Nipper & Youth Awards finalists for 2026 announced.

The Surf Life Saving WA Nipper & Youth Awards presented by the Scottish Masonic Charitable Foundation of Western Australia are a way to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our nipper and youth members across Western Australia. Now in its seventh year, the event remains a highlight on the annual calendar, as…

Locations and dates for Country Championships confirmed

Locations for the Fuel to Go & Play WA Country Championships and Country Carnival have been confirmed, with a return to Bunbury for the 2027 event, before heading south to Denmark in 2028, and Esperance in 2029. The annual event, traditionally held over the Australia Day long…

Nipper and Youth member’s achievements celebrated

More than 120 outstanding young members from across WA were recognised for their achievements at Surf Life Saving WA’s (SLSWA) annual Nipper & Youth Awards, presented by the Scottish Masonic Charitable Foundation of WA, on Saturday afternoon. Over 300 guests, including SLSWA Chief Patron, His Excellency, the Honourable Chris Dawson…

National Leadership College 2024

Applications are now open for Surf Life Saving Australia’s National Leadership College 2024, taking place from February, 4 – 10, 2024 in Sydney. The National Leadership College (NLC), for members aged between 20 and 30 years, is an annual leadership and development program recognising young leaders in Surf Life Saving…

Surf Life Saving WA Unveils New South West Development Facility

After more than three years in the making, Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) has revealed its new regional training and development facility, located in the heart of Margaret River. The Surf Life Saving WA South West Development Centre, located on the site that formerly housed the Margaret River Backpackers, was…

Surf Life Saving’s Nipper & Youth contributions celebrated

Over 300 guests gathered at this afternoon’s 2023 Nipper & Youth Awards presented by the Scottish Masonic Charitable Foundation of WA, (opens in a new tab) as more than 100 outstanding young members from across WA were recognised for their achievements across a range of…

2023 Rookies level up lifesaving skills

Last week, Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) hosted its third annual Rookie Lifeguard Program with an enthusiastic and skilful group of recruits ready to take on a range of fun activities designed to provide insight and skill development directly related to employment as a Lifeguard and other Support Operations roles…

Leadership skills and friendships developed on annual youth camps

During December and January, more than 120 youth members participated in our highly anticipated annual youth camps – Rise Up & TOAD. Rise Up Camp In the week leading up to Christmas, fifty-five U17 members from 23 clubs made their way to Forest Edge Recreation Camp, Waroona, for Rise Up…