History
The WA Surf Lifesavers 25 Year Club came into being in 1972 with the late Bill Kidner being the enthusiastic catalyst behind its formation. The inaugural meeting took place at the North Cottesloe Surf Lifesaving Club on Wednesday 27th September 1972. It is unique to WA so far, with no other club like it in Australia’s Surf Life Saving circles.
The objectives of the Club are:
- For members to participate in a wider association while still retaining interest and support for their own clubs. It promotes the comradery of all surf lifesavers and helps to relive the great years of friendship and fellowship with social events being offered during the year.
- To foster good will and social activity among present and past surf lifesavers who qualify for membership under its constitution.
Membership
The Club is open to all members who have received the SLSA 25 Year Service Award or above or have completed at least 25 years of service with their club. The member does not necessarily have to be an active participant on the beach; their services could be within administration or volunteering throughout their membership for whatever was required by the club.
The Club holds various social events throughout the year including sundowners at different surf clubs, meals at restaurants, and activities like Barefoot Bowls, as well as utilising the barbeque area at SLSWA in Balcatta. The costs to members are always kept to a minimum. Members partners are always welcome to all events.
The cost of membership is $20 annually and contributes to the running of the club. View and download the Membership Form.
For more information, or if you are interested in joining, please email the 25 Year Surf Lifesavers Club.
Or contact:
- Club President – Jeff Young on 0437 755 377
- Club Secretary – Anne-Marie Widermanski on 0438 759 923
Coming Events
December Sundowner – further details can be found here.