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Welcome to the December edition of our Club Newsletter. The Blu-ing newsletter has been a feature of our club since the 1980’s so we hope you take the time to read through each of the sections as it contains the latest developments, acknowledgements and approaching events.
So, lets get straight into the newsletter starting with the Presidents update!
Here’s a quick list of achievements so far!
So what’s coming up?
The above is a quick snap shot of our busy first three months of the surf season. Thank you again, we’ve got plenty ahead of us and I ask two things of each of you. One is to keep an eye out when the call goes out for help and please respond if you can and secondly please stay in touch with day to day information by joining our South Maroubra SLSC Facebook site. See you all at South Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club Paul ‘Stretch’ Fownes APM OAM
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Over recent months we have seen members doing some great things around the club and/or outside of the Club. Please join me as we acknowledge (in no particular order):
Last weekend, several of our U13 Nippers attended the Surf Life Saving Development Camp. It was a fantastic opportunity to build skills, make new friends, and enjoy plenty of fun activities. Here’s what some of our South Maroubra participants had to say: Violet Morris “I had an amazing time at the camp! At first I only knew two friends, but by the end I had made lots more from different clubs. I learned CPR and how to use a defibrillator, and we played pool rescue games. My favourite activity was riding the IRB and jet ski — especially getting flung off when they turned corners! South Maroubra even won the trivia competition, and I scored a free t-shirt and hat. I wish I could do it all again!” Alessia Grilli “The surf lifesaving camp was the best time with my friends. We went on the IRB and jet ski, enjoyed the water slide and pool, and played lots of games. I’m so glad I attended because it connected me with many more nippers I might never have met otherwise. The night games were hilarious, and my trivia team won, which meant we all received a Sydney Branch polo shirt and hat!” Zoe Canning “I’m so grateful for the opportunity to attend the camp. Over the weekend I learned tube rescues and CPR, and even got to ride on an IRB and jet ski. I loved meeting new people and working with them in the activities. It was unforgettable, and I’m thankful for everything I got to experience.” Indigo Stewart “Nippers camp was honestly so much fun and such an awesome experience. No matter your confidence level, you learn so many important skills — CPR, tube rescues, pool rescues, and even about Rescue Boat 30. Each day had different activities, and we were put into groups to meet new people. My favourite part was definitely getting flipped off the IRBs and jet skis, and winning trivia! I’m super grateful I got to go, and I’d love to do it again.” Well done to our U13s for representing South Maroubra so proudly! Not only did they sharpen their lifesaving skills, but they also built friendships and showed great team spirit. Sydney Branch Makes History — Four-Peat Champions!What a weekend it was for Surf Life Saving Sydney at the Interbranch Championships, and we’re proud to say South Maroubra athletes were right there in the thick of it! Can we do it? Yes we can. Did we do it? Yes we did! Sydney Branch stormed home with a final tally of 1176 points, finishing an incredible 142 points ahead of the nearest competitors. An outstanding achievement that cements Sydney Branch as the first in history to claim four consecutive Interbranch titles. Congratulations to Our AthletesA huge shout-out to Christopher Kondilios (Captain), Katahra Boyle-Raniga, Billy Holford (Junior Captain), Sophie Maley, Ethan Costa & Grace Kiernan who were selected to represent Sydney Branch. Every single athlete contributed to this remarkable result, and we couldn’t be prouder of the way you competed and carried our club spirit onto the big stage. Teamwork Behind the SuccessThis victory was built on dedication and collaboration, from selectors, coaches, and team management, to the athletes themselves. Their professionalism, passion, and commitment created the winning formula that delivered this historic result. Thanks to Officials, Parents & SupportersWe extend our gratitude to the Sydney Surf Sports Officials whose expertise ensured fair and safe competition. To the parents and supporters, your energy, encouragement, and willingness to do everything from cheering to sunscreen duty (and even rescuing tents from the surf!) made all the difference. A special mention goes to those who provided water safety, enabling our athletes to compete proudly for Sydney. This weekend was proof of what happens when a community comes together with pride, energy, and belief. South Maroubra is thrilled to have played a part in this historic four-peat victory. Congratulations, Team Sydney — champions and history-makers! 💙💛🌊 A very big Surf Life Saving Welcome to ALL of our members.
This week marks the return of Australia’s largest Nippers following on from the return of our Lifesavers several weeks ago. If you know of any lifesavers that for one reason or another that haven’t received re-joining information, we’d appreciate it if you could get them to make contact with our Lifesaving Team via [email protected] . Ash will sort out any lifesaving concerns including rosters, rejoining and the new CPR upskill requirements which all lifesavers must complete.
See you at the beach and make sure you bring sun protection. Paul ‘Stretch’ Fownes APM OAM President This article explains the Skills Maintenance requirements for the 2025/2026 season. All require you to complete the online Skills Maintenance Modules - see how to access here If you have any questions, please contact Nicole at [email protected] Bronze Medallion & SRCAll active patrolling members and competitors must maintain proficiency. Requirements:
➡️ Signals and the Run-Swim-Rescue will be assessed on patrol. Lifesaving CPR This season, Skills Maintenance includes a significant upgrade to resus for Bronze, SRC, and Advanced Resus awards. Our Education Team will run 30+ sessions between late August and early December. You only need to attend ONE 1.5hr session. What you must do:
⚠️ Important: If you have not completed the online skills maintenance or pre-registered, you will be turned away. NOTE: for those who require their Resuscitation Certificate (HLTAID009) to be renewed yearly for work please see the end of this article for instructions. Advanced ResuscitationFor the Advanced Resuscitation Required components
The above will all be covered in the Lifesaving CPR sessions NOTE: 📌 If you still hold HLTAID007, you must upgrade to HLTAID015. IRB Drivers + CrewMeet at the shed at 7:00am on:
IRB Crew must demonstrate:
IRB Drivers must demonstrate:
Renewal of HLTAID009 for work purposes (Resus certificate)If you require yearly workplace renewal, complete these steps before attending your CPR session:
We will process your paperwork. Results Round 1 - Finals
Congratulations to all our Senior Competitors matching the Youth's result and achieving at 4th on the State's Leaderboard in the 2025 Championships. Here a listing of the results from the finals:
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