michael Bartlett *Ken Leonard Ray Petersen *George Lindsay Richard Lytham OAM Anthony (Tony) Tier *Tom Moran 1982 *Roger Moroney *Fred Bertram MBE 2001 2009 *Lionel McDonald OAM *Barry Burke Stanley Buckman Robert (Bob) Cox *Arthur Olsen *Peter Daley Robert Berry *Lal Turner 1984 Richard Stewart OAM *Ken Watson MBE Paul Day 2002 Derek (Rick) Millar *George Williams Brian Geddes Warren Young OAM *Vince Williams MBE 1985 Raymond Brennan Gary Beauchamp *Gordon Wilson Ernie Davis OAM *Edward Whittaker Robert Buckingham

1962 1987 2003 2010 *Cedric Walton Ian (Rick) Wright OAM *Richard Twight OAM John Cassidy Jeffrey Hewitt Peter Gard 1963 1988 Warren Howard *Carl Wills David Piper OAM 2004 John Swan Anthony Haven AM Marianne Troop 1967 1989 Peter Clarke *Alan Fitzgerald MBE *William (Bill) Goodman OAM Charles O’Reilly 2011 *Hector McDonald OAM *Graham Carlisle OAM Robert (Bob) Langbein Robyn Holt Robert Parkhill *John Saxby *Maurice Kerrigan 1968 Jeff Andrew Simon Moriarty June King *Harry Ragan *David Roberts OAM Kevin Martin OAM 2005 Garry O’Sullivan 1973 1991 Jennifer Drury *Jim Routh *Alan Slevin Col White *Richard (Ritchie) Burke Peter Rowlands *Peter Liddle Brian Kinsey 1974 Gary Cook 2012 Lindsay Paton OAM 1992 Andrew May Richard Andjelkovic Ross Matthews OAM Steve Faddy 1975 2006 Janine Fahey *William (Bill) Ingram 1993 Barry Antella OAM Peter Selosse John Mills OAM *Barrie Pitt *Anthony (Tony) Burns Stephen Price Lorelle Kinsey 1976 1994 Geoffrey Lyall 2013 *Raymond Brown OAM *William (Bill) Worth OAM John (Jock) Mackay Judy Tier Neil Purcell OAM Ross Tester Wayne Schwebel 1996 Steve Haggett 1977 Terence Boardman OAM 2007 Ray Isaacs *Owen Ramsay Graham Howard Michael Bate Ken Brown 2014 1978 1997 Peter Clarke Lindsay Davis Gordon McNaughton OAM Peter O’Dwyer Jonathan Farrell Robert (Bob) Asser Michael Byrnes OAM Gordon Hedger Brian Ward 10 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED Michael King Graham Cook David Lyall *Edward Whittaker Peter Finch Robert Cox Geoff Lyall Ray Williams Graham Cook Keith Crampton Kay Lyall Robert Williams Keith Abraham *Doug Crane Rhonda Lycett Maureen Worth Phillip Cullis Martin Lynch Stuart Wye 2015 Ken Davidson Richard Lytham OAM *Ross Young Rhonda Lycett Lindsay Davis Maureen McKellar Warren Young OAM Suzanne Rossi Paul De Kort Don McManus Kevin Moffat Jennifer Drury David Macintosh AM Outstanding Service David Torevell *Charles (Bob) Duff Gregory MacMahon Thecla Haven Steve Faddy Kevin Martin OAM Steve Broughton-Rouse Craig Susans Jonathan Farrell Ray Martin Chris Dooley Alan Butler Peter Finch Paul Mathew Clem Klausen Ron Pomering Graham Foran Andrew May Luke Fittock Nigel Penn Matt Fordham Derek (Rick) Millar Garry Fox Garry Fox Chris Montgomery Howard Fitzgibbon 2016 Robert Fulton Simon Moriarty Tracey Hare-Boyd Martin Lynch Donald Gain Colin Newman Adrian Hill Michael Wasley *Dawn Geddes Patricia Newton OAM Christine Hopton OAM Wayne Freakley Patricia Giles David Olsen Jeannette Isaacs Richard Graham Charles O’Reilly Shannon Job 2017 Colin J. Gray Damian O’Shannassy Michael Kirkby Adrian Hill Richard (Mick) Griffin OAM Garry O’Sullivan Glenn Langley Stuart Wye Steve Haggett Dennis O’Toole Kathy Langthorne Ross Parry Rick Harris Ross Parry Louise Lindop Dennis O’Toole Anthony Haven AM Nigel Penn Adrienne Lowe Robert Williams Thecla Haven Brett Picknell Robert Machar David Hay MBE Stephen Price Peter MacMahon Jean Hay AM Gregory Punch Karen (Kaz) Marks Distinguished Service Larry Hennessey Michelle Rae Cathy Meaney Jeffery Hewitt Geoff Raper Ian Miller Hon. Tony Abbott MP Adrian Hill Max Riddington Chris Roberts Keith Abraham Tony Hilliger Chris Roberts Suzanne Rossi *Albert (Bert) Adams OAM Robyn Holt Suzanne Rossi James Shearer Bill Anderson Graham Howard Peter Rowlands Brian Ward Richard Andjelkovic Paul Hull *John Saxby Janice Wordley Barry Antella OAM Don Imison Paul Schott Robert Asser Raymond Isaacs Wayne Schwebel Prominent Service Michael Bate Kirk Jansson Peter Selosse Gary Beauchamp Darren Jones Bill Sheridan *Bill Barnett Robert Berry Ross Jorgensen *Len Simpson *Charlie Brady Janine Black Sean Kenny Barbara Smith Ken Brown Paul Booth *Jack King Keith Smith Kevin Green Bronwyn Bishop June King Craig Susans *Jack Howie Chris Brown Michael King Julie Sutton *Wal McGrigor *Anthony (Tony) Burns Brian Kinsey Ross Tester *Max Rose Bernie Burrows Tracey Lake Judy Tier Pam Rowlands Bernard Carr Ross Lambert Colin Timms Graeme Causon Gordon Lang David Torevell *Deceased James Chant Bob Langbein *Kenneth Trembath Robert Chidgey Glenn Langley Marianne Troop Andrew Chubb *David Lawler OAM Sue Troy Peter Clarke *Ken Leonard Brian Ward David Cochrane Doug Lucas Max Watt Gary Cook Zane Ludlow *Patricia White TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 11 BRANCH HONOURS

LIFE MEMBERSHIP LIFE MEMBERSHIP Dennis O’Toole from Bilgola SLSC Adrian Hill from Newport SLSC Dennis donned the red and yellow patrol cap immediately he Adrian has certainly achieved a lot in surf lifesaving since he joined Bilgola SLSC in 1978. obtained his Bronze Medallion in 1997. He became a patrol captain in 1985 and continues to do so. He has held an incredible list of positions at club, Branch, NSW Dennis was a founding member of Bilgola JAC and was an age and National level. manager and deputy chairman from 1989 to 1993. Adrian has been a Member of the Board of Examiners, IRB He has been a member of the club management committee in Examiner, ARC Examiner, Competition Official, ARC Branch various positions from 1994 to 2017 and five of those years were Supervisor, Branch Water Safety, Surfcom Operator, and still is, spent as club president. Surf Education Trainer and Junior Development Camp Leader. Dennis is also a surf sports official and loves his surfboats. He is He was also named the winner of the Raymond Matthew Brown a starter at surfboat carnivals on the northern beaches. Radio Operator’s Award this year (2018). He is also a member of the After Hours Response team.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP LIFE MEMBERSHIP Robbie Williams from Manly LSC Ross Parry from Freshwater SLSC Robbie certainly knows the meaning of hard work. Ross has a long history at Freshwater SLSC and has served the He has always demonstrated a willingness to take on roles of club for 59 years. importance and has held a number of positions at Manly. He has been actively involved in various aspects of club He was a member of the Manly LSC Nipper Committee for five administrative, sporting and governance activities. seasons, Education Officer Nippers, Age Group Manager, deputy He has held such positions as gear steward, Competition Officer/ president and finally club president for a three -year term. Director Surf Sport, Life Member panel, Member History panel, His knowledge and expertise has also helped SLSSNB Branch Member Honours panel, club handicapper and Sunday morning frame a very robust Constitution and Regulations and improved race organiser, March Past co-ordinator and Freshwater Masters how SNB conduct their judicial processes. Carnival organiser. He has served the Branch Judiciary Committee for the past seven Ross is still a member of the Freshwater march past team. seasons and has presided over several judiciary hearings And he continues to approach each of his roles with a high level and appeals. of enthusiasm and commitment. 12 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED LIFE MEMBERSHIP OUTSTANDING SERVICE Stuart Wye from North Curl Curl SLSC Adrienne Lowe from Dee Why SLSC There has only been one club in Stuart’s life – his beloved It wasn’t long after Adrienne joined Dee Why SLSC in October, North Curly. 2002 that she started collecting awards. Stuart obtained his Bronze Medallion in 1972 and has spent more In fact, in her very first season she obtained a total of six surf than 40 years on the club’s committee in a variety of roles. lifesaving awards. There are not too many presidents who can say they reached Over the past 15 years, Adrienne has demonstrated continuous double figures. But Stuart served in the top job for 11 years. and ongoing commitment to the conducting of assessments at Over the years, he was secretary, treasurer, club captain, chief both Branch and club level. instructor, chief first aid officer, club vice captain, delegate to Adrienne is full on when it comes to surf life saving. At Dee Why, Branch, assistant instructor and vice IRB captain. And there was a she has served nine seasons as a Patrol Captain and three years period that he acted as the club’s publicity officer. as Club President. She is also extremely busy in her role as Director of Education for SNB Branch.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE OUTSTANDING SERVICE Gordon Lang from Palm Beach SLSC/North Stene SLSC Jim Shearer – North Narrabeen SLSC Gordon is closing in on a 50-year milestone in the Surf Life Saving Jim found his way to North Narrabeen SLSC in 1958 but it wasn’t movement. until five years later that he obtained his Bronze Medallion. While a student at Shore School, Gordon was a member of both After that Jim became heavily involved in the club. He was a beach Long Reef SLSC and Queenscliff SLSC. competitor for 12 seasons. But he found his way to Palm Beach SLSC where he is still a Jim represented the Branch at the first Branch Juvenile member after 47 years. Apart from patrolling, he has trained Association meeting in 1965. younger members over the years. He decided to accept the position of North Narrabeen SLSC In 2006, Gordon took on the role of Director of Sponsorship and President in 2004, a role he held until 2007. Marketing for SNB Branch and also became Branch Deputy He’s still going strong and has held the position of Club Registrar President. The following year he was elected SNB Branch for the past four years. President – a position he held for five years. It was in 2008 that Gordon also became a member of North Steyne SLSC and has served the club continuously for the past 10 years. TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 13

OUTSTANDING SERVICE BRANCH AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

Sponsor Name of Award Name Club Bill Buckle Auto Group Administrator Christine Gibbs-Stewart North Steyne ICMS Assessor Frank Traugott North Steyne Speedo Athlete Kendrick Louis Manly Alan Fitzgerald Branch Combined Point Score Newport Lionel McDonald Branch Handicap Point Score Mona Vale Speedo Coach Damien Daley Queenscliff ICMS Community Education Program Youth Networking Program SNB/Avalon Beach/ Narrabeen Beach/ North Steyne ICMS Facilitator Mike Le Geyt South Curl Curl Rfi Initiative Patrol Support with Palm Beach North Palm Beach Speedo Masters Athlete John De Mestre Freshwater Streets Most Improved Club Palm Beach Dee Why RSL Club Most Oustanding Club Admin Freshwater ICMS Most Oustanding Club Education North Steyne Dee Why RSL Club Most Oustanding Club Lifesaving Palm Beach Streets Most Outstanding Club 1 Freshwater Streets Most Outstanding Club 2 North Steyne Streets Most Outstanding Club 3 North Narrabeen Streets Most Outstanding Club 4 Mona Vale Streets Most Outstanding Club 5 Newport Westfield Warringah Mall Most Outstanding Club Member Services Freshwater Freshwater

14 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED Sponsor Name of Award Name Club Speedo Most Outstanding Club Surf Sports Mona Vale Mona Vale Speedo Official Kaz Marks Bilgola Bennett Board Overall Carnival Handicap Point Score Newport Newport SNB Patrol Assessment Queenscliff Queenscliff NSW State Govt Patrol Captain Tracey Hare-Boyd North Steyne Cancer Institute NSW Patrol of the Year Bilgola Patrol 14 Bilgola SNB President President's Award Matt Molinia Dee Why Dee Why RSL Club Rescue of the Year Whale Beach December 2017 Whale Beach Thredbo Services Team SNB TIPS Team SNB Westfield Warringah Mall Surf Life Saver David Price Freshwater Speedo Surf Sports Team Open F R&R Team Freshwater ICMS Trainer Tim Cuthbert Manly URM Volunteer David Cowell North Steyne Speedo Young Athlete Zach Morris Newport St George Foundation Young Surf Life Saver Trae Hare-Boyd North Steyne Northern Beaches Council Young Volunteer Sophie Rothery Whale Beach

TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 15 DIRECTORS’ CHOICE AWARDS

Raymond Matthew Brown, Radio Operators Award Winner: Adrian Hill

This award was well deserved after the number of hours Adrian spent working tirelessly with SLSNSW, Northern Beaches Council and Karera Communications in the installation, upgrade and programming of all the radios across Sydney Northern Beaches. He then spent more hours testing the transmitters and notorious blackspots along our beaches and headlands ensuring the network was available on the first day of the season.

Adrian managed all the enquiries and troubleshooting when errors were being reported. It is thanks to Adrian that our Surfcom operators, clubs and lifeguards had a new digital network available in time for the season.

Support Services Award Winner: Kieran Menzies

Kieran was presented this award after the years he has spent as a Duty Officer, After Hours Duty Officer and mentoring new DO’s. He is also the RWC facilitator, spends his winters assisting with training new RWC operators over 12 weeks and has been investigating new RWC rescue techniques from external providers to incorporate into our training program. This is on top of his regular club patrol hours, IRB racing, power craft panel member and Trainer and Assessor.

The Support Services Award is a new award that was introduced by the SNB Branch in the 2016/17 season.

16 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED The Harry Ragan Award was named in We had joint winners: memory of the Avalon Beach SLSC late Life Steve Haggett, North Narrabeen SLSC/ Member. Harry originally funded the annual Dee Why SLSC and Geoff Raper, North award for outstanding service by a Board Palm Beach SLSC. Steve’s contribution of Education member for their contribution is to education and the TIPS team who to education and support services. Harry provide support and critical incident support was also a Life Member of SNB Branch to our members. Geoff’s contribution is to and SLSNSW. He passed away in April, education and Support Services in the form 1974 shortly before he was to be formally of jetski operator, Duty Officer and After presented with his State Life Hours Duty Officer. Membership badge.

The Cedric T Walton Award for Competition Recording was established to remember this Life Memberof Branch who was also a long-standing member of North Steyne SLSC. Cedric carried out recording duties over many years at Branch, State and Australian Championship carnivals. As we all know, without officials, we would not be able to run carnivals. One role that is often overlooked is the role of the recorder. Without a recorder, we would not have results and no point scores.

Debbie Doyle, Manly LSC, was the recipient of this award for her tireless work recording results at numerous carnivals.

TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 17 LIFESAVING

I would also like to thank my fellow with all new implementations, there are Directors, staff and my Board of Lifesaving often improvements that are identified. for their support through my first year as Thank you to the clubs who persisted with Director of Lifesaving and also the use of the app throughout the season. Belinda Dobson. Feedback was provided to SLSA and we look forward to an enhanced version Deputy Director: Lara Boyle next season. Duty Operations Advisor: Rohan Fisher Power Craft Advisor: Graham Howard The past season saw the introduction Emergency Services Advisor: of trialling drones. There was a very Steve Faddy successful trial in Far North Coast NSW Radio Advisor: Adrian Hill and Northern Beaches Council partnered TIPS: Trish Newton with the ALS (Australian Lifeguard Service) Patrol Audit Advisor: Keith Abraham Lifeguards to conduct a trial in the northern Junior Lifesaving Advisor: Andy Cross beaches with one drone based at Bilgola and the other at Freshwater Headland. I had the benefit to see the enormous value Next season, in collaboration with we collectively provide to the community SLSNSW, we hope to launch a new Drone across the Sydney northern beaches and I Support Services. thank everyone involved in each of the 21 clubs for their commitment and dedication Sydney Northern Beaches Executive both on the beach and behind the scenes. has been working closely with Northern Beaches Council on the future of the beach Glenn Tolan As the statistics below illustrate, it has been safety model service. An independent Director of Lifesaving a very busy season: risk consultant was engaged to conduct a survey of all the beaches and holistically 2017/18 Season review the current beach safety model. Visitors 3,080,226 The council has confirmed that the existing Preventatives 33,590 model will be in place next season and Rescues 827 we will continue working with them to First Aids 2,619 determine the model going forward. As the sun sets, Total Hours Patrolled 152,002.07 we are thankful Major Incidents Key Initiatives All Clubs performed a number of excellent for another safe At the start of the season, I scheduled five rescues and these were recognised as sessions and had the opportunity to meet part of “Rescue of the Month”. However, summer season with 158 patrol captains across the 21 there are two particular rescues that merit a clubs. The purpose was not only to meet mention here: and fun on the the captains, but also share information on the changes for the season ahead. Two particular families were grateful for beach. the quick actions from Patrol 9, led by This year we embraced new technology. Suzy Bownes (PC) from Whale Beach I would like to Our first major change was the roll out of on December 23, 2017 after a successful the new digital radio network. The clarity of resuscitation and treatment of a patient personally thank transmissions is far superior to the previous with secondary drowning symptoms. Not analogue network. This is essential with the only was this two successful rescues my predecessor recording of all transmissions on Ch3 and concurrently, it utilised our full support removes many of the “blackspots” enabling services team, including RWC, Duty Officer Geoff Raper for better communications. As with all rollouts, and TIPS. there were ‘teething’ issues and these his knowledge he were resolved quickly. This change also At North Narrabeen, Emma Just and shares with me. involved all the Northern Beaches Council Melanie Lopes were on their first patrol lifeguard’s radios reprogrammed to the after achieving their Bronze Medallion and same network. prevented a disaster happening when a member of the public high on drugs, and We also had the introduction of the new suffering seizures, attempted to hijack the Samsung tablet with the Patrol Operations SSV and drive along the crowded beach. App. This was delivered by SLSA and With courage they managed to prevent rolled out in NSW with the intention of this from happening until the Police and easing the administration burden from Ambulance arrived and took the patient paper patrol logs to digital integration with to hospital. the Surfguard administration system. As

18 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED LIFESAVING

Unfortunately, this past season, one life Thank you to our team of five Patrol Branch Awards of the Year was lost during patrol hours. Our thoughts Auditors, for each auditing 21 clubs and Young Lifesaver: and prayers are with his family. It was a providing a balanced score which clubs Trae Hare-Boyd (North Steyne SLSC) tourist who passed away from medical receive financial reward. conditions while in the surf. To all the Lifesaver: members involved in this incident, please Thank you to the six members of the David Price (Freshwater SLSC) acknowledge that you all provided a highly Powercraft Panel, who provide guidance on professional service and an extra thank you powercraft incidents and deliver the RWC Patrol Captain: to the two patrol members who supported training and manage the three support Tracey Hare-Boyd (North Steyne SLSC) the family at the scene and hospital. RWC teams throughout the season. Patrol: Bilgola Patrol 14 Services Team: TIPS TEAM It is a reminder of the importance of the value and service that we provide to the community. While we enjoy our time on the beach, we should not forget our core service is lifesaving.

We also recognised two other rescues, a resuscitation at Shelley Beach and a rescue on the North Coast, both by off duty patrol members. This illustrates the importance and benefit to the community by so many people having lifesaving skills.

Support Services Our support services team had another busy season. On behalf of SNB Branch, I would like to thank Rohan Fisher who served on the Board of Lifesaving for a number of years overseeing the duty officers as well as being club captain at South Narrabeen SLSC. We wish him all the best as he relocates to the north coast.

Our team of 19 Duty Officers collectively completed 718 hours in addition to the team of 6 after hours Duty Officers on call 24x7 all year round. During the season we received 67 13Surf calls.

The 49 RWC Operators accumulated 1,627.5 hours, performed 78 rescues and 212 preventatives. A special thank you to David Price (Freshwater) 102 hours, Robert Cox (North Palm Beach) 98 hours, Clive Thompson (Collaroy) 97 hours who contributed significant amount of their time on top of their club patrol hours. I would also like to thank Freshwater, Newport and North Palm Beach clubs for hosting our support RWC’s and assisting the operators throughout the season.

The professional voices of our 29 Surfcom Operators were on air for 1,644.25 hours.

The TIPS team of 12, only visible when we need their experience and support most, attended 12 traumatic incidents (two external from SNB).

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RWC Operators Howard Fitzgibbon North Narrabeen Surfcom Operators Adam Kent Long Reef James Crittenden Freshwater Adrian Hill Newport Aidan Clark Bungan Beach James Leggett-Budden Warriewood Andrew Gibson Dee Why Adrian Hill Newport Jen Spencer Warriewood Anne Gleason Manly Alan Moran Avalon Beach John Lewin Whale Beach Anne Henshaw Dee Why Alex Buckton Narrabeen Beach Joshua Buckton Narrabeen Beach Belinda Dobson Freshwater Andrew Cross North Narrabeen Kevork Temisgian Newport Christopher Roberts Newport Ben Neighbour Palm Beach Kieran Menzies Newport Ella Doughty North Steyne Clive Thompson Collaroy Lara Boyle Whale Beach Geoffrey Hale Whale Beach Craig Phillips Long Reef Matthew Chapman North Steyne Grace Seaglove North Steyne Darren Armitage Dee Why Matthew Edwards Newport Indya Hogan North Steyne David Murray North Curl Curl Michael Tuck Palm Beach Janet Hall Manly David Price Freshwater Nicholas Timm Bungan Beach Jenna Collins North Steyne David Stead North Palm Beach Nick Sampson Avalon Beach Jessica Menzies Newport Deon Rowe Freshwater Peter Carter Avalon Beach Joanne Cooper North Steyne Doug Lucas Narrabeen Beach Peter Finch Newport Karen Ure North Steyne Geoff Hale Whale Beach Richard Budd Freshwater Lachlan Gardner Surfcom Geoff Raper North Palm Beach Richard Rogers Bilgola Lorelle Kinsey Warriewood George Van Dyck North Steyne Rob Davies Palm Beach Marianne Troop North Curl Curl Glenn Jones North Narrabeen Robert Cox North Palm Beach Mellanie Richardson Surfcom Glenn Tolan Mona Vale Robin Barham Manly Mia Stevens North Steyne Grant Shapcott South Narrabeen Steve Faddy Bilgola Rowena Clarke Dee Why Guyren Smith Newport Tim Cuthbert Manly Severine Delerue North Narrabeen Harry Smith Whale Beach Wal Dobrow Freshwater Stanley Buckman Manly Herve Vichemont Dee Why Warren Howard North Palm Beach Tracey Hare-Boyd North Steyne Trae Hare-Boyd North Steyne Duty Officers Valentin Delerue North Narrabeen Adam Kent Long Reef Warwick Blackman South Narrabeen Adrian Hill Newport Zoran Avtarovski Newport Adrienne Lowe Dee Why Andrew Cross North Narrabeen TIPS Team Bryn Russell South Curl Curl Alan Butler Queenscliff Colin Dagger Queenscliff Anthony Tier Manly Douglas Lucas Long Reef Gary Beauchamp North Curl Curl Gemma Margiotta Manly Judy Tier Manly Geoff Raper North Palm Beach Karen Ure North Steyne Glenn Jones North Narrabeen Kate Munro North Steyne Glenn Tolan Mona Vale Kaz Marks Narrabeen Beach Kieran Menzies Newport Matt Pacey Newport Kerry Seipelt Queenscliff Paul Milinkovic Freshwater Patricia Newton Dee Why Richard Andjelkovic Newport Skye Storey Narrabeen Beach Rob Cook Narrabeen Steve Haggett North Narrabeen Rohan Fisher South Narrabeen Susan Hart Collaroy Steven Faddy Bilgola Tracey Hare-Boyd North Steyne PATROL AUDITS PATROL HOURS

Placing Club Audit total Club Total Hours Performed Hours Beach by Members Patrolled 1 Queenscliff 1737 North Palm Beach 2,997.50 578 2 Bungan Beach 1734 Palm Beach 10,243.75 586 3 Dee Why 1732 Whale Beach 6,488.76 578 4 North Palm Beach 1727 Avalon Beach 8,810.34 578 5 North Steyne 1722 Bilgola 7,080.75 578 6 Freshwater 1720 Newport 11,403.90 586 7 South Narrabeen 1720 Bungan Beach 2,412.08 468 8 Newport 1718 Mona Vale 7,802.86 586 9 Narrabeen 1717 Warriewood 6,121.83 564 10 Long Reef 1699 North Narrabeen 5,643.33 601.5 11 Palm Beach 1699 Narrabeen Beach 4,979.09 542 12 Manly 1689 South Narrabeen 3,709.75 542 13 Avalon Beach 1686 Collaroy 5,440.39 601.5 14 Mona Vale 1684 Long Reef 5,286.00 571.5 15 Bilgola 1677 Dee Why 7,137.96 601.5 16 North Narrabeen 1674 North Curl Curl 5,577.50 558.5 17 North Curl Curl 1666 South Curl Curl 4,976.11 558.5 18 South Curl Curl 1616 Freshwater 10,148.49 601.5 19 Whale Beach 1602 Queenscliff 9,577.68 620 20 Collaroy 1561 North Steyne 7,588.25 620 21 Warriewood 1514 Manly 14,581.50 634 SNB - Duty Officers 718.00 n/a SNB - RWC Group 1,625.50 n/a SNB - TIPS Team 1,278.00 n/a SNB - Surfcom Members 1,650.25 n/a

TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 21 22 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED RESCUE STATISTICS * Beachattendancefiguresare estimatedusinginformationcollectedbypatrolsandCouncillifeguards Helicopter Surfboat JRB RIB ORB RWVC IRB Rescue Board Rescue Tube No Gear Attendance * Estimated Beach Actions Total Preventative Shark Alarm Searches Preventions Lost Children ACTIONS PREVENTATIVE TotalFirst Aid Spinal Resuscitation Other Marine Stings Minor Abrasions Minor Cuts/ Major Wounds Marine Stings Major Dislocation Fractures/ FIRST AID Total Rescues Other Surfboard RESCUES 23,577 1,266 1,266 1,262 165 165 149 30 30 27 15 78 78 1 3 2 1 1 1 9 4 2 2 ------North Palm Beach 25,833 1,416 1,416 1,408 174 174 145 18 18 20 11 11 2 5 3 1 4 6 0 1 1 4 1 ------Palm Beach 18,313 435 435 415 173 173 152 14 14 12 20 20 14 35 6 3 1 1 2 1 2 ------Whale Beach 38,095 365 365 362 23 23 17 17 32 23 23 7 2 3 2 1 2 1 ------Avalon Beach 51,000 27 27 26 10 10 2 4 1 8 4 ------Bilgola 125,058 706 706 699 153 153 115 115 22 22 35 12 12 11 11 2 4 1 9 2 7 4 3 1 1 1 ------Newport 10,424 149 149 148 13 13 11 11 8 4 2 6 2 1 1 1 ------Bungan Beach 133,007 483 483 481 118 118 70 70 21 21 90 90 53 53 27 27 14 14 11 11 1 7 2 1 1 1 1 ------Mona Vale 14,300 600 600 22 22 8 8 ------Warriewood 151,195 928 928 924 81 81 27 27 26 26 43 43 7 2 8 3 2 9 3 1 6 1 1 ------North Narrabeen 53,099 736 736 735 125 125 100 100 10 10 17 17 8 2 1 7 1 ------Narrabeen Beach 22,874 499 499 498 1 2 1 1 1 1 ------South Narrabeen

Attendance * Estimated Beach Actions Total Preventative Shark Alarm Searches Preventions Lost Children ACTIONS PREVENTATIVE TotalFirst Aid Spinal Resuscitation Other Marine Stings Minor Abrasions Minor Cuts/ Major Wounds Marine Stings Major Dislocation Fractures/ FIRST AID Total Rescues Other Surfboard Helicopter Surfboat JRB RIB ORB RWVC IRB Rescue Board Rescue Tube No Gear RESCUES 161,060 442 442 434 121 111 111 1 4 3 2 8 4 3 1 ------52,187 833 833 831 31 31 13 13 1 1 9 5 1 6 3 4 ------438,437 1,379 1,379 1,366 75 75 34 34 32 26 26 21 21 5 6 8 5 3 1 2 1 4 2 2 ------192,903 3,160 3,160 3,144 106 106 12 12 50 38 12 52 52 15 15 1 4 4 3 7 ------168,268 98 98 89 76 13 21 21 12 34 34 2 6 2 1 1 6 2 1 3 3 2 ------349,685 2,522 2,522 2,474 226 226 122 122 112 112 38 38 22 22 73 73 51 51 16 14 3 8 7 1 2 3 2 2 ------208,485 2,784 2,784 2,771 142 142 117 117 10 10 18 18 7 5 5 3 1 1 9 3 2 1 2 5 2 ------302,618 5,138 5,138 5,133 121 121 32 32 42 42 18 12 70 70 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 8 2 8 3 3 ------539,808 9,410 9,410 9,361 687 687 106 106 555 555 40 40 10 13 80 80 28 28 50 14 32 32 8 1 1 1 3 5 1 ------n/a 2 2 ------212 212 206 n/a 78 78 57 21 2 4 ------3,080,226 33,590 33,367 2,619 2,619 1,866 1,866 148 148 166 457 457 315 315 198 827 827 125 90 90 39 39 36 29 67 67 19 19 31 51 21 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 * Beachattendancefiguresare estimatedusinginformationcollectedbypatrolsandCouncillifeguards No Gear RESCUES Attendance * Estimated Beach Actions Total Preventative Shark Alarm Searches Preventions Lost Children ACTIONS PREVENTATIVE TotalFirst Aid Spinal Resuscitation Other Marine Stings Minor Abrasions Minor Cuts/ Major Wounds Marine Stings Major Dislocation Fractures/ FIRST AID Total Rescues Other Surfboard Helicopter Surfboat JRB RIB ORB RWVC IRB Rescue Board Rescue Tube 23,577 1,266 1,266 1,262 165 165 149 15 15 78 78 30 27 2 1 1 1 9 4 2 2 1 3 ------25,833 1,416 1,416 1,408 174 174 145 18 18 20 11 11 5 3 1 4 6 0 2 1 4 1 1 ------18,313 435 435 415 173 152 20 20 14 35 14 14 12 6 3 1 1 2 2 1 ------38,095 365 365 362 17 17 32 23 23 23 23 3 2 2 7 1 2 1 ------51,000 27 27 26 10 1 2 4 8 4 ------125,058 706 706 699 153 115 115 22 22 35 12 12 11 11 2 4 1 9 2 1 4 3 1 7 1 ------10,424 149 149 148 13 13 11 11 4 8 2 2 6 1 1 1 ------133,007 483 483 481 118 118 21 21 70 90 90 53 53 14 14 27 27 11 11 7 1 2 1 1 1 1 ------14,300 600 600 22 22 8 8 ------151,195 928 928 924 81 81 27 27 26 26 43 43 7 2 2 3 8 1 6 3 9 1 1 ------53,099 736 736 735 125 125 100 100 10 10 17 17 8 2 1 1 7 ------22,874 499 499 498 1 2 1 1 1 1 ------RESCUES Attendance * Estimated Beach Actions Total Preventative Shark Alarm Searches Preventions Lost Children ACTIONS PREVENTATIVE TotalFirst Aid Spinal Resuscitation Other Marine Stings Minor Abrasions Minor Cuts/ Major Wounds Marine Stings Major Dislocation Fractures/ FIRST AID Total Rescues Other Surfboard Helicopter Surfboat JRB RIB ORB RWVC IRB Rescue Board Rescue Tube No Gear TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 23 161,060 442 442 434 121 111 111 1 4 3 2 8 4 3 1 ------Collaroy 52,187 833 833 831 31 31 13 1 1 9 5 1 6 3 4 ------Long Reef 438,437 1,379 1,379 1,366 75 75 34 32 26 26 21 21 5 6 8 5 3 1 2 1 4 2 2 ------Dee Why 192,903 3,160 3,160 3,144 106 106 12 12 50 38 12 52 52 15 1 4 4 3 7 ------North Curl Curl 168,268 98 98 89 76 13 21 12 34 34 2 6 2 1 2 1 1 6 3 3 2 ------South Curl Curl 349,685 2,522 2,522 2,474 226 226 122 122 112 112 38 38 22 73 22 16 16 14 51 51 3 1 8 7 2 3 2 2 ------Freshwater 208,485 2,784 2,784 2,771 142 142 117 117 10 10 18 18 5 5 3 7 3 2 1 9 1 1 2 5 2 ------Queenscliff 302,618 5,138 5,138 5,133 121 121 32 32 12 12 42 42 18 70 70 2 2 2 1 8 1 2 2 2 8 3 3 ------North Steyne 539,808 9,410 9,410 9,361 687 687 106 106 555 555 40 40 10 80 13 50 50 14 28 28 32 32 8 1 1 1 3 5 1 ------Manly n/a 2 2 ------SNB Duty Officers 212 212 206 n/a 21 21 57 57 78 78 2 4 ------SNB RWC Service 3,080,226 33,590 33,367 2,619 2,619 1,866 1,866 148 148 166 457 198 198 315 315 125 125 827 827 90 90 29 39 39 36 67 67 19 19 31 51 21 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 TOTAL EDUCATION

This past season there was an overall earlier will affect the delivery of courses, increase in the number of awards; SLS with major changes in the Vocational Sydney Northern Beaches now has Education Training (VET) industry the largest number of Training Officers, regarding supervisory models that affect Assessors and Facilitators than any other the assessment processes. In preparation Branch across the State. We process more for the change, SLSNSW ran a Cert IV for Adrienne Lowe - Director of Education awards and proficiencies than any other our members pre-season. Fortunately, our Branch. The number of new education existig Central Venue process aligns closely awards increased from 8,820 to 9,093 , IRB with the new requirements. Crew awards increased by nearly 20 per The SNB Education cent over the previous season. There were In relation to industry requirements, a 93 Central Venue Assessments held across special mention and thanks to Mike Le team had another the Branch. 23 members gained their Geyt who developed the SNB TEAM APP Certificate IV in Training and Assessment bringing mentor/mentee information and jam packed season resulting in an increase in the number tracking into the 21st Century. The App has of Facilitators. given members easy access to education across the Branch news, events, and assessments. It contains We were able to offer a record number a live education calendar and has the ability during the 2017/18 of Spinal Management, Silver Medallion to allow mentors to monitor probationary Beach Management, Silver Medallion TAF progress. season. Aquatic Rescue and Training Officer Courses. Branch added four new courses Congratulations to the Branch Awards of The team endured to the portfolio being the Surfcom Operator Excellence winners and I thank the clubs Induction, Silver Medallion Communications who put forward nominations to recognise updates, upgrades, Centre Operator and working in conjunction their education volunteers; with Member Services, Mental Health First Training Officer of the Year – Tim Cuthbert re-endorsements, Aid and Member Protection (Manly LSC), Assessor of the Year – Frank Information Officer. Traugott (North Steyne SLSC), Facilitator professional of the Year Mike Le Geyt (South Curl Curl All this would not have been possible SLSC). Special recognition must be given to development without the dedication and support of all this year’s joint winners of the Harry Ragan members involved in Education. Award- Steve Haggett, North Narrabeen sessions, Award and Dee Why SLSC and Geoff Raper, changes and the Season in Review North Palm Beach SLSC Training Officer, Assessor and Facilitator Award Overview Club Educheck (TAF) Development Our Education teams are required to GOLD MEDALLION audit. To top it off attend pre-season updates, professional Andy Cross once again managed to inflict development, remain proficient (if the enthusiasm into this premier advanced Surf all Trainers, award requires) and complete an on-line Life Saving Award. A record 26 members re-endorsement form to remain current. gained their Gold Medallion. SLSNSW Assessors and Branch now offers re endorsement sessions adopted and updated our Branch Gold every season to complement other update Assessment guidelines providing clarity on Facilitators who requirements. Updates are scheduled at the assessment process across the State. no cost to clubs or members. Thank you hold the Certificate to Collaroy SLSC and Newport SLSC for SILVER MEDALLION and providing the venue for this past season’s FACILITATED COURSES IV now have to updates, also a huge thank you to the Jess Menzies yet again managed to juggle Facilitators Tracey Hare- Boyd, Ray Merton, volunteer duties at Club and Branch levels. complete two Peter Fenley, Guyren Smith, Kim Spicer, Jess has been an invaluable part of the Tim Cuthbert, Michael Berry, Jeff Nesbitt Advisory Panel for a number of seasons additional units of and Aidan Clarke who managed to make and has made significant inroads into the the sessions not only relevant but also fun delivery and management of facilitated competency to with quizzes, prizes and give a-ways. awards. This Branch pioneered the revamping of the Training Officer course retain their Cert IV The revised Cert IV Training and in conjunction with Judy Spicer from training status. Assessment package update mentioned SLSNSW. There was a new format for

24 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED Spinal Management encouraging the use come to expect from new ARTC holders Looking Ahead of the e-learning platform which reduced on patrol. the face to face and practical content of the Exciting news on the education front course to less than two hours. A total of 151 SURF RESCUE CERTIFICATE with Government funding at the State members completed a Spinal Management SLSA incorporated the Radio Operator level set aside to digitise as many of the course, as opposed to 64 the previous Certificate into the SRC award mid-season. training resources as possible which are to season. The most popular course was the Planning ahead, Branch adopted the include forms, attendance lists, recording SMAR Course which more than doubled in change so nearly all SRC candidates were of assessment results and eventually numbers over previous seasons. trained and assessed in radio skills and proficiency results. We are hoping that there gained the Radio Operator Certificate. will be something available for some SNB BRONZE MEDALLION Thanks to David Vinson for his assistance clubs to trial/test next season. Thank you to Lindsay Davis for with the pre-season work to ensure managing the largest portfolio within assessment guidelines were up to date with For clubs this means less paperwork the Surf Lifesaving Education portfolio the changes. Thank you and a reduction in number of forms. (with diplomacy, patience and always a Hopefully, clubs will have the ability to smile). Lindsay continues to improve our Thanks to every Club CTO. It’s important track proficiencies online saving hours of Central Venue processes making a huge to remember educational programs could administration. Over the ‘off season’ we’ll difference to training and assessing this key not occur within our Clubs without the be working closely with SLSA, State and lifesaving award. Lindsay’s experience in Trainers, Assessors and Facilitators who the Academy to ensure resources meet surf lifesaving at patrol, Club and Branch give up their time to ensure that members expectations of members. level has proved invaluable in ensuring are competent. Without these dedicated Bronze training meets industry and patrol volunteers we simply would not be able Fewer meetings! BoE meetings will be standards. to deliver quality training to our front line held bi-monthly. By reducing the number surf lifesavers. of meetings members (and the Director) POWERCRAFT have to attend will allow scope for specific This is an area of education that gears The Branch staff did an exceptional job portfolio meetings to be held if needed. up over the winter months particularly over the season. Their assistance has with RWC training, assessment and been invaluable. Particular thanks to our Finally, planning is already underway to proficiencies. Thank you to Graham Lifesaving and Education Co-ordinator, build on our educational achievements. Howard and the North Palm Beach SLSC Freshie member Belinda Dobson. Belinda We can all look forward to training and for supporting RWC training. Thank you was instrumental in ensuring the season assessing new patrol members, increasing to the Powercraft Panel who regularly updates were relevant, informative and our own qualifications and strengthening meet to discuss and improve training and entertaining. Belinda continues to be an our capabilities in public safety and assessment across the Branch. Our Branch asset to Branch Education and Lifesaving. aquatic rescue. now leads the way in RWC training. IRB Thank you to the Education Advisory Panel, assessments have aligned with industry to my fellow Directors and the support given requirements and this process would not to Branch by Judy Spicer, Steve Allan, have been possible without the work behind Louise Cooke at SLSNSW and Pamela the scenes from the Powercraft panel. Simon at SLSA. Thanks to this team for their continued professionalism and experience.

