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 |
Tom McJannett |
0433 262 035 |
|
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 |
Jay Shelley |
0425 339 699 |
|
Education Coordinator |
Mike Fernandez |
0422 554 011 |
|
Lifesaving Registrar |
Maria Garay |
0411 390 901 |
M Ma |
Gear Steward |
Ken Hudson |
0420 244 866 |
|
IRB Coordinator |
Laurie Golsby |
0406 960 659 |
|
U16 Coordinator |
Vacant |
||
U18 Coordinator |
Vacant |
Value |
Value |
Water Safety |
Damien Alexiou |
0411 601 903 |
Competition Committee
Position |
Name |
Phone |
Email |
Director of Competition |
Thomas McJannett |
0433 262 035 |
|
A/Director of Competition |
John Rooney |
0408 114 942 |
|
Competition Secretary |
Vacant |
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Board/Ski Coordinator |
David Lowlett |
0417 200 208 |
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Boat Coordinator |
Phil Stivano |
0407 072 584 |
|
IRB Coordinator |
Laurie Golsby |
0406 960 659 |
|
Beach Coordinator |
Vacant |
Value |
|
Masters Coordinator |
Nixy Krite |
0418 444 143 |
|
Coaching Coordinator |
Colin Marshall |
0419 722 553 |
|
R&R Coordinator |
Vacant |
||
Board Riding Coordinator |
Vacant |
Value |
|
Swim Coordinator |
Vacant |
||
Team Manager (IRB) |
Bronte Chadwick |
0406 616 187 |
|
Team Manager (Summer) |
Vacant |
|
Nipper Committee
Position |
Name |
Phone |
Email |
Director of Youth |
Greg Turton |
0414 342 334 |
|
A/Director of Youth |
Marcelo Garay |
0407 007 398 |
|
Gear Steward |
Paul Ryan |
0412 642 132 |
|
Youth Registrar |
Sarah Marshall |
0419 722 557 |
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 |
|
Social Coordinator |
Gus Taylor |
0401 647 724 |
|
Sponsorship Coordinator |
Vacant |
Value |
|
Fundraising Coordinator |
Vacant |
Other Committees & Officers
Constitution Committee
Name |
Phone |
Email |
Ken Arthur |
0418 411 883 |
|
Paul Duffy |
0425 234 333 |
|
Linda Perrin |
0421 151 359 |
|
Damien Woods |
0423 606 326 |
Disciplinary Committee
Name |
Phone |
Email |
Ken Hudson |
0420 244 866 |
|
John Park |
0412 590 326 |
|
Peter Steenson |
0409 271 369 |
|
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 |
|
Damien Woods |
0423 606 326 |
Other Officers
Name |
Phone |
Email |
After hours emergency contact Paul Fownes |
0438 880 414 |
|
Assistant Secretary Maria Garay |
0411 390 901 |
|
Member Protection Information Nicole Cooney |
0413 025 512 |
|
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