Seacliff Surf Life Saving Club

22/06/2026

20/06/2026

Best of luck to our Seacliff SLSC finalists at tonight’s Surf Life Saving South Australia Awards of Excellence!

We are incredibly proud to see Seacliff represented across FIVE prestigious categories, recognising the dedication, commitment and outstanding achievements of our members throughout the season.

Congratulations and good luck to:

• Darryl Pope – Coach of the Year Finalist
• Taj Ward – Athlete of the Year Finalist
• Open Male Rescue Tube Rescue Team (Jeremy, Jordan, Taj & Xab) – Surf Sports Team of the Year Finalist
• Ocean Rise (Lori, Tony & Team) - Community Engagement of the Year
• Jed Down - Young Volunteer of the Year

To be named among the best in South Australia is a remarkable achievement in itself. Thank you for the passion, effort and Seacliff spirit you bring to our club and the wider surf lifesaving community.

We’ll be cheering you on tonight!

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19/06/2026

This evening we celebrate the last of our awardees from Presentation Night, recognising outstanding dedication, leadership and club spirit across Seacliff SLSC.

Congratulations to Darryl Pope, recipient of the Coach of the Year Award - Back to Back! A Life Member and driving force behind the growth of R&R at Seacliff, Darryl is an inspiring mentor who generously gives his time to support and develop members. His passion, knowledge and commitment continue to have a lasting impact on the Club.

Congratulations also to Rob, recipient of the Club Captains Trophy. Rob’s unwavering commitment to patrolling embodies what it means to be a Surf Life