ARTC During the season, SLSA issued new Learner Guides and Assessments Portfolios for the ARTC award. The challenge was to implement those new resources into our current assessment processes. As a result Gary Beauchamp spent many hours developing and streamlining Central Venue Guidelines. For the first time guidelines have been made available on-line for all ARTC candidates, Training Officers and Assessors to view. ARTC Assessments expanded to allow clubs to host assessments and I sincerely thank Gary and the team for their work ensuring and maintaining the high standards we have

TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 25 26 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED AWARD STATISTICS 25 Year LongService Award 20 Year NationalPatrolService 15 Year Training ServiceCertificate 15 Year OfficiatingServiceCertificate 15 Year NationalPatrolService 15 Year CoachingServiceCertificate 15 Year Assessing ServiceCertificate 10 Year OfficiatingServiceCertificate 10 Year NationalPatrolService 10 Year CoachingServiceCertificate 10 Year Assessing ServiceCertificate SERVICE AWARDS 50 Year LongService Award Certificate 5 Year OfficiatingService Service Award 5 Year NationalPatrol 5 Year CoachingServiceCertificate 5 Year Assessing ServiceCertificate Service Certificate Year Manager 5 Age 40 Year LongServic 35 Year NationalPatrolService 30 Year LongService Award Surf SafeOne Play TwoSurf Surf PlayOne TwoSurf Aware One Surf Aware Age ManagerCourse Junior Activities Online Theory Junior Activities Age Manager- JUNIOR AWARDS 70 Year LongService Award 60 Year LongService Award Surf Survival Smart TwoSurf Surf SmartOne Safe TwoSurf

2 North Palm Beach 1 2 1 1 6 4 2 1 Palm Beach 6 1 1 4 Whale Beach 1 7 1 Avalon Beach 17 28 20 24 35 47 41 36 2 1 1 2 1 Bilgola 27 33 41 46 54 41 36 37 1 1 3 2 5 1 Newport 2 2 2 1 1 Bungan Beach 111 30 34 36 39 70 48 54 12 1 3 Mona Vale 40 47 35 52 76 44 64 74 30 4 Warriewood 12 20 24 27 82 51 70 50 1 7 4 3 3 1 North Narrabeen 13 14 14 21 16 13 16 16 1 1 1 Narrabeen Beach

20 Year NationalPatrolService 15 Year Training ServiceCertificate 15 Year OfficiatingServiceCertificate 15 Year NationalPatrolService 15 Year CoachingServiceCertificate 15 Year Assessing ServiceCertificate 10 Year OfficiatingServiceCertificate 10 Year NationalPatrolService 10 Year CoachingServiceCertificate 10 Year Assessing ServiceCertificate SERVICE AWARDS Certificate 5 Year OfficiatingService Service Award 5 Year NationalPatrol 5 Year CoachingServiceCertificate 5 Year Assessing ServiceCertificate Service Certificate Year Manager 5 Age 40 Year LongServic 35 Year NationalPatrolService 30 Year LongService Award 25 Year LongService Award Surf Smart TwoSurf Surf SmartOne Safe TwoSurf Surf SafeOne Play TwoSurf Surf PlayOne TwoSurf Aware One Surf Aware Age ManagerCourse Junior Activities Online Theory Junior Activities Age Manager- JUNIOR AWARDS 70 Year LongService Award 60 Year LongService Award 50 Year LongService Award Surf Survival

10 1 2 1 1 2 1 20 24 22 26 43 52 43 25 1 1 1 14 23 36 49 57 54 62 68 5 1 20 24 23 30 31 27 37 9 8 1 1 2 5 7 2 7 26 46 39 57 54 44 52 12 15 1 1 1 1 2 1 4 131 124 118 49 37 58 82 42 22 2 2 1 1 2 105 21 35 45 64 61 19 69 1 1 1 1 4 3 1 1 22 12 23 26 33 32 6 1 8 1 56 71 73 87 35 28 10 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 112 448 532 651 752 380 796 748 103 274 154 21 12 20 13 32 14 11 1 1 1 1 4 6 3 2 2 1 4 2 2 1 4 4 Surf Survival Smart TwoSurf Surf SmartOne Safe TwoSurf Surf SafeOne Play TwoSurf Surf PlayOne TwoSurf Aware One Surf Aware Age ManagerCourse Junior Activities Online Theory Junior Activities Age Manager- JUNIOR AWARDS 70 Year LongService Award 60 Year LongService Award 50 Year LongService Award Certificate 5 Year OfficiatingService Service Award 5 Year NationalPatrol 5 Year CoachingServiceCertificate 5 Year Assessing ServiceCertificate Service Certificate Year Manager 5 Age 40 Year LongServic 35 Year NationalPatrolService 30 Year LongService Award 25 Year LongService Award 20 Year NationalPatrolService 15 Year Training ServiceCertificate 15 Year OfficiatingServiceCertificate 15 Year NationalPatrolService 15 Year CoachingServiceCertificate 15 Year Assessing ServiceCertificate 10 Year OfficiatingServiceCertificate 10 Year NationalPatrolService 10 Year CoachingServiceCertificate 10 Year Assessing ServiceCertificate SERVICE AWARDS

2 North Palm Beach 1 2 1 1 6 4 1 2 Palm Beach 1 6 1 4 Whale Beach 7 1 1 Avalon Beach 36 17 28 20 24 35 47 41 1 1 2 2 1 Bilgola 37 27 33 41 46 54 41 36 1 1 3 5 2 1 Newport 2 2 2 1 1 Bungan Beach 111 54 30 34 36 39 70 48 12 1 3 Mona Vale 64 74 40 47 35 52 76 44 30 4 Warriewood 70 50 12 20 24 27 82 51 1 7 4 3 3 1 North Narrabeen 16 16 13 14 14 21 16 13 1 1 1 Narrabeen Beach

Surf Survival Smart TwoSurf Surf SmartOne Safe TwoSurf Surf SafeOne Play TwoSurf Surf PlayOne TwoSurf Aware One Surf Aware Age ManagerCourse Junior Activities Online Theory Junior Activities Age Manager- JUNIOR AWARDS 70 Year LongService Award 60 Year LongService Award 50 Year LongService Award Certificate 5 Year OfficiatingService Service Award 5 Year NationalPatrol 5 Year CoachingServiceCertificate 5 Year Assessing ServiceCertificate Service Certificate Year Manager 5 Age 40 Year LongServic 35 Year NationalPatrolService 30 Year LongService Award 25 Year LongService Award 20 Year NationalPatrolService 15 Year Training ServiceCertificate 15 Year OfficiatingServiceCertificate 15 Year NationalPatrolService 15 Year CoachingServiceCertificate 15 Year Assessing ServiceCertificate 10 Year OfficiatingServiceCertificate 10 Year NationalPatrolService 10 Year CoachingServiceCertificate 10 Year Assessing ServiceCertificate SERVICE AWARDS

TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THEBEACH 27 10 2 1 1 2 1 1 South Narrabeen 25 20 24 22 26 43 52 43 1 1 1 Collaroy 68 14 23 36 49 57 54 62 1 5 Long Reef 37 20 24 23 30 31 27 9 8 1 1 2 5 7 2 7 Dee Why 52 26 46 39 57 54 44 12 15 1 1 1 North Curl Curl 1 1 2 4 South Curl Curl 131 124 118 49 37 58 82 42 22 2 2 1 1 2 Freshwater 105 21 35 45 64 61 69 19 1 1 1 3 1 4 1 1 Queenscliff 22 12 23 26 33 32 6 1 8 1 North Steyne 56 71 73 87 35 28 10 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 Manly 112 Surf School 448 532 651 752 796 748 380 103 274 154 21 12 20 32 14 13 11 1 1 1 1 3 6 4 2 2 2 2 1 4 1 4 4 TOTAL 28 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED AWARD STATISTICS SS -Development CoachSki SS -DevelopmentCoachPool Rescue Theory Modules SS -DevelopmentCoachOnline SS -DevelopmentCoachIron SS -DevelopmentCoachBoard SS -DevelopmentCoachBeach SS -CraftScrutineerOfficial SS -CoreOfficialOnline TheoryModules SS -CoreOfficial SS - ASC OfficiatingGeneralPrinciples General Principles SS - ASC CommunityCoaching SS - ASADA level1 Anti doping (Emergency ServicesOfficer) Carnival ESO SPORTS AWARDSSURF (CPR Endorsed) Surf RescueCertificate Spinal Management Silver MedallionIRBDriver Communications CentreOperator Silver Medallion Silver MedallionBeachManagement Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue Advanced First Aid [AID] Silver Medallion Resuscitation [AID] Operator Certificate Rescue Water Craft Radio OperatorCertificate Pain ManagementCertificate ORB CrewCertificate IRB CrewCertificate (Advanced Lifesaving) Gold Medallion [AID] First Aid (AquaticSearchandRescue) Certificate IIIinPublicSafety (Aquatic Rescue) Certificate IIinPublicSafety Bronze Medallion ATV OperatorInduction Techniques [AID] Advanced Resuscitation PATROLLING/LIFESAVING AWARDS 22 5 1 1 7 4 1 2 2 North Palm Beach 56 31 13 17 28 86 75 58 8 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 6 4 2 Palm Beach 34 34 16 28 35 35 5 1 1 9 1 Whale Beach 49 49 60 58 1 5 1 5 1 9 4 3 7 4 2 Avalon Beach 11 22 22 10 15 19 19 5 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 Bilgola 45 44 43 11 16 20 56 52 2 3 7 6 1 2 6 1 4 1 2 3 1 8 7 Newport 13 13 14 14 1 5 2 1 Bungan Beach 17 17 14 37 31 5 6 2 5 9 3 6 4 1 4 2 1 Mona Vale 27 27 21 21 1 7 1 4 3 9 2 1 Warriewood 11 11 28 25 4 1 1 1 3 1 4 3 2 North Narrabeen 10 16 14 7 1 4 2 1 1 5 8 1 Narrabeen Beach

SS -Development CoachSki SS -DevelopmentCoachPool Rescue Theory Modules SS -DevelopmentCoachOnline SS -DevelopmentCoachIron SS -DevelopmentCoachBoard SS -DevelopmentCoachBeach SS -CraftScrutineerOfficial SS -CoreOfficialOnline TheoryModules SS -CoreOfficial SS - ASC OfficiatingGeneralPrinciples General Principles SS - ASC CommunityCoaching SS - ASADA level1 Anti doping (Emergency ServicesOfficer) Carnival ESO SPORTS AWARDSSURF (CPR Endorsed) Surf RescueCertificate Spinal Management Silver MedallionIRBDriver Communications CentreOperator Silver Medallion Silver MedallionBeachManagement Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue Advanced First Aid [AID] Silver Medallion Resuscitation [AID] Operator Certificate Rescue Water Craft Radio OperatorCertificate Pain ManagementCertificate ORB CrewCertificate IRB CrewCertificate (Advanced Lifesaving) Gold Medallion [AID] First Aid (AquaticSearchandRescue) Certificate IIIinPublicSafety (Aquatic Rescue) Certificate IIinPublicSafety Bronze Medallion ATV OperatorInduction Techniques [AID] Advanced Resuscitation PATROLLING/LIFESAVING AWARDS

10 1 3 3 1 3 5 5 14 21 21 15 15 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 5 3 8 3 5 26 35 18 47 46 1 2 6 3 3 1 1 2 2 11 14 16 18 20 20 2 1 1 6 4 2 5 13 47 12 11 31 29 3 1 1 2 1 9 1 4 5 9 1 3 1 4 18 14 17 27 28 22 22 9 1 8 6 10 10 13 24 38 38 62 58 1 2 5 5 1 2 2 2 6 1 1 9 5 6 1 15 29 29 49 48 4 2 1 1 1 1 5 5 2 6 9 4 8 4 16 20 26 31 31 67 65 1 2 1 1 1 3 1 3 1 5 8 5 13 21 13 27 20 68 60 1 1 1 1 9 1 1 1 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 6 5 19 19 7 7 105 151 183 113 334 187 473 440 768 716 34 11 19 74 13 24 13 25 33 19 26 49 7 1 5 2 1 3 3 4 2 2 3 SS -Development CoachSki SS -DevelopmentCoachPool Rescue Theory Modules SS -DevelopmentCoachOnline SS -DevelopmentCoachIron SS -DevelopmentCoachBoard SS -DevelopmentCoachBeach SS -CraftScrutineerOfficial SS -CoreOfficialOnline TheoryModules SS -CoreOfficial SS - ASC OfficiatingGeneralPrinciples General Principles SS - ASC CommunityCoaching SS - ASADA level1 Anti doping (Emergency ServicesOfficer) Carnival ESO SPORTS AWARDSSURF (CPR Endorsed) Surf RescueCertificate Spinal Management Silver MedallionIRBDriver Communications CentreOperator Silver Medallion Silver MedallionBeachManagement Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue Advanced First Aid [AID] Silver Medallion Resuscitation [AID] Operator Certificate Rescue Water Craft Radio OperatorCertificate Pain ManagementCertificate ORB CrewCertificate IRB CrewCertificate (Advanced Lifesaving) Gold Medallion [AID] First Aid (AquaticSearchandRescue) Certificate IIIinPublicSafety (Aquatic Rescue) Certificate IIinPublicSafety Bronze Medallion ATV OperatorInduction Techniques [AID] Advanced Resuscitation PATROLLING/LIFESAVING AWARDS 22 5 1 1 7 4 1 2 2 North Palm Beach 56 13 17 28 86 75 58 31 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 6 8 4 2 Palm Beach 34 34 16 28 35 35 1 1 9 5 1 Whale Beach 49 49 60 58 1 5 4 3 1 5 1 7 4 9 2 Avalon Beach 10 15 11 22 22 19 19 1 5 4 1 1 1 1 1 Bilgola 11 16 20 45 44 43 56 52 1 4 1 3 6 2 3 7 1 8 6 1 2 2 7 Newport 13 13 14 14 1 5 2 1 Bungan Beach 14 17 17 37 31 3 6 4 2 1 9 5 6 4 2 5 1 Mona Vale 27 27 21 21 3 1 7 9 2 1 4 1 Warriewood 11 11 28 25 1 1 4 1 3 4 3 1 2 North Narrabeen 10 16 14 1 1 4 1 5 8 7 2 1 Narrabeen Beach

SS -Development CoachSki SS -DevelopmentCoachPool Rescue Theory Modules SS -DevelopmentCoachOnline SS -DevelopmentCoachIron SS -DevelopmentCoachBoard SS -DevelopmentCoachBeach SS -CraftScrutineerOfficial SS -CoreOfficialOnline TheoryModules SS -CoreOfficial SS - ASC OfficiatingGeneralPrinciples General Principles SS - ASC CommunityCoaching SS - ASADA level1 Anti doping (Emergency ServicesOfficer) Carnival ESO SPORTS AWARDSSURF (CPR Endorsed) Surf RescueCertificate Spinal Management Silver MedallionIRBDriver Communications CentreOperator Silver Medallion Silver MedallionBeachManagement Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue Advanced First Aid [AID] Silver Medallion Resuscitation [AID] Operator Certificate Rescue Water Craft Radio OperatorCertificate Pain ManagementCertificate ORB CrewCertificate IRB CrewCertificate (Advanced Lifesaving) Gold Medallion [AID] First Aid (AquaticSearchandRescue) Certificate IIIinPublicSafety (Aquatic Rescue) Certificate IIinPublicSafety Bronze Medallion ATV OperatorInduction Techniques [AID] Advanced Resuscitation PATROLLING/LIFESAVING AWARDS

TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 29 10 1 3 3 1 3 5 5 South Narrabeen 21 21 15 15 14 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 2 1 1 5 3 8 Collaroy 35 18 47 46 26 1 2 6 3 3 1 1 2 2 Long Reef 11 16 14 18 20 20 2 1 1 6 4 2 5 Dee Why 13 12 11 47 31 29 3 1 1 2 1 9 1 4 5 9 1 3 1 4 North Curl Curl 18 14 27 28 22 22 17 9 1 6 8 South Curl Curl 10 10 13 38 38 24 62 58 1 2 5 5 1 2 2 2 6 1 1 9 5 6 1 Freshwater 29 29 15 49 48 4 2 1 1 1 1 5 5 2 6 9 4 8 4 Queenscliff 16 20 31 31 26 67 65 1 2 1 1 1 3 1 3 1 5 8 5 North Steyne 13 27 20 21 68 60 13 1 1 1 1 9 1 1 1 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 6 5 Manly 19 19 7 7 Surf School 105 151 183 334 113 187 473 440 768 716 34 11 19 74 13 24 13 25 33 19 26 49 7 5 3 2 1 1 3 4 2 2 3 TOTAL North Palm Beach Beach Palm Whale Beach Beach Avalon Bilgola Newport Beach Bungan Vale Mona Warriewood North Narrabeen Narrabeen Beach

SURF SPORTS AWARDS Cont SURF SPORTS AWARDS Cont SS - Development Coach Surf Boat 1 1 1 1 SS - Development Coach Surf Boat 1 1 4 1 11 SS - Development Coach Swim SS - Development Coach Swim 1 1 2 SS - Foundation Coach SS - Foundation Coach 2 2 4 SS - Foundation Coach SS - Foundation Coach 2 2 Online Theory Modules Online Theory Modules SS - Performance Coach Surf Boat 1 1 SS - Performance Coach Surf Boat 2 SS - S3 Boat Sweep Accreditation SS - S3 Boat Sweep Accreditation 1 1 SS - Senior Official 1 SS - Senior Official 1 1 1 4 SS - Technical Official Finish 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 SS - Technical Official Finish 2 1 3 1 4 3 23 Judge/ Time Keeper/ Recorder Judge/ Time Keeper/ Recorder SS - Technical Official Marshall/ 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 SS - Technical Official Marshall/ 2 1 3 1 4 3 23 Check-Marshall Check-Marshall SS - Technical Official 1 SS - Technical Official 1 Online Theory Modules Online Theory Modules SS - Technical Official Starter/ 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 SS - Technical Official 2 1 3 1 4 3 23 Check-Starter Starter/Check-Starter Surf Official Level 1 2 2 Surf Official Level 1 4 1 9 Surf Official Level 3 Surf Official Level 3 1 1 2

EDUCATION AWARDS EDUCATION AWARDS Trainng Officer Certificate 1 5 1 4 1 5 1 1 2 Trainng Officer Certificate 1 1 2 4 2 5 2 3 7 48 Training Officer Advanced 1 Training Officer Advanced 1 2 Resuscitation Techniques [AID] Resuscitation Techniques [AID] Training Officer Bronze Medallion 1 3 Training Officer Bronze Medallion 1 2 1 2 1 3 14 Training Officer IRB 1 1 1 1 Training Officer IRB 1 5 Training Officer RWC 2 Training Officer RWC 1 3 Assessor Certificate 2 1 2 1 Assessor Certificate 1 7 Assessor Advanced Assessor Advanced 1 1 Resuscitation Techniques [AID] Resuscitation Techniques [AID] Assessor Bronze Medallion 2 2 1 Assessor Bronze Medallion 1 1 2 1 10 Assessor Gold Medallion 1 1 Assessor Gold Medallion 2 (Advanced Lifesaving) (Advanced Lifesaving) Assessor IRB 2 1 Assessor IRB 1 1 5 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment 3 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment 1 1 4 1 6 4 2 33 Diploma of Training 1 Diploma of Training 1 Design and Development Design and Development Diploma of Vocational 1 Diploma of Vocational 1 Education and Training Education and Training Facilitator Pain Management 1 Facilitator Pain Management 1 Facilitator Silver Medallion Facilitator Silver Medallion 1 1 Beach Management Beach Management Facilitator Silver Medallion Facilitator Silver Medallion 1 1 Communications Centre Operator Communications Centre Operator Facilitator Spinal Management Facilitator Spinal Management 1 1 Facilitator Trainer Facilitator Trainer 1 1 Grand Total 57 423 214 284 395 685 73 615 597 457 205 Grand Total 51 396 570 368 547 189 1,014 660 464 659 164 9,087 30 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED South NarrabeenSouth Collaroy Long Reef Dee Why North Curl South Curl Freshwater Queenscliff North Steyne Manly Surf School TOTAL North Palm Beach Beach Palm Whale Beach Beach Avalon Bilgola Newport Beach Bungan Vale Mona Warriewood North Narrabeen Narrabeen Beach

SURF SPORTS AWARDS Cont SURF SPORTS AWARDS Cont SS - Development Coach Surf Boat 1 1 1 1 SS - Development Coach Surf Boat 1 1 4 1 11 SS - Development Coach Swim SS - Development Coach Swim 1 1 2 SS - Foundation Coach SS - Foundation Coach 2 2 4 SS - Foundation Coach SS - Foundation Coach 2 2 Online Theory Modules Online Theory Modules SS - Performance Coach Surf Boat 1 1 SS - Performance Coach Surf Boat 2 SS - S3 Boat Sweep Accreditation SS - S3 Boat Sweep Accreditation 1 1 SS - Senior Official 1 SS - Senior Official 1 1 1 4 SS - Technical Official Finish 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 SS - Technical Official Finish 2 1 3 1 4 3 23 Judge/ Time Keeper/ Recorder Judge/ Time Keeper/ Recorder SS - Technical Official Marshall/ 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 SS - Technical Official Marshall/ 2 1 3 1 4 3 23 Check-Marshall Check-Marshall SS - Technical Official 1 SS - Technical Official 1 Online Theory Modules Online Theory Modules SS - Technical Official Starter/ 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 SS - Technical Official 2 1 3 1 4 3 23 Check-Starter Starter/Check-Starter Surf Official Level 1 2 2 Surf Official Level 1 4 1 9 Surf Official Level 3 Surf Official Level 3 1 1 2

EDUCATION AWARDS EDUCATION AWARDS Trainng Officer Certificate 1 5 1 4 1 5 1 1 2 Trainng Officer Certificate 1 1 2 4 2 5 2 3 7 48 Training Officer Advanced 1 Training Officer Advanced 1 2 Resuscitation Techniques [AID] Resuscitation Techniques [AID] Training Officer Bronze Medallion 1 3 Training Officer Bronze Medallion 1 2 1 2 1 3 14 Training Officer IRB 1 1 1 1 Training Officer IRB 1 5 Training Officer RWC 2 Training Officer RWC 1 3 Assessor Certificate 2 1 2 1 Assessor Certificate 1 7 Assessor Advanced Assessor Advanced 1 1 Resuscitation Techniques [AID] Resuscitation Techniques [AID] Assessor Bronze Medallion 2 2 1 Assessor Bronze Medallion 1 1 2 1 10 Assessor Gold Medallion 1 1 Assessor Gold Medallion 2 (Advanced Lifesaving) (Advanced Lifesaving) Assessor IRB 2 1 Assessor IRB 1 1 5 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment 3 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment 1 1 4 1 6 4 2 33 Diploma of Training 1 Diploma of Training 1 Design and Development Design and Development Diploma of Vocational 1 Diploma of Vocational 1 Education and Training Education and Training Facilitator Pain Management 1 Facilitator Pain Management 1 Facilitator Silver Medallion Facilitator Silver Medallion 1 1 Beach Management Beach Management Facilitator Silver Medallion Facilitator Silver Medallion 1 1 Communications Centre Operator Communications Centre Operator Facilitator Spinal Management Facilitator Spinal Management 1 1 Facilitator Trainer Facilitator Trainer 1 1 Grand Total 57 423 214 284 395 685 73 615 597 457 205 Grand Total 51 396 570 368 547 189 1,014 660 464 659 164 9,087 TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 31 ASSESSORS, FACILITATORS & CTO’S

Assessors Newport Narrabeen Beach South Curl Curl North Steyne Ben Cummins Douglas Lucas Bryn Russell Adam Traugott North Palm Beach Bernard Howard Kaz Marks Christopher Smith David Vinson Geoff Raper Brendan Menzies Matthew Murphy Craig Blake Frans Traugott Geoffrey Hale Douglas Menzies Paul O'Keefe Glenn Everingham Joe Mastrangelo Kim Spicer Grant Dargue Richard Whipp Kevin Moffat Keith Abraham Kristen Sutherland (nee Raper) Guyren Smith Robert Cook Michael Berry Paul Mathew Robert Cox Jessica Menzies Michael Le Geyt Rebecca Chapman Walter Dobrow Kieran Menzies Collaroy Steve Birch Richard Donaldson Warren Howard Leanne Budd Andrew Sole Shannon Job Michael Rosic Elizabeth Green Freshwater Tracey Hare-Boyd Palm Beach (NSW) Peter Finch Gregory MacMahon Andrew McEwen Alistair Shields Rob Barkley Marianne Troop Belinda Dobson Manly Benjamin Neighbour Sandy Menzies Phillip Mickan Craig Blake Alicia Robledo Catherine Quayle Tamara Sole David Torevell Anthony Tier Douglas Lucas Bungan Beach Edward Farrell Frances Brenchley Robert Davies Aidan Clark Long Reef Jonathan Farrell Gemma Margiotta Scott Mathers Rod McGibbon Adam Kent Kelly Dobrow Greg Pooley Sean McLintock Andrew Robson Lindsay Davis Lauren Elder Thomas Rees Mona Vale Anthony Short Richard Budd Michael Shipton Andrew Hjorth Kristie Debney Stephen Davis Sophie Tyner Whale Beach Gregory Hyde Margaret Pearson Susan Walmsley Terence Boardman OAM Geoffrey Hale Michael Wasley Peter Selosse Walter Dobrow Timothy Cuthbert Harry Smith Rick Harris Samantha Dransfield Lara Boyle Robert Stokes Queenscliff Ross James Dee Why Alicia Robledo Avalon Beach Stephen Miles Adrienne Lowe Barry Antella OAM Andrew Crow Allen Lakeman Colin Dagger Beverley Tilbury Warriewood Darren Armitage David Torevell Jeffrey Nesbitt Beverley Tilbury David Spink Garry Fox Louise Lindop Rick Harris Gregory Punch Gavin May Michael Thomas Matthew Molinia Kerry Seipelt Peter Akehurst North Narrabeen Steve Haggett Paul Schott Terry Barber Andrew Cross Vivienne Cresswell Paul Taylor Angie Thorpe Rodger Whiteman Bilgola Beach Glenn Jones North Curl Curl Samantha Cleary Craig Poppleton Gordon Coburn Clare Hagon Terence Boardman OAM Isabelle Schmidt Howard Fitzgibbon Gary Beauchamp Kaz Marks Jason Tydeman Phil Godbee Peter Fenley Michael Gencher Ray Merton Steven Faddy Steve Haggett Steven Atkins

32 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED Facilitators Chief Training Officers

North Palm Beach North Palm Beach Kim Spicer Warren Howard

Avalon Beach Palm Beach Louise Lindop Tim Markovitch

Newport Whale Beach Adrian Hill Georgia Roberts Jessica Menzies Kieran Menzies Avalon Beach Sandy Menzies Stephen Broderick

Mona Vale Bilgola Glenn Tolan Peter Fenley Michael Wasley Newport North Narrabeen Guyren Smith Glenn Jones Steve Haggett Bungan Beach Sarah Robinson Collaroy Marianne Troop Mona Vale Glenn Smee Dee Why Adrienne Lowe Warriewood Steve Haggett Kath Gunn

North Curl Curl North Narrabeen Clare Hagon Gordon Coburn Gary Beauchamp Narrabeen Beach South Curl Curl Rob Cook Michael Le Geyt South Narrabeen Freshwater Jake Warner Kelly Dobrow Collaroy Queenscliff Karla MacBean Barry Antella OAM Long Reef North Steyne Justin Utteridge Shannon Job Tracey Hare-Boyd Dee Why Matthew Molinia Manly Frances Brenchley North Curl Curl Tony Tier Alexander Wye

South Curl Curl Michael Le Geyt

Freshwater John Goldrick

Queenscliff Garry Fox

North Steyne Kyra Jenkins

Manly Fraser McTavish TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 33 MEMBER SERVICES

Member Services had a dynamic panel who Club Sustainability Program worked for the good of the membership. Working with SLSNSW, each club within The panel worked hard to put programs and SNB was given access to their Club initiatives in place and I was fortunate to Sustainability Report. This is a report have this team of hard working individuals, distributed by SLSNSW and contains who worked together well because of their relevant information about membership, knowledge and expertise in their respective education, surf sports and lifesaving areas. requirements. The report listed areas where clubs need to focus on to comply with I would like to start by thanking our SNB requirements and assists in the forwarding Branch President, Doug Menzies along with and strategic planning for a club’s my fellow Directors, Shannon Job, Lance sustainability. This is the third successive Barnes, Adrienne Lowe, Darren Warrener year this report has been produced and aids and Glenn Tolan. in the tracking of each club’s sustainability from the previous year. This report also Because Member Services is an overall leads into the Quality Club Program once scope, I had the pleasure of dealing with the compliance through sustainability Branch staff. Steve McInnes, Jen Huston, is reached. Belinda Dobson, Marcial Nunura and John Taylor all provided invaluable assistance Junior Lifesaver of the Year and advice at the drop of a hat. The 2017/18 season Junior Lifesaver of the Year program was again boosted by a Of special mention, I thank Jen Huston. very high calibre of nominations. The judges Tracey Hare-Boyd Jen continues to assist Member Services were hard pressed to choose the two Director Member Services along with her managerial role within the winners who would then go on to represent Branch office. Jen has been irreplaceable in SNB at the State JLOTY. assisting me with keeping my projects and initiatives on track, achievable and Jen’s Thanks to judges, Lee Cooper, Member Services innovative and artistic ideas are invaluable. Trae Hare-Boyd and Geoff Raper. had a great It’s important to remember that my fellow This was the first season that the Directors and Branch staff are members Member Services panel has two JLOTY season and a lot of Clubs themselves. The Directors and Advisers specifically appointed to assist staff are all experiencing the everyday the junior lifesavers who attended this of initiatives and challenges that our club members face season’s program. Sarah and Trae did first hand. an exceptional job with organising and projects were attending the workshop, assisting the My core panel also needs recognition. candidates with their interview preparation realised and This group of hardworking individuals and also working with the winners in helped to bring new ideas, printed preparing for their State JLOTY camp accomplished. We information and programs to the Branch for and interviews. It’s always a great help the benefit of our Club Directors and club to be guided by your peers when doing are already working members. The panel consisted of: something new and Sarah and Trae were great role models to the candidates during on the coming Deputy Director - Adrian Hill the entire program. Lifesaving Advisor- Geoff Raper season. Cadets/Age Managers - The workshop also gives the candidates a Mike Stanley-Jones chance to meet and spend some time with Member Services 18-25 Advisers - their peers from neighbouring clubs. It starts Dannii Edwards and Steve Polley out very quiet in the room and by lunch covers all portfolios 13-17 Advisors - time, it seems like everyone has known Ella Cook and Sam LeGeyt each other for years. The candidates are of surf life saving JLOTY Advisors - always willing to share knowledge and past Sarah Kinghorn and Trae Hare-Boyd experiences. New friendships are made and and it was the camaraderie throughout the workshop I had the opportunity of working closely with is evident. appropriate that Member Services portfolio at SLSNSW over the season. I extend my thanks for their It was very positive to hear that some of the team is at the assistance with queries and programs and the candidates had already introduced and congratulate them on their successfully run implemented their ideas and programs into forefront of each programs listed within this report. their club by the time they attended their portfolio. JLOTY interview. We are always lucky

34 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED cadetship and to ensure their longevity Lifesaving, Support Services and Member within our clubs and surf lifesaving. I would Services. Those who attended were like to thank Deputy Mayor Candy Bingham Officials, Education TAF’s, Surfcom for taking time out of her schedule to attend. Operators, Lifesaving and Support Also Jason Falinski, MP and Member of Services Operators. Mackellar for attending, along with our SNB Branch President, Doug Menzies. During the evening, the Directors’ Choice Awards are announced. These Congratulations to Caoimhe Daly of awards consist of the Harry Ragan Freshwater SLSC and Douglas Carroll of Award, Raymond Matthew Brown Radio South Curl Curl SLSC on being selected Operator’s Award, Cedric T Walton Award Branch Junior Lifesavers of the Year. for Competition Recording and the Support Services Award. We also had two notable highly commended winners in Emma Worner and Thanks to Jen Huston for organising the Edward Shelbourne, both from Manly LSC. evening and also to Warriewood SLSC for hosting the event. Both Caoimhe and Douglas represented SNB extremely well at the State JLOTY SLSW NSW Programs enough to have a group of motivated, interviews. I was lucky enough to again be There are numerous SLSNSW facilitated passionate and inspirational SRCs. Each a State JLOTY judge. programs and SNB is always well Club who provided a candidate this year represented by candidates in all programs was exceptionally well represented by Both Caoimhe and Douglas should be throughout the season. These programs their 13-year-old lifesavers as they showed congratulated on the confidence and always come highly recommended by all their leadership potential at such a young maturity shown during their interviews. participants and hope that more members age. They should all be individually will join in and participate in these programs congratulated on their achievements within I’m sure that both will continue to do their again next season as feedback is always their clubs. clubs proud as they progress in their very positive. journey through surf lifesaving, not only at a Winners were announced at a presentation club but Branch and state level. Youth Opportunity Makers evening held at the Branch HQ. I would like YOM’s is the program that follows on to extend my thanks to the Club Presidents Congratulations to both Sarah and Trae on from the JLOTY program and is a highly who attended the evening to witness running a very successful program and I am regarded program and very sought after by the future of the lifesaving movement glad that they have both agreed to be the the youth of surf lifesaving. representing their Clubs with such maturity. 2018/19 JLOTY Advisers and I am looking It was also nice to see the room filled with forward to them producing another great SNB has four successful applicants Juniors Activity Chairs, parents, siblings, program. attending YOMs being friends and even Club Captains. Elliott Prasad, Narrabeen Beach SLSC, Thank You Get Together Henry McGilchrist, Avalon Beach SLSC, This is a vitally important youth program On Friday, May 25 we held our annual Lucille Moore, Bilgola SLSC and for our Branch. We need to ensure we Thank You evening. This evening is held Grace Seaglove, Mona Vale SLSC. are nurturing and mentoring the youth of in appreciation of time volunteered by our Clubs leading them from nippers into members from Surf Sports, Education,

TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 35 MEMBER SERVICES

Lifesaving Exchange Program Lifesaving Exchange Program is a program that exchanges young adults from City to Country. This program is ever evolving and keeps the interest of our young adults as it also provides challenges within the course for the participants. SNB managed to secure four places within this program and those who attended were Ella Falzarano, North Steyne SLSC, Keelan Smith, Newport SLSC, Hamish Christie, Long Reef SLSC and Kyra Jenkins, North Steyne SLSC.

