OUR CLUB
ABOUT US
South Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club Inc. is a voluntary organisation, established in 1959, to provide a safe beach environment at the south end of the iconic Maroubra Beach. We're affiliated with Surf Life Saving Sydney, Surf Life Saving NSW and Surf Life Saving Australia.
Our club is nestled in Arthur Byrne Reserve located off Fitzgerald Ave, Bernie Kelly Drive, South Maroubra. We are accessible by car with a 200 plus car park facility or by foot with a bus stop 250 metres. We fall within the Randwick City Council municipality.
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South Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club Inc. is a voluntary organisation, established in 1959, to provide a safe beach environment at the south end of the iconic Maroubra Beach. We're affiliated with Surf Life Saving Sydney, Surf Life Saving NSW and Surf Life Saving Australia.
Our club is nestled in Arthur Byrne Reserve located off Fitzgerald Ave, Bernie Kelly Drive, South Maroubra. We are accessible by car with a 200 plus car park facility or by foot with a bus stop 250 metres. We fall within the Randwick City Council municipality.
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CLUB FACTS
The South Maroubra Surf Club started when a group of men from Malabar saw the need for lifesaving services at the South end of Maroubra Beach. Since then we've grown to a club with over 1000 members from all walks of life dedicated to keeping our beach safe. Our patrolled beach has never lost a life, between the red and yellow flags, while a patrol has been on duty.
We're a progressive club that enjoys a great connection with our local community, councils, registered clubs, local pubs and other significant corporations in the area. We are most fortunate to have the former premier of NSW, Mr Bob Carr as our club Life Patron along with William 'Bill' Haigh former State Labor Member for Maroubra and Randwick City Council Mayor. Michael Daley the current State Member for Maroubra is our Club Patron, and a frequent visitor to our club.
South Maroubra has been widely acknowledged throughout its history as a provider of 'Outstanding Community Service', this title extends to Lifesaving Services provided and a general commitment to a better all-round community.
The South Maroubra Surf Club started when a group of men from Malabar saw the need for lifesaving services at the South end of Maroubra Beach. Since then we've grown to a club with over 1000 members from all walks of life dedicated to keeping our beach safe. Our patrolled beach has never lost a life, between the red and yellow flags, while a patrol has been on duty.
We're a progressive club that enjoys a great connection with our local community, councils, registered clubs, local pubs and other significant corporations in the area. We are most fortunate to have the former premier of NSW, Mr Bob Carr as our club Life Patron along with William 'Bill' Haigh former State Labor Member for Maroubra and Randwick City Council Mayor. Michael Daley the current State Member for Maroubra is our Club Patron, and a frequent visitor to our club.
South Maroubra has been widely acknowledged throughout its history as a provider of 'Outstanding Community Service', this title extends to Lifesaving Services provided and a general commitment to a better all-round community.
OUR MANAGEMENT
Our club is administered by a Board of Directors, elected annually by our members. The current club chairman is Mr Paul Fownes who has been an active lifesaver for over 25 years. A number of committees assist the directors in ensuring we run the best club we can.
Our club is administered by a Board of Directors, elected annually by our members. The current club chairman is Mr Paul Fownes who has been an active lifesaver for over 25 years. A number of committees assist the directors in ensuring we run the best club we can.