New Zealand Lifesaving Exchange Program (Intermediate Lifeguard School) In addition to the Lifesaving Exchange program, the New Zealand Lifesaving Exchange (Intermediate Lifeguard School) program was also held. Hamish Christie was fortunate enough to be chosen by SLSNSW to attend this program and represent SLSSNB. for the evening, regular Shannon Job and such as ‘’What is out there for lifesavers newcomer Bailey Dwyer. other than patrolling’’ and a similar initiative Development Networking Program for the youth who want to do first aid and Congratulations to all the winners of the become a Surfcom operator. Another program that keeps getting better awards for the 2017/18 season and I and better year after year. It is aimed at wish them all luck as they advance to Mental Health First Aid courses where run leaders within our organisation and aligns the SLSNSW Awards of Excellence. The with the Lifesaving Exchange Program. through Member Services to ensure the nominations received were all exceptional wellbeing of our members. This will continue but I encourage all clubs to put forward SNB was represented by Joshua Ferris, and we will be looking at introducing youth nominations next season to ensure that specific mental health courses. Palm Beach SLSC, Molly Parker, North their members are recognised for their Steyne SLSC, Dannielle Edwards, North efforts and achievements over the season. Youth networking days were held and Steyne SLSC and Rebecca Cahill, Palm Member recognition is a vital and important Beach SLSC. proved to be a great success. This program part of our organisation and can play a part also contained some mental health in the retention of club members. Awards of Excellence information for those attending. The culmination of a season’s efforts for New projects and initiatives will be Combined Clubs Conference undertaken throughout the coming season all members involved from patrollers, As Director, I again attended the Combined competitors, officials, training officers, aimed at member retention, recruitment and Clubs Conference run by SLSNSW. It protection and I look forward to achieving assessors and facilitators, support services, is always useful to meet up with fellow initiatives and education programs to more goals for the benefit of clubs and their Directors within the State and hear what members throughout the SNB Branch. volunteers doing barbeque and kiosk shifts. their failures and successes have been. It is also a great opportunity to share ideas and The evening takes an enormous amount Member Services has been and will work closely with the SLSNSW Member continue to be on the front foot assisting of organisation with the SNB Branch Services staff. staff spending countless hours tallying Directors, Presidents and members with up point scores, organising and setting Where To From Here? the implementation of new systems and up everything but no one more than Member Services will continue to work protocols introduced by SLSA and SLSNSW Jen Huston who takes the event on and closely with Education, Lifesaving, Surf whilst continuing to achieve strategic goals personally oversees every detail. Thanks to Sports and Support Services to ensure all set within the Branch for the benefit of its the staff for assisting but especially to Jen aspects of membership are being looked membership. for the amount of hours spent on fine tuning after for the benefit of the SNB Branch all the details including theme, invitations membership. Encouragement and nurturing of our youth and decorations, a lot of which is done after members will help to ensure the future of hours and off site. Encouragement will be given to members to our organisation and also ensure the work participate in programs run by SNB Branch, that we are all doing now is carried on for There is also a behind the scenes team of SLSNSW and SLSA. years to come. experts who help out and thanks to Kevin Green for the creative design, Vicki Huston The Member Services panel put together As the Director of Member Services, I would and Bill Sheridan for photography and several new initiatives such as the Patrol like to thank every member of every club Jacqui Huston for her craft knowledge and Captains Mentoring Program, Radio use within our SNB Branch for their time spent implementation. Thanks also to our MC’s protocols, Pathways programs and flyers volunteering on and off the beach.

36 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED Outstanding Support to Youth Award of this award was Avalon Beach SLSC. As a Club, Avalon Beach SLSC took a We introduced a new Director’s Choice Avalon Beach has been a pioneer in all group of U14 nippers, trained them in award this year which is specific to our portfolios of surf life saving. their SRC, mentored them onto patrols youth. This falls under the Member Services A small team of personnel realised their and introduced programs to keep these portfolio and it is the Outstanding Support to youth numbers were falling and flagged that members engaged through their cadetship Youth Services Award. The inaugural winner area of membership as a concern. and encouraged and trained them through their Bronze Medallion. The club worked on programs that would engage this group of members as they went through from U14 to Bronze and would keep them interested, engaged whilst encouraging them to obtain higher awards resulting in higher skilled members for patrols. The programs continue to be used and adapted as the groups of SRC’s move through the club as Avalon believe that each group of kids are different and the programs also needed to be adapted as the number of members within each starting SRC group continued to grow. Avalon also took their program overseas and continue to work with Singapore Nippers and the training of Age Managers.

Member retention is important to clubs and the season’s (2017/18) third quarter figures showed us tracking at 1,407 fewer members than at the same time during the previous season. Tracking of members has become important and clubs are now able to track their membership trends over quarters and seasons past. The table shows membership trends throughout the SNB Branch to the end of the third quarter.

TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 37 MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS PATROLLING MEMBERSHIP * Male Female Reserve Active Male Female Probationary Male Female Past Active Male Female Non MemberParticipants Male Female Long Service Male Female Life Member Male Female Leave /Restricted Male Female Junior Activity Member(5-13years) Male Female Honorary Male Female General Male Female Cadet Member(13-15years) Male Female Award Member Male Female Associate Male Female Active (18yrsandover) Male Female Active (15-18yrs) TOTAL MEMBERS

North Palm Beach 33 33 10 10 19 25 62 2 2 1 1 5 5 6 4 2 1 3 1 1 1 1 5 5 6 3 1 4 North Palm Beach

1,240 1,240 Palm Beach 929 929 187 339 231 231 358 358 589 253 260 152 10 10 22 22 18 18 40 1 1 7 9 1 1 1 Palm Beach Whale Beach 231 231 141 449 449 52 52 91 17 17 20 20 24 36 37 17 28 10 38 81 60 39 54 21 75 12 12 11 11 4 1 4 3 7 1 2 1 3 4 1 3 Whale Beach

1,133 1,133 Avalon Beach 178 178 313 313 168 168 181 349 156 188 344 114 114 32 32 24 24 44 44 50 22 21 40 61 26 64 32 29 61 18 18 11 11 2 2 2 7 1 1 6 3 5 7 2 3 6 6 Avalon Beach 132 132 210 210 123 123 149 272 103 202 745 745 Bilgola 88 88 12 12 99 99 35 35 37 25 34 44 18 17 35 1 2 2 9 4 1 2 9 9 5 4 8 1 1 7 Bilgola

1,212 1,212 Newport 177 177 264 264 277 277 433 433 195 195 197 392 160 160 100 104 104 19 19 15 15 16 16 16 63 63 79 17 33 22 55 50 39 89 4 1 4 1 2 2 4 2 1 5 4 5 3 7 Newport

135 135 Bungan Beach 18 18 24 24 90 90 17 17 17 25 25 34 18 13 31 9 7 2 2 5 6 1 4 3 3 7 7 6 9 1 1 Bungan Beach 1,106 1,106 100 100 135 135 216 216 226 226 192 418 190 194 384 Mona Vale 22 22 35 35 13 13 23 23 32 32 38 20 12 12 21 25 25 50 1 1 2 3 6 9 3 2 1 4 9 8 8 Mona Vale 106 106 139 139 226 226 219 219 192 229 915 915 411 411 118 118 111 111 Warriewood 10 10 33 33 17 17 12 12 10 10 12 15 25 25 20 45 13 17 30 6 6 1 2 1 2 5 2 6 1 2 6 6 Warriewood 315 315 105 105 402 402 125 125 144 144 189 189 213 190 190 946 946 63 63 21 21 27 27 42 42 16 16 34 34 39 14 10 10 14 17 17

11 11 North Narrabeen 6 2 2 1 4 1 5 2 6 5 3 8 North Narrabeen 121 121 106 106 345 345 89 89 39 39 60 60 46 46 65 65 56 21 21 43 43 12 12 12 12 14 14 10 16 24 24 Narrabeen Beach 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 3 1 6 7 7 5 6 8 8 Narrabeen Beach

Male Reserve Active Male Long Service Male Life Member Male General Cadet Member(13-15years) Male Female PATROLLING MEMBERSHIP * Female Male Female Probationary Male Female Past Active Male Female Non MemberParticipants Female Female Male Female Leave /Restricted Male Female Junior Activity Member (5-13 years) Male Female Honorary Female Male Female Male Female Award Member Male Female Associate Active (18yrsandover) Male Female Active (15-18yrs) TOTAL MEMBERS 257 257 12 12 10 13 25 61 61 43 48 91 26 48 74 33 14 11 11 9 9 8 8 1 2 4 9 1 1 8 6 169 169 160 278 159 246 796 796 118 118 59 59 76 40 21 21 22 29 47 17 17 14 15 12 24 13 87 87 87 37 3 4 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 1 3 9 225 225 232 424 192 192 128 770 15 15 19 32 13 13 14 56 96 37 37 19 37 15 15 23 38 24 16 40 40 4 8 1 1 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 3 185 185 173 298 125 125 771 196 196 111 111 43 43 48 23 16 16 16 36 59 17 17 19 20 14 14 13 27 33 21 21 31 10 10 85 82 13 1 1 5 3 3 1,171 1,171 102 102 229 229 308 549 174 292 138 138 241 241 118 118 43 43 47 36 14 14 45 21 21 24 16 36 36 10 10 10 10 17 10 20 11 11 11 11 7 4 9 8 1 7 3 1 1 3 1 1 3 145 145 263 263 214 402 105 217 179 179 925 188 188 112 112 28 28 32 37 34 18 18 19 18 31 14 14 14 14 13 13 6 6 2 2 1 3 2 2 1 4 1 1,767 1,767 141 141 153 153 350 350 396 728 491 491 219 219 332 332 284 284 207 207 114 114 19 19 20 49 66 24 24 25 14 10 24 51 74 27 27 23 4 4 2 6 2 2 1 4 8 1 1 4 4 1,304 1,304 151 151 192 192 164 356 389 389 254 447 227 227 193 193 22 22 23 66 76 26 26 40 44 72 80 80 70 70 14 14 10 10 28 10 10 11 11 2 3 3 4 1 1 1 3 4 1 1 6 1 1 288 288 138 266 194 194 800 800 128 128 110 110 111 111 18 18 18 62 31 36 36 26 64 99 22 22 19 19 80 80 35 35 84 84 2 4 2 1 1 2 5 2 3 5 7 1 3 2 9 1 4 5 1,884 1,884 133 133 181 181 143 143 234 234 520 520 330 654 367 367 324 324 438 438 173 173 265 265 40 40 29 28 53 22 22 22 69 12 12 10 29 40 25 25 10 10 13 13 17 38 38 14 14 11 11 11 11 6 6 2 3 4 7 1 4 18,733 18,733 1,021 1,021 1,267 1,267 2,218 1,046 1,046 1,200 2,055 2,055 5,610 5,610 3,450 6,519 3,076 3,076 3,068 3,068 2,557 2,557 1,160 1,160 1,397 1,397 415 415 377 537 889 328 328 357 792 170 170 352 352 491 491 154 154 951 764 764 273 273 45 45 84 84 86 86 50 89 16 16 38 38 29 34 44 28 28 10 3 2 5 6 9 3 PATROLLING MEMBERSHIP * Male Female Reserve Active Male Female Probationary Male Female Past Active Male Female Non MemberParticipants Male Female Long Service Male Female Life Member Male Female Leave /Restricted Male Female Junior Activity Member(5-13years) Male Female Honorary Male Female General Male Female Cadet Member(13-15years) Male Female Award Member Male Female Associate Male Female Active (18yrsandover) Male Female Active (15-18yrs) TOTAL MEMBERS

North Palm Beach 33 33 10 10 19 25 62 2 2 1 1 5 5 6 4 2 1 3 1 1 1 1 5 5 6 3 1 4

1,240 1,240 Palm Beach 929 929 187 339 231 231 358 358 589 253 260 152 22 22 10 18 18 40 1 1 7 9 1 1 1

Whale Beach 231 231 141 449 449 52 52 91 17 17 12 12 17 28 10 38 81 60 54 21 75 20 20 24 36 37 39 11 11 4 1 4 3 7 1 2 1 3 4 1 3

1,133 1,133 Avalon Beach 178 178 313 313 168 181 349 156 188 344 114 114 32 32 24 24 18 18 22 21 40 61 26 32 29 61 44 44 50 64 11 11 2 2 2 7 1 1 6 3 2 3 6 6 5 7 132 132 210 210 123 149 272 103 202 745 745 Bilgola 88 88 99 99 12 25 25 34 18 17 35 35 35 37 44 1 2 2 4 1 2 9 9 9 1 1 5 7 4 8

1,212 1,212 Newport 177 177 264 264 277 433 433 195 197 392 160 160 104 100 15 15 16 16 16 19 22 55 50 39 89 63 63 79 17 33 4 1 1 4 2 2 2 4 1 5 3 7 4 5

135 135 Bungan Beach 18 18 24 24 90 90 17 17 34 34 18 13 31 25 25 9 3 3 2 2 1 5 4 6 7 9 1 1 7 7 6 1,106 1,106 100 100 135 135 216 216 226 192 418 190 190 194 384 Mona Vale 22 22 13 13 35 23 23 32 32 38 20 21 21 25 25 50 12 12 1 1 3 1 2 4 6 3 2 9 9 8 8 106 106 139 139 226 226 219 192 229 229 915 915 411 411 118 118 111 111 Warriewood 10 10 33 12 12 17 17 10 10 12 15 45 45 13 17 30 25 25 20 6 1 1 2 6 1 2 2 2 6 5 6 6 315 315 402 402 105 125 125 144 144 189 213 190 190 946 946 63 63 21 21 27 27 42 16 16 10 10 14 34 39 14 17 17

11 11 North Narrabeen 6 2 2 4 1 1 5 2 5 3 8 6 121 121 106 106 345 345 89 89 39 60 60 46 46 65 65 56 21 21 43 43 12 12 16 12 12 14 10 24 24 Narrabeen Beach 1 1 4 3 1 1 1 1 7 1 1 5 6 6 7 8 8

PATROLLING MEMBERSHIP * Male Female Reserve Active Male Female Probationary Male Female Past Active Male Female Non MemberParticipants Male Female Long Service Male Female Life Member Male Female Leave /Restricted Male Female Junior Activity Member (5-13 years) Male Female Honorary Male Female General Male Female Cadet Member(13-15years) Male Female Award Member Male Female Associate Male Female Active (18yrsandover) Male Female Active (15-18yrs) TOTAL MEMBERS 257 257 61 61 12 43 48 91 10 13 26 48 74 25 33 14 11 11 9 9 1 8 2 4 9 1 1 8 8 6 SouthSouth Narrabeen Narrabeen 169 169 160 278 159 246 796 796 118 118 17 17 21 59 59 76 14 15 12 40 24 13 22 22 29 87 47 87 37 3 1 4 1 1 3 3 1 9 1 1 3 CollaroyCollaroy 225 225 232 192 424 128 128 770 770 13 13 15 15 23 38 15 19 37 19 24 40 32 37 14 14 56 16 96 40 4 1 1 1 1 4 1 3 8 1 4 1 LongLong Reef Reef 185 185 173 125 298 196 196 771 111 111 16 16 43 43 48 17 19 14 27 23 20 16 16 36 13 59 33 13 13 21 21 10 31 82 85 85 5 1 1 3 3 Dee WhyDee Why 1,171 1,171 174 174 292 102 102 229 229 308 241 549 138 118 118 43 43 47 21 24 36 16 14 14 45 36 10 10 17 10 20 10 10 11 11 11 11 7 7 3 1 1 4 9 1 1 1 8 3 3 North Curl Curl North Curl Curl 105 105 217 145 145 263 263 214 188 402 179 925 925 112 112 28 28 18 18 19 34 18 32 32 37 31 13 13 14 14 14 14 1 6 6 2 3 2 2 1 2 4 1 South Curl Curl South Curl Curl 1,767 1,767 141 141 153 153 350 350 396 332 728 284 491 219 207 207 114 114 19 19 14 14 24 24 24 25 66 51 20 20 49 74 23 23 10 10 27 27 Freshwater 4 1 4 6 2 1 4 4 8 2 2 1 4 Freshwater 1,304 1,304 192 192 356 151 151 389 389 254 193 447 164 227 Queenscliff 22 22 26 26 40 76 44 23 23 66 72 70 70 80 28 14 14 10 10 10 10 11 11 2 1 1 3 4 3 1 4 3 1 1 6 1 1 Queenscliff North Steyne 288 288 138 128 266 800 800 194 194 110 110 111 111 18 18 36 36 26 31 64 80 80 18 18 62 99 19 19 22 35 84 84 1 2 2 2 4 1 5 3 2 5 2 1 1 7 3 9 4 5 North Steyne

1,884 1,884 Manly 133 133 234 234 143 143 181 520 520 330 324 654 367 265 265 173 173 438 22 22 29 40 40 40 29 28 22 22 69 53 12 12 10 10 13 10 25 17 17 38 38 14 14 11 11 11 11 6 3 6 2 1 4 4 7 Manly 18,733 18,733 1,267 1,267 2,218 1,021 1,021 2,055 2,055 1,046 1,046 1,200 5,610 5,610 3,450 3,068 6,519 3,076 1,397 1,397 1,160 1,160 2,557 TOTAL 328 328 415 415 377 537 357 357 792 889 170 170 491 491 352 154 154 764 764 951 951 273 273 50 50 45 84 84 89 89 86 86 38 38 34 34 16 16 10 10 28 28 29 29 44 44

3 5 6 9 2

3 Surf School Patrolling membership includes: Cadets, Active 15-18, Acive 18+, Reserve Active and Award members Award and Active Reserve 18+, Acive 15-18, Active Cadets, includes: membership Patrolling THE SURF LIFE SAVING SCHOOL

Twelve years ago the school started by Our Stewart House program continues to providing surf education programs to five run, this being the 12th year in a row. We different schools. In 2017/18, the school are lucky enough to be involved with such reached approximately 18,000 students a wonderful organisation providing beach from more than 75 schools in a range and classroom programs for all their visiting of programs from 45-minute in-school students during the four terms of the school presentations to whole term programs on year. We thank the St George Foundation the beach. for their funding of this program.

Our most popular program is our Surf Our Surf Sports Intensive camps are a Awareness program where primary school lot of fun. Kids are able to develop their aged children visit the beach for three competition and surf skills under the hours and are put through their paces by tutelage of the best coaches and athletes our energetic staff. They not only learn our Branch has to offer. This year, we ran about surf safety but have a lot of fun in the camps at Collaroy and Freshwater with 132 process. Teachers appreciate our programs nippers taking part over the two camps. as they tick off parts of the curriculum whilst having a day on the beach. The Surf We run a number of Bronze and SRC Awareness program continues to evolve courses throughout the season, helping with more activities for schools to choose Clubs who are unable to run them and by Marcial Nunura from, ensuring a tailor made experience. giving individuals the opportunity to do the Surf Life Saving School Manager program in a five-day block instead of six to The Cancer Institute NSW has once again eight weeks. funded our classroom programs. Without their support we would not have been able The school hires local Northern Beaches to reach more than 8,000 students this lifesavers to run each and every one of The Surf Life past season. Our staff travelled to a large our programs. We had more than 70 staff number of Sydney schools promoting sun members from our 21 clubs looking after Saving School safety and delivering surf safety messages our programs during the season. Next in a fun and interactive presentation. year looks to be a bigger year again and had another year we hope to have 80 casual staff available The RFi Group allows us to be able to throughout our busy season. of growth with support students with special needs by providing free programs. Their generosity Thank you to the Board of Directors, more schools allows us to work with special needs groups office staff and casual instructors for for the full school year, running programs making the past season the biggest in the on the beach and in the pool at no cost school’s history. We hope to repeat the feat serviced than yet again. ever before. The to them. professionalism of our staff, along with the quality and diversity of our programs ensures the school continues to build its customer base across Greater Sydney.

40 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 41 SURF SPORTS

The decision was made to meet the needs Craft Carnivals – an increase in of our ever changing lifestyles. participation and clubs hosting these events and also the introduction of the U14/U15 It was pleasing to see clubs working craft into the open carnivals and the Fast together to deliver some fantastic carnivals Fives format. and this was again demonstrated on the Australia Day weekend at Manly and Beach Carnivals – Queenscliff, North Freshwater and also with Freshwater Steyne and Narrabeen Beach carnivals hosting the first ever Youth Pathway were another success and the introduction Darren Warrener Cup event. of the mixed beach relays for our nippers Director Surf Sports at Branch and SNB was the driving force Our Branch Championships continued behind this event gaining entry to the State with the split formats and back to one Age Championships. club hosting the championships with Collaroy performing an outstanding job. Branch Championships - Water/Beach Club members should be proud of their formats delivering a greater experience for Surf sports on achievement in hosting an outstanding the competitor and spectator. event. Thanks also to North Narrabeen the Northern for assisting Collaroy for the beach events The delivery of these events in SNB is a which had to be relocated north due to massive task due to the sheer numbers of Beaches is in a beach conditions. competitors and the size of the Branch. We rely heavily on the 21 clubs in the Branch great position The BoSS is made up of 11 fantastic and to provide assistance and support and we dedicated Advisers who have a real passion would like to thank all the clubs and their with competitors, for the sport and their chosen discipline. members for their efforts and contribution. Each Adviser has a panel and this is where Host clubs and carnival organisers and the Officials, Club I encourage members of Clubs with the work parties as there were 28 events this same passion for the different sections to past season. coaches and please make contact and join the panels next season. — 5 Open carnivals Administrators — 3 carnivals were shorter formats Advisors sitting on the BoSS last — 8 boat carnivals all positive and season were: — 10 junior carnivals Lifesaving – Steve Haggett - Dee Why (beach carnivals/water carnivals) supportive of the R and R – Alan Burns – Freshwater — 2 masters March Past – Gary Cook – Newport — 3 lifesaving direction it has Beach – Martin Lynch Newport and Micheal Gedz Queenscliff — Branch Championships hosting taken. Boats – Nick Sampson – Avalon club Collaroy High Performance – David Rees – — Carnival referees and the ESO’s There was an Warriewood appointed by the Branch Carnival Review – Louis Tassone — Carnival Officials who attended increase in shorter – North Curl Curl carnivals, as we don’t have events Powercraft – Nigel Penn – Bilgola without your efforts. Total officials 321. formatted carnivals Officials – Matt Molinia – Dee Why — Water safety from each of the 21 clubs Gear – Keith Abraham – North Steyne. for our Junior carnivals and also our and a move away powercraft personnel. I would like to thank each Adviser and your — The scrutineering team lead by from the traditional panels for the dedication and support over Gary Beauchamp the past 12 months in season 2017/18 — High Performance and Branch coaches beach and water as we continue to drive and improve surf and Team Management – Dave Rees, sports within SNB. Chris Allum, Michael Gedz, Greg Heard combined carnivals and everyone else who helped over The aim of the BoSS is to deliver surf sports the season. to water, beach and events that are safe and well organised and — Thanks to all club coaches and to continually look at ways of improving the administrators for all the hours you put craft only carnivals. experience for our competitors, officials and in to get the competitors on the beach spectators. We monitor this via the surveys and in the water. we send out after each carnival and our — Also our Branch office and, in particular, club forums and also looking at what other Marcial Nunura as the SNB Branch Branches do as well. Surf Sports Manager. Without his efforts, the season would not be Major achievements in this area over the a success. past year have been:

42 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED Season highlights — A big congratulations to Kendrick Louis Within the Branch we recognise our — SNB representative team competed for winning the Aussies Open Ironman athletes, team officials and coaches for their at Stockton in the Interbranch for the first time and to all the other SNB efforts and achievements at our Annual Championships and, after two great competitors who competed and to those Presentation Night and I am pleased to days of competition, we were crowned who took out medals in their events award the following: top Branch in the State. Well done as — Congratulations to the SNB athletes — Athlete of the Year- Kendrick Louis – we had competitors who were that were selected to represent NSW at Manly LSC competing up in the open category. the Interstate Championships in — Young Athlete of the Year — A special thanks to the Selectors/ Adelaide – Zach Morris – Newport SLSC Coaches who travel to our selection Max Brooks-Newport — Masters Athlete of the Year carnivals and they dedicated a lot of Laura Shorter – Newport – John de Mestre – Freshwater SLSC time to this process to ensure we pick Jake Lynch – Newport — Team of the Year – Freshwater SLSC the strongest team and provide training Mitchell Trim - Newport Open Female R and R sessions. Isaac Smith- Newport — Coach of the Year – Damien Daley – Graham Bruce – Manly Grace Gurr - Newport Queenscliff SLSC Ian Miller – Queenscliff Naomi Scott-Manly — Official of the Year – Kaz Marks – Marty Quinn – Dee Why — The Inaugural Youth Pathway Cup Bilgola SLSC Chris Allum - Queenscliff was hosted by Freshwater. NSW won — Recorder of the Year – Debbie Doyle • Ocean6 was a new format carnival that the event and had four representatives – Manly LSC replaced the Summer of Surf. from the northern beaches. Queenscliff SLSC was selected to host Jodie Louw – Newport It was a fantastic season with some the first round of this national competition Joel Piper – Newport outstanding results and achievements — Manly LSC won the Junior point score at Piper Harrison – Manly across the Branch. I thank the BoSS, Branch Madeleine Wallace - Collaroy the clubs and competitors for all — The NSW Championships Open point — Congratulations to the Avalon Beach the support. score was won by Newport SLSC for the U23 Female Boat Crew and the Open 4th year in a row. Men’s Crew from South Curl Curl who As this was my last season in the — Newport SLSC also took out the represented Australia during the year in role as Surf Sports Director, it has been handicap point score at the Australian the Trans Tasman Championships. a honour to serve the 21 clubs and the Championships in Perth Branch over the past three seasons and I — SNB clubs that also won awards at the Surf Sports is not all about winning but am pleased that Louis Tassone has taken Australian tiles were about developing those surf skills and up the role as Director. I wish him and — Queenscliff Boat Crew – U19 Robert being a part of a team and mateship, the BoSS every success over the coming Gatenby Shield to those who attend a carnival or club event seasons. — Newport First Aid – U19 Ian Mackie last season, well done. AM Trophy

TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 43 SURF SPORTS MEMBERSHIP

Avalon Beach Matthew Molinia Andrew McEwen Scott Breakwell Rick Millar Warren Hannam Stephen Davis Scott Easton Brian Wetherall Simon Moriarty Susan Walmsley Simone Hill Darren Warrener Darren Armitage Cheryl White Terence Boardman OAM Kalinda Hawson Jennifer Graves Stacey Holden Andrew Thomas Nicholas Sampson Raymond Martin Andrew Short David Kerr Adrienne Lowe Long Reef Donald Gain Nathan Wellings Jan Lakeman Margaret Pearson Kathryn Watts Lisette Calleja Mark MacKenzie Rick Millar David Morgan David Roberts Rob Swadling Stan Werakso Geoffrey Harris Shane Bowker Anthony Frost Mona Vale James Nosworthy Steve Haggett David Sams Brett Beuzeville Martin Schaut Michelle Blewitt Clare Stirrat Monica Lerpiniere Ian Wright OAM Bruce Gaal Noel Moran Freshwater Malcolm MacCormick Lindsay Paton OAM Bilgola Linda Wiadrowski Melinda Hardcastle Beata Bray Dennis O'Toole Lindsay Davis Ross Jenkins David Spencer Steve Couzens Peter Rowlands Paul Nelson Gerry Quinn Norman Pounder Stan Werakso Peter Kinsey Kim Backer Rob Chant Kenneth Priest Samantha MacDougall Bryce Munro Clare Hawkins Raymond Brennan Stuart Thomson Hugh Monnock Kaz Marks Michael Bate Kristyn Monnock Nigel Penn Colin Maclean Manly Michael Wasley Mark Fitzgerald Jennifer Bourgeois Glenn Stone Paula Tocquer Karen Hicks Janet Hall Ron Saggers Bungan Beach Kathleen Obern Michael Bochner Alainya Zollinger David Sams Paula Daly Michelle Tomsic Andrew Smith Peter Obern Nathan Doyle Anthony Hilliger Collaroy Ronald Malm Stuart Alcock Brett Murray Arto Jormanainen Michael Kirkby Roger Griffiths David Moreton Graeme Knox Alan Burns Alexandra Hill Edwina McKinnon John Ward Cameron Patterson Allan Tier Jillian Macintyre Tamara Sole Christopher Tyrrell Anne Gleason Laura Vander Straaten Craig Thomas Clare Freakley Colin Maggs Lexie Leblang David Hopper David Maguire Skye Wacher Matt Rich Jeannette Isaacs David Torevell Bec Crawford Michael Scicluna Raymond Isaacs Fabio Rebecchi Brian Dolly Michelle Fry Janine Fahey Graeme Hastie Debbie Doyle Sarah Hinton Andrew Sole Ian Donald Deborah Murdoch Sean Avedissian Nicole Bridges Jane Freakley Edward Warner Stephen Miles Paul Ducker Jo Dettmann Jason Guildea Steven Halpin Phillip Mickan Kelly Dobrow Julian Clarkson Suzie Shrivell Robert Langbein Lauren Jacobs Kriss Carpenter Tieu Rich Robert Tomblin Leanne Stephens Lenka McPherson Tom Paltridge Bernard Carr Lynda McPherson Peter Gard Rhonda Lycett Marianne Troop Nathan (J) Smith Robyn Humphrey Anna Sicinska Suzanne Rossi Sharon Johnson Rod Knapp Danie Lowe Anna Mickan Simon Wiadrowski Scott Rylands Lisa Dene Dougal Forsyth Stephanie Grey Sophie Tyner Tina Naylor Louise Yeandle Sue Troy Susan Scott Wayne Higgs Scott Evers Wayne Freakley Timothy Cuthbert Rebecca Davies John Fahey Andrew Watton Tony High Richard Garay Darryl Gilmartin Hamish Mclean Anthony Tier Jake de Kort Kim Dason Frances Brenchley Narrabeen Beach William Wallace Monique Nitz Judy Tier Gary Foster Zita Briones Paul McGettigan Andrew Furniss Andrew Bain Richard Lytham OAM Richard Hawtin Cecil John Singleton Craig Schweikert Robert Asser Cynthia Alley Matthew Price Dee Why Georgina Piggott Ernesto Calderon Cayley Smith Allen Lakeman Diego Lombardini Hilary Ingle Douglas Lucas Gregory Punch Melanie Orr Melanie Thomas Kaz Marks Ross Tester David Price

44 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED Newport North Narrabeen Mark Clare-Nazer Karen Burns Andrew Cross Paul Schott Katie Edwards Severine Delerue Peter Rogers Matthew Edwards Bart Snel Raymond Isaacs Monica Epiniere Michael Gencher Robyn Holt Colin Maclean Gordon Coburn Rodger Whiteman Darren Warrener Steve Haggett Ian Miller Gillian Hough Maureen Worth Craig Susans John Ringrose Alan Rose Raymond Williams John Sherman Brian Dolly Mark Thornton North Palm Beach David Torevell Wendy Taurins Geoff Raper John Davis Bernard Howard Kim Spicer Kay Lyall Gavin Simmonds Kevin Harris Guyren Smith North Steyne Michael Gedz Ian Crutch Danny Gompes Alan Butler Ian Storey David Cowell Colin White Leanne Pate Deborah Foote Gary Cook Lee Van Dam Brett Patrick Gregory Heard Mark Hayward Joe Mastrangelo Roy Anderson Megan Hayward Peter Rogers Elizabeth Osborne Paul Ducker Shannon Job Kiersten Jones Richard Cox Timothy Laurence Madeleine Perkins Gary Cook Bernard Burrows Narelle Clarke Karen Hennessy Damian O'Shannassy Paul Taylor Katharine Raffles Joanne Cooper Talia Mason Kieran Menzies Rebecca Chapman Robert Daniel Matt Halakas Robyn Humphrey Brian Ward Michael King Chris Dooley Terence Boardman OAM Scott Newey Keith Abraham Barry Antella OAM Greg Howard Henning Muller Anissa Upton Gordon Lang South Curl Curl Avona Cox Leslie Wait Bryn Russell Lyndal Flynn Thomas Wait Elton Mckay Phoebe Savage Jodie Frazer Graham Smith Emma Links Neil Purcell OAM Janice Russell Steven Jaffrey John P White Hayley Malone Palm Beach Michael Berry Peter Finch Eve McBean John Cassidy Nathan McCullum Peter Rogers North Curl Curl Scott Mathers Jeffrey Hewitt Andrew Stuart Richard Goswell Jennifer Drury Darren Armitage Jemma Dudley-Smith Sue Milner Kenneth Stanton South Narrabeen Ann Barlow Matthew Giblin Anthony Haven AM James Gagen Peter Spence Kylie Ryder Jason Lovell Simon Wiadrowski Marnie Gordon Richard Smith Stephanie Spence Thecla Haven Matthew Spencer Gordon Lang Ross Lambert Warriewood Victoria Howell Queenscliff Shaun Taylor Clare Hagon Carmel Demery Cameron Powell Gary Beauchamp George Prescott Adam Kibble Louis Tassone Nathan McCullum Catherine Milliken Joanna Bushby Suzanne Brown Virginia Waite Martin Gurtata Malcolm Flew Ron Pomering Julie Harvey Adrian Walding Rohan Connors Allan Tier Whale Beach Alex Sanbrook Bob Newton David Maguire Jeannette Isaacs

TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 45 SNB INTER BRANCH TEAM

SNB finished 44 points clear of Sydney did their work and performed Sydney Northern Branch to win the title for the third time in extremely well. four years. Beaches Branch After the first day’s competition, SNB had Nutri Grain ironman and captain Max Brooks a lead of 35 points on the overall point team showed great led from the front and was one of the real score from Sydney Branch. Highlights stars as SNB racked up 1220 points over the of the day were our six wins and two teamwork and their two days. second placings in the sprint arena and our six wins and three second placings in class prevailed to Sydney Northern Beaches Branch was the ironman/ironwoman events. able to field a much stronger team for the regain the NSW championships on December 9 and 10, 2017 Sunday morning arrived and our team felt in comparison to the previous year when a confident they could go on with the job Interbranch trophy number of our top athletes were unavailable and win back the trophy. for selection. from fierce rivals Go on with it they certainly did and there That, together with the addition of former were great performances in the Cameron, Sydney Branch at Australian team captain, Chris Allum as the Taplin and relay events. new Branch coach, put SNB in a strong Stockton Beach in position prior to the commencement of the We were confident we had done more championships. than enough in the team events to secure Newcastle. victory. And we won in style by a margin The team arrived at One Mile Beach in Port of 44 points from Sydney and Hunter, Stephens on the Friday and were greeted who broke a 14 year podium drought to with beautiful weather and splendid water finish third. conditions, which proved to be a blueprint for conditions over the weekend. Congratulations to all our competitors, especially the debutants who raced Competition commenced on Saturday brilliantly and gained such valuable morning and, as expected, racing was experience. very tight. We got off to a very solid start and so did the Sydney and Hunter Branch I would like to thank all of our coaches, representative teams. managers, selectors, the chaperones and parents who worked tirelessly behind Conditions for the beach competitors could the scenes to make the weekend such have been better. They were racing against a enjoyable and successful. rising tide and a track that was certainly not level. However, the conditions were the same David Rees for everyone so our team just got down and (High Performance Manager)

46 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED SYDNEY NORTHERN BEACHES INTERBRANCH TEAM (2017) Under 12 Conner Maggs (Manly), Braden Crichton-Browne (North Curl Curl), Georgina Prowse (North Curl Curl), Ashleigh Windsham (Manly), Artie Leiper (Freshwater), Nina van der Reyden (Manly) Under 13 Mitchell Morris (Newport), Jake Morris (Newport), Kimberley Doyle (Manly), Katelynn Doyle (Manly), Josh Gedz (Manly), Stefanie Fejes (Freshwater). Under 14 Joel Piper (Newport), Isaac Crews (North Curl Curl), Jodie Louw (Newport), Charlotte Ward (Manly), Dylan Calderon (Manly), Zoe Couzens (Bilgola). Under 15 Oscar Smith (Newport), Mitchell Stuart (North Curl Curl), Piper Harrison (Manly), Alex Lefevre (Newport), Aiden Helu (Manly), Madeleine Wallace (Collaroy). Under 17 Zach Morris (Newport), Taylor Gabb (Newport), James Finn (Newport), Madison Louw (Newport), Jami Prowse (Newport), Emily Doyle (Manly), Reuben Sharma (Newport), Bailee Radford (Newport). Under 19/Open Isaac Smith (Newport), Max Brooks (Newport) Captain Jay Furniss (Manly), Naomi Scott (Manly), Taylar Puskaric (Manly), Lara Moses (Newport), Blake Drysdale (Newport), Laura Shorter (Newport) Captain Head Coach Chris Allum OAM Assistant Water Coach: Tim Hayes. Beach Coach: Michael Gedz. Team Manager: Greg Heard. Alan Fitzgerald Combined Lionel McDonald Shield Bennett Board Branch Point Score Branch Handicap Competition

Newport 1 Mona Vale 1949.6 Newport 1497.0 Manly 2 Newport 1868.7 Manly 1490.6 Freshwater 3 North Narrabeen 1820.7 Whale Beach 1276.2 North Curl Curl 4 Freshwater 1780.3 Bilgola 1273.7 Mona Vale 5 North Curl Curl 1767.3 Narrabeen Beach 1272.2 Queenscliff 6 Avalon Beach 1740.1 Palm Beach 1270.6 Palm Beach 7 Long Reef 1707.1 Warriewood 1268.8 Collaroy 8 South Narrabeen 1680.4 Freshwater 1268.2 Avalon Beach 9 Bilgola 1679.0 South Curl Curl 1267.8 Dee Why 10 Whale Beach 1668.5 North Narrabeen 1267.7 North Narrabeen 11 Dee Why 1657.8 Long Reef 1267.3 North Steyne 12 North Steyne 1645.4 South Narrabeen 1264.7 Long Reef 13 South Curl Curl 1636.9 Avalon Beach 1255.7 Warriewood 14 Palm Beach 1603.1 Dee Why 1247.6 South Curl Curl 15 Warriewood 1602.3 North Steyne 1243.0 Bilgola 16 Narrabeen Beach 1576.6 Mona Vale 1215.8 Narrabeen Beach 17 Manly 1486.0 North Curl Curl 1204.7 South Narrabeen 18 Collaroy 1405.8 Queenscliff 1165.4 Whale Beach 19 Queenscliff 1335.4 Collaroy 1086.1

CLUB OPENS MASTERS JUNIORS TOTAL PLACING Newport 1054 158 315 1527 1 Manly 456 307 723 1486 2 Freshwater 211 187 318 716 3 North Curl Curl 43 119 440 602 4 Mona Vale 81 233 283 597 5 Queenscliff 65 337 67 469 6 Palm Beach 55 258 0 313 7 Collaroy 85 37 164 286 8 Avalon Beach 20 98 135 253 9 Dee Why 4 95 85 184 10 North Narrabeen 16 52 116 184 11 North Steyne 22 76 14 112 12 Long Reef 24 11 25 60 13 Warriewood 0 19 29 48 14 South Curl Curl 29 4 3 36 15 Bilgola 2 14 18 34 16 Narrabeen Beach 0 18 14 32 17 South Narrabeen 0 0 4 4 18 Whale Beach 4 0 0 4 19 48 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED WESTFIELD WARRINGAH MALL JUNIOR BRANCH CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

UNDER 8 BOYS Mixed Beach Relay: Freshwater (Scott/Moles/Veitch/Patterson), Wade: Milo Dacis (North Curl Curl), Tom Tyson (Narrabeen North Curl Curl (Nero/Muxlow/Smith/Sanbrook), Beach), Rory Pinnie (North Steyne), Tom Shrivell (Mona Vale), Freshwater (Lombardini/Guerin/Garnett/Stephens), Samuel Chan (Collaroy) Manly (Gedz/Stacker/Kelly/Joyce), Wade Relay: Manly A, Freshwater, Mona Vale A, Queenscliff A (Mork/Fullarton/Sachs/Rounsley), Collaroy, North Steyne, Manly B Queenscliff B (Jessop/Jessop/Henley/Maslen) Beach Sprint: Jake Quailey (Queenscliff), Beach Flags: Oliver Sanbrook (North Curl Curl), Tobias Woolnough (Mona Vale), Finn Williams (Freshwater), Kai Muxlow (North Curl Curl), Ezaiah Garnett (Freshwater), Cooper Evans (Collaroy), Kurt Sombrook (North Curl Curl), Riley Mansfield (Collaroy), Kaeleb Wasley (Mona Vale), Tristan Ravesteijn (Manly) Kayvon Scott (Freshwater) Beach Relay: Freshwater (Howson/Williams/Garnett/Charlton), 1km Run: Connor Ward (Long Reef), Elio Bezzola (Dee Why), Mona Vale (Shrivell/Woolnough/Smith/Webster), Kaeleb Wasley (Mona Vale), Taylor Brown (North Curl Curl), Collaroy (Woolford/Halliwell/Everleigh/Armstrong), Liam Reilly (North Curl Curl) North Steyne (Crofton/Burrows/Pennie/Pipi), Manly A (Keam/Ravesteijn/Martin/McMurtry), UNDER 9 GIRLS Manly B (Nicholson/Sasikin/Barth/Ahearn) Surf Swim: Kaya Punter (Manly), Jessica Oakhill (Manly), Beach Flags: Jack Woodrow (Newport), Noah Kearn (Manly), Holly Smith (North Curl Curl), Sophie Stacker (Manly), Isaac Smith (Mona Vale), Carter Howison (Freshwater), Kasey Bolt (North Narrabeen), Annabel McKinnon (Mona Vale) Samuel Chan (Collaroy), Blake Woolford (Collaroy) Surf Teams: Manly, Freshwater Board: Jessica Oakhill (Manly), Zahli Smith (North Narrabeen), UNDER 8 GIRLS Charli Barbour (Collaroy), Gracie Moles (Freshwater), Wade: Sadie Maggs (Manly), Taylah Flynn (Newport), Kasey Bolt (North Narrabeen), Abi Capell (Newport) Zara Cunningham (Mona Vale), Taya Shaw (Dee Why), Board Relay: Manly (Smith/Stacker/Oakhill), Chloe McGregor (North Narrabeen), Freshwater (Killen/Lombardini/Moles), Eve Kiely (North Narrabeen) North Narrabeen (Smith/Burton/Bolt), Wade Relay: Manly A, Freshwater, North Narrabeen, Collaroy (Barbour/St Clare/Wilson) Mona Vale A, Mona Vale B, Manly B Beach Sprint: Ruby Nero (North Curl Curl), Beach Sprint: Sadie Maggs (Manly), Bonnie Joergensen (North Narrabeen), Sofia Ehnbom (North Curl Curl), Grace Egan (Freshwater), Zahli Smith (North Narrabeen), Florence Veitch (Freshwater), Hannah Hushman (Manly), Jacona Symonds (Mona Vale), Kasey Bolt (North Narrabeen), Alessandra Rounsley (Queenscliff) Ruby High (Manly) Beach Relay: Freshwater (Veitch/Moles/Guerin/Lombardini), Beach Relay: Mona Vale (Symonds/Cunningham/Coleman/ North Narrabeen (Smith/Wright/Joergensen/Bolt), Wyatt), Manly A (Hughes/Maggs/Coleman/Huisman), North Curl Curl (Armitage/Nero/Lowe/Smith), North Narrabeen (Glover/Liely/McGregor/Ryan), Manly (Stacker/Punter/Mathieson/Kelly), Manly B (Lim/Patfield/Rylands/Berry), Manly C, Mona Vale Warriewood (Wigglesworth/Berry/Muir/Muir), Beach Flags: Sadie Maggs (Manly), Queenscliff (Sachs/Henley/Maslen/Rounsley) Madison Glover (North Narrabeen), Pip Quarrell (Freshwater), Beach Flags: Bonnie Joergensen (North Narrabeen), Kayla Davies (Freshwater), Abbie Dunstan (North Curl Curl) Casie Burton (North Narrabeen), Olivia Lombardini (Freshwater), Florence Veitch (Freshwater), Charli Barbour (Collaroy), UNDER 9 BOYS Stella Muir (Warriewood) Surf Swim: Connor Ward (Long Reef), Eli Mork (Queenscliff), 1km Run: Zahli Smith (North Narrabeen), Lian Jordan (Manly), Tyler Brown (North Curl Curl), Charli Braund (Freshwater), Olivia St Clare (Collaroy), Sebastian Ellens (Freshwater), Tom Northcote (Freshwater) Kasey Burton (North Narrabeen), Olivia Lombardini (Freshwater), Surf Teams: Manly, Freshwater, North Curl Curl Jessie Robinson (Avalon Beach) Board: Tyler Brown (North Curl Curl) and Liam Jordan (Manly) DH, Luka Gordon (Manly), Mitchell Bradley (North Curl Curl), UNDER 10 BOYS Kaeleb Wasley (Mona Vale), Joe Warren (Newport) Surf Swim: Noah Maggs (Manly), Campbell Conna (Manly), Board Relay: North Curl Curl (Bradley/Brown/Kins), Manly A Sam Davis (North Curl Curl), Luke Higgs (North Curl Curl), (Gordon/Emmett-Bennett/Jordan), Archie Ferguson (Dee Why), Lachlan Davies (Freshwater) Freshwater A (Pinnuck/Garnett/Northcote), Surf Teams: Manly Blue, North Curl Curl, Freshwater, Collaroy, Mona Vale (Easley/Bene/Chapman), Manly White, Mona Vale Manly White (Young/Wong/Schikora), Board: Noah Maggs (Manly), Sam Davis (North Curl Curl), Manly Black (Hawkins/Kwan/Evans) Rex Dennehy (North Curl Curl), Toby Hughes (Manly), Beach Sprint: Kayvon Scott (Freshwater), Sam Chaffer (Collaroy), Archie Ferguson (Dee Why) Oliver Sanbrook (North Curl Curl), Eli Mork (Queenscliff), Board Relay: North Curl Curl A (Davis/Dennehy/Collela), Beau Patterson (Freshwater), Connor Ward (Long Reef), Manly A (Maggs/Weir/Conna), Harvey Joyce (Manly) North Curl Curl B (Higgs/Bradley/Brown), Beach Relay: Freshwater (Scott/Patterson/Hole/Garnett), Manly B (Wood/Martin/Hughes), Queenscliff (Mork/Fullarton/Jessop/Jessop), Manly C (Easton/Van Rijswijk/Lee), Manly (Schikora/Lamond/Clarke/Young) Newport (Woodrow/Blackley/Jeffrey) Beach Sprint: Charlie Easton (Manly), Sebastian Lill (North Curl Curl), Olly McDonald (Freshwater), Cooper Williams (Freshwater), Noah Maggs (Manly), Jack Munro (Mona Vale) TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 49 Beach Relay: Manly A (Easton/Maggs/Marsters/Glass), Surf Teams: North Curl Curl, Dee Why, Manly A, Freshwater, Freshwater (Davies/Williams/McDonald/Gardner), Mona Vale A, Collaroy Mona Vale (Munro/Muller/Lowe/Wasley), Manly B, Collaroy Ironperson: Finlay McMurtry (Manly), Mixed Beach Relay: North Curl Curl (Lame/Lill/Ashby/Dunstan), Sam Higgs (North Curl Curl), Keaton Ronge-Smith), (Mona Vale), Manly A (Easton/Maggs/Coulter/Marsters), Zach Walsley (Mona Vale), William Riddington (Manly), Freshwater (Williams/McDonald/McGettigan/Nitz), Rishi Shankar (Dee Why) Queenscliff and Manly B DH Mixed Cameron Relay: North Curl Curl B, North Curl Curl A, Beach Flags: Liam Worne (Narrabeen Beach), Manly A, Newport, Manly C, Manly B Charlie Easton (Manly), Toby Marsters (Manly), Board: Jordi Tocquer (Mona Vale), Noah Maggs (Manly), Lachlan Davies (Freshwater), Ashton Thomas (North Curl Curl), Max Lechner (Manly), Harrison Woodrow (Newport) Zach Wasley (Mona Vale), Rishi Shaskar (Dee Why), 1km Run: Noah Maggs (Manly), Sam Chaffer (Collaroy), Angus Lechner (Manly) Charlie Easton (Manly), Fynn Gardner (Freshwater), Board Relay: Manly A (McMurtry/Lechner/Riddington), Toby Reardon (Manly), Archie Ferguson (Dee Why) North Curl Curl (Higgs/Thomas/Dacic), Mona Vale A (Dene/Tocquer/Wasley), UNDER 10 GIRLS Dee Why (Ronge-Smith/Molinia/Shankar), Surf Swim: Zara Kasprowcz (North Curl Curl), Collaroy (Hart/Barbour/Monnock), Jaya Lilienthal (North Curl Curl), Macey Beuzeville (Mona Vale), Manly B (Mathieson/Rylands/Lechner) Pipi Te Pania (Manly), Coco Marsters (Manly), Board Rescue: Mona Vale (Wasley/Tocquer), Riley Allsop (North Curl Curl) Manly A (McMurtry/Lechner), Manly B (Riddington/Rylands), Surf Teams: Manly Blue, North Curl Curl, Manly White, Freshwater A (Rebecchi/Killen), Dee Why (Ronge-Smith/Molinia), Mona Vale, Freshwater A, Freshwater B Collaroy (Monnock/Barbour) Board: Jaya Lilienthal (North Curl Curl), Beach Sprint: Cooper Elkins (Queenscliff), Zara Kasprowicz (North Curl Curl), Elisha Cuthbert (Manly), Isaac Sheriff (North Narrabeen), Josh Lowe (North Curl Curl), Eryn Ronge-Smith (Dee Why), Amelie Chan (Collaroy), Toby Dorahy (Warriewood), George Mirabelli (Mona Vale), Macy Beuzeville (Mona Vale) Harvey Monnock (Collaroy) Board Relay: North Curl Curl (Lilienthal/Allsop/Kaspowicz), Beach Relay: Queenscliff (Elkins/Rowland/Nathanael/Leiper), Manly A (Tepania/Cuthbert/Harrison), Manly (Stacker/Warburton/Lamond/Breakwell), Mona Vale Green (Davies/Beuzeville/Garay), Collaroy (Monnock/Barbour/Ostryn/Mansfield) Freshwater A (Jacobs/Nitz/Nunura), Mixed Beach Relay: Freshwater (Scott/Jordi/Bright/Mori), Manly B (Marsters/McGee/Curll), Manly A (Stacker/Warburton/Young/Davies), Manly C (Coulter/Dooney/Ravesteijn) Collaroy (Monnock/Ostryn/Fountain/St Clare), Beach Sprint: Montana Laime (North Curl Curl), Dee Why (Cunningham/Molinia/Stevenson/Ronge-Smith), Gemma McIntosh (Mona Vale), Serin Korucu (Mona Vale), Manly B (Garrett/Hirose/Breakwell/Lamond) DH Avalon Coulter (Manly), Coco Marsters (Manly), Beach Flags: Cooper Elkins (Queenscliff), Brioney Clarke (Queenscliff) Isaac Sheriff (North Narrabeen), Hugh Breakwell (Manly), Beach Relay: Manly A (Furniss/Marsters/Coulter/Short), Truth Nathanael (Queenscliff), Michael Molinia (Dee Why), Mona Vale (Shrivell/Korucu/Bosnjak/McIntosh), Jessie Mathieson (Manly) Manly B (Fisher/Morgan/Curll/High), Collaroy, Avalon Beach 1km Run: Toby Dorahy (Warriewood), Finlay McMurtry (Manly), Beach Flags: Montana Laime (North Curl Curl), Isaac Sheriff (North Narrabeen), Zach Rowland (Queenscliff), Shala La (North Narrabeen), Kate Melbourne (North Narrabeen), Masato Mori (Freshwater), Noah Rylands (Manly) Luana Da Rocha (Queenscliff), Serin Korucu (Mona Vale), Eden Melham (Dee Why) UNDER 11 GIRLS 1km Run: Georgie Nitz (Freshwater), Surf Swim: Dominique Melbourn (North Curl Curl), Elouise Stephens (Freshwater), Macy Beuzeville (Mona Vale), Arabella Cox (Newport), Olivia Clues (North Curl Curl), Indie Price (Narrabeen Beach), Eryn Ronge-Smith (Dee Why), Ruby Lovell (North Curl Curl), Phoebe Lechner (Manly), Ella Dunstan (North Curl Curl) Ava Garrett (Manly) Surf Teams: North Curl Curl, Manly A, Manly B, Dee Why, UNDER 11 BOYS Freshwater, Collaroy Surf Swim: Sam Higgs (North Curl Curl), Ironperson: Dominique Melbourn (North Curl Curl), Matthew Harris (North Curl Curl), Toby Dorahy (Warriewood), Olivia Clues (North Curl Curl), Ava Garrett (Manly), Keaton Ronge-Smith (Dee Why), Finlay McMurtry (Manly), Arabella Cox (Newport), Ruby Lovell (North Curl Curl), Braith Harrison (North Curl Curl) Phoebe Lechner (Manly) Board: Olivia Clues (North Curl Curl), Dominique Melbourn (North Curl Curl), Arabella Cox (Newport), Ava Garrett (Manly), Phoebe Lechner (Manly), Ruby Lovell (North Curl Curl)

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Board Relay: North Curl Curl (Melbourn/Clues/Lovell), Beach Flags: Ethan McGreal (Collaroy), Manly A (Garrett/Lechner/Emmett-Bennett), Sam Clancy (Freshwater), Artie Leiper (Freshwater), Manly B (Hirose/Smith/Taylor), Collaroy (Walton/Fountain/Tombs), Rio Nunura (Freshwater), Aidan Armitage (North Curl Curl), Avalon Beach (Patterson/Holden/Watton), Will Rylands (Manly) Mona Vale (Rich/Halpin/Peasland) 1km Run: Conner Maggs (Manly), Casey Brown (North Curl Curl), Board Rescue: North Curl Curl A (Clues/Melbourn), Aiden Armitage (North Curl Curl), Dylan Mackenzie (Dee Why), Dee Why (Derz/Stevenson), Manly B (Emmett-Bennett/Smith), Alejandro Briones (Collaroy), Thea Reardon (Manly) Manly A (Garrett/Lechner), Collaroy (Walton/Fountain), Newport (Cox/Warren) UNDER 12 GIRLS Beach Sprint: Leela Scott (Freshwater), Surf Swim: Maddie Davis (North Curl Curl), Tia Emmett-Bennett Noa Davies (Manly), Nara Jurdi (Freshwater), (Manly), Georgie Prowse (North Curl Curl), Charlotte Watton (Freshwater), Olivia Martin (Manly), Ashleigh Windsham (Manly), Ella Warner (Manly), Frankie Small (Avalon Beach) Imogen Grey (Freshwater) Beach Relay: Manly (Davies/Young/Hirose/Garratt), Surf Teams: Manly A, North Curl Curl, Mona Vale A, Collaroy (Fountain/Ravid/Walton/St Clare), Freshwater A, Manly B, Avalon Beach Mona Vale (Sim/Sim/Korucu/Rich) Ironperson: Georgie Prowse (North Curl Curl), Beach Flags: Leela Scott (Freshwater), Noa Davies (Manly), Tia Emmett-Bennett (Manly), Ashleigh Windsham (Manly), Olivia Morton (Manly), Charlotte Watton (Freshwater), Ella Warner (Manly), Alex Murray (Mona Vale), Nara Jordi (Freshwater), Hannah Stevenson (Dee Why) Jessica Colbran (Manly) 1km Run: Madison Perry (Bilgola), Board: Tia Emmett-Bennett (Manly), Carissa Smyth (North Narrabeen), Georgie Prowse (North Curl Curl), Ashleigh Windsham (Manly), Hanna Stevenson (Dee Why), Marlena Letts (Avalon Beach), Elise Wallace (Collaroy), Zoe Shirdon (Mona Vale), Talia St Clare (Collaroy), CJ Ward (Long Reef) Ella Warner (Manly) Board Relay: Manly A (Warner/Windsham/Emmett-Bennett), UNDER 12 BOYS Mona Vale (Shirdon/Muller/Murray), Surf Swim: Kai Lilienthal (North Curl Curl), North Curl Curl (Prowse/Elboz/Howison), Conner Maggs (Manly), Levi Smith (North Curl Curl), Avalon Beach A (Dixon/Roberts/Robinson), Jacob Crews (North Curl Curl), Freshwater A (Howison/Bourgeois/Pendray), Braden Crichton-Browne (North Curl Curl), Miller Manson (Manly) Freshwater B (Stephens/Grey/Jordie) Surf Teams: North Curl Curl A, Manly A, Newport A, Manly B, Board Rescue: Manly (Windsham/Emmett-Bennett), Freshwater North Curl Curl A (Prowse/Elboz), Manly B (Colbran/Warner), Ironperson: Conner Maggs (Manly), Joshua Kerr (Avalon Beach), Mona Vale A (Shirdon/Smith), Freshwater (Grey/Stephens), Miller Manson (Manly), Harry Underhill (Manly), Avalon Beach (Dixon/Roberts) Logan Bartlem (Newport), Levi Smith (North Curl Curl) Sprint: Nina van der Reyden (Manly), Mixed Cameron Relay: Manly A, North Curl Curl A, Manly B, Ava Roberts (Avalon Beach), Jasmine Lowe (Mona Vale), North Curl Curl B, Manly C, Avalon Beach A Zoe Shirdon (Mona Vale), Sophie Muller (Mona Vale), Board: Conner Maggs (Manly), Miller Manson (Manly), Keeley Holmes (North Narrabeen), Abigail Hamilton (Warriewood) Duncan Cowan (Manly), Levi Smith (North Curl Curl), Beach Relay: Manly (van der Reyden/Windsham/Weir/Kelly), Harry Underhill (Manly), Joshua Kerr (Avalon Beach) Warriewood (Hamilton/McDonald/Frazer/Byrne), Board Relay: Manly A (Maggs/Cowan/Underhill), Mona Vale (Shirdon/Miller/Lowe/Le Blanc), North Curl Curl A (Smith/Crichton-Browne/King), Avalon Beach, South Curl Curl Manly B (Manson/McPherson/Rylands), Beach Flags: Ava Roberts (Avalon Beach), Newport A (Capell/Bartlem/Blackley), Nina van der Reyden (Manly), Keeley Holmes (North Narrabeen), Avalon Beach (Calleja/Kerr/Trinder), Ashleigh Windsham (Manly), Jasmin Robinson (Avalon Beach), North Curl Curl B (Waddington/Browne/Armitage) Jasmine Kibble (Newport) Board Rescue: North Curl Curl B (Crichton-Browne/King), 1km Run: Elizabeth Tyson (North Narrabeen), Manly A (Cowan/Manson), Newport A (Bartlem/Capell), Keeley Holmes (North Narrabeen), North Curl Curl A (Lilienthal/Smith), Jasmin Robinson (Avalon Beach), Ashleigh Windsham (Manly), North Curl Curl C (Brown/Waddington), Brooke Frew (Dee Why), Mary Mulvey (South Curl Curl) Avalon Beach (Calleja/Kerr) Beach Sprint: Oscar Scheel Gamborg (North Curl Curl), UNDER 13 BOYS Dylan Mackenze (Dee Why) and Artie Leiper (Freshwater) DH, Surf Swim: Mitch Morris (Newport), Bailey Clues (Newport), Joshua Kerr (Avalon Beach), Will Humel (North Curl Curl), Jake Morris (Newport), Lee Melbourn (Newport), Dylan King (North Curl Curl) DH Henry Curll (Manly), Noah Lynch (Mona Vale) Beach Relay: North Curl Curl (Scheel Gamborg/King/Armitage/ Surf Teams: Newport, Mona Vale and Manly DH Humel), Dee Why (Soin/Mackenzie/Molinia/Ronge-Smith), Ironperson: Mitch Morris (Newport), Jake Morris (Newport), Avalon Beach, Freshwater (Leiper/Orr/Nunura/McLean), Bailey Clues (Newport), Lee Melbourn (Newport), Avalon Beach Toby Jacobs (Freshwater), Max Einspinner (Mona Vale) Mixed Beach Relay: Manly A (van der Reyden/Windsham/ Mixed Cameron Relay: Newport (Doyle/Morris/Morris/Doyle), Ryland/Maggs), Mona Vale (Lowe/Munro/Korucu/Shirdon), Manly (Baker/Garrett/Harrison/Curll), Avalon Beach (Roberts/Kerr/Robinson/Calleja), Freshwater, North Curl Curl (Harvey/Bradley/Crews/Morris), Avalon Beach, Manly B Manly B, Mona Vale, North Curl Curl A

TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 51 Board: Mitch Morris (Newport), Jake Morris (Newport), Beach Flags: Mila McGettigan (Freshwater), Bailey Clues (Newport), Henry Curll (Manly), Zara Ostryn (Collaroy), Stefanie Fejes (Freshwater), James Euers (Mona Vale), Lee Melbourn (Newport) Stella Clarkson (Manly), Charli Nero (North Curl Curl), Board Relay: Newport (Morris/Morris/Clues), Tasma Patterson (Freshwater) Mona Vale (Einspinner/Lynch/Evers), 1km Run: Chelsea Smyth (North Narrabeen), Manly (Harrison/Curll/Bedingfield), Stefanie Fejes (Freshwater), Indi Watson (South Narrabeen), Avalon Beach (Lane/Lehman/Molloy), Hanneke Wegenaar (North Curl Curl), Freshwater (Clancy/Jacobs/Kite) Gabrielle Bradley (North Curl Curl), Lucy Bell (Avalon Beach) Board Rescue: Newport A (Morris/Morris), Newport B (Clues/Melbourn), Mona Vale A (Euers/Einspinner), UNDER 14 BOYS Mona Vale B (Lynch/Tate), Freshwater A (Jacobs/Clancy), Surf Swim: Brandon Bartlem (Newport), Joel Piper (Newport), Avalon Beach (Lehman/Lane) Isaac Crews (North Curl Curl), Keith Allen (Manly), Beach Sprint: Josh Gedz (Manly), Will Collinson (Mona Vale), Nathaniel Riddington (Manly), Ryan Thomas (Freshwater) Sam Ferguson (Dee Why), Mitch Morris (Newport), Surf Teams: Newport A, Manly A, Newport B, Mona Vale, Bailey Clues (Newport), Evan Neal (Collaroy) Freshwater, Dee Why Mixed Beach Relay: Manly (Hindmarsh/Gedz/Baker/Clarkson), Ironperson: Joel Piper (Newport), Collaroy (Yeandle/Ostryn/O’Shea/Neal), Brandon Bartlem (Newport) DH, Isaac Crews (North Curl Curl), Avalon Beach (Bell/Hume/Lehman/Lang) Keith Allen (Manly), Massimo Vezzola (Dee Why), Beach Relay: Newport (Morris/Clues/Melbourn/Morris), Nathaniel Riddington (Manly) Manly (Hindmarsh/Gedz/Hume/High), Mixed Cameron Relay: Collaroy (Fountain/Briones/O’Shea/Neal) Newport A (Piper/Blackley/Newling/Louw), Beach Flags: Evan Neal (Collaroy), Louis Paltridge (Mona Vale), Newport B (Bartlem/Cox/Kibble/Flynn), Will Collinson (Mona Vale), Oscar Lane (Avalon Beach), Manly A (Worner/Allen/Ward/van der Reyden), Liam Ferguson (Dee Why), Ryan O’Shea (Collaroy) North Curl Curl, Manly B. Freshwater 1km Run: Sam Ferguson (Dee Why), Board: Joel Piper (Newport), Luka Monnock (Mona Vale), Osker Lane (Avalon Beach), Mitch Morris (Newport), Brandan Bartlem (Newport), Jack Roberts (Avalon Beach), Gabe High (Manly), Lee Melbourn (Newport) Massimo Vezzola (Dee Why), Isaac Crews (North Curl Curl) Board Relay: Mona Vale (Monnock/Marshall/Bray), UNDER 13 GIRLS Newport A (Piper/Bartlem/Taurins), Surf Swim: Kimberley Doyle (Newport), Manly A (Allen/Sharma/Riddington), Katelynn Doyle (Newport), Talia Allsop (North Curl Curl), Avalon Beach A (Calleja/Boaler/Roberts), Newport B, Freshwater Charlotte Block (Freshwater), Kiahni Scott (Manly), Board Rescue: Newport (Bartlem/Piper), Sophie Lennon (Warriewood) Manly B (Riddington/McDonagh), Surf Teams: North Curl Curl, Freshwater, Manly, Avalon Beach Mona Vale A (Monnock/Marshall), Ironperson: Kimberley Doyle (Newport), Avalon Beach C (Rose/Roberts), Newport B (Cox/Taurins), Katelynn Doyle (Newport), Talia Allsop (North Curl Curl), Mona Vale B (Kelly/Bray) Tilla Garrett (Manly), Kiahni Scott (Manly), Beach Sprint: Dylan Calderon (Manly), Gabrielle Bradley (North Curl Curl) Cooper Kent (Long Reef), Joel Piper (Newport), Board: Kimberley Doyle (Newport), Tara Harvey (North Curl Curl), Lachlan Marshall (Mona Vale), Joe Yoshita (Freshwater), Gabrielle Bradley (North Curl Curl), Katelynn Doyle (Newport), Kai Shimakage (Collaroy) Tilla Garrett (Manly), Talia Allsop (North Curl Curl) Beach Relay: Newport (Piper/Bartlem/Morris/Clues), Board Relay: North Curl Curl (Allsop/Harvey/Bradley), Manly (Jack/Calderon/Hindmarsh/Hume), Manly (Garrett/Scott/Colbran), Mona Vale (Bray/Monnock/Marshall/Ball), Collaroy, Freshwater A (Nitz/Block/Paterson), Avalon Beach Freshwater B (Coates/Smart/McGettigan), Mixed Beach Relay: Mona Vale. Avalon Beach A Mona Vale (Marshall/Saggers/Paltridge/Monnock), Board Rescue: Newport (Doyle/Doyle), Manly A (Garrett/Scott), Collaroy (Shimakage/Towson/Ingram/Walton), North Curl Curl (Allsop/Harvey), Freshwater A (Block/Patterson), Avalon Beach A (Toll/Scott/Roe/Schault) DH, Freshwater B (Coates/McGettigan), Avalon Beach B, Freshwater Mona Vale (Jackson/Lerpiniere) Beach Flags: Dylan Calderon (Manly), Beach Sprint: Stefanie Fejes (Freshwater) and Mila McGettigan Cooper Kent (Long Reef), Lachlan Marshall (Mona Vale), (Freshwater) DH, Camille Baker (Manly), Zara Ostryn (Collaroy), Indy Rose (Avalon Beach), Massimo Vezzola (Dee Why), Tasma Patterson (Freshwater), Luca Monnock (Mona Vale) Ruby Stanley-Jones (Avalon Beach) 2km Run: Joel Piper (Newport), Beach Relay: Thomas Hamilton (North Steyne), Thomas Dorahy (Warriewood), Freshwater (Green/Patterson/McGettigan/Fejes), Lachlan Marshall (Mona Vale), Harrison Schaut (Avalon Beach), Avalon Beach (Bell/Brennan/Small/Stanley-Jones), Massimo Vezzola (Dee Why) Manly (Burgon/Baker/Clarkson/Weir), Collaroy (Marshall/Herriot/Ostryn/Weir), Queenscliff (Smith/Johnston/Townsend/Leihn)

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UNDER 14 GIRLS Surf Swim: Jodie Louw (Newport), Charlotte Ward (Manly), Mia Paltridge (Mona Vale), ikila Newling (Newport), Lauren Bourgeois (Freshwater), Jayme Saggers (Mona Vale) Surf Teams: Newport, Manly, Mona Vale, Freshwater, Avalon Beach Ironperson: Jodie Louw (Newport), Olivia Donoghue (Manly), Charlotte Ward (Manly), Mia Paltridge (Mona Vale), Lauren Bourgeois (Freshwater), Charli Munro (Mona Vale) Board: Jodie Louw (Newport), Charli Munro (Mona Vale), Charlotte Ward (Manly), Mia Paltridge (Mona Vale), Lauren Bourgeois (Freshwater), Pia Robinson (Avalon Beach) Board Relay: Newport A (Louw/Kibble/Doyle), Mona Vale (Paltridge/Saggers/Munro), Newport B (Newling/Flynn/Doyle), Manly A, Avalon Beach, North Curl Curl Board Rescue: Mona Vale A (Munro/Beuzeville), Manly A (Ward/Donoghue), Newport A (Louw/Kibble), Mona Vale B (Paltridge/Saggers), Newport B (Newling/Flynn), Avalon Beach A (Robinson/Johns) Beach Sprint: Zoe Couzens (Bilgola), Tegan Scott (Avalon Beach), Miah Ingram (Collaroy), Emily Hicks (Freshwater), Georgia Grey (Freshwater), Emma Spencer (Collaroy) Beach Relay: Avalon Beach, Mona Vale, Collaroy, Freshwater, North Curl Curl Beach Flags: Zoe Couzens (Bilgola), Miah Ingram (Collaroy),Tegan Scott (Avalon Beach), Tyella Toll (Avalon Beach), Mia Paltridge (Mona Vale), Nina McGuffog (Avalon Beach) 2km Run: Jessica Tyson (North Narrabeen), Charli Munro (Mona Vale), Bella Vincent (Avalon Beach), Jayme Saggers (Mona Vale)

MIXED EVENTS

All Age Beach Relay: Manly, Freshwater, North Curl Curl, Collaroy, Newport, Mona Vale All Age Board Relay: Manly A, Newport A, North Curl Curl A, Manly B, North Curl Curl B, Mona Vale March Past: Collaroy 13, Mona Vale 23, Manly 24, Freshwater 27, Queenscliff 39 Handicap March Past: Collaroy, Mona Vale U14 5 Person R&R: Collaroy (11) U10-11 2 Person R&R: Collaroy Red (14), Collaroy Warriors (14), Collaroy (Black) U12-13 2 Person R&R: Manly Pink (8), Manly Blue (10), Queenscliff (11)

TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 53 WESTFIELD WARRINGAH MALL JUNIOR BRANCH CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

54 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED BILL BUCKLE SUBARU OPEN BRANCH CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

OPEN MALE OPEN FEMALE SWIM: Freddie Brown (Newport), Max Brooks (Newport), SWIM: Georgia Miller (Newport), Maddie Spencer (Newport), Jackson Borg (Newport), Ollie Signorini (Newport), Taylar Puskaric (Manly), Maddie Louw (Newport), Kendrick Louis (Manly), Thomas Doyle (Manly) Emily Doyle (Newport), Lara Moses (Newport) SWIM TEAMS: Newport, Manly, Freshwater SWIM TEAMS: Newport, Manly, Mona Vale IRONMAN: Max Brooks (Newport), Jackson Borg (Newport), IRONWOMAN: Georgia Miller (Newport), Taylar Puskaric (Manly), Isaac Smith (Newport), Ollie Signorini (Newport), Lara Moses (Newport), Maddie Spencer (Newport), Jay Furniss (Manly), Charlie Brooks (Newport) Olivia Heaton (Newport), Emily Doyle (Newport) TAPLIN: TAPLIN: Manly, Newport A, Newport B, Newport C, Newport D Newport A (Brooks/Brooks/Trim/Rees/Borg/Signorini), BOARD: Olivia Heaton (Newport), Alex Fleming (Manly), Manly (Stone/Bruce/Doyle/Furniss/Louis/O’Reilly), Georgia Miller (Newport), Maddie Spencer (Newport), Newport B (Smith/Davies/Brown/Morris/Bell/Alston), Lara Moses (Newport), Taylar Puskaric (Manly) Freshwater (Kirkby/Malm/Thomson/Blakeney/Kirkby/Doyle) BOARD RELAY: Newport A, Manly, Newport B, Newport C BOARD: Harrison Stone (Manly), Charlie Brooks (Newport), BOARD RESCUE: Manly B, Manly A, Newport A, Newport B, Max Brooks (Newport), Isaac Smith (Newport), Mona Vale Lochie O’Reilly (Manly), Jon Kelly (Manly) SKI: Georgia Miller (Newport), Grace Gurr (Newport), BOARD RELAY: Newport A (Borg/Brooks/Brooks), Rachel Dodwell (Manly), Maddie Spencer (Newport), Newport B (Rees/Davies/Bell), Manly B (Coghlan/Louis/Kelly), Taylar Puskaric (Manly), Yanda Morrison (Mona Vale) Manly A (Stone/Bruce/Furniss), DOUBLE SKI: Newport (Miller/Gurr), Manly (Crerar/Dodwell), Freshwater (Kirkby/Thomson/Doyle), Freshwater (Douglas/Jander), Queenscliff (Custance/Owen), Manly C (O’Reilly/Kelly/Doyle) Collaroy (Bowyer/Yeates), Mona Vale (Stevenson/Morrison) BOARD RESCUE: Newport A (Rees/Brooks), SKI RELAY: Newport A, Manly, Newport B, Newport C, Freshwater (Blakeney/Kirkby), Manly B (Stone/O’Reilly), Newport D, Newport E Manly A (Bruce/Singleton), Manly, Newport B (Borg/Hill) BEACH SPRINT: Macy Carrothers (Newport), SKI: Kendrick Louis (Manly), Mitchell Trim (Newport), Chloe Platt (Newport), Bailee Radford (Newport) Max Brooks (Newport), Jackson Borg (Newport), FLAGS: Macy Carrothers (Newport), Bailee Radford (Newport) Chris Allum (Queenscliff), Jayke Rees (Newport) CHAMPION LIFESAVER: Clare Freakley (Freshwater) 112, DOUBLE SKI: Newport (Trim/Alston), Newport (Brooks/Davies), Phoebe Savage (Newport) 111.75, Freshwater (Kirkby/Kirkby), Newport (Smith/Rees), Tahlia Dearden (Freshwater) 106.50 Collaroy (Armstrong/Garland), Mona Vale (Munro/Morrison) MIXED DOUBLE SKI: Newport (Heaton/Trim), UNDER 19 MALE Freshwater (Kirkby/Jander), Queenscliff (Custance/Allum), SWIM: Freddie Brown (Newport), Thomas Doyle (Manly), Mona Vale (Munro/Morrison), Newport (Gurr/Rees), Isaac Smith (Newport), Hugh McAlpine (Newport), Queenscliff (Owen/Slennett) James Thomson (Freshwater), Dan Ferreira (Freshwater) SKI RELAY: Newport A (Rees/Trim/Brooks), SWIM TEAMS: Newport, Freshwater Manly (Furniss/Louis/Viecelli), Newport B (Alston/Borg/Bell), IRONMAN: Isaac Smith (Newport), Thomas Doyle (Manly), Freshwater (Kirkby/Malm/Crozier), Hugh McAlpine (Newport), Ben Blakeney (Freshwater), Collaroy (O’Shea/Garland/Garland) Dan Ferreira (Freshwater) BEACH SPRINT: William de Vries (Newport), TAPLIN: Newport (Smith/Smith/McAlpine), Josh Tyrrell (Newport), Finnian Kelleher (Newport), Manly (Doyle/Singleton/Curll), Ben Ambrose (Newport), Rubin Ruzicka (Newport), Freshwater (Blakeney/Thomson/Doyle) Steve Hatch (Newport) BOARD: Isaac Smith (Newport), Ben Blakeney (Freshwater), BEACH RELAY: Newport A (Hatch/Tyrrell/Ambrose/de Vries), Thomas Doyle (Manly), James Curll (Manly), Newport B (van der Wallen/Kelleher/Blackley/Ruzicka) Hugh McAlpine (Newport), Dan Ferreira (Freshwater) MIXED BEACH RELAY: Newport (Hatch/Ruzicka/Platt/Shorter) BOARD RELAY: Newport (Smith/McAlpine/Morris), FLAGS: William de Vries (Newport), Ben Ambrose (Newport), Manly (Curll/Doyle/Singleton), Reuben Sharma (Newport), Finnian Kelleher (Newport), Freshwater (Blakeney/Thomson/Doyle), Freshwater Martin Lynch (Newport), Thomas Bedingfield (Manly) BOARD RESCUE: Freshwater (Werasko/George), 2KM RUN: Quentin Reeve (Palm Beach), Freshwater (Thomson/Ferreira), Freshwater (Blakeney/Doyle) Kyle Wong (North Steyne) BELT RACE: Ben Blakeney (Freshwater), LIFESAVER RELAY: Newport A, Newport B Dan Ferreira (Freshwater) MIXED FIRST AID: Freshwater White (Dobrow/White), SKI: Isaac Smith (Newport), Hugh McAlpine (Newport), Freshwater A (Baker/Dearden), Dee Why A (Buckle/Lakeman), Thomas Doyle (Manly), Finn O’Shea (Collaroy), Newport Team Benbee (Savage/Matthews), Keelan Smith (Newport), Dylan Garland (Collaroy) Manly A (Mason/Costello) DOUBLE SKI: Newport (Smith/Smith), Newport (Morris/Finn), PATROL COMPETITION: Freshwater (78), Newport (44.66) Collaroy (O’Shea/Garland) CHAMPION LIFESAVER: Lucas Phillips (Freshwater) 111.76 SKI RELAY: Newport (Smith/McAlpine/Smith) BEACH SPRINT: William de Vries (Newport), Josh Tyrrell (Newport), Finnian Kelleher (Newport) BEACH RELAY: Newport (Tyrrell/de Vries/Kelleher/Blakeley) FLAGS: Josh Tyrrell (Newport), William de Vries (Newport), Finnian Kelleher (Newport)

TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 55 MIXED FIRST AID: Manly B (Costello/Gobee), Newport Cloven CHAMPION LIFESAVER: Joe Jenkins (North Steyne) 113.50, (Chloe/Smith), Manly A (Curulli/Wacher) Ewan Cooper-Frater (North Steyne) 99, CHAMPION LIFESAVER: Christopher Curulli (Manly) 106, Hamish Thorpe (Manly) 89.5 James Wacher (Manly) 103, Max Moon (Manly) 96.5, Marvin Smith (Newport) 96.5 UNDER 17 FEMALE SWIM: Emily Doyle (Newport), Maddie Louw (Newport), UNDER 19 FEMALE Jamie Prowse (Newport), Maddie Ward (Manly), SWIM: Olivia Heaton (Newport), Isabella Ward (Manly), Georgia Singleton (Manly), Jordan Lefevre (Newport) Natalie Jander (Freshwater) SWIM TEAMS: Newport, Manly, Mona Vale IRONWOMAN: Olivia Heaton (Newport), Bella Ward (Manly), IRONWOMAN: Maddie Louw (Newport), Emily Doyle (Newport), Natalie Jander (Freshwater), Jess Douglas (Freshwater), Georgia Singleton (Manly), Maddie Ward (Manly), Grace Gurr (Newport) Eliza Monnock (Mona Vale), Keely Allsop (North Curl Curl) TAPLIN: Newport A, Newport B, Newport C, Manly, Mona Vale TAPLIN: Manly, Newport A, Newport B, Mona Vale BOARD: Grace Gurr (Newport), Olivia Heaton (Newport), BOARD: Maddie Ward (Manly), Madde Louw (Newport), Grace Owen (Queenscliff), Sam Wilcox (Newport), Emily Doyle (Newport), Jamie Prowse (Newport), Georgia Bella Ward (Manly), Amber Moran (Newport) Singleton (Manly), Eliza Monnock (Mona Vale) BOARD RELAY: Newport A, Newport B, Freshwater, Manly, BOARD RELAY: Newport A, Manly, Newport B, Mona Vale Mona Vale BOARD RESCUE: Newport A, Manly A, Newport B, Newport C, BOARD RESCUE: Freshwater Manly B, Mona Vale SKI: Natalie Jander (Freshwater), Olivia Heaton (Newport), BELT RACE: Tasmin Curley (Freshwater) Amber Moran (Newport), Sam Wilcox (Newport), SKI: Emily Doyle (Newport), Eliza Monnock (Mona Vale) Bella Ward (Manly), Janice Quin (Newport) Jamie Prowse (Newport) DH, Sascha Taurins (Newport), DOUBLE SKI: Newport (Gurr/Heaton), Newport (Quinn/S.Wilcox), Maddie Louw (Newport), Maddie Ward (Manly) Newport (C.Wilcox/Moran), Manly (Ward/Ward), SKI RELAY: Newport A, Newport B, Mona Vale, Manly Queenscliff (Owen/Broe), Mona Vale (Day/Stevenson) TUBE: Maddie Ward (Manly), Georgia Singleton (Manly), SKI RELAY: Newport A, Newport B, Manly Maddie Louw (Newport), Jordan Lefevre (Newport), CHAMPION LIFESAVER: Molly Parker (Manly) 100.50 Jazmine Lerpiniere (Mona Vale), Jennifer Grant (North Steyne) BEACH SPRINT: Macy Carrothers (Newport), UNDER 17 MALE Bailee Radford (Newport) SWIM: Zach Morris (Newport), Logan Kaye (Newport), Harry FLAGS: Macy Carrothers (Newport), Bailee Radford (Newport) Crowley (Manly), Ryan Singleton (Manly), 2KM RUN: Sascha Taurins (Newport) Zac George (Freshwater), Daniel Gabb (Newport) CHAMPION LIFESAVER: Emily Thornton (North Steyne) SWIM TEAMS: Newport A, Manly, Newport B, Whale Beach 113.50, Geordie Smith (Newport) 98.5, Victoria Cuthbert (Manly) IRONMAN: Zach Morris (Newport), Harry Crowley (Manly), 96.25, Monique Curulli (Manly) 93.75, Ryan Singleton (Manly), Daniel Gabb (Newport), Rose Richardson (North Steyne) 82.50, Logan Kaye (Newport), Zane Tullett (Newport) Mackenzie Walker (Manly) 74.75 TAPLIN: Newport A (Gabb/Morris/Finn), Newport C (Pearson/Warrener/Tullett), UNDER 15 MALE Newport B (Newling/Kaye/Gabb) SWIM: Mitch Morris (Newport), Bailey Clues (Newport), BOARD: Zach Morris (Newport), Ryan Singleton (Manly), Isaac Crews (North Curl Curl), Brandon Bartlem (Newport), James Finn (Newport), Braden Newling (Newport), Jake Morris (Newport), Joel Piper (Newport) Zane Tullett (Newport), Ryan Pearson (Newport) SWIM TEAMS: Newport A, Newport B, Manly, Freshwater, BOARD RELAY: Newport A (Finn/Gabb/Morris), Newport C, Newport D Manly (Singleton/Crowley/Guildea), IRONMAN: Mitch Morris (Newport), Joel Piper (Newport), Newport B (Tullett/Pearson/Gabb), Jake Morris (Newport), Bailey Clues (Newport), North Curl Curl (Blakie/Prowse/Milner), Isaac Crews (North Curl Curl), Oscar Smith (Newport) Newport C (Newling/Kaye/Warrener) CAMERON: Newport C (Cox/Morris/Morris/Van Dam), BOARD RESCUE: Newport (Morris/Panguin), North Curl Curl (Stuart/Crews/Baker/Gagan), Newport (Pearson/Warrener) Newport D (Clues/Simmonds/Donoghue/Melbourn), BELT RACE: Zac George (Freshwater) Newport B (Bartlem/Taurins/Gale/Donoghue), N SKI: Taylor Gabb (Newport), James Finn (Newport), ewport A (Piper/Hall/Smith/Brennan), Zach Morris (Newport), Ryan Pearson (Newport), Collaroy (Dose/Vesis/Fountain/Shimakage) Bradon Newling (Newport), Lachlan Warrener (Newport) BOARD: Mitch Morris (Newport), Joel Piper (Newport), SKI RELAY: Newport A (Finn/Gabb/Morris), Luka Monnock (Mona Vale), Jake Morris (Newport), Newport B (Newling/Gabb/Pearson) Cooper Robinson (Manly), Oscar Smith (Newport) BEACH SPRINT: Thomas Bedingfield (Manly), BOARD RELAY: Newport C (Morris/Morris/Clues), Newport D Reuben Sharma (Newport), Hugo Blackley (Newport) (Donoghue/Donoghue/Gale), Newport A (Bartlem/Piper/Smith), FLAGS: Reuben Sharma (Newport), Hugo Blackley (Newport), Mona Vale (Monnock/Bray/Marshall), Thomas Bedingfield (Manly) Freshwater (Miller/Noakes/McLean), MIXED FIRST AID: Manly A (Shaw/Walker), Newport B (McCabe/Hall/Van Dam) Freshwater A (Hurrell/Bruwel), Newport Lindly (Leck/Tancred), BOARD RESCUE: Newport (Piper/Bartlem), North Curl Curl Manly B (Thorpe/Curulli) (Crews/Stuart), Newport (Smith/Gale), Newport (Morris/Morris), Newport (Melbourn/Clues), Manly (Robinson/Osbon)

56 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED BILL BUCKLE SUBARU OPEN BRANCH CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

BEACH SPRINT: Aiden Helu (Manly), Miles Weir (Manly), BOATS Thomas Kerr (Avalon Beach), Cooper Robinson (Manly), OPEN MEN: Palm Beach Pidgeons, Mona Vale Rocks, Dylan Calderon (Manly), Cooper Kent (Long Reef), South Curl Curl Deathriders, North Steyne Nomads, Brad Fountain (Collaroy) Newport Hellfish, Collaroy Garricks MIXED FIRST AID: Manly (Mille/Jasmine) OPEN WOMEN: North Narrabeen Broadbeans, CHAMPION LIFESAVER: Luca White (Manly) 112 Palm Beach Patriots, Queenscliff All Butt One, Palm Beach Pumas, Avalon Beach Amigos, Dee Why A UNDER 15 FEMALE RESERVES MALE: Queenscliff Mudguts, SWIM: Alex Lefevre (Newport), Jodie Louw (Newport), North Narrabeen Smokos, Newport Sea Cucumbers, Kimberley Doyle (Newport), Piper Harrison (Manly), South Curl Curl Sneaky Nuts, Bilgola Older, Collaroy Dominos Katelynn Doyle (Newport), Analiese Melbourn (Newport) RESERVES FEMALE: Avalon Beach Bandits, SWIM TEAMS: Newport, Manly A, Manly B, North Curl Curl A, Palm Beach Pineapples, Palm Beach Part Timers, North Curl Curl B Collaroy Knickers, North Narrabeen Baguettes, IRONWOMAN: Piper Harrison (Manly), Alex Lefevre (Newport), Whale Beach Flying Fish Kimberley Doyle (Newport), Jodie Louw (Newport), UNDER 23 MEN: South Curl Curl Echidnas, Katelynn Doyle (Newport), Sophie Walters (Manly) Palm Beach Paperclips, Palm Beach Peppers, CAMERON RELAY: Newport, Manly A, Mona Vale, Manly B, Mona Vale Rude Dudes, Long Reef Lords, North Curl Curl Queenscliff Reality Kings BOARD: Alex Lefevre (Newport), Katelynn Doyle (Newport), UNDER 23 FEMALE: Newport Whiprays, Palm Beach Peas, Piper Harrison (Manly), Kimberley Doyle (Newport), Avalon Beach Avocados, North Narrabeen Nuggets, Roxy Beuzeville (Mona Vale), Jodie Louw (Newport) South Curl Curl Girlys, Palm Beach Pussycats BOARD RELAY: Newport A, Manly A, North Curl Curl, Manly B, UNDER 19 MALE: Palm Beach Pickles Ricks, Mona Vale, Newport B Queenscliff 10 Dollar Steaks, Newport Vipers, BOARD RESCUE: Manly (Harrison/Walters), South Curl Curl Stickers, Avalon Beach Puddlemakers, Newport (Louw/Lefevre), Manly (Garrett/Carpenter), Freshwater Fighters Newport Doyle/Doyle), Manly (Ward/Donoghue), U19 FEMALE: Avalon Beach Chanel’s, South Curl Curl B’s, Mona Vale (Beuzeville/Munro) Queenscliff Red Rockets, Mona Vale Assisted Drifters, BEACH SPRINT: Madeleine Wallace (Collaroy), North Curl Curl A Gracie Carpenter (Manly), Hannah Williams (Manly), BOAT RELAY: South Curl Curl, Palm Beach, Collaroy, Queenscliff, Mackenzie Davie (Long Reef), Roxy Beuzeville (Mona Vale), Avalon Beach, Mona Vale Chelsea Tattersall (Collaroy) BEACH RELAY: Collaroy (Ingram/Spencer/Towson/Wallace) FLAGS: Madeleine Wallace (Collaroy), Hannah Williams (Manly), Chelsea Tattersall (Collaroy), Roxy Beuzeville (Mona Vale), Mackenzie Davie (Long Reef), Zoe Dagassan (Long Reef) 2KM RUN: Rebecca Harvey (North Curl Curl) and Roxy Beuzeville (Mona Vale) DH, Amelia Wegenaar (North Curl Curl), Mackenzie Davie (Long Reef), Zoe Dagassan (Long Reef), Chelsea Tattersall (Collaroy) CHAMPION LIFESAVER: Sarah Murdoch (Manly) 95.75

R&R: 6 PERSON R&R: Freshwater (2.5), Collaroy (6.42) OPEN WOMEN 5 PERSON R&R: Freshwater (5) OPEN MIXED 5 PERSON R&R: Freshwater (3), Collaroy (5.8) OPEN MEN 5 PERSON R&R: Freshwater (4.5) U15 5 PERSON R&R: Queenscliff (12) U14-15 2 PERSON R&R: Queenscliff Red (7), Queenscliff Blue (14)

MARCH PAST: OPEN: Collaroy Bears, Collaroy Ladies, Freshwater, Queenscliff OPEN HANDICAP: Queenscliff, Collaroy Bears, Collaroy Ladies, Freshwater

OPEN PREMIERSHIP: Collaroy Bears, Collaroy Ladies,Freshwater, Queenscliff

TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 57 BILL BUCKLE SUBARU OPEN BRANCH CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

58 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED BILL BUCKLE SUBARU MASTERS BRANCH CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 59 BILL BUCKLE SUBARU MASTERS BRANCH CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

SURF SWIMS: 150 Years: Queenscliff A (Dean/Nankervis/Hart), Male: Queenscliff B (Henderson/Hayes/Ferrett), 30-34: Ayman Haggag (Dee Why), Manly A (Hood/ Edmonds/Ingle), Glenn Coltman (North Curl Curl) Manly B (Morgan/ McGrath/Joyce), 40-44: Sigi Hill (Freshwater), Jamie Ryan (North Narrabeen) Narrabeen Beach (Wells/ Townsend/ Grimes) 45-49: Ashley Brown (Avalon Beach), Chris Tyrrell (Freshwater), 170 Years: Newport (Carroll/Flood/Ansiewicz), Josh Ferrett (Queenscliff), Jeremy Ferguson (Dee Why), Dee Why A (Marshall/Crittle/Wiley), Simon Harper (Mona Vale) Manly (Houston/Viecelli/Platt), 50-54: Andrew de Vries (Freshwater), Avalon Beach (Warrener/ McGuckin/ Richardson), Darren Warrener (Avalon Beach) Queenscliff (White/Stennett/Lai), 55-59: Mark Houston (Manly), Ross Birch (North Steyne) Dee Why B (Sharkey/Quinn/Hannam) 60-64: John Platt (Manly), Phil Bird (Queenscliff) 65-69: Alan Burns (Freshwater) Female: 70+: Danny White (Queenscliff), Doug Ferris (Palm Beach) 110 Years: Manly (Macleod/Moon/Brockwell) 130 Years: Mona Vale A (Monnock/Tocquer/Stokes), Female: Mona Vale (Bray/Layard/Critoph) 30-34: Trina Evans (Manly) 150 Years: Manly (Watts/Ingle/Davies), 35-39: Jen Spencer (Warriewood), Kim Henderson (North Curl Freshwater (McConnell/Dyer/Wiadrowski) Curl), Melanie Thomas (Manly) 170 Years: Palm Beach (Begg/Chapman/Van ooi), 50-54: Linda Wiadrowski (Freshwater) Newport (Alston/Hopton/Nailler) 55-59: Lisa Critoph (Mona Vale), Di Van ooi (Palm Beach) SKIS: SURF TEAMS: Male: Male: 30-34: Chris Allum (Queensciff), Glenn Coltman (North Curl Curl) 110 Years: Queenscliff 35-39: Jim Morrison (Mona Vale) 130 Years: Freshwater, Mona Vale A, Dee Why, North 40-44: Bryce Munro (Mona Vale), Sam Hart (Queenscliff), Narrabeen, Mona Vale B Chris Maher (Queenscliff) 150 Years: Avalon Beach, Newport, Manly, Palm Beach 45-49: John Thomson (Manly), Simon Phin (Freshwater), 170 Years: Manly, Queenscliff, Dee Why Nick Edmonds (Manly), Nick Williams (Manly), Claude Busse (Manly) Female: 50-54: Anthony Viecelli (Manly), Dave Slennett (Queenscliff), 130 Years: Manly, Mona Vale Chris Morgan (Manly), Michael McGrath (Manly), 150 Years: Mona Vale, Freshwater Grant Henderson (Queenscliff), Jeremy Lai (Queenscliff) 170 Years: Palm Beach, Newport 55-59: Mark Byrnes (North Narrabeen), Geoff Crittle (Dee Why), Nick Carroll (Newport), Peter Grimes (Narrabeen Beach), IRONMAN: Joseph Badoui (Manly) 30-34: Glenn Coltman (North Curl Curl), 60-64: Steve Bennett (Freshwater), Kevin Flood (Newport), Marty 40-44: Sigi Hll (Freshwater), Peter Wells (Narrabeen Beach) Quinn (Dee Why), Tony Way (Palm Beach), 45-49: Ashley Brown (Avalon Beach), Simon Phin (Freshwater), Steve Davis (Freshwater) Saul Brown (Palm Beach), Craig Manning (Mona Vale) 70 +: Peter Sledge (Palm Beach), Rob Berry (Palm Beach) 50-54: Anthony Viecelli (Manly), Peter Ingles (Manly), Adriaan van der Wallen (Palm Beach), Female: David Spencer (Mona Vale), David Jones (North Curl Curl) 35-39: Kim Henderson (North Curl Curl), Mel Thomas (Manly), 55-59: Nick Carroll (Newport) Jen Spencer (Warriewood) 60-64: Chris McGuckin (Avalon Beach), Paul Storman 40-44: Mel Brock (Manly), Sophie Stokes (Mona Vale) (Freshwater), Phil Bird (Queenscliff), Tim Platt (North Steyne) 45-49: Kris Monnock (Mona Vale), Paula Tocquer (Mona Vale) 70+: Danny White (Queenscliff) 50-54: Lisa Layard (Mona Vale) 55-59: Chris Hopton (Newport), Karen Begg (Palm Beach) IRONWOMAN: 60-64: Annabel Chapman (Palm Beach) 35-39: Kim Henderson (North Curl Curl), Melanie Thomas (Manly) DOUBLE SKIS: 40-44: Mel Brock (Manly) Male: 45-49: Kris Monnock (Mona Vale) 30-34: Chris Allum/Sam Hart (Queenscliff) 55-59: Linda Wiadrowski (Freshwater), 35-39: Munro/Morrison (Mona Vale) Karen Begg (Palm Beach) 40-44: Thompson/Gibbs (Manly), Maher/Halliday (Queenscliff), 60+: Annabel Chapman (Palm Beach) Carey/Whittaker (Queenscliff), Morton/Wegenaar (North Curl Curl) TAPLIN 45-49: Slater/Heaton (North Curl Curl), Phin/Kirkby (Freshwater), Male: Van der Wallen/Brown (Palm Beach), Edmonds/Williams (Manly), 130 Years: Manly (Gibb/Ellison/Busse), Byrnes/Marshall (North Narrabeen) Queenscliff (Bird/Maker/Allum), 50-54: Viecelli/Ingle (Manly), Henderson /Slennett (Queenscliff), North Curl Curl (Coltman/Slater/Stuart), Lai/Clare-Nazer (Queenscliff) Freshwater (Kirkby/Phin/Tyrell), 55-59: Crittle/Hatfield (Dee Why A), Sharkey/Wylie (Dee Why B) Mona Vale (Spencer/Munro/Sims), 60-64: Bennett/Davis (Freshwater), Quinn/Marshall (Dee Why) North Narrabeen (Ryan/Byrnes/Marshall) 60 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED Female: BOARD RESCUE: 40-44: Crawford/Davies (Manly) Male: 45-49: Tocquer/Monnock (Mona Vale) 40-44: Freshwater (Hill/Kirkby),North Curl Curl (Wegenaar/ Stuart), Mona Vale (Munro/Manning) SKI RELAY: 45-49: Freshwater (Deurics/Tryrell), Avalon Beach (Brown/ Male: Warrener), Palm Beach (Van der Wallen/Brown), 110 Years: Queenscliff (Allum/Carey/Clare-Nazer), North Curl Curl (Slater/Heaton), Manly (Busse/Haskins) Mona Vale (Munro/Morrison/Sims), 50-54: Manly (Viecelli/Ingles), Dee Why (Wylie/Hannam) North Curl Curl (Heaton/ Slater/Coltman) 55-59: Newport (Carroll/ Anciewicsz), Manly (Hood/Houston), 130 Years: Manly (Gibbs/Ingle/Ellison), North Steyne (Neighbour/Birch) Queenscliff (Maher/Hart/Halliday), Manly (Thomson/Edmonds/ 60-64: Freshwater (Davis/Storman), Morgan), North Narrabeen (Byrnes/Tyson/Marshall) Avalon Beach (McGuckin/Richardson) 150 Years: Queenscliff (Slennett/Henderson/Lai), 70+: Queenscliff (Kwanten/White) Manly (McGrath/William/Viecelli), Female: Freshwater (Kirkby/Phin/ Bennett), Manly (Badoui/Busse/Boris), 35-39: Mona Vale (Bray/Critoph) Narrabeen Beach (Grimes/Wells/Townsend), 40-44: Mona Vale (Monnock/Stokes) Palm Beach (van der Wallen/ Wiadrowski/Brown) 55-59: Palm Beach (Chapman/Begg), 170 Years: Dee Why A (Crittle/Hatfield/Wylie), Freshwater (McConnell/Wiadrowski) Newport (Carroll/Flood/Borg), Dee Why B (Marshall/Quinn/Sharkey), BOARD RELAY: Queenscliff (Townsend/Bird/Whittaker), 130 Years: North Curl Curl (Stuart/Heaton/Coltman), Manly (Bochner/Haskins/Platt), Palm Beach (Webster/Sledge/ Manly (Thomson/Busse/Williams), Way) D/H Queenscliff (Lai/ Allum/Nankervis) Mona Vale (Spencer/Manning/Munro), Freshwater (Hill/Tyrell/ Female: Block), Narrabeen Beach 110 Years: Manly (Crawford/Davies/Brock) 150 Years: Freshwater (Phin/Kirkby/Pendray), 130 Years: Mona Vale (Tocquer/Monnock/Stokes) Manly (Viecelli/Edmonds/Ingle), 170 Years: Palm Beach (Chapman/Nelson/Begg) Avalon Beach (Brown/Pinhero/Salmon), Newport (Flood/McCoy/Carroll), Dee Why, North Curl Curl BOARDS: 170 Years: Manly (Hood/Platt/Haskins), Male: Queenscliff (Bird/Hayes/Dean), 30-34: Glenn Coltman (North Curl Curl) Dee Why (Quinn/Sharkey/Hannam), 40-44: Peter Wells (Narrabeen Beach), Laurence McCoy Avalon Beach (McGuckin/Richardson/Warrener), (Newport), Kurt Wegenaar (North Curl Curl), Palm Beach (Way/Van der Wallen/Wiadrowski), Tim Woolnough (Mona Vale), Andrew Webster (Palm Beach) North Steyne (Birch/ Mathew/Platt) 45-49: Peter Ingle (Manly), Ashleigh Brown (Avalon Beach), Chris Pendray (Freshwater), Glenn Slater (North Curl Curl), Female: Matt Heaton (North Curl Curl), Saul Brown (Palm Beach) 110 Years: Manly (Moon/Brock/Davies) 50-54: Michael Kirkby (Freshwater), 130 Years: Mona Vale A (Monnock/Stokes/Layard), Adriaan van der Wallen (Palm Beach), Mona Vale B (Gipoph/Tocquer,/Bray) David Spencer (Mona Vale), Warren Hannam (Dee Why), 150 Years: Manly (Ingle, McLoud, Watts) Glen Borg (Newport), Grant Salmon (Avalon Beach) 170 Years: Freshwater (McConnell/Gamble/Wiadrowski), 55-59: Nick Carroll (Newport), Andrew Stuart (North Curl Curl), Palm Beach (Begg/Van ooi/Chapman), Craig Hood (Manly), Peter Sharkey (Dee Why), Newport (Maille/Alston/Hopkins) Mark Anciewicsz (Newport), Ross Bidencope (Avalon Beach) 60-64: Kevin Flood (Newport), Phil Bird (Queenscliff), TUBE RACES: Chris McGuckin (Avalon Beach), Marty Quinn (Dee Why), Male: Steve Davis (Freshwater), Tim Platt (North Steyne) 30-34: Ayman Haggag (Dee Why) 65-69: Bob Richardson (Avalon Beach) 40-44: Sigi Hill (Freshwater), Andrew Webster (Palm Beach), 70+: Doug Ferris (Palm Beach), Danny White (Queenscliff) Jamie Ryan (North Narrabeen), Bob Richardson (Avalon Beach) 45-49: Chris Tyrell (Freshwater), Glenn Slater (North Curl Curl), Female: Ashley Brown (Avalon Beach), Saul Brown (Palm Beach), 35-39: Kim Henderson (North Curl Curl), Simon Phin (Freshwater), Jeremy Ferguson (Dee Why) Jen Spencer (Warriewood), Melanie Thomas (Manly), 50-54: Andrew de Vries (Freshwater), Adriaan van der Wallen Beata Bray (Mona Vale) (Avalon Beach), Warren Hannam (Dee Why) 40-44: Sophie Stokes (Mona Vale), Mel Brock (Manly) 55-59: Cam Wylie (Dee Why), Mark Anciewicsz (Newport), Mark 45-49: Kris Monnock (Mona Vale) Houston (Manly), Ross Birch (North Steyne) 50-54: Lise Layard (Mona Vale), Hilary Ingle (Manly), 60-64: Paul Storman (Freshwater), John Platt (Manly), Tim Platt Jane McLeod (Manly) (North Steyne) 55-59: Gina McConnell (Freshwater), Karen Begg (Palm Beach), 70+: Dany White (Queenscliff) Linda Wiadrowski (Freshwater), Chris Hopton (Newport), Lisa Critoph (Mona Vale) 60-64: Annabel Chapman (Palm Beach)

TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 61 Female: BEACH FLAGS: 35-39: Kim Henderson (North Curl Curl), Male: Trina Evans (North Narrabeen), Beata Bray (Mona Vale) 35-39: Mark Lancaster (Palm Beach), 45-49: Kris Monnock (Mona Vale), Lisa Critoph (Mona Vale) Ben Anderson (Palm Beach) 55-59: Gina McConnell (Freshwater), 40-44: Ben Hargy (Warriewood), Karen Begg (Palm Beach), Di Van Ooi (Palm Beach) Andrew Webster (Palm Beach), Jayson Elkins (Queenscliff), 60+: Annabel Chapman (Palm Beach) Gero Farruggio (Queenscliff) 45-49: Adam Gee (Warriewood), BEACH SPRINTS: James Leggett-Budden (Warriewood) Male: 50-54: Michael Gedz (Queenscliff), 35-39: Steve Hatch (Newport), Joseph Lemma (Queenscliff), Greg Gardner (Queenscliff), Brian Dolly (Queenscliff), Mark Lancaster (Palm Beach), Ben Anderson (Palm Beach) Glen Bauder (Warriewood) 40-44: Rubin Ruzicka (Newport), Ben Hargy (Warriewood), 55-59: Steve Nelson (Queenscliff), Greg McHugh (Newport), Andrew Webster (Palm Beach), Jayson Elkins (Queenscliff), Ian Johnston (Queenscliff), Tim Gates (Palm Beach), Gero Farruggio (Queenscliff) Mark Neighbour (North Steyne) 45-49: Adam Gee (Warriewood), 60-64: Tim Platt (North Steyne), Paul Mathew (North Steyne) James Leggett-Budden (Warriewood) 65-69: Martin Lynch (Newport), Ted Smithies (Newport) 50-54: Michael Gedz (Queenscliff), Brian Dolly (Queenscliff), Steve Hoy (Queenscliff), Glen Bauder (Warriewood), Female: Greg Gardner (Queenscliff), Simon Dorahy (Queenscliff) 35-39: Katrina Evans (North Narrabeen), 55-59: Nigel Kassulke (Manly), Steve Nelson (Queenscliff), Melanie Thomas (Manly) Ross Collins (Queenscliff), Greg McHugh (Newport), 40-44: Karen Ingram (Mona Vale), Gemma Eastwood Ian Johnston (Queenscliff), Mark Neighbour (North Steyne), (Newport), Sophie Stokes (Mona Vale), Tim Gates (Palm Beach) DH Sarah Sherlock (Palm Beach) David Shearsby (Queenscliff), Paul Mathew (North Steyne), 45-49: Kris Monnock (Mona Vale), Tim Platt (North Steyne), Tony Way (Palm Beach) Annabel Nelson (Queenscliff), Gabrielle Davis (Queenscliff) 65-69: Ted Smithies (Newport), Martin Lynch (Newport) 50-54: Robyn Henderson (Queenscliff), Philippa Wight (Collaroy), Lise Layard (Mona Vale), Female: Miho Kawasaki (Collaroy), Fiona Rae (Palm Beach), 35-39: Katrina Evans (North Narrabeen), Melissa Way (Queenscliff) Melanie Thomas (Manly) 55-59: Merrilee Linegar (Queenscliff), 40-44: Sophie Stokes (Mona Vale), Karen Ingram (Mona Vale), Karen Begg (Palm Beach), Carol Forlonge (Bilgola), Gemma Eastwood (Newport), Sarah Sherlock (Palm Beach) Linda Burrell (Queenscliff) 45-49: Kris Monnock (Mona Vale), 60-64: Annabel Chapman (Palm Beach), Annabel Nelson (Queenscliff), Gabrielle Davis (Queenscliff) Kerry Armstrong (Collaroy) 50-54: Robyn Henderson (Queenscliff), Philippa Wight (Collaroy), Michelle Hoy (Queenscliff), 2KM RUN: Lise Layard (Mona Vale), Suzanne Brown (Queenscliff), Male: Melissa Way (Queenscliff) 30-34: Quentin Reeve (Palm Beach) 55-59: Merrilee Linegar (Queenscliff), 35-39: Ben Anderson (Palm Beach) Linda Burrell (Queenscliff), Carol Forlonge (Bilgola), 40-44: Kurt Wegenaar (North Curl Curl), Gero Farruggio Karen Begg (Palm Beach), Caroline Yarnell (North Steyne) (Queenscliff), Andrew Webster (Palm Beach) 60-64: Kathryn Watts (Manly), Kerry Armstrong (Collaroy), 55-59: Tim Gates (Palm Beach) Annabel Chapman (Palm Beach) Female: BEACH RELAYS: 35-39: Melanie Thomas (Manly), Male: Katrina Evans (North Narrabeen) 140 Years: Queenscliff (Lemma/Johnston/Dorahy/Elkins) 40-44: Sarah Sherlock (Palm Beach) 170 Years: Warriewood (Gee/Hargy/Bauder/Leggatt-Budden), 50-54: Hilary Ingle (Manly), Miho Kawasaki (Collaroy), Queenscliff (Dolly/Bird/Hoy/Collins) Suzanne Brown (Queenscliff), Melissa Way (Queenscliff) 200 Years: Queenscliff (Gardner/Gedz/Shearsby/Nelson), 55-59: Caroline Yarnell (North Steyne) Newport, Palm Beach (Gates/Anderson/Way/Webster) 1KM RUN: Female: Male: 140 Years: Queenscliff (Brown/Way/Hoy/Burrell) 60-64: Tim Platt (North Steyne), Tony Way (Palm Beach) 170 Years: Mona Vale 200 Years: Queenscliff (Linegaar/Nelson/Henderson/Davies), Female: Palm Beach (Sherlock/Begg/Chapman, Ray), 60-64: Kathryn Watts (Manly), Kerry Armstrong (Collaroy), Collaroy (Kawasaki/Armstrong/Wight/Hart) Annabelle Chapman (Palm Beach)

62 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED BILL BUCKLE SUBARU MASTERS BRANCH CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

BOATS: Male: 160 Years: Avalon Beach Towballs, Manly Ferries 180 Years: North Narrabeen Darts, North Curl Curl Team A 200 Years: Bilgola Older, North Steyne Tigers, Avalon Beach Clogs, Avalon Beach Clown Show 220 Years: Queenscliff Mouldy Muffins, Warriewood Crustys, Freshwater 240 Years 260 Years: Long Reef Vets 240 Years Mixed: North Steyne Pacemakers

Female: 120 Years: Queenscliff All Butt One 160 Years: Avalon Beach DBs, Long Reef MS Mits 200 Years: Avalon Beach Antiques, Warriewood Rustys

CHAMPION LIFESAVER: Male: 40-49: Guyren Smith (Newport) 109, Timothy Cuthbert (Manly) 101

Female: 30-39: Melanie Thomas (Manly) 101.25, Rhani-lee Payne (Manly) 81 40-49: Janet Proudfoot (Newport) 109.25 50-59: Deborah Foote (North Steyne) 113.5

TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 63 CHAMPIONSHIPS PHOTO GALLERY

64 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 65 OUR SPECIAL BRANCH CHAMPIONSHIPS

RESULTS Junior Boys Flags: Joshua Law, Jordan Ramirez, Cameron Davidson Junior Boys Sprint: Joshua Law, Cameron Davidson, Oscar Jessup Junior Boys Wade: Joshua Law, Carson Cunha, Oscar Jessup Girls Flags: Leela Kidd, Sophia Law, Isabella Law Girls Sprint: Leela Kidd, Isabella Law, Sophia Law Girls Wade: Leela Kidd, Sophia Law, Olivia Berton Girls Bucket Team: Oliva Berton/MacKenzie Beverage, Sophia/Isabella Law, Bridie Tobin/Leela Kidd Senior Boys Sprint: Ryan Murphy, Zac Fry, Jessie Stuart Senior Boys Flags: Ryan Murphy, Jessie Stewart, Mitch Byrne Senior Boys Wade: Ryan Murphy and Zac Fry, Max Kneebone, Matt Phelan 66 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED FINANCIAL REPORT 2017/18 Surf Life Saving LANCE BARNES Sydney Northern Beaches Inc. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Our positive profit result this year was excellent ABN 31 416 737 307 given the reduction in revenue due to the lower sponsorship income and the fact that we didn’t have the major fundraising raffle that we did last year. I would like to congratulate the Branch team and Executive who were able to offset this shortfall For the year ended March 31, 2018 by finding a number of alternate revenue options and delivering savings in our expenses.

I would like to express our gratitude for the continuing support of our sponsors, council and local businesses whose continuing generosity assists the Branch in delivering a high level of beach safety and offering other services to Contents our members.

Our Surf Life Saving School’s activities have continued to grow, delivering increased profitability Committee’s Report 68 over the previous year and we endeavour to continue this trend. The Branch has done a great Statement of Financial Position 70 job building the base of schools that use our programs and we have continued to enhance Statement of Profit or Loss and the offering.

Cash flow continues to be a key focus for us. Other Comprehensive Income 71 The Branch team did a great job managing our commitments particularly in the August-October Statement of Changes in Equity 72 period in a timely manner and we continue seeking opportunities to improve the timing of Statement of Cash Flows 73 revenues. That said, our cash position is much more positive at year-end. Notes to the financial statements 74 Next Year Members of the Committee’s declaration 91 We welcome a new major sponsor in ICMS and have renegotiated a supply agreement with Unilever that puts the Branch in a stronger Independent Audit Report 92 financial position in the coming year. Long-term financial sustainability will be the primary focus for the coming year. We have commenced a dialogue with SLSNSW to investigate opportunities that will allow our Branch and other Branches to be more self-reliant.

Our budget for the coming year reflects the improvement in sponsorship income which allows us to continue to deliver our wide range of services and invest in key areas.

Earlier this year we organised a workshop on the fiduciary duties for club directors. This workshop was well received and we plan to run further workshops in the next 12 months I would like to thank the Branch team and the other members of the Executive for their support in the past year and I look forward to working with them to help deliver another successful year. TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 67 Committee’s Report

Your Committee members submit the financial accounts of Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Incorporated (SLSSNB) for the financial year ended 31 March 2018. Members of the SLSSNB Executive Committee are:

Branch President Douglas Menzies (Newport) Deputy President Shannon Job (North Steyne) Director of Finance Lance Barnes (Newport) Director of Lifesaving Glenn Tolan (Mona Vale) Director of Education Adrienne Lowe (Dee Why) Director of Surf Sports Darren Warrener (Avalon Beach) Director of Member Services Tracey Hare-Boyd (North Steyne) Chief Executive Officer Steven McInnes (Narrabeen Beach) Principal Activities

The principal activities of the Association during the financial year were to provide, maintain and promote a safe beach and aquatic environment and be a valued Surf Lifesaving service to the community of Sydney Northern Beaches. Significant Changes

No significant change in the nature of these activities occurred during the year. Operating Result

The surplus/(deficit) from operating activities amounted to:

Year ended Year ended 31 March 2018 31 March 2017 $ $ 1,174 53,010

Long Term Objectives:

To provide a professional and consistent volunteer lifesaving service on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

Short-term objectives:

To deliver the outcomes of the SLSSNB Strategic Plan 2018- 2020 including:

1. Providing a valued lifesaving service 2. Being best in class with our member education programs 3. Supporting our Clubs through efficient processes and education 4. Maximizing participation by our members in sport and other events 5. Engaging the community and our key stakeholders through collaborative partnerships

Meeting Attendance:

Executive Name Position Executive Meetings BoM Meetings Held Attended Held Attended Doug Menzies President 10 9 10 8 Shannon Job Deputy President 10 6 10 5 Lance Barnes Director of Finance 10 8 10 5 Glenn Tolan (Elected May 17) Director of Lifesaving 9 9 8 7 Adrienne Lowe Director of Education 10 10 10 10 Tracey Hare- Boyd Director of Member Services 10 9 10 10 Darren Warrener Director of Surf Sports 10 6 10 4 Steven McInnes Chief Executive Officer 10 9 10 10 68 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Incorporated ABN 31 416 737 307

Post Balance Date Events There were no matters or circumstances that have arisen since the end of the financial year which have or may significantly affect the operations of the Association future financial years.

Future Developments The Association will continue to pursue its principal activities as stated. The Committee members do not anticipate any changes in the operations of the Association which will affect the results in subsequent years.

Environmental Issues The Association operations are not regulated by any significant environmental regulation under a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory.

Indemnifying Officers and Auditor The Association has maintained insurance policy to cover all current Board members, advisers, auditor, employees or agents against liabilities for cost and expenses incurred by them in defending legal proceedings arising from their conduct while acting in the capacity of Officers of the Association.

Legal Proceedings No person has applied for leave of Court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Association or intervene in any proceedings to which the Association is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the Association for all or any part of those proceedings.

Contribution in winding up The Association is incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 and has limited liability. If the Association is wound up, the constitution states that each member’s liability is limited to the amount, if any, unpaid by the member in respect of membership towards meeting any outstanding obligations of the Association. Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Members of the Committee:

Douglas Menzies President Date:

Lance Barnes Director of Finance Date:

TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 69 Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Incorporated ABN 31 416 737 307

Statement of Financial Position For the year ended 31 March 2018

Note 2018 2017 $ $

CURRENT ASSETS Cash assets 7 180,972 52,731 Receivables 8 52,437 275,173 Other 9 39,860 15,780 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 273,269 343,684

NON-CURRENT ASSETS Property, plant and equipment 10 950,080 979,573 Other 10 818 818 TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 950,898 980,391 TOTAL ASSETS 1,224,167 1,324,075

CURRENT LIABILITIES Payables 11 37,530 68,638 Current tax liabilities 12 23,950 27,181 Provisions 13 69,306 58,777 Finance Liabilities 14 7,397 7,397 Others 15 37,500 110,555 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 175,683 272,548

NON CURRENT LIABILITIES Finance Liabilities 16 19,323 23,540 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 19,323 23,540 TOTAL LIABILITIIES 195,006 296,088 NET ASSETS 1,029,161 1,027,987

ACCUMULATED FUNDS Accumulated funds at the end of the financial year 17 1,029,161 1,027,987

TOTAL ACCUMULATED FUNDS 1,029,161 1,027,987

This statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements. 70 21 CLUBS EQUIPPED - RIDING AND THE PREPARED SAME WAVE Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Incorporated ABN 31 416 737 307

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income For the year ended 31 March 2018

Note 2018 2017

$ $

Grants 6 98,902 62,201

Revenue 6 1,200,633 1,192,257

Other Income 6 0 4,513

Depreciation (75,833) (71,822)

Employment expenses 24 (847,337) (788,453)

Other expenses (375,191) (345,686)

Operating Surplus/(Deficit) 17 1,174 53,010

Other comprehensive Income

Other comprehensive Income for the period 0 0

Total comprehensive income/(loss) 1,174 53,010

This statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements. TO KEEPINGKEEP YOU OUR SAFE BEACHES AT THE BEACHSAFE 71 Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Incorporated ABN 31 416 737 307

Statement of Changes in Equity For the year ended 31 March 2018

Accumulated Total Notes Reserves Surplus/(deficit) Members’ fund

$ $ $

Balance at 1 April 2016 (36,921) 1,011,898 974,977

Other comprehensive income 0 0 0

Surplus for the year 0 53,010 53,010

Balance at 31 March 2017 17 (36,921) 1,064,908 1,027,987

Other comprehensive income 0 0 0

Surplus for the year 0 1,174 1,174

Balance at 31 March 2018 17 (36,921) 1,066,082 1,029,161

This statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements. 72 21 CLUBS EQUIPPED - RIDING AND THE PREPARED SAME WAVE Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Incorporated ABN 31 416 737 307

Statement of Cash Flows For the year ended 31 March 2018

Notes 2018 2017

$ $

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from operating activities 1,522,272 1,014,954

Payments to suppliers and employees (1,342,890) (1,024,253)

Interest received 286 441

Borrowing costs 0 (845)

Net cash inflow from operating activities 19 179,668 (9,703)

Cash Flows from investing activities

Payment for property, plant and equipment (44,557) (112,903)

Proceeds from disposal of plant & equipment 0 41,500

Net cash inflow / (outflow) from investing activities (44,557) (71,403)

Cash Flows from financing activities

Proceeds from borrowings 0 259,931

Repayment of borrowings (6,870) (229,945)

Net cash inflow / (outflow) from financing activities (6,870) 29,986

Net increase / (decrease) in cash held 128,241 (51,120)

Cash at the beginning of the financial year 52,731 103,851

Cash at the end of the financial year 18 180,972 52,731

This statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements. TO KEEPKEEPING YOU OUR SAFE BEACHES AT THE BEACHSAFE 73 Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Incorporated ABN 31 416 737 307

Notes to the financial statements

Note 1: Nature of operations

Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Incorporated principal activities to provide, maintain and promote a safe beach and aquatic environment and be a valued Surf Lifesaving service to the community of Sydney Northern Beaches.

Note 2: General information and statement of compliance

These financial statements are general purpose financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and the Australian Charities and Not-for profits Commission Act 2012. Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Ltd is a not-for-profit entity for the purpose of preparing the financial statements.

The financial report covers Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Incorporated (Association). Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Incorporated is an Association incorporated in (NSW) under the Association Incorporations Act 2009.

The following is a summary of the material accounting policies adopted by the Association in the preparation of the financial report. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated.

Note 3: Changes in accounting policies A number of new and revised standards became effective for the first time to annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017. Information on the more significant standard(s) is presented below.

AASB 2015-6 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Extending Related Party Disclosures to Not-for-Profit Public Sector Entities

AASB 2015-6 amends AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures to extend the scope of that Standard to include not-for-profit public sector entities. Key disclosures required under the amendments for not- for-profit public sector entities include: • Identification of key management personnel (KMP); • KMP compensation; and • Identification of related parties and transactions with those related parties

This statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements. 74 21 CLUBS EQUIPPED - RIDING AND THE PREPARED SAME WAVE Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Incorporated ABN 31 416 737 307

AASB 2015-6 is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2016. The adoption of these amendments has not had a material impact on the Association.

AASB 2015-7 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Fair Value Disclosures of Not-for-Profit Public Sector Entities AASB 2015-7 makes amendments to AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement to exempt not-for-profit public sector entities from certain requirements of the Standard. The amendments were made to provide relief for not-for profit public sector entities from making certain disclosures about the fair value measurement of assets within the scope of AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment which are primarily held for their current service potential rather than for the purpose of generating future cash flows.

AASB 2015-7 is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2016.

The adoption of these amendments has not had a material impact on the Association.

AASB 2016-2 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosure Initiative: Amendments to AASB 107 AASB 2016-2 amends AASB 107 Statement of Cash Flows to require entities preparing financial statements in accordance with Tier 1 reporting requirements to provide disclosures that enable users of financial statements to evaluate changes in liabilities arising from financing activities, including both changes arising from cash flows and non-cash changes.

AASB 2016-2 is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017.

The adoption of these amendments has not had a material impact on the Association.

AASB 2016-4 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Recoverable Amount of Non-Cash-Generating Specialised Assets of Not-for-Profit Entities This Standard amends AASB 136 Impairment of Assets to: • remove references to depreciated replacement cost as a measure of value in use for not-for-profit entities; and • clarify that the recoverable amount of primarily non-cash-generating assets of not-for-profit entities, which are typically specialised in nature and held for continuing use of their service capacity, is expected to be materially the same as fair value determined under AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement, with the consequence that:

This statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements. TO KEEPKEEPING YOU OUR SAFE BEACHES AT THE BEACHSAFE 75 Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Incorporated ABN 31 416 737 307

- AASB 136 does not apply to such assets that are regularly revalued to fair value under the revaluation model in AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment and AASB 138 Intangible Assets; and - AASB 136 applies to such assets accounted for under the cost model in AASB 116 and AASB 138

AASB 2016-4 is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017.

The adoption of these amendments has not had a material impact on the Association.

AASB 2016-7 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Deferral of AASB 15 for Not-for- Profit Entities

AASB 2016-7 amends the mandatory effective date of AASB 15 for not-for-profit entities so that AASB 15 is required to be applied by such entities for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019 instead of 1 January 2018.

AASB 2016-7 is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017.

The adoption of these amendments has not had a material impact on the Association.

AASB 2017-2 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Further Annual Improvements 2014-2016 Cycle

This Standard clarifies the scope of AASB 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities by specifying that the disclosure requirements apply to an entity’s interests in other entities that are classified as held for sale, held for distribution to owners in their capacity as owners or discontinued operations in accordance with AASB 5 Non-current Assets Held of Sale and Discontinued Operations.

AASB 2017-2 is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017

The adoption of these amendments has not had a material impact on the Association.

This statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements. 76 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Incorporated ABN 31 416 737 307

Note 4: Statement of Significant Accounting Policies

(A) Basis of Preparation

The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical costs modified by the revaluation of selected non-current assets, and financial assets and financial liabilities for which the fair value basis of accounting has been applied.

(B) Accounting Policies

Taxes

Income Tax: No provision for income tax has been raised as the Group is exempt from income tax under Div 50 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

Fringe Benefits Tax: The Association, as a Public Benevolent Institution, was exempt from fringe benefits tax under Section 57A, Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act 1986. Grossed up value of specified fringe benefits to individual employees has been included on each employee’s Statement of Earnings as required by law. From 1 April 2001 this exemption ceased for certain fringe benefits paid to employees in excess of $30,000 grossed up value for each employee.

Capital Gains Tax: The Association, as a Public Benevolent Institution, is exempt from capital gains tax under Section 50-5, Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair value less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

a) Property

Freehold land and buildings are shown at their fair value (being the amount for which an asset could be exchanged between knowledgeable willing parties in an arm’s length transaction), based on periodic, but at least triennial, valuation by external independent valuer, less subsequent depreciation for buildings.

Any accumulated depreciation at the date of revaluation is eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the asset and the net amount is restated to the revalue amount of the asset.

This statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements. TO KEEPKEEPING YOU OUR SAFE BEACHES AT THE BEACHSAFE 77 Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Incorporated ABN 31 416 737 307

b) Plant and equipment

Plant and equipment is measured on the cost basis less depreciation and impairment losses.

The carrying amount of plant and equipment is reviewed annually to ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable amount from those assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of the expected net cash flows that will be received from the assets employment and subsequent disposal. The expected net cash flows have not been discounted to present values in determining the recoverable amounts.

The cost of fixed assets constructed within Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Incorporated includes the cost of materials, direct labour, borrowing costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads.

Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that the future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred.

Increases in the carrying amount arising on revaluation of land and buildings are credited to a revaluation reserve in shareholders’ equity. Decreases that offset previous increases of the same asset are charged against fair value reserves directly in equity; all other decreases are charged to the income statement. Each year the difference between depreciation based on the revalue carrying amount of the asset charged to the income statement and depreciation based on the assets original cost is transferred from the revaluation reserve to retained earnings.

c) Depreciation

The depreciable amount of all fixed assets including buildings and capitalised leased assets, but excluding freehold land, is depreciated on a straight line basis over their useful lives to Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Incorporated commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful lives of the improvements.

The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable asset are:

Class of Asset Depreciation Rate %

Buildings 2.5%

Plant and equipment 13 – 23%

Other furniture and equipment 10 – 40%

Motor vehicles 18%

Other 20%

This statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements. 78 21 CLUBSEQUIPPED - RIDING AND PREPAREDTHE SAME WAVE Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Incorporated ABN 31 416 737 307

The assets residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date.

An asset carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount.

Gains and losses on disposal are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains or losses are included in the income statement. When revalue assets are sold, amounts included in the revaluation reserve relating to that asset are transferred to retained earnings.

Leases

Leases of fixed assets, where substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to the ownership of the asset, but not legal ownership, are transferred to Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Incorporated are classified as finance leases.

Finance leases are capitalised recording an asset and a liability equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments, including any guaranteed residual value. Lease payments are allocated between the reduction of the lease liability and the lease interest expense for the period.

Leased assets are depreciated on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives where it is likely that Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Incorporated will obtain ownership of the asset or over the term of the lease.

Lease payments under operating leases, where substantially all the risks and benefits remain with the leaser, are charged as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred.

Lease incentives under operating leases are recognised as a liability and amortised on a straight - line basis over the life of the lease term.

Financial Instruments a) Recognition

Financial instruments are initially measured at cost on trade date, which includes transaction costs, when the related contractual rights or obligations exist. Subsequent to initial recognition these instruments are measured as set out below. b) Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss

A financial asset is classified in this category if acquired principally for the purpose of sellingin the short term or if so designated by management and within the requirements of AASB139: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Instruments. Derivatives are also categorised as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges. Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in fair value of these assets are included in the income statement in the period in which they arise.

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c) Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market are stated at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

d) Held-to-maturity investments

These investments have fixed maturities, and it is the company’s intention to hold these investments to maturity. Any held-to-maturity investments are stated at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

e) Available-for-sale financial assets

Available-for-sale financial assets include any financial assets not included in the above categories. Available-for-sale financial assets are reflected at fair value. Unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are taken directly to equity.

f) Financial liabilities

Non-derivative financial liabilities are recognised at amortised cost, comprising original debt less principal payments and amortisation.

g) Derivative Instruments

Derivative instruments are measured at fair value. Gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are taken to the income statement unless they are designated as hedges.

h) Fair Value

Fair value is determined based on current bid prices for all quoted investments. Valuation techniques are applied to determine the fair value for all unlisted securities, including recent arm’s length transactions, reference to similar instruments and option pricing models.

i) Impairment

At each reporting date, the Committee members assess whether there is objective evidence that financial instrument has been impaired. In the case of available-for-sale financial instruments, a prolonged decline in value of the instrument is considered to determine whether an impairment has arisen. Impairment losses are recognised in the income statement.

Inventories

Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs are assigned on a first-in first-out basis and include direct materials, direct labour and an appropriate proportion of variable and fixed overhead expenses.

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Impairment of Assets

At each reporting date, the Committee members review the carrying values of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the assets fair value less costs to sell and value in use, is compared to the asset’s carrying value. Any excess of the assets carrying value over its recoverable amount is expensed to the income statement.

Impairment testing is performed annually for goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives.

Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Employee Benefits

Provision is made for the liability for employee entitlements arising from services rendered by employees to balance date. Employee entitlements expected to be settled within one year have been measured at the amount expected to be paid when the liability is settled, plus related on-costs. Employee entitlements payable later than one year have been measured at the present value of the estimated future cash out flows to be made for those entitlements.

Provisions

Provision are recognised when Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Incorporated has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that the outflow of economic benefit will result and that the outflow can be measured reliably.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks or financial institutions, other short term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within short term borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet.

Revenue

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised upon the delivery of goods to customers.

Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis taking in to account the interest rates applicable to the financial assets.

Dividend revenue is recognised when the right to receive a dividend has been established. Dividends received from associates and joint venture entities are accounted for in accordance with the equity method of accounting.

Revenue from the rendering of a service is recognised upon the delivery of the service to the customers.

All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).

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Grants

A number of the Branch’s programs are supported by grants received from local government and non- government institutions.

If conditions are attached to a grant which must be satisfied before the Association is eligible to receive the contribution, recognition of the grant as revenue is deferred until those conditions are satisfied.

Where a grant is received on the condition that specified services are delivered, to the grantor, this is considered a reciprocal transaction. Revenue is recognised as services are performed and at year-end until the service is delivered. Revenue from a non-reciprocal grant that is not subject to conditions is recognised when the Association obtains control of the funds, economic benefits are probable and the amount can be measured reliably. Where a grant may be required to be repaid if certain conditions are not satisfied, a liability is recognised at year end to the extent that conditions remain unsatisfied.

Where the Association receives a non-reciprocal contribution of an asset from a government or other party for no or nominal consideration, the asset is recognised at fair value and a corresponding amount of revenue is recognised.

Borrowing Costs

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to prepare for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use of sale.

All other borrowing costs are recognised in income in the period in which they are incurred.

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. In these circumstances, the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the balance sheet are shown inclusive of GST.

Cash flows are presented in the cash flow statement on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.

Disposal of Surplus

Annual Surplus: The Associations Incorporations Act prohibits the distribution of any surplus to Members. All income must be applied solely towards the promotion of the objects of the Association.

Surplus on Liquidation: As required by the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991, the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 and Tax Ruling TR 2000/12 and Rule 35 of the Constitution, any assets remaining upon the winding up of the Association must be applied to the objects or purposes for which they were raised.

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Comparative Figures

Where required by Accounting Standards comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the current financial year. a) Critical accounting estimates and judgments

The Committee members evaluate estimates and judgments incorporated into the financial report based on historical knowledge and best available current information. Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future events and are based on current trends and economic data, obtained both externally and internally.

Key estimates - Impairment

The Committee members assess impairment at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the group that may lead to impairment of assets. Where an impairment trigger exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined. Value-in-use calculations performed in assessing recoverable amounts incorporate a number of key estimates. Note 5: Financial risk management objectives and policies

The Association’s principal financial instruments are comprised of cash, receivables and payables.

The Association manages its exposure to key financial risks in accordance with its financial risk management policy. The objective of the policy is to support the delivery of the Association’s financial targets while protecting future financial security.

The main risks arising from the Association’s financial instruments are:

• Market risk

• Credit risk

• Liquidity risk.

The Association uses different methods to measure and manage the risks to which it is exposed. These include:

• Monitoring levels of exposure to interest rates

• Monitoring assessments of market forecasts for interest rates

• Ageing analysis and monitoring of specific credit balances to manage credit risk

• Liquidity risk monitoring through the development of future rolling cash flow forecasts.

The Committee reviews and agrees on policies for managing each of these risks. The policies are summarised below.

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Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. The main component of market risk to the Association is interest rate risk.

Interest rate risk refers to the risk that movements in variable interest rates will affect financial performance by increasing interest expenses or reducing interest income.

Interest rate risk arises from financial assets and liabilities that are subject to floating interest rates. The Association’s exposure to market interest rates relates primarily to:

• Cash and cash equivalents

Financial Risk

Principal subjected to Non-interest floating rate bearing Total 2017 Financial assets Cash and cash equivalents 52,731 0 52,731 Trade and other receivables 0 275,173 275,173 Total financial assets 52,731 275,173 327,904

Financial liabilities Trade and other payables 0 68,638 68,638 Borrowings 30,937 0 30,937 Total financial liabilities 30,937 668,638 99,575

2018 Financial assets Cash and cash equivalents 180,972 0 180,972 Trade and other receivables 0 52,437 52,437 Total financial assets 180,972 52,437 233,408

Financial liabilities Trade and other payables 0 37,530 37,530 Borrowings 26,720 0 26,720 Total financial liabilities 26,720 37,530 64,250

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2018 2017 $ $

Note 6 Revenue Sponsorship 302,332 364,468 Government Grants 90,120 50,400 Non government grants 33,781 34,001 Fundraising 0 22,884 Fees for services 872,916 781,481 Donations 100 783 Interest received 286 441 1,299,535 1,254,458 Other Income Profit/(Loss) on disposal of assets 0 4,513

1,299,535 1,258,971

Note 7 Cash Assets Current Cash at bank and on hand 180,972 52,731 180,972 52,731

Note 8 Receivables Current Account receivable 52,437 191,098 Other receivables 0 84,075 52,437 275,173

Note 9 Other Assets Current Prepayments 22,933 8,635

Inventory 16,927 7,145 39,860 15,780

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Note 10 Property, Plant and Equipment Plant and equipment - at cost 280,202 270,050 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (220,205) (179,104) 59,997 90,946

Office Furniture & Equipment 222,953 187,366 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (165,170) (152,678) 57,783 34,688

Motor Vehicles - at cost 112,275 111,659 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (46,161) (34,156) 66,114 77,503

Other Assets - at cost 31,560 31,560 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (31,560) (31,560) 0 0

Buildings at valuation 847,765 847,765 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (81,579) (71,329) 766,186 776,436

Total 950,080 979,573

Formation expenses 818 818 Other Assets 818 818

Note 11 Payables Unsecured Trade creditors 27,445 54,987 Other creditors 10,085 13,651 37,530 68,638

Note 12 Tax Liabilities Current GST payable 20,777 21,178 Amount withheld from salary and wages 3,173 6,003 23,950 27,181

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Note 13 Provisions Current Employee entitlements 69,306 58,777 69,306 58,777

A provision has been recognised for employee entitlements relating to annual and long service leave for employees. In calculating the present value and future cash flows in respect of long service leave, the probability of long service leave being taken is based upon historical data. The measurement and recognition criteria for employee benefits have been included in Note: Statement of Significant Accounting Policies.

Note 14 Finance Liabilities Current Chattel mortgage – Toyota Finance 7,397 7,397 7,397 7,397

Note 15 Others Current Deferred revenue 37,500 110,555 37,500 110,555

Note 16 Finance Liabilities Non-Current Chattel mortgage – Toyota Finance 19,323 24,617 CBA – business line of credit 0 (1,077) 19,323 23,540

The finance facility of $200,000 with Commonwealth Bank of Australia is secured against 9/1 Vuko Place, Warriewood. It is a principal and interest revolving facility. During the year, the fa- cility has been paid down and redraws regularly to meet ongoing cash flow requirement.

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Note 17 Accumulated Funds Accumulated funds at the beginning of the year 1,027,987 974,977 Operating surplus/(deficit) 1,174 53,010 Other comprehensive income/(loss) 0 0 Accumulated funds at the end of the year 1,029,161 1,027,987

Note 18 Reconciliation of Cash

For the purposes of statement of cash flows, cash includes cash on hand and in banks and investments in money market instruments, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.

Cash at the end of the year as shown in the statement of cash flows is reconciled to the related items in the Balance Sheet as follows:

CBA Cheque Account 181,040 52,731 Credit Cards (68) 0 180,972 52,731

Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided By/Used In Operating Activities To Note 19 Operating Surplus

Operating surplus/(deficit) 1,174 53,010 Profit/(Loss) on sale of non current assets 0 (4,513) Depreciation 75,833 71,812 Interest charged 871 845

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effects of purchase and disposal of subsidiaries (Increase)/decrease in receivables 222,735 (147,044) (Increase)/decrease in other assets (24,080) 8,056 Increase/(decrease) in payables (38,608) 1,754 Increase/(decrease) in tax liabilities (3,231) (18,751) Increase/(decrease) in provisions 10,529 9,573 Increase/(decrease) in other liabilities (65,555) 15,555 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 179,668 (9,703)

Note 20 Interest Income Cash management account 286 441 4th July 2017 4th July 2017 286 441 This statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements. 88 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Incorporated ABN 31 416 737 307

Note 21 Insurance Cover General 1,781 2,311 Workers Compensation 2,699 2,936 4,780 5,247

Note 22 Commitments Operating leases payable Within one year 456 456 After one year but not later than five years 1,824 1,824 After five years 5,586 6,042 7,866 8,322

The Association has entered into a lease agreement with the NSW State Government for a period of 21 years expiring in 2035 for its Fisherman’s Beach Radio Room. Increases in lease commitment may occur in line with market rental reviews in accordance with the agreement.

Note 23: Capital Commitments

There are no capital commitments that the Committee members are aware of that will have material effects to the financial reports.

Note 24 Employment Expenses Branch Employment Expenses 611,687 584,820 Club Employment Expenses 235,650 203,633 847,337 788,453

Note 25: Contingent Liabilities There are no contingent liabilities that the Committee members are aware of that will have material effects to the financial reports.

Note 26: Contribution in winding up The Association is incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 and has limited liability. If the Association is wound up, the constitution states that each member’s liability is limited to the amount, if any, unpaid by the member in respect of membership towards meeting any outstanding obligations of the Association.

Note 27: Events Subsequent to Reporting Date There are no events subsequent to reporting date that the Committee members are aware of that will have material effects to the financial reports.

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Note 28: Financial Instruments

Financial liability measured Loans and at amortised receivables cost Total

2017 Current financial assets Cash and cash equivalents 52,731 0 52,731 Trade and other receivables 275,173 0 275,173 Total current financial assets 327,904 0 327,904

Current financial liabilities Trade and other payables 0 (68,638) (68,638) Borrowings 0 (7,397) (7,397) 0 (76,035) (76,035) Non-current financial liabilities Borrowings 0 (23,540) (23,540) Total financial liabilities 0 (23,540) (23,540) Net financial assets/(liabilities) 327,905 (99,575) 228,320

2018 Current financial assets Cash and cash equivalents 180,972 0 180,972 Trade and other receivables 52,437 0 52,437 Total current financial assets 233,409 0 233,409

Current financial liabilities Trade and other payables 0 (37,530) (37,530) Borrowings 0 (7,397) (7,397) 0 (44,927) (44,927) Non-current financial liabilities Borrowings 0 (19,323) (19,323) Total financial liabilities 0 (64,250) (64,250) Net financial assets/(liabilities) 233,409 (64,250) 169,159

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Members of the Committee’s declaration

The committee has determined that the association is a reporting entity and that this general purpose financial report should be prepared in accordance with the accounting policies outlined in Note 1 to the financial statements.

In the opinion of the committee: 1. The financial report which comprises of the statement of financial position as at 31 March 2018, and the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year then ended, a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes is on accordance with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 (Cth) and a) complies with Australian Accounting Standards as set out in Note 1; and b) gives a true and fair view of the financial position of Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Inc as at 31 March 2018 and its performance for the year ended on that date

2. The accompanying statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income is drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the profit (or loss) of the association including fundraising appeals for the last financial year;

3. The statement of financial position is drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the association including fundraising appeals as at the end of the financial year;

4. The provisions of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW), the regulations under the act, and the conditions attached to the fundraising authority have been complied with by the association;

5. The internal controls exercised by the association are appropriate and effective in accounting for all income received and applied by the organisation from any of its fundraising appeals; 6. At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Inc will be able to pay all of its debts as and when they fall due and payable;

7. The accounts and associated records have been properly kept during the year;

8. Money received as a result of fundraising appeals conducted during the year has been properly accounted for, and;

9. The principal activities of the association during the financial year were the provision of lifesaving services and no significant change to these activities has occurred. The accounts of the Association have been made out in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards, other mandatory professional reporting requirements, the provisions of the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission Act 2012 (Cth), the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW) and the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW).

This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the Committee and is signed for and on behalf of the Committee by:

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This statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements. TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 93 94 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED MANLY LSC

Unfortunately, I have to start this report with effort by the men’s open ski relay team of the very sad news that a life was lost at our Sam Speer, Kendrick Louis and Nick Dawe beach during the past patrolling season. On to win gold at Aussies. Nick’s finish was Easter Saturday (March 31, 2018), a man just incredible. had a medical situation while swimming. Amongst our fantastic women competitors, The club’s afternoon patrol was called into I would like to mention Naomi Scott for her action, the council lifeguards and then the sterling efforts. She has great moments ambulance officers tried in vain to revive the ahead of her. swimmer. Sadly, a life lost. Both Kendrick Louis and Naomi Scott will The council lifeguards and the ambulance represent Australia at the Lifesaving World officers commended our patrol for their Championships in Adelaide in response and professional actions. late November.

The past season for me was an interesting Of course, there are many Manly club one. I was last club president in the members I would like to single out for what 2007/2008 season, and before that in the they have done so I will just personally Tony Bonner AM - President 2001/2/3 period. Technology, the internet, thank all Manly LSC members for their emailing, social media is now the club’s sense of duty to our club, and the fun operational mode of just about everything, moments. which of course is both good, but for an ‘old school ‘ fella, not so good. Our club sponsors are vital to us, and I thank them all for their desire to be with the I am really just referring to the loss of the Sky Blues. personal contact, the club chat aspect. Yes, I know times have changed, sometimes not I would also like to thank SNB Branch, the wholly for the best in my opinion. directors and friends in the office. Also, the Branch sponsors who ‘keep the lights on’ During the past season, I found our old club there, URM, Bennett Boards, Westfield bell in a garage in Brookvale and, after 40 Warringah Mall, NSW Government, DHL, years, she now hangs proudly once again plus many more, for their continuing in our club. I have also been able to bring support. all our honour boards up to date, along with our WW1 Honour Boards, so I am very pleased that our members can honour those members that should be accorded such recognition.

Our club has also decided to establish an in-house merchandise shop, moving the gym space upstairs and utilising the downstairs area for the shop. The shop will have the title of ‘The Manly Heritage and Memorabilia’ shop.

Our treasurer, Craig Haskins, has done a sensational job with our club’s finances, moving us into a healthy situation, covering all aspects of our club, plus depositing money into our Trustees Account.

There was a strong commitment to our club’s competitive programs, while the Trainers, coaches and parents have been dedicated to their tasks. The JAC was on fire. I thank and applaud Andrean Duffy for her leadership. Our nipper program is the envy of most clubs, with Nipper Nats being the highlight and also attractive to other clubs throughout the state.

Huge congratulations to Aussie open ironman champion Kendrick Louis. He was the club’s first open champion in the history of the ironman event. Also, what a great TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 95 SURF LIFE SAVING NEW SOUTH WALES

Presented to North Steyne SLSC 2017 Celebrating 110 years of Vigilance and Service

Presented by DAVID MURRAY President SURF LIFE SAVING NEW SOUTH WALES

4th November, 2017 110 YEARS / 1907 ~ / 110 YEARS

110th Annivsy

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Our 110th anniversary season was Our 20th ocean swim held on March 25, exceptional. Importantly, there were no lives 2018 was one of our best, thanks to lost during patrols. Nor has there been in our large contingent of water safety and any season in our remarkable history. helpers. The sun was out and the numbers were up. There were many highlights – a gala dinner, visit by the Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, We also spent time reflecting on our proud display of our heritage, a lot of media history and honouring North Steyne’s most promoting surf life saving and volunteering, famous member Cecil Healy - at our gala recognition for our members, support for a dinner on November 4, at the naming of world surf board riding competition, our 20th the John Devitt AM and Cecil Healy pool annual ocean swim, hosting a carnival, nine on February 22, at the book launch of Hell Frank Traugott – President per cent increase in membership and a life and High Water on April 22, at Anzac Day saving rescue. commemorations and at Heritage Day on May 5, 2018 where Rochelle Nicholls was The rescue occurred at Shelly Beach on our guest speaker. January 5, 2018, out of hours, away from our beach. The rescue, involving Tracey Several other members were honoured and Trae Hare-Boyd, was awarded SNB during the season. Tracey Hare-Boyd, a Branch and SLSNSW Rescue of the Month finalist for Rotary International Inspirational Our education team also had a good and was mentioned in the NSW Parliament Woman of Year and David Cowell, NSW season training about the same number by James Griffin MP, Member for Manly. Government Volunteer of Year, Sydney of SRC, bronze and higher awards as last Our 110th Anniversary “Black and Gold” North. Tracey and David were also year. Our Assessors were well represented Dinner at St. Patrick’s Estate, Manly on awarded Outstanding Community Service at Central Venue assessments. We also November 4, 2017 was a standout event. at the Northern Beaches Council Australia trained a number of community groups Day ceremony. in CPR. Some 200 people, including James Griffin, Michael Regan Mayor of Northern Six extraordinary life members were We had an increase in “ripper nipper” Beaches Council, Presidents David Murray, featured on Channel 9 Today Show for numbers to 36 this past season and SLSNSW, Tony Bonner AM Manly LSC and a combined 400 years and Neil Purcell they held their first presentation at Craig Susans, Queenscliff SLSC attended. OAM for 75 years of volunteer service to Balgowlah RSL. On November 5, our celebrations continued surf life saving. with a visit by the Premier. She met Thanks to our beach friends at Manly LSC with nippers and members and, along Our nippers had a strong season. They and Queenscliff SLSC as well as to all with Stephen Pearce CEO of SLSNSW, hosted “Wet n’ Wild” nippers again. our members and sponsors that made it awarded the National Medal for Service to The development of the under 8’s was happen. It has been an “endless summer” three members. especially noteworthy as was our new of North Steyne SLSC proudly serving nipper directors. the community on North Steyne Beach We gave up our club and beach from for 110 years. February 9 to March 8, 2018 to support Our competition team ran a successful the Vissla Surf Pro world surf board riding Branch beach only junior carnival with competition. The event attracted large increased numbers. Our masters boat crowds. The surf was up. The weather crew and Joe Jenkins did us proud by almost perfect. competing at Aussies with Joe winning a bronze medal. Our youth once again did the Steyn’d Challenge. Redlands and Riverview returned.

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We are a ‘Family Club’, one that strives to that DD would go on to be the future of foster and enrich our members, whilst pro- surfboat rowing at Queenscliff, following viding a safe environment for all to partici- his years of service in the board and ski pate and become the best that they can be section. If only I’d put some money on in competition, life and lifesaving. that statement! Craig Susans - President In our 95th season, we are proud to once Eight months later, we honour DD’s again report that ‘no lives were lost’ under achievements and those of his U19 boys our watch whilst patrolling Queenscliff and girls crews and the boat section in gen- Beach, as has been the case since we eral. What an outstanding season. started patrols in 1924. was the sense of family, not only with the In carnivals, we successfully conducted nippers, but also in the parents of the U13’s To achieve this our members clocked up Round 1 of the Ocean6 and Nutri Grain receiving their SRC’s, through to the overall 6,376 hours on patrol. Ironman Series in conjunction with the feeling of the speakers and awardees on Paul Hammond Nippers Beach Carnival in Presentation Night. At the completion of this past season, November and then hosted our traditional several Patrol Captains and long serving Open Boat Carnival in January. On a typical Sunday at Queensie, I see so patrol members announced their retirement many faces, who became involved at our from “active” patrol duty, to them and to all Our building, under the guidance of Alan club through their kids or parents. We must our ongoing active patrol members we say Butler, continues to evolve with “new” mem- never lose that awareness of being a thank you for a job well done. bers showers and toilets being completed family club. before the season started. In November Through the efforts of our lifesaving Train- came news that we had received funding to It’s our DNA, it’s what defines us ers, led by Garry Fox, we saw an additional partially allow the next big phase, in creat- at Queensie. 51 members gain awards, allowing them to ing a mezzanine level in the community hall. complete their first patrol and ensuring we We must also continue to recognise our can continue to meet our prime objective Our thanks go to our local political repre- lifesaving Trainers, your interaction with the in patrols next season and for the years sentatives, James Griffin and Tony Abbott, SRC and younger Bronze awardees each to come. for their support and guidance along with season continues to set a benchmark for the Northern Beaches Council. everyone especially regarding communica- In competition, we came sixth in the Sydney tion with our youth. Northern Beaches point score with a strong We are but a short step away from obtain- showing in Masters and the Boat Section, ing a lease over the whole pavilion which Our youth are our future and we must fourth in the Masters and 18th in Opens at will give us the confidence to push ahead continue to strive to interact with them and the NSW Surf Life Saving State Champi- with the next phase of our building work. provide a safe and inviting space for them onships and 10th in the Masters and 33rd in to grow. the Opens at the Australian Surf Life Saving No surf club can survive without volun- Championships in Perth. teers, donations and sponsors alike, so to To my Executive Group: Kathryn, Grant, all those that help in some small way we Col, Barry and Deputy Ken Prior together Our nippers competitive numbers are on sincerely say thanks. with the active members of the Board and the rise again, thanks to our Masters beach Life Members, thank you for your efforts and water teams for their efforts in “taking Thank you also to our major sponsors: and support. charge” of activities at Sunday nippers. — Cunninghams Property No longer are Sundays at Queensie about — Balgowlah RSL Another year, another fantastic season on play activities and ball games, as a club, — Community First Credit Union Queenscliff Beach. we have refocussed on teaching surf and — Peppercorn Meats beach skills and surf safety across all ages. I trust I have served all members well, I’ve Throughout May I had the pleasure to at- certainly enjoyed myself. Some 10 months ago at the club’s AGM, I tend: Nippers Presentation at the club, nominated Damien Daley (DD) to become Lifesaving Awards and Presentation Night. Finally, to Lee, thanks again for allowing me the youngest ever Life Member of Queens- the indulgence of “our time” being spent as cliff SLSC. In that nomination, I suggested What struck me at all of these functions president of Queenscliff SLSC.

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What another great season we enjoyed committee will continue its decision to here at Freshwater and, most importantly, waive membership fees for IRB drivers and I can confirm that since our inception in additionally, the burden of responsibility 1908, there still have been no lives lost by of Patrol Captains is also recognised by anyone swimming between the flags during waiving their membership fees. patrolled hours. What a great record and one I hope we maintain well into the future. As with all organisations today, technology is playing an increasing role and this year Our membership this past season remained saw the re-design of our website. It now Alan Burns - President consistent with last year at 1776 members features a central point of information for and I’d like to think it’s because we are members by linking all the social media viewed as a progressive and successful and communication applications in the one club, a club to which people just want central location. We also installed three to belong. WIFI access points throughout the club To have three Kiely siblings win a gold providing free access to the internet for all medal in opens in the same event has not Of course, the most important section in our members and it is amazing the number of been done before in our club history and club is the patrol members and this year we members seen ‘working from home’ on the the fact that it was done on Gracie’s 16th saw 16 patrol teams, involving some 381 club balcony during the week. birthday was an added bonus. active patrolling members. We successfully completed 112 recorded rescues and 226 Our Member Services portfolio continues To see Steve Davis and Steve Bennett recorded First Aid incidents and when to expand in its scope and its value to all winning a bronze medal in the 60/64 years you consider that we officially welcomed members. This portfolio Director Claire de double ski after 15 years of trying was around 300,000 visitors to the beach during Paoli’s perseverance and enthusiasm in truly pleasing and reminds us all that there the season, our safety record is even organising club wide activities and events is much in the saying ‘never, ever, ever more impressive. is infectious and I’m hopeful that more give up’. members will avail themselves of her We saw an increase in our club’s invitations next season. I’ve said on many occasions how thankful commitment to one of our core activities - we are to have the kind of sponsors we that of Education and, under our Director As always, she is willing to listen to any have, both large and small. Thanks doesn’t of Education, John Goldrick’s direction, this ideas members may have to increase really seem to be enough and certainly area of our club has gone from strength participation in and use of the club facilities, to John Thorpe AM and his son-in-law, to strength. as well as increasing our clothing range. Sean King of the Harbord Hotel, after 40 consecutive years of being our major We now have 21 Trainers and 12 Assessors The competitive side to our club continues sponsor, we are deeply indebted to them for with an additional four probationary Trainers to grow in numbers and our medal tally their continuing generosity. and two probationary Assessors. Our club from the NSW and Australian titles was members amassed an incredible 205 new again impressive. We had some very Similarly to the Harbord Diggers Club and awards and the education team participated pleasing results at the Aussie titles held in the entire Board of the Mounties Group, to in 517 proficiency tests for existing awards. Scarborough, Perth, in April. the Board and the Harbord Branch of the Certainly an extraordinary result. Community Bank - the Bendigo Bank and John de Mestre (two) and Mike Kirkby won to James Smyth of Smyth Estate Agency Last season we promised to focus our gold medals in masters events and in the (SEA), we say a collective thank you for attention on the IRB section and what a Open Championships, we won our first ever your involvement and support of our club. success that has been. Under our IRB gold medal in the Open Women Rand R Captain, John Lo Schiavo’s leadership, with the team of Libby Murphy, Lysa and Thanks to all the members of the executive we’ve seen a further 11 crew qualified. Bec Kiely, Jane and Clare Freakley. The committee and various club members who Given the importance of this section to the Open Mixed R and R team of Seb di Sano, have provided me with support during the safety of beachgoers and to our carnival Hugo Weston and Bec, Pat and Gracie season and I look forward to seeing you all competition obligations, the executive Kiely won gold also. on the beach for the 2018/19 season.

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South Curl Curl SLSC was founded in We had a fairly typical influx of new bronze 1918, so this year we celebrate our 100th holders, and many members increased anniversary. qualifications by completing additional awards such as advance resuscitation, I completed my first season as club spinal management, IRB crew and president in the 2017/18 season so I am driver certifications. Most patrols now proud to represent South Curl Curl for such have two certified drivers, which means Graeme Dominish - President a significant milestone. less dependence on specific individuals during patrols. We may be seen as a small club, but South Curly has a real sense of community and We had 400 junior members, and 40 inclusion. It has a great balance on all cadets. We recognise the importance of competition was fierce just to win the right aspects of surf life saving, with strength of progression from juniors though to the to represent Australia, and all Australian patrols, sound education, active nippers, adult years, both for the youth and for the crews were successful in retaining the title. involved cadets, and some fiercely retention of parents into active patrolling competitive seniors. This is especially true members and committee members. We Each year South Curl Curl hosts an Ocean in surf boats. have also focussed on working proactively Swim from South Curl Curl to Freshwater. with council lifeguards to ensure safety This year, a last-minute change of course - I follow on from past presidents who also is always demonstrated, and so that due to conditions; became a swim out and progressed from being a nipper parent to our beach can remain open as much as back at Freshwater only. Everyone was become a long-term committee member possible on event days. impressed with the way the course was and now president. What I like most about quickly altered, and the racing commenced South Curl Curl is that I can always run into As in past years, our cadets had an annual within the hour from the revised start. I familiar and friendly faces at the beach, stop start of season trip up north to Treachery would like to commend all involved in for a chat and sometimes a coffee. at Seal Rocks. By all accounts this was a organising this event for their great work, successful venture and helps to motivate and the event contributed well to the club’s Our club places a high emphasis on training this group to be involved while doing the bottom line. and patrols. This past season we again had activities they enjoy. 26 patrols, which meant that each patrol Our club was rocked by a tragedy during only had to complete five or six Our club was proud to be involved with the season when a long-term club family half-day patrols for the season. This actually the Branch Junior Lifesaver of the Year member took his own life. This has presents a challenge for our competing program, and for one of our own – Douglas highlighted the issue of mental health more members to achieve their hours of service Carroll; to win the Branch award. significantly for many of us. In one respect each season. They can’t afford to miss any this tragedy has brought many of us closer patrols, or need to do make-up patrols. I Our Ripper Nipper program continued, and together, and asking what we can do would like to personally thank everyone who it’s great to see how much fun these kids to help. put in the hours and kept our beach open have during their program. Many thanks and safe. to the dedicated parents and helpers who An inaugural ‘Swim for Toby’ organised by make this so successful. Barry Farrell took place on May 19, 2018, In terms of education, I would like to from Shelly Beach back to South Curl Curl. commend our CTO Mike Le Geyt for being For a small club, South Curl Curl always We are keen to see this event opens up awarded Trainer of the Year in 2017 and punches above its weight when it comes to the public, and grows into a significant Facilitator of the Year in 2018. Mike has to surf boats. This past season was no event to raise awareness and funding for been instrumental in raising our standards exception, with six competing male and mental health. and getting as many members proficient as female crews. Our men’s A crew won possible. He seemed to be present almost the honour of representing Australia in Every five years we celebrate with a Ball, so th every weekend throughout the season, and the Trans-Tasman international event at this September will be the 100 Anniversary th always pointed out areas for improvement. Elouera Beach on February 17, 2018. The Ball. We will also be publishing a 100 Anniversary Book, and are planning a 100th Anniversary Carnival for late October, 2018. Finally, I thank our sponsors, who have been instrumental not just in helping purchase essential equipment but also in being involved in and around our club. The most significant of these is Freshwater Community Bank, a Branch of Bendigo Bank. They now have their name proudly displayed on a new Thundercat IRB purchased with their assistance. Also contributing is Allan Hall Business Advisors who sponsor the Ocean Swim, Sydney Beach Homes, and Seven Miles Coffee whose product can be sampled in ‘Gusto on the Beach’ at South Curly.

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North Curl Curl SLSC once again had Whilst surf sports is not specifically another fantastic season in our various mentioned in our club’s objectives, it sections of activity and maintained their has always been a proud and important proud record of no loss of life in the part of the club’s activities and culture. patrolled flagged areas of North Curl Curl The pride of competing in the green and Beach. gold has somehow seen NCC as a club generally “punching above our weight” The 2017/18 season started with significant with some great results being achieved. Dave Wymer - President changes to the club’s Board of Management Season 2017/18 was no exception with an with new faces stepping into Director of exceptional outcome of sixth place in the Marketing, Director of Members services, State Age (nippers) Championships. Director of Finance and president. The club’s three major fundraisers were For me as first-year president, it goes once again quite successful with our 3 without saying we (newcomers) had a very Points Challenge held on the first Saturday Services, Freshwater Community Bank, steep learning curve to overcome, but we in December, our Golf Day held in the Dee Why RSL, Ian Westmore, L J Hooker generally managed a business as usual Christmas / New Year break and finally our Dee Why, G J Gardner Homes, Curl Curl season operationally. Motown night held late December. Special Plumbing and Channel 9. Thank you mention and thanks to Glenn Slater, Danni individually and collectively. This fact was reinforced with annual figures Petkovic and Louis Tassone who were the showing a continued steady growth in individual champions respectively for the In closing, I would like to thank SLSNSW membership as it has been for the past staging of these events. President David Murry, Branch President six seasons. Now with approximately Doug Menzies, Branch CEO Steve 1,200 members, including some 250 being Fundraising achieved at these events goes McInnes and Branch support staff for their patrolling members, we are providing a a long way in meeting our obligations but assistance during the season as well as better and more than ever “professional” I also take this opportunity on behalf of all the other club presidents who offered service for our local community and North Curl Curl SLSC to extend our sincere guidance and help to North Curl Curl. beachgoers to North Curl Curl. appreciation and thanks to both Federal and State Governments, as well as our National Albeit, some cheek associated with the and State bodies and their partners for their inverted call above, there is little doubt continued funding assistance. that our patrolling members are providing a great service to the community and Our club supporters and sponsors are also that service is due in no small way to the acknowledged, for without their funding excellent work the club’s Trainers and we would undoubtedly fall short in the Assessors have been continually putting in maintaining of the level of community through proficiencies to increasing award service that is expected. Our major qualifications of existing patrol members. supporters are John Huston, Vivid Property

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DEE WHY SLSC

Three events were highlights in the The visitors experienced some board Dee Why SLSC calendar during the paddling and training with the club and 2017/18 season. picked up some skills and knowledge from coaches Warren Hannam and Matt Molinia. Social Sunday to celebrate women in our The afternoon finished with an Aussie BBQ club was held on December 3, 2017, the and the exchanging of gifts. Hugh Long - President visit to Dee Why SLSC by eight young members of the Tateyama SLSC in Japan Our Japanese friends also visited several and Cam Wiley achieving 50 years of other surf clubs (North Narrabeen SLSC) service to surf life saving. and other sights of the Sydney northern beaches, an experience they will remember Social Sunday consisted of morning beach for many years to come. He has stayed proficient in all of his activities, rescue demonstrations followed awards for no other reason but to keep his by a lunch for the women and girls. The Cam Wiley joined the surf life saving knowledge and skills current and make event was a great success with special movement in the 1968/69 season as an himself a useful surf lifesaver on the beach. guest speaking about the role of women in under 8 nipper. As Cam travelled a lot, his Cam even did his Gold Medallion award surf life saving and the huge contribution membership did not stay with one single in March, 2015, not for his own benefit, they make. club or state or even country. Over the past but to encourage others to do the award. 50 years, he has moved between Alexandra He has dedicated his time over 50 years Dee Why is lucky to have a strong Headland in Queensland, Clifton in to surf life saving and its improvement representation of women and girls in the Capetown, Perrinporth Cornwall, England, and sustainability. club and I see many of them being future Lacanau in France and finally settling in leaders and critical to the future success Dee Why in NSW. Congratulations Cam from everyone at of the club. Thank you to Robynann Dixon, Dee Why SLSC. Sue Cheney, Tony Ingram and all involved In his first season in competition at the with organising the day which was a state titles in Caloundra, Queensland, Cam We had another successful patrolling great occasion. managed a gold medal in the surf race and season and the club is pleased to report has never looked back. He has continued that there was no loss of life on Dee Why In 2016, club members Steve and to compete for several Branches, states Beach during the season. Chelsea Haggett visited the Tateyama and even countries at all levels, from local SLSC in Japan. Dee Why sent costumes club and Branch championships to National On behalf of the Dee Why SLSC, I would and clothing with Steve as gifts to their and World Championships, and was in the like to express my appreciation to everyone members. Steve and Chelsea spent two ironman series before Uncle Tobys or Nutri involved with and supporting our club, the weeks in Japan, doing patrols and attending Grain series became well known. committee, the members and their families, training sessions with their junior, senior and the sponsors, Branch staff, the council national team members. Cam was actively involved for more than lifeguards and all those who supported 13 years with nippers as a water coach and us throughout the year. It was a very Through fundraising, eight junior members age manager and, even though he has not successful year and I look forward to seeing were selected and given the opportunity had any children involved in nippers for at you all again next season. to come to Australia and spend five days least five years, he still attends all nipper experiencing the hospitality of Steve and Sunday morning events to assist and impart Robyn and the Dee Why SLSC. his vast and extensive knowledge of surf and assists in coaching during the week.

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LONG REEF SLSC

Firstly, I would like to thank all my fellow It is also great to see so many of the nipper members of Long Reef SLSC who once parents doing their Bronze Medallion. It is again have shown that the spirit of not only a great achievement for them but volunteering is alive and well and flourishing also assists the club generally in increasing in our slice of paradise. the number of our patrolling members. Now to the ongoing challenge of the new Together we have once again provided an Long Reef SLSC clubhouse and associated excellent standard of beach management community facilities. A small dedicated and rescue services delivering more than Long Reef team has been actively working 5,000 man-hours of patrolling in season with Northern Beaches Council to move 2017/2018. the project forward but, as is unfortunately Peter Kinsey - President sometimes the case, it is going at a much Secondly, I would like to thank my fellow slower pace than we had hoped. Management Committee members for their Not to be outdone in the cadets, we had tireless work throughout the season and There are varying views in some sectors Lochie Adams win gold in the under 15 manage professionally our club’s activities of the community as to the nature and size 2km run and Lochie also won bronze in the with a minimum of fuss. of the facilities that are appropriate for the under 15 mixed beach relay with Mackenzie new Long Reef facility but I am pleased to Davie, Zoe Dagassan and Cooper Kent. The season was not without controversy, report that there is now a healthy breeze in with the issue of our new ATV, the ARGO the sails of the project and a concept design In the boats, I would like to congratulate our being prohibited from use over the for wider public comment is expected to be Open Men’s George Bass Marathon crew Christmas period by SLSSNB. Fortunately, available by the time this report goes for bringing home silver in the 190km row this matter has now been comprehensively to print. from Batemans Bay to Eden. It is certainly a put to bed and the ARGO is now in full gruelling event as I know from experience. operation and comfortably doing work We look forward to council, State and Congratulations also to our Vets crew that our previous ATV’s were unable to Federal Government providing funding who won gold at the Branch, State and do because of Mount Long Reef, the assistance for the project and will continue Australian Championships. At the Branch ever increasing “sand dune“ between our (and in this respect I wish to personally Championships the Vets, rowing in the over clubhouse and the ocean. thank Rob Pearson for leading the charge) 260’s division, were required to row against to liaise with council in order to achieve what the crews in the 220’s and 240’s divisions I would especially like to mention the we need as a “fit for purpose” surf life and beat them all. The Vets will be travelling contribution of Long Reef SLSC member saving club. to Adelaide in November to fly the Longy Matt Piper who is an inspiration to us all. flag at the World Lifesaving Championships. Matt is blind, but despite this he enjoys I must also thank Justin Utteridge and It would be remiss of me not to mention our bodysurfing and time at the beach with the other Trainers (once again) for the “MsFITs crew” made up almost entirely of his friends and family. He is and we hope dedicated and hard work they have put in nipper mums, who in their first competitive remains a very important member of the during the season to encourage and support row, got silver at the Branch Championships Longy family. 72 members to successfully achieve their and are regularly seen in the gym and out Bronze Medallion, SRC qualifications and on the water. Although not able to do his Bronze other awards which included achieving Medallion, Matt obtained his Radio many advanced surf life saving awards. Of course, our achievements are facilitated Operator’s Certificate and with that Overall an outstanding effort from the by our partners and sponsors for without qualification he plays an important role on education team and all our dedicated and their generous involvement it would be very our patrols. Well done and, on behalf of enthusiastic Trainers difficult for the club to financially survive. We myself and all members, thank you Matt. and Assessors. thank the generosity of The ArtHouse Hotel, Channel 9, United Resource Management, We must also recognise and congratulate In relation to the competition front, again Wilderness Wear, Mountain Fresh, Long Hamish Christie who was selected as one it was in the surf boats where most action Reef Surf, Beachlife Physiotherapy, Nomad of the two NSW representatives to travel took place in the open and masters over the Brewery, Finz, Wade Oldham, and Domain to New Zealand to participate in a five-day season although I am pleased to say that for their continued support. intensive surf lifesaving development camp we did have competitors and success in at Bethells Beach on the west coast. nippers and cadets. The support of SNB Branch, SLSNSW and SLSA and their dedicated staff is very I now turn to our 400-plus nippers who will In the nippers, Connor Ward won gold in the much appreciated. hopefully continue to grow and develop under 9 surf race and 1km run at the Sydney with the club after they leave nipper age. Northern Beaches Branch Championships Long Reef SLSC is in a stable and I would like to thank Deb Smith and Euan and Connor was in the top 10 at the State healthy financial position, and the club is Fisher, in particular, for their tireless work Championship carnival in the under 9 surf approaching 900 members. We have an in co-ordinating the team who organise race. expanding active patrolling membership our nippers program. It would naturally be coupled with excellent quality nipper and remiss of me also not to thank parents, Cooper Kent won silver in the under 14 cadet programs. The club looks forward to friends, cadets and regular club members beach sprint and beach flags at the Branch the coming season and continuing its role who also give up their time in making Championships. as a vibrant and active voluntary community Saturday afternoon nippers at Longy such service organisation, hopefully with a a success. new clubhouse! KEEPINGKEEPING YOU SAFEOUR BEACHESAT THE BEACH SAFE 109 RIDING THE SAME WAVE COLLAROY SLSC

Once again we can report a successful This past season saw the renewal of one 2017/18 season at Collaroy which included of the great sponsorship stories in surf a fantastic SNB Branch Championships. life saving. McWilliam’s Wines had a 50 year relationship with the Collaroy boat Our plans to continually improve premises, section from the 1940’s to the 1990’s. The rescue equipment and standards of our McWilliam’s family and company rekindled patrols moves forward and through the that relationship with a donation towards a dedication of a number of members all our new surf boat. A relationship that we hope preseason objectives were met. continues for another 50 years. Greg Broome - President We set out to rebuild our ground floor ladies The success of any organisation is the sum and men’s bathroom/shower facilities and of its volunteers and at Collaroy we have with thanks to the NSW State Government no shortage. This was evident during the capital works grants we were able to SNB Branch Championships where our complete this project. Other funding from work parties toiled on all areas at all hours. Surf Life Saving NSW ensured completion Many thanks to them and a special thanks of electrical upgrades with our annual to North Narrabeen SLSC for allowing costs of running the club mostly met by our us to run the beach events there. A great generous sponsors and donors. example of clubs working together to ensure success for all. And more projects are in the pipeline for next season. The Collaroy area continues to grow and has been heavily affected by infrastructure In addition, the upgrading of rescue gear works and traffic congestion. We all on such as boards, resuscitation equipment, the northern beaches see the impact of tubes, medical kits, training aids and IRB population growth and the strain it puts on motors allows us to give both our patrols the community in regard to parking and the and swimming public at Collaroy the use of popular facilities such as beaches. confidence that their provision of services and safety are first class. Volunteer life savers struggle to park to attend patrols, parks and beaches are full The competition area was again impressive early in the day but important infra structure with success across the disciplines of such as parking (particularly for surf club boats, R and R, beach masters, board and patrols) gets overlooked leading to much ski and who can deny the accolades due to frustration amongst those wanting to enjoy our Ladies March Past team winning their our beautiful northern beaches. second consecutive Australian title in Perth. Clubs such as ours only survive due to Our nippers section is well managed and the good will and hard work of volunteers. all involved had a successful fun season. I would like to thank our committee and Thanks go to all our coaches and managers members for making this so. Thank you who make all these successes happen. also to the Branch elected officials and office staff for their support over the season.

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SOUTH NARRABEEN SLSC

The past year was really significant for our In April, we held the Annual Honours club in many ways. We celebrated our 95th Awards breakfast. We acknowledged our anniversary in 2017 and held a dinner in sponsors. We presented members with March, 2018 which was well attended by the five, 15 and 20-year National Patrol members, old and new. Service Certificate Awards and also 15-year Competition Official Certificate. We fulfilled our lifesaving commitment with another year of ‘no lives lost’. 95th Anniversary Whilst our patrol numbers were slightly In March, we held the club’s 95th lower than the previous season, we Anniversary. During the evening, it was my contributed more hours patrolling the beach, honour to present our two longest standing despite significant pressure on our patrol members with their 70-year service: Martin Hayward - President teams. To each member of our patrols, on Congratulations to Life Members Chika behalf of your club and community, I would O’Reilly and Peter Clarke. like to say a big thank you and a job well done. The OVR again has gone from strength to strength with increased hall hirings, income To Richard Dowling, Mike Bojko, Sam Club membership had a slight increase and maintaining expenses. A big thanks to Warner, Grant Shapcott, Peter Madden, over the previous season, but we saw the Nicole Prestinenzi who, with the support of Rohan Fisher, Sarah Oaten and Martin biggest increase in nippers membership Charles, has increased revenue again. Well Hayward, also to Warwick Blackman, who in a decade. We had 91 registered done Nicole. works out of Surfcom, well done. nippers, which consisted of more than 20 new families joining the club. Thanks to Club events provide much needed funds A special mention goes to Thecla Haven, everyone on our Nippers Committee for such as: who provides much needed clerical support their hard work in making South Narrabeen The Club Golf day in February, now in its with Surfguard and compliance. such a welcoming, safe and inclusive club third year, was a success and we thank to be a part of. Sarah and Matt Oaten for organising this. Also to Brian Grundy, First Aid officer and Grant Shapcott IRB captain, Mike Rennie It is pleasing to report that we’ve Club Sponsorship Fuel officer, Andrew Irving Equipment experienced one of the best financial — To our main club sponsors we are officer, Brian Grundy and Mike Rennie for positions we have seen. Income up, very grateful for your ongoing support IRB training support to Grant, a big thanks. expenses steady and helped by: — Reilly and Sons Food Services — The OVR bookings well up and — Black Build Projects Pty Ltd Finally, to all our volunteers from the reached new cost efficiencies — MS Interiors patrolling members, the Nippers Committee, — Cabana Beach Kiosk enjoying strong — Jewel Finance parents , club committee, sub committees patronage and was recently filmed for a — Integrite Pty Ltd and friends of South Narrabeen, I thank Getaway episode you for your dedication and support during — Success in grants Patrols the season. We have together served our The club is indebted to our eight patrols community well by keeping them safe Honours and Awards who were rostered on for full day patrols. and I look forward to seeing you again in Congratulations to Charles Longley The Patrol Captains’ leadership, teamwork, September for the start of the and Ken Passmore, recipients of dedication and water skills were essential 2018/19 season. Honours Blazer. Mike Rennie for in keeping the beach safe and proudly Distinguished Service. represented the club each weekend.

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The 2017/18 season saw 121 patrolling This group of very enthusiastic members members from Narrabeen Beach SLSC also provided patrol assistance at Sydney’s spend 4,958 hours volunteering on the Wet ‘N Wild in January 2018, followed by a beach where they carried out 10 rescues, patrol relief weekend at Garie Beach SLSC 125 first aid treatments and 735 in Sydney Branch. preventive actions. Tracey Lake - President Thank you to all our hard-working club Nippers members for their ongoing dedication Narrabeen’s 123 junior members also had a Will McInnes was nominated in the SLSSNB and service to the community, as well as great season. I congratulate our Director of Patrol Captain of the Year category, and the ongoing support provided by Sydney Youth Development, Brett Worne, along with this, coupled with Will being recognised as Northern Beaches Branch during the 54th all those nippers who participated each week our own Club Person of the Year, deserves year of Narrabeen Beach SLSC. and attained their relevant junior participation recognition for his outstanding contributions. and competition skill Lifesaving evaluation awards. Matt Price and Sean Townsend, both As the season got underway, our lifesaving lifesaving stalwarts who have made an patrol roster was maintained at our desired Narrabeen also nominated two club extensive contribution to Narrabeen Beach strength of 12 experienced patrols, thanks to members for Junior Lifesaver of the Year SLSC over the years, have now each been the efforts of our Director of Lifesaving, Greg at SNB level - Callum Fitzgibbon and recognised for their exceptional commitment Gillespie. Greg has volunteered 20 years of Olivia Gillespie. By all accounts they were with an Outstanding patrol service at Narrabeen Beach, and this outstanding representatives for our club. Service Award. was his first year on the Board of Management. Surf Sports Last, but certainly not least, I would also In Surf Sports our members competed like to acknowledge the extraordinary Combined with Rob Cook moving into the with distinction in club, Branch and State contribution that has been made by Tammy Director of Education role, we saw our Championships. We also hosted our annual Cook over the years. Tammy has been members increase their skillset by achieving Ocean Swim event at the commencement of instrumental in driving positive change in a 54 new awards, covering all aspects of surf the season, along with our traditional Junior number of key areas within the club and has lifesaving. Some highlights include: Carnival in January 2018. now been recognised for her outstanding efforts by the Board with a Distinguished — One Gold Medallion - the second ever Special thanks to those members who again Service Award nomination for the Medallion gained by a volunteer at made outstanding contributions as carnival upcoming AGM. Narrabeen Beach. Well done officials: Pete Wells! Financials — A huge input yet again by our Narra — Stephen Price, Matt Price, Ross Tester, Narrabeen’s financial position remains Water Rats transitioning from SRC Gary Foster, Kaz Marks and Andrew very sound with stewardship of the club’s cadets into Bronze Medallion holders - Bain, as well as all those members commercial activities in the capable hands with even further progress toIRBC, (and friends) whose efforts made all of our Director of Finance, Bob Chidgey. The nine ARTC awards and an SMBM these events possible. club is also thankful for additional assistance award, indicating a healthy outlook for by way of grants, such as the Federal our senior patrolling roles of the future. A very special thanks also to Wayne Government Beach Equipment Safety Schwebel for again organising and running Fund (BESF), and 7NEWS – both have Two of our members deserve special our Ocean Swim last year. contributed much needed funds to purchase mention, having reached outstanding vital IRB motors. milestones during their committed Narrabeen Beach thanks its members lifesaving careers: contributing outside their own club at SNB Sponsors Branch level including: Narrabeen Beach would like to thank our — Greg Gillespie for 20 years’ continuous major club sponsors - Dee Why RSL, patrolling service. — Club Assessors - Rob Cook, Kaz 7NEWS, Bakers Delight-Warriewood and — Life Member Bob Chidgey, who has Marks, Matt Murphy, Paul O’Keefe and the Commonwealth Bank. We also thank been a Narrabeen Beach member for Richard Whipp. club sponsors, ICR Design and City to Surf an impressive 50 years, and actively — Membership Development 15-18 years Property, two local businesses that help patrolling for more than 35 years. Youth Advisor – Ella Cook. provide much-needed support thanks to — SNB Duty Officers - Rob Cook. cadet member parents, Mike Besley and An outstanding achievement and two of the — PWC Operators - Alex Buckton and Mark Gavagna. finest men in surf lifesaving who continue to Josh Buckton. give of their time. Congratulations and long — TIPS Support Team members - Skye Without the support of our major club may you continue to serve. Storey and Kaz Marks. sponsors and club sponsors we could not provide such an outstanding Narra Water Rats Recognition community service. An ongoing highlight for us at Narrabeen A special mention to Narrabeen’s SLSSNB Beach is the growth of our Narra Water Rats Young Lifesaver of the Year nominee, My personal thanks also to fellow Board of youth lifesaving program where numbers yet Bridie Ryan, a fine young lifesaver who Management members who have done a again grew to 45 dedicated young lifesavers. has progressed from SRC to bronze and magnificent job over the past 12 months. This membership category now contributes a obtained four new awards this past healthy 45 per cent of our patrolling strength. season alone. TO KEEPKEEPING YOU SAFEOUR BEACHESAT THE BEACH SAFE 115

NORTH NARRABEEN SLSC

Our members demonstrated a terrific twice and ended up at Fishermans Beach. attitude and attention whilst doing our main We also hosted the Branch Championship job and that is patrolling North Narrabeen beach events. Beach during the 2017/18 season. We are a club on the rise and that comes Our beach is unique with a huge 2km with hard work and a good social and stretch, but of a bigger concern is our work ethic. treacherous lake entrance. We continually patrol this area along with the council Our bar continues to be our flagship and lifeguard. without Greg Kelly and Brian Blackmore’s tireless work our club would not be in the Steve Maxwell - President It is our job to protect the public, and we do financial position we find ourselves in. pay particular attention to those new to Our café also continues to grow in our beach. popularity, adds security but most of all gives us a place to meet. Thanks also to equipment we purchased. Our club is Thanks to Dean Dallwitz and his band of Kathleen and her merry team of Brazilians. in good hands with Graeme Jephcote’s patrolling clubbies. You are our backbone. tireless work improving our club’s Our nippers again grew in numbers. Led by appearance for us to enjoy. Over the season we made 27 rescues, John Perry and Dave Johnson, they have administered first-aid 81 times, carried out enjoyed success both on our beach and With New Year’s Eve celebrations, four searches and took 924 preventative also in interclub competition. It is a great Campers nights, (thanks Rod), and our actions. We also had 27 members achieve view on Sunday mornings from the deck. Sunday afternoons bands with Blatchford’s 100 per cent patrol status. Quite an They, too, have a hard working committee Kitchen, we are a good place to be. achievement! and excellent age managers, so well done. To our sponsors, supporters, associate We reached a new high as far as club The boat arena was also a big improver this members and those who patronise our club, membership, topping 1,000. This kept past season. We purchased a new boat and we at North Narrabeen SLSC, thank you. Gordy Coburn, Dale Ferrington, Steve competition tent. Led by John Beaumont Haggett, Angie Thorpe, Andy Cross, Jarna and Lee Phillips. we had eight crews Last, but not least, our committee. These More and John Perry busy training and competing. people work hard and give up their time so upskilling our patrolling members with our we can all be proud to call our club home. I strong education program. With the return of Don and Carol McManus know I have missed a few to say thank you to the White Caps our rowers, led by our for your efforts but you know who you are. We had 28 new Bronze Medallion recipients open women, served with distinction. Are We look forward to an even bigger growth in and 12 SRC awards. Our gym junkies were the glory days of North Narrabeen about the coming years. also a happy lot with daily training sessions. to return?

Our club hosted a First Aid Carnival and The funds we raised resulted in the the Inter Branch Boat Carnival was moved upgrade of the kitchen, office and lifesaving

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WARRIEWOOD SLSC

Warriewood successfully provided The Cadet Program, led by Anthony Dean, professional lifesaving services to the gained momentum with more than 30 young community during the 2017/18 season, adults attending our annual boot camp at including vigilant prevention that contributed Shoal Bay. to no major incidents on our beach. These cadets had the opportunity to run the This was mainly due to the vigilance headland, do outdoor gym sessions, board and experience of our patrols and their paddling, swimming and surf boat rowing. Jen Spencer - President exceptional understanding of our beach surrounding, environment, conditions and Many are also choosing to come along this preventative measures during patrols. year to help out and share their knowledge Our women’s 200 years boat crew with the next youngsters and just have fun! also took gold at the State and Aussie We had new committee members, including We held two sporting events during the Championships. our Director of Life Saving, Simeon Haddad, season. Our annual boat carnival was who made a significant impact to effectively supported by Pinnaroo Wines and Eco Thank you to the committees who gave delivering on our lifesaving commitment to Downunder. There were challenging their time to create the fantastic club the community. conditions and a great spectacle was on for environment that we all enjoy. Thank you young and old. to all our members for your commitment Our Trainers and Assessors were to Warriewood, making it the inclusive and outstanding and received commendation The KeySun Chieftain Challenge was our relaxed club we all love. from Branch Assessors on the quality final hooray for the season in May. This of graduates during their assessments. race, which is open to the public, is a series Feeling a sense of belonging is invaluable Thanks to all Trainers who are invaluable of runs and swims from Mona Vale Basin with the breadth of our membership, to our ability to maintain our patrolling to Warriewood Beach. This was our third especially our young adults. We encourage requirements on the beach. year delivering the event and was again and value participating in surf lifesaving, well received and well attended and in maintaining long and lasting friendships and We had another year of growth in nippers near perfect conditions. We hope for bigger keeping health and fitness as part of our with outstanding numbers and attendance numbers next year. lives. throughout the season. The junior surf sports program was well received and Our surf sports competitors had some To all our sponsors we thank you again encouraging in the levels of attendance. We amazing results in all areas during the for your generous support with funding aim to retain these kids through to the next season. The highlight coming from our or goods and services. We rely on your chapter of surf lifesaving, thus providing masters group, with the 170 years beach support to help provide such and amazing an invaluable learning experience in their relay team achieving for a third year the environment and facility and we greatly younger years and depth in our current gold medal at the State and Aussies appreciate your support and involvement membership. Championships. Our Masters Athlete of the with our club as a community resource. Year Adam Gee also won individual gold at Well done to our Nippers President Mark these carnivals. Thank you to the SNB Branch Directors and O’Connell and the junior committee for their staff for your support and assistance during commitment and time in developing this the season. vital area of the club for our future.