Board of Management
Position |
Name |
Phone |
Email |
Chairman |
Paul Fownes |
0438 880 414 |
|
Vice-Chairman |
Linda Perrin |
0421 151 359 |
|
Secretary/Public Officer |
Marcelo Garay |
0407 007 398 |
|
Director of Finance |
Yvette Rutherford |
0432 159 669 |
|
Director of Lifesaving |
Nicole Cooney |
0413 025 512 |
|
Director of Competition |
Darren McLean |
0422 719 393 |
|
Director of Youth |
Greg Turton |
0414 342 334 |
Lifesaving Committee
Position |
Name |
Phone |
Email |
Director of Lifesaving |
Nicole Cooney |
0413 025 512 |
|
A/Director of Lifesaving |
Ben Keenan-Smith |
0404 854 308 |
|
Education Coordinator |
Michael Fernandez |
0422 554 011 |
|
Lifesaving Registrar |
Codie Wem |
0400 276 927 |
|
Gear Steward |
Ken Hudson |
0420 244 866 |
|
IRB Lifesaving Coord. |
Laurie Golsby |
0406 960 659 |
|
U18 Coordinator |
Maria Garay |
0411 390 901 |
|
Patrol Captains |
Various |
Value |
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Competition Committee
Position |
Name |
Phone |
Email |
Director of Competition |
Darren McLean |
0422 719 393 |
|
A/Director Competition |
Shane White |
0415 605 349 |
|
Competition Secretary |
Maria Garay |
0411 390 901 |
|
Ski Coordinator |
David Lowlett |
0417 200 208 |
|
Boat Coordinator |
Phil Stivano |
0407 072 584 |
|
IRB Competition Coord. |
William Shaddock |
0423 816 096 |
|
Board Coordinator |
Shane White |
0415 605 349 |
|
Beach Coordinator |
Andrew Newrick |
0439 487 532 |
|
Coaching Coordinator |
Martin Kiernan |
0407 425 971 |
|
R&R/March Past Coord. |
George Alexiou |
0411 601 901 |
|
Board Riding Coord. |
Vacant |
Value |
|
Swim Coordinator |
David Dubois |
0417463986 |
|
Team Manager (Winter) |
Codie Wem |
0400 276 927 |
|
Team Manager (Summer) |
Grant Rutherford |
0403 265 461 |
Nipper Committee
Position |
Name |
Phone |
Email |
Director of Youth |
Greg Turton |
0414 342 334 |
|
A/Director of Youth |
Darren Saunders |
0410 622 009 |
|
Gear Steward |
Paul Ryan |
0412 642 132 |
|
Youth Registrar |
Vacant |
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Water Safety Coord. |
Darren Saunders |
0410 622 009 |
|
Touring Team Manager |
Renee McNamara |
0411 055 802 |
|
Age Managers |
Various |
Value |
Value |
Finance Committee
Position |
Name |
Phone |
Email |
Director of Finance |
Yvette Rutherford |
0432 159 669 |
|
Treasurer |
Michelle Lo |
0418 899 788 |
|
Building Coordinator |
Paul Fownes |
0438 880 414 |
|
Licensee |
Gus Taylor |
0401 647 724 |
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Social Coordinator |
Gus Taylor |
0401 647 724 |
|
Sponsorship Coord. |
Andrew Wem |
0411 251 799 |
|
Fundraising Coordinator |
Fiona Chapman |
0403 962 244 |
|
Safety Coordintor |
Peter Steenson |
0409 271 369 |
Other Committees & Officers
Constitution Committee
Name |
Phone |
Email |
Nicole Cooney |
0413 025 512 |
|
Phil Vanny |
0408 663 321 |
|
Linda Perrin |
0421 151 359 |
|
Andrew Wem |
0411 251 799 |
Disciplinary Committee
Name |
Phone |
Email |
Ken Hudson |
0420 244 866 |
|
John Park |
0412 590 326 |
|
Max Murphy |
0424 716 341 |
|
Jack Shaw |
0403 310 164 |
Life Membership Committee
Name |
Phone |
Email |
Ken Arthur |
0418 411 883 |
|
Paul Duffy |
0425 234 333 |
|
John Park |
0412 590 326 |
|
Ken Hudson |
0420 244 866 |
Other Officers
Name |
Phone |
Email |
After Hours emergency Paul Fownes |
0438 880 414 |
|
Assistant Secretary Maria Garay |
0411 390 901 |
|
Member Protection Information Officer Marcelo Garay |
0407 007 398 |
|
Publicity/Media Paul Fownes |
0438 880 414 |
|
Grievance Officer Peter Murphy |
0404 196 404 |
PROUD SPORTING HISTORY
We boast to have grown Olympic Champions, including Ronald McKeon, Jane & Natalie Saville, Malcom Allen, Brett Hawke and well known Lifesavers in Samantha O'Brien and Jacquie Robinson.
We've also has a fine history of hosting major lifesaving events over the years including:-
We boast to have grown Olympic Champions, including Ronald McKeon, Jane & Natalie Saville, Malcom Allen, Brett Hawke and well known Lifesavers in Samantha O'Brien and Jacquie Robinson.
We've also has a fine history of hosting major lifesaving events over the years including:-
- NSW State Championships (1985, 1996, 1999 & 2001)
- Surf Life Saving Sydney Branch and NSW - Inflatable Rescue Boat Carnivals
- Kelloggs' Nutri Grain Surf League (televised nationally on Channel 9)
- Numerous Surf Life Saving Sydney Branch Championships
- Annual December - South Maroubra Age (Jnr) Sydney Carnival