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Once again our dedicated volunteer all involved. We are all really proud of the members provided a safe environment for design and look forward to a new clubhouse the public to enjoy our beach during the soon. Thank you to Northern Beaches 2017/18 season. Council and staff for your help and support.

I am pleasantly amazed and proud of the Our presentation night was a fine example unbelievable commitment from all members of the involvement and success of the youth and their willingness to always help out. and young people within our club. Many My most important and enjoyable task is of our important perpetual awards were to thank all my members. Our third place presented to members under 21. These Bryce Munro - President for Most Outstanding Club at the Branch great members are a result of a successful Awards of Excellence is just reward for well run nippers and an engaged junior effort and commitment. membership team continuing the interest in surf life saving. Our membership numbers Lifesaving is our core business. I have remain strong. However, the increase of a team of patrol members, life saving engaged youth and young members is very committee members, Trainers and pleasing and exciting for the future of Mona Vale SLSC and SLS Sydney Northern Assessors who do an amazing job. Thank our club. Beaches have wonderful and supportive you to all of the team for your efforts. sponsors. Thank you all sincerely, your Mona Vale is a small but proud club when ongoing dedication to our organisation Our club has continued to increase social competing in surf sports. At this year’s ensures we can continue to provide a safe activity. This past season we started to Aussies, we had medallists in all three environment for the public at all beaches encourage and welcome the wider local carnivals, youth, masters and open. which is delivered by extremely competent community to enjoy our facilities. It was and professional volunteers. exciting to see so many locals keen to pop While our nippers and board/ski team in and experience a small part of our club. continue to grow, our rowers continued their Finally, thank you to my club executive Furthermore, the Mona Vale executive high standard by winning another medal. committee for their fantastic effort and committee is very proud to have provided Our rowers have now won a medal at contribution. We acknowledge we are not our venue complimentary for other local every Aussies since 2011, an extraordinary perfect. However, we do try and that is our charities to host events. achievement. Thank you and well done to goal. Also, thank you to the executive and all our coaches, water safety and carnival staff at Branch. We sincerely appreciate Recently, alongside Northern Beaches officials. Once again, winning the Branch your help and support. Council, we displayed our concept plans Handicap point score and Most Outstanding for a new clubhouse. I worked with council club in surf sports is a reward for See you on the beach in September, 2018. staff and a group of locals on the working all involved. group to develop these plans. This process was extremely well run and a productive This winter, for the first time in many years, use of resources and the outcome was a we have an IRB racing team. I look forward worthwhile and enjoyable experience for to keeping an eye on their results.

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BUNGAN BEACH SLSC

It gives me great pleasure to report on the Once again our partnership with Barker 2017/18 season at Bungan Beach SLSC. College has been a great success. This year we are entering our 30th year of partnership The past season has probably been the with the school. best on the beach for a number of years both in terms of patrolling performance and Bungan and Barker continue to work closely the kind warm weather which ran right to together in training and competition and I the end of the season. thank the Surf Life Saving staff at Barker, particularly Matthew Lloyd for their support It was very pleasing for me to be able to and for the ongoing financial sponsorship have fantastic support from a great mix provided by the school. The introduction of of experience and youth on the Board younger years to surf lifesaving this past Rod McGibbon - President of Directors of our club. Thanks to our season has seen our first batch of Surf directors and club officers for their diligence Rescue Certificates being awarded, which and service over the past season. was exciting for all.

On the beach, it was another successful Thanks must also go to our sponsors - year, with all patrols well attended and no Barker College and Pittwater RSL Club major incidents during patrols. and Bunnings for their support. Also to the Finally, in a new and exciting move for the Branch sponsors, we say thank you for your club, we have taken our first steps towards Congratulations to all who earned their life support on behalf of the club. developing a nippers program. A number saving awards this past season and special of local young families have been coming to thanks to the training team, led by our On the competition front this year, Bungan Bungan most Sundays through the summer Education Director Sara Robinson who has were in the medals at the NSW IRB to trial nippers and it has grown in a small done an outstanding job, supported by the Championships and Premiership, which but successful group. training team in the club and at was an awesome result. I watched them in I will be looking forward to seeing this build Barker College. action during the IRB premiership and it was into a full nippers program next season. fantastic to see them doing well, but more importantly to see the camaraderie of the I look forward to another successful season group. The team did us proud. in 2018/19.

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It was another exceptional time for Newport Our Newport competitors of all ages SLSC during the 2017/18 season. performed very well again and achieved outstanding results for Newport SLSC and There were many highlights. However; several of our members were also fortunate without doubt, again the most significant to gain selection within Branch, State and one was the magnificent record of no Australian teams. lives lost at Newport Beach during a Newport patrol that remains intact for Some of the competition highlights included: the 109th season that our club has been providing patrols. • First place in the club point score of the Rob Emerson - President televised Ocean6 Series. Other highlights were that our club’s membership remains strong and our well- • Newport achieved first place in resourced patrols, coordinated by our the overall point score at the Branch club captain, have been conducted to a Championships for the first time in our very high standard on Newport Beach club’s history. scholarship program to send two of our throughout the entire season. young Trainers to East Timor to assist the • First place in the State Championships village of Soibada in CPR and First Aid Also, very pleasing was the substantial open point score for the fifth training and the organising of the second number of Bronze Medallions, Surf Rescue consecutive year and our nippers Newport Barefoot Ball held on the beach Certificates and other awards completed team finished second in the State Age that raised more than $35,000 for Cystic during the season by our members Championships point score. This was Fibrosis Community Care and the valuable through the highly regarded work of our an outstanding result for this relatively work that they undertake were two of my chief instructor and his large team of small team. highlights. skilled Trainers. • I would also again like to take this Newport achieved second place in opportunity to thank the staff at the Branch Again, under the guidance of the club’s the open point score at the Australian office for their patience and assistance they nippers’ committee, the Newport junior Championships and won the coveted provided our club over the past season, as program continues to be successful with Handicap point score. without their valued assistance we would almost 400 Newport nippers having fun never have achieved the success we had. and learning about surf safety and surf life Off the beach, Newport SLSC also saving each Sunday on Newport Beach. contributed strongly to our local community and further afield. The implementation of the club’s initiative to commence a

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BILGOLA SLSC

This is my fifth year as club president pleased to say the number of women who and I find every season different, from act in these roles is increasing with now the rescues, surf conditions, competition, nearly a third of our members with celebrations and farewells. this award.

We celebrated the wonderful service of Our training has once again been overseen Bruce Robertson, Australia’s oldest lifesaver by Pete Fenley with support by Trainers this and retiring lifesaver Tony White. We year Isabelle Schmidt, Craig Poppleton, also sadly farewelled Tony ‘Rollo’ Bland, Kaz Marks, Rowan Jacobs (SRCs), Rob Romilly Madew - President Richard ‘Mr Bean’ Crayfourd and Peter Farr and Richard Hardwick and in the IRBs; O’Gready. We had a good 2017/18 season Nigel Penn, Bill Hawkins, David Madew and when it came to lifesaving, with more than Marc Bernard. 7,000 lifesaving volunteer hours, no major incidents, great beach conditions and a very Our cadet program continues to get active club. stronger and develop. Watching our cadets grow from nippers, undertake with The senior committee focussed on their SRC and Bronze and the hours they It is also wonderful to see the increasing maintaining membership and financial contribute to patrolling and water safety number of females involved from teenagers sustainability. We have been successful is inspiring. They amaze me with their to mums. with both. maturity, especially when being involved in With regard to what we are here for – difficult rescues. Thanks to Marcus and Caroline Blackmore, lifesaving, I cannot speak highly enough Blackmore Foundation, we launched the about our patrols and Patrol Captains, It was great to see one of our younger Westpac Little Ripper Lifesaver drone captured by emails we received during the members Lucille Moore attend the Youth at the Blackmores Billy Ocean Swim in season from Branch. Opportunity Makers (YOM) program run by December and the “Bruce Robertson” IRB Surf Life Saving NSW. Thundercat Gen3 at his farewell celebration The first stated: “I was Duty Officer on in April. Over many weekends the Little Sunday and visited Bilgola in the morning, Our nippers program this past season Ripper could be seen flying over the beach just after nippers finished. I met Richard was fantastic - the junior committee can as pilots trained at the southern end of (Hardwick) the Patrol Captain (Patrol 13) be proud of the engagement by both the the beach. This illustrates how lifesaving and was very impressed by the standard of kids and parents. Watching this younger is moving with technology, supporting our the beach set up (equipment) and branding generation learning about surf safety, surf lifesaving efforts. of the patrol - everyone in full uniform, so I conditions, lifesaving and competition is not wanted to write to you and let you know. It only fun but a privilege. Their enthusiasm is The Blackmores Billy Ocean Swim was held is always a proud and rewarding moment to contagious. in December with clear skies. Competitors see a patrol like that.” swam in either the 800m and/or 1500m Our IRB area continues to grow, thanks to ocean swim. Our swimmers ranged in Over the past few seasons, we have Piet Poelmann (IRB Captain), Bill Hawkins age from 13 right up to 77 years old. Our been focussing on increasing the number and David Madew. We have 25 proficient numbers were close to our entrants last of women who have their Silver Beach drivers and more than 35 proficient crew. year at almost 300 swimmers across Management Certificate. This is required if Training happens all year especially now we both events. you want to be a Patrol Captain, Vice Patrol have a number of crews competing in IRB Captain or Acting Patrol Captain. I am racing. The Annual Boat Carnival was held in November. The weather was not pleasant. It was cold and windy, surf was up enough to make it uncomfortable but still, crews came from afar to shake off the winter hiatus and race in the first of the summer’s surfboat carnivals at Bilgola. It was a successful day. Many thanks to carnival organiser Norm Pounder and congratulations to our own Nigel Penn for his first major appointment as the carnival referee, for running an efficient and successful event.

We couldn’t run the club and all the programs and initiatives without the support of our many sponsors, starting with our major sponsor - Blackmores. Marcus and Caroline Blackmore continue to be active members of the club as do many of the Blackmores team. Other sponsors include Northern Beaches Council and United Resource Management (URM).

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AVALON BEACH SLSC

Surf lifesaving inspires ordinary people to With the Avocados representing Australia do extraordinary things. in the Trans-Tasman Cup and extraordinary results from State, Branch and ASRL, It is inspiring to see ordinary people who are it was a stand-out year for our boaties. members of Avalon Beach SLSC knowingly Most importantly, it was our biggest ever put themselves in danger to save the life team who went all the way to Perth for the of a complete stranger, or spend countless Aussies and there is a terrific momentum Richard Cole - President hours on a beach looking out to sea just in and spirit to all their endeavours. Our small case someone gets into trouble, or push but dedicated masters team also had a solid themselves way out of their comfort zone year with some inspiring new members who because they are a young nipper who is will hopefully draw in more new talent. pretty scared of the big waves but they go out anyway, or spend days and weeks We ran some wonderful community events. organising a free event that unites our including and our first ever Gala Day was a During the season we lost one of our finest whole community. tremendous success which really brought members, our former Club Captain Steve the club together. This is something that we Parkes. Steve had a terrible motorcycle Also, give up their nights and weekends can all be proud of. accident in 2014 and never recovered. to teach others how to save a life because Steve was a wonderful Trainer and leader, they know that it just might make the It is wonderful to see all the divisions of and he led by example. He tirelessly difference to someone, somewhere, or are our club supporting each other and being served his community and gave his time a young boat crew who drive themselves stronger as a result. It is terrific to see the willingly. Steve’s ashes were scattered at beyond what they thought they could club being in a position to be able to provide Avalon Beach and there was a celebration achieve and endure and win an support to other community organisations of his life at the clubhouse on August 19, Australian title. such as OneEighty and supporting the 2017. Steve will be greatly missed but response to important community issues never forgotten. This past season we again achieved our such as youth mental health. primary mission with no lives lost at Avalon In October 2017, 10 Avalon Beach Surf Beach during patrol hours. Our patrol Financially, we are in good shape. Our Club members, including some of our attendance was well up from the previous revenue is up significantly from last year, newest Bronzies, demonstrated CPR and season, and this is reflected in the total our venue hire is up 100 per cent, and our rescue techniques at the International patrol hours of 8,787, compared to last membership is steady. We have a very Convention Centre’s “Grand Ballroom” in year’s figure of 6,495. By any measure, talented and committed management team Darling Harbour, entertaining 900 doctors that is a lot of hours spent by members and all indicators point towards a of Haematology. Mike Stanley-Jones led keeping our beach safe. bright future. the team in planning and preparing for the event and coordinated with the event Our nippers were a tremendous success, Training new education awards and organiser. The team raised more than with a well organised team, great spirit on remaining proficient in them is vital to $4,000 for the club. the beach and the best ever results at the this continual improvement of our skills State Championships. Our surf sports team and rescue capabilities. There was a Congratulations to Patrol B3 who won also returned from the Aussies with the best record number of both SRC’s and Bronze SLSSNB Rescue of the Month in November, ever results including two gold medals to Medallions trained this year and a total 2017. This patrol was made up largely the Bandits and Chanel’s female surf boat of 166 awards which is very close to the of new Bronze Medallion holders who crews in the open division, and a silver most ever in a single year. Thank you and demonstrated their skills by successfully and bronze in the female Masters for the congratulations to all our dedicated Trainers rescuing four Asian men caught in a rip Antiques and DB’s. for the huge amount of time and effort put after Market Day. This remarkable newly into this extremely important aspect of formed team demonstrates that an excellent our club. Trainer and leader can take a group with no lifesaving experience whatsoever and create a fully formed, capable, operational patrol team within one year.

Thank you once again to all our sponsors who have supported us throughout the year.

I would like to thank SNB President Doug Menzies, CEO Steve McInnes and all the team at Branch for their tremendous support over the past season.

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WHALE BEACH SLSC

Revived and headed in the right direction, improve efficiencies: Swapsea and G Suite. the business of running the club gets The first aid room was upgraded with new easier each year. We have recorded three fixtures and fittings, lifting our capability to seasons of membership growth at provide medical treatment. Whale Beach SLSC. November At 448, membership was the highest in 10 A Whale Beach SLSC contingent attended years. We are in a sound financial position. the National Awards of Excellence in The clubhouse is in good repair and support of Club Captain Lara Boyle’s quest Andrew Pearce - President continues to be enhanced. The calibre of for Lifesaver of the Universe. leadership in the club has lifted. December Whale Beach SLSC grew and flourished Sue Kearney hosted her very popular On Australia Day, Life Member Chris throughout the 2017/18 season. Little Rippers program which received an Hendrikson hosted his eight legged roast astonishing amount of positive feedback. lamb and a keg. September Patrol 9 rescued two people, resuscitating The season opened with a Captain’s Patrol. an unconscious patient, who made a full Our major fundraiser, The Big Swim, went We celebrated Club Captain Lara Boyle recovery. off without a hitch, despite the alleged being awarded Surf Life Saving New South sighting of an underwater visitor or two. Wales Lifesaver of the Year. January Another major incident occurred on patrol, February The new Master of Aquatic Sports at Knox we aided a patient who suffered a stroke in Member Laura Mears of Belle Grammar School, Nicholas Warby, has the surf. Property, Avalon donated her time revived the Knox Surf Life Saving Program. commencing monthly workshops to help A review of our logo and club colours More than 250 people attended our annual our club officers develop their management resulted in a refreshed brand. Neighbours Night, a wonderful evening of skills. great food and socialising on the barbecue October deck. March / April In support of our community, the Palm The season closed with a Captain’s Patrol. Beach Community Kindergarten held their In its second year, the Midget Farrelly Pleasingly, we did not breach our Lifesaving annual art auction in the club’s lounge. Memorial Surf Competition was staged. Service Agreement. We introduced two pieces of technology to May Our fabulous tenants, Moby Dicks, hosted our Awards Night with the generous support of Belle Property, Avalon . Boatshed renovations commenced. New lighting was installed, fresh paint applied and the flooring resurfaced. We are pursuing funding to replace the roller doors.

June Sydney Northern Beaches Branch Awards of Excellence where we were recognised for Rescue of the Year (Patrol 9) and Young Volunteer of the Year (Sophie Rothery).

July Club Captain Lara Boyle, Chief Training Officer Georgia Roberts, Lifesaver Christina Mayne and myself attended the Surf Life Saving NSW State Conference along with representatives from the 129 NSW clubs.

Thank you to all our volunteers, members, officers, friends, patrons, Pymble Ladies College, Knox Grammar School, Sydney Northern Beaches Branch, SLSNSW, Surf Life Saving Australia, all government bodies, our generous sponsors and donors. All these groups contribute in making Whale Beach SLSC the amazing volunteer organisation that we all know and love.

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The 2017/18 season was one we are very To enable this lift in standards we have proud of at Palm Beach on a number worked hard to support our patrols and of fronts. patrol leaders with new equipment and a range of new support initiatives that We set ourselves an ambitious agenda have been well received. Pre-season we across lifesaving, training, competition, and implemented a leadership day and a patrol Saul Brown - President social and thanks to the huge contributions mentor program that better leverages some of so many of our members, leaders and of our most experienced surf life savers to committees we are very pleased with what share knowledge and support, particularly has been achieved. with our newer patrol leaders.

We welcomed a fabulous group of new The feedback on these initiatives has been Our entertainment committees delivered members at the start of the season who very positive with lots of good lessons their usual amazing calendar of events have been put through a rigorous program learned and we will continue to evolve these for all members and guests. A lot of work of training and surf skills development. We into next season. A highlight of the season goes into developing and refining the mix now have 60 fit and fabulous new active was being able to recognise our patrol of events to make sure there is something members on patrol and fully engaged in all captains for their above and beyond efforts for everyone - members young and old, aspects of club life. with a new all-weather patrol jacket each. families and guests. It has been particularly A huge thanks to all of our excellent patrol good to welcome members from other clubs This has created a huge load for our leaders and mentors! to enjoy the Palm Beach hospitality at the training team who have not only delivered twilight masters carnival and other events. record numbers of IRB awards and Gold Peter Spence and our amazing Palm Please join us again next season! Medallions on top of approximately 60 new Beach rowing team were back to their bronze and other awards but have done best this past season and our members It is pleasing to be able to announce so in a way that has made ‘in training’ the have been closely following their local, the renewed commitment of our two place to be at Palm Beach. state and national title winning efforts after major sponsors. LJ Hooker Palm Beach the disappointment of a cancelled Aussie recommitted to their generous support at We brought a renewed focus to our patrol Championships the previous season. the start of the season and Cadence & Co standards this past season and made Our crews returned from Perth with two have recently recommitted to a further three excellent progress with this. Patrol captains Australian gold medals and two bronze this years of support. and vice captains led the charge and all year which is just phenomenal, our eighth members responded to our challenge to be and ninth Australian golds in Palm Beach We continue to enjoy the strong and more proactive and better at club history. ongoing support of Jason Falinski and Rob preventative actions. Stokes – our dynamic and ever available Our masters team continues to punch federal and state members. Our season statistics point to a great above its weight, including at our own Sir outcome – with increased preventative Adrian Curlewis twilight carnival, which just We were particularly excited to have some actions (1400) and fewer rescues (down seems to grow and grow under Gordon of our season’s efforts and achievements 75 per cent on 10-year average) and Lang’s expert organising. We have had recognised at the Branch Awards of patrol audit scores well above benchmark. the beginnings of an ocean swimming Excellence and would like to thank Doug Following a drowning incident at Easter, group, too as well as our regular Sunday Menzies, Steve McInnes and all of the 2017 in the unpatrolled middle section of morning club races which are always hotly Branch team and committee for their Palm Beach, our roving patrols have been contested. We endeavour to promote a ongoing support and encouragement as active along our whole stretch of beach and range of opportunities for members to well as all of the generous sponsors we have been working very closely with our get involved in surf sports - as serious of Branch. neighbouring club at North Palm Beach. competitor, enthusiastic participant, or even nervous first-timer, and it has been great to see so many getting involved.

TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 133 21 CLUBS - RIDING THE SAME WAVE NORTH PALM BEACH SLSC

Graham Howard - President

The 2017/18 season was another With thanks to our club patron, Jeff Conen, successful one for North Palm Beach who has supervised all aspects of the SLSC. renovations, the members look forward to the official opening of the clubhouse in the While conditions were generally 2018/19 season. mild throughout the past season, we experienced short periods of dangerous I would also like to commend a couple of ocean and beach conditions. Our patrols members who volunteer to work in the are responsible for approximately 2km of canteen/kiosk and keep it open most days Palm Beach and this past season, as in all throughout the year. The canteen/kiosk has seasons, our patrols conducted a number become a major source of funds to the club. of rescues well outside the flagged area. Our roving patrols are to be commended for I would like to acknowledge the support their vigilance. and partnership from our adjoining club Palm Beach SLSC for their assistance There was an increase in the number of in supporting our patrolling members rescues outside the flagged area during throughout the season. the season with one patrol carrying out 19 rescues on a day with a large number of In closing, I would also like to acknowledge people spread across the beach. the support of our sponsors and patrons, SLSNSW and Sydney Northern Beaches Our patrols are very professional when it Branch. In particular, I would like to thank the comes to managing the beach and their Branch office staff for their help and support focus on preventive actions and managing throughout the season. how the public use the ocean means we do not have to perform as many rescues as may otherwise be the case.

Finally, after many years of renovations and construction work on the surf club building, we are nearing the completion of the project. This project has been largely carried out by members of the club and the final aspects of the technical conditions to the fire engineered alternate solutions are underway.

TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 135 EXECUTIVE HISTORY

Officers 1959 - 1960 to 1993 - 1994

Season President Deputy Secretary Treasurer Superintendent Deputy President Superintendent 1959-60 A E Fitzgerald L McDonald J Clark H Rodgers H McDonald L McDonald 1960-61 A E Fitzgerald L McDonald J Clark L Paton H McDonald L McDonald 1961-62 A E Fitzgerald L McDonald J Hopper L Paton H McDonald C Wills 1962-63 A E Fitzgerald L McDonald J Hopper L Paton H McDonald C Wills 1963-64 A E Fitzgerald L McDonald J Hopper L Paton H McDonald A May 1964-65 A E Fitzgerald L McDonald J Hopper L Paton H McDonald A Slevin 1965-66 A E Fitzgerald L McDonald J Smiles L Paton H McDonald A Slevin 1966-67 A E Fitzgerald L McDonald J Smiles J McCrory H McDonald A Slevin 1967-68 J Smiles L McDonald A W Castleman J McCrory H McDonald A Slevin 1968-69 J Smiles L McDonald AW Castleman/ J McCrory H McDonald/ A Slevin/ G Anderson A Slevin D Romain 1969-70 J Smiles A Fitzgerald G Anderson L Paton A Slevin R Goodfellow 1970-71 A E Fitzgerald J Smiles G Clark L Paton L McDonald N Montgomery 1971-72 A E Fitzgerald J Smiles B E Pitt P Day L McDonald N Montgomery 1972-73 A E Fitzgerald J Smiles H Ragan P Day/B E Pitt N Montgomery M Byrnes 1973-74 A E Fitzgerald J Smiles H Ragan/L Paton B E Pitt N Montgomery M Byrnes 1974-75 A E Fitzgerald MBE G McNaughton L Paton I Wright N Montgomery M Byrnes 1975-76 G McNaughton P Day M E Bartlett I Wright N Montgomery M Byrnes 1976-77 G McNaughton P Day M E Bartlett E Davis N Montgomery M Byrnes 1977-78 G McNaughton P Day D Piper E Davis N Montgomery I Wright 1978-79 P Day M E Bartlett D Piper E Davis/ I Wright C White G McNaughton 1979-80 P. Day M E Bartlett D Piper K Priest I Paton C White 1980-81 P Day G McNaughton J Smiles K Priest L Paton C Laws 1981-82 P Day G McNaughton R C Parkhill K Priest I Wright C Laws 1982-83 P Day B Burke R C Parkhill S Miles I Wright C Laws 1983-84 P Day B Burke R C Parkhill June King I Wright M Edwards 1984-85 P Day C Laws R C Parkhill June King I Wright M Edwards 1985-86 B Johnston B King R C Parkhill June King I Wright R Matthews 1986-87 B King J Andrew June King T Fraser R Matthews G Howard 1987-88 B King J Andrew M Fitzhardinge/ T Fraser G Howard T. Boardman June King 1988-89 D Piper J Andrew June King W J Goodman G Howard T Boardman/ C Rae 1989-90 H McDonald L Johnson W J Goodman W J Goodman G Howard C White 1990-91 H McDonald OAM L Johnson W J Goodman W J Goodman G Howard T Boardman 1991-92 H McDonald OAM L Johnson/ W J Goodman W J Goodman T Boardman C Rae T Boardman 1992-93 H McDonald OAM T Boardman/ G R Causon W J Goodman C Rae B Kinsey D Olsen 1993-94 J Andrew G Howard G R Causon W J Goodman C Rae B Kinsey

136 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED Directors 1994 - 1995 to 2001 - 2002

Season President Deputy Admin Finance Rescue Examination/ Competition/ Club BJA President Services Education Coaching Rep Chaiman 1994-95 J Andrew G Howard G R Causon W Goodman OAM B Kinsey A Chubb P Gard S Moriarty P O’Dwyer 1995-96 J Andrew R Lytham G R Causon W Goodman OAM B Kinsey A Chubb P Gard S Moriarty/ P O’Dwyer T Boardman/ B Worth 1996-97 R Lytham W J Worth G R Causon B E Pitt B Kinsey A Chubb R Jorgensen Peter Daley P O’Dwyer 1997-98 R Lytham W J Worth G R Causon/ B E Pitt B Kinsey B Smith J Hewitt P Daley/ P O’Dwyer P Daley W Young 1998-99 R Lytham W J Worth E Davis OAM B E Pitt B Kinsey G Langley J Hewitt P Daley P O’Dwyer 1999-00 R Lytham W J Worth E Davis OAM B E Pitt B Kinsey G. Langley J. Hewitt P Daley P O’Dwyer 2000-01 W J Worth T Haven E Davis OAM B E Pitt B Kinsey G Langley J Hewitt P Daley R Tester 2001-02 W J Worth T Haven T Burns D Fisher B Joyce M Troop (Ms) J Hewitt G Langley R Tester

Directors 2002 to 2003 Season President Deputy Administration Finance Rescue Examination/ Competition/ Youth Junior Sponsorship/ President Services Education Coaching Development Development Marketing 2002-03 T Haven J Hewitt T Burns D Fisher B Joyce M Troop R Lytham J Woods R Tester P O’Dwyer

Directors 2003 to 2004 Season President Deputy Administration/ Rescue Examination/ Competition/ Youth Junior Sponsorship/ President Finance Services Education Coaching Development Development Marketing 2003-04 T Haven J Hewitt T Burns R Andjelkovic G Langley R Lytham J Woods R Tester P O’Dwyer

Directors 2004 to 2015 Season President Deputy Administration/ Rescue Education/ Surf Sports Youth & Sponsorship / President Finance Services Assessment Membership Marketing Development 2004-05 T Haven R Tester T Burns R Andjelkovic N Cummins M Bate G Langley P O’Dwyer 2005-06 T Haven R Tester T Burns G Langley N Cummins C Susans J Jones-Billington T Bonner 2006-07 T Haven R Tester T Burns G Langley J Isbill/K Levy M Bate M Rae G Lang 2007-08 G Lang D Menzies P Cullis S Faddy R Tester M Bate A Traugott A Mason 2008-09 G Lang D Menzies P Cullis S Faddy R Tester M Bate A Traugott A Mason D Murray (Jan 09) M Wasley (Aug 08) R Tester (Aug 08) 2009-10 G Lang D Murray P Cullis S Faddy M Wasley M Bate R Tester A Mason 2010-11 G Lang D Murray P Cullis S Faddy M Wasley R Tester G Langley A Mason 2011-12 G Lang D Murray P Cullis S Faddy M Wasley R Tester G Langley R Berry S Job (Jan 12) J Fahey (July 11) 2012-13 D Murray C Hopton P Cullis S Faddy S Job J Fahey G Langley R Berry L Barnes (Nov 12) M Kirkby (Feb 13) 2013-14 D Murray C Hopton L Barnes G Raper S Job M Kirkby G Langley R Berry D Menzies (June 13) T Hare-Boyd (June 13) 2014-15 D Menzies S Job L Barnes G Raper A Lowe D Warrener T Hare-Boyd R Berry

Directors 2015 to 2017 Season President Deputy President Finance Lifesaving Education Surf Sports Member Services 2015-16 D Menzies S Job L Barnes G Raper A Lowe D Warrener T Hare-Boyd 2016-17 D Menzies S Job L Barnes G Raper A Lowe D Warrener T Hare-Boyd 2017-18 D Menzies S Job L Barnes G Tolan A Lowe D Warrener T Hare-Boyd TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 137 BRANCH HISTORY Manly Warringah Branch - Sydney Northern Beaches Inc.

1959 Board of Examiners officers were elected in December in 2004 Opened Surf Life Saving School. anticipation of a new Branch. Board of Examiners split to Board of Surf Sports and 1960 Manly Warringah Branch was formed on May 1, 1960. Until Board of Education and Assessment. then, all surfing activities in this area came under 2005/06 NSW Branch of the Year. the supervision of the Sydney Branch. 2006 Traumatic Incident Peer Support 10-year Anniversary. Alan Fitzgerald, President of the North Steyne SLSC was 2006 NSW Inter Branch Champions. elected first President and held office for 13 years. 2006 SLSNSW Communication Education Program of At the first Annual Meeting, Lindsay Paton was elected the Year. Treasurer. 2007 North Steyne SLSC, oldest club in Sydney Northern 1961 The first Branch Championships were staged at Newport Beaches, celebrates 100 years. Beach in January. 2007 SLSA Centenary Year. In October 1961, the Avalon Lions Club made necessary 2007/08 North Steyne SLSC receives Surf Life Saving Australia finance available to construct the prototype of the Torpedo Club of the Year Award. Rescue Tube. It was later adopted by SLSA. 2008 Freshwater SLSC celebrates 100 years of 1965/66 Inshore Rescue Boat [rubber duckie] introduced by Surf Life Saving. Avalon SLSC and now used around Australia. 2009 Sydney Northern Beaches Branch celebrated 50 years. 1965 Branch team toured South Africa. 2010 Sydney Northern Beaches purchases own premises at 1966 Juveniles Association formed. The first President was Warriewood. David Lawler. 2010 Official Opening of Sydney Northern Beaches office and 1973/74 Installation of radio system connects surf clubs through training facility at Warriewood. Northern Command to Power Boats and Helicopter. 2011 Manly Life Saving Club celebrates 100 years of Introduction of new handbooks on examination for Surf Life Saving. Bronze Medallion and Competition. 2011 Collaroy SLSC celebrates 100 years of Surf Life Saving. Introduction of the Wales Helicopter Service. 2012 Dee Why SLSC celebrates 100 years of Use of oxygen with Oxy-Vivas. Surf Life Saving. 1978/79 Philippines Instruction Tour conducted by the Branch. 2012 Whale Beach SLSC celebrates 75 years of 1992/93 Name changed to Sydney Northern Beaches Inc. Surf Life Saving. 1993 South Curl Curl SLSC celebrates 75 years of 2013 North Narrabeen SLSC celebrates 100 years of Surf Life Saving. Surf Life Saving. 1996 Traumatic Incident Peer Support (TIPS) formed. 2013/14 A record five female Club Presidents in the Branch – 1996 Palm Beach SLSC celebrates 75 years of Surf Life Saving. Christine Hopton (Avalon Beach SLSC), 1997 Mona Vale SLSC celebrates 75 years of Surf Life Saving. Kate MacDonald (Palm Beach SLSC), Romilly Madew 1997 South Narrabeen SLSC celebrates 75 years of (Bilgola SLSC), Janice Wordley (North Narrabeen SLSC) Surf Life Saving. and Tracey Hare-Boyd (North Steyne SLSC). 1997 North Curl Curl SLSC celebrates 75 years of 2014 Narrabeen SLSC celebrates 50 years of Surf Life Saving. Surf Life Saving. 1999 Queenscliff SLSC celebrates 75 years of Surf Life Saving. 2015 21-year lease secured on Warringah Surf Rescue 1999 Bilgola SLSC celebrates 50 years of Surf Life Saving. Building at Fisherman’s Beach. 2000 Warriewood SLSC celebrates 50 years of Surf Life Saving. 2015 100 Years, 100 Boats celebration of Anzac Day at 2000 Long Reef SLSC celebrates 50 years of Surf Life Saving. Collaroy Beach. 2000 Avalon Beach SLSC celebrates 75 years of 2015 SNB Rowers (Queenscliff, Bungan Beach, South Curl Surf Life Saving. Curl) participate in 100-Year Anzac Day 2003 The Branch launched Australian first with the introduction commemorations in Gallipoli of an all encompassing club and member 2015 New SNB Constitution and Regulations approved by management database, which significantly eased the members, replacing the rules from 2006. burden on clubs’ administration. 2015 Surf Life Saving School operations transfer from 2003 Bungan Beach SLSC celebrates 50 years of Surf Life separate company back into the Branch. Saving. 2015 NSW Inter Branch Champions. 2004 The Branch launched another Australian first with the 2015 NSW Branch of the Year. introduction of a software program to manage entries 2016 NSW Inter Branch Champions. and the running of events at surf carnivals. The first 2017 Use of iPads for all carnival judging complete system to replace pen and paper on the beach. 2017 New format for Branch Championships 2004 Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches becomes the 2017 New format Patrol Audit largest Branch in Australia. 2018 NSW Inter Branch Champions 2004/05 NSW Branch of the Year. 2018 New major sponsorship with ICMS 2018 Trial drones at SNB Beaches 138 EQUIPPED AND PREPARED FUNDRAISING - 2017 GOLF DAY Manly Warringah Branch - Sydney Northern Beaches Inc. Raising Funds for the Interbranch Team

TO KEEP YOU SAFE AT THE BEACH 139 VALE

Richard (Ritchie Burke) member Cameron Copeland, Dee Why SNB Life Member hosted the Australian Championships in 1975. Ritchie Burke loved Dee Why SLSC so much that he was prepared to serve in In later years, Ritchie became the club’s any capacity. historian. Hence, his wealth of knowledge and collection of material (photos and He joined the club as a 15-year-old junior recorded notes) was invaluable when the member in 1941. After gaining his Bronze club produced their highly impressive 100- Medallion in the 1942/43 season, it wasn’t year history book. long before he was competing in R and R competition. Ritchie was bestowed Life Membership of Dee Why SLSC in 1964 and awarded Life His passion for surf life saving and Dee Membership of Surf Life Saving Sydney Why SLSC, in particular, was evident by Northern Beaches Branch in 2005. the numerous positions he held on the management committee, including four Apart from surf life saving, Ritchie’s other years as treasurer, a term as sporting love was rugby league. vice-president and taking on the big job as president in 1963. He became the longest He was a pioneer of Manly’s original team serving president of Dee Why – serving a in the NSW Rugby League competition in staggering 11 years. 1947. Ritchie played as a second rower and was also used as a winger because of Ritchie was also instrumental in the his speed. formation of the nippers in 1965, starting with 22 boys and growing to 225 junior Ritchie’s long innings ended when he died members within on August 3, 2017. two seasons. He was aged 90.

Under his leadership as the then president and with the enthusiasm and drive of

Avalon Beach South Narrabeen Queenscliff Steve Parkes Shirley Clarke Carys Bradshaw Steve Worrall Bilgola Collaroy Ritchie Hunter Anthony “Rollo” Bland Don McWilliam AM Brian Edwards Richard Crayfourd Mitsuru Shimakage Noel Ferry Peter O’Gready Ross Arico Barry Temple. Maureen Bousfield Newport Peter Stuart Manly George Phelps OAM Albert Adams (Bert) OAM Dee Why Bungan Beach Ritchie Burke Stuart McNeill a.k.a London Jones. Dannealle Hannam Joe Wyer Warriewood Lachlan Ridley Freshwater Don Lees Narrabeen Beach Mark Hazell Warren Slater Pat Gill Marie Griffin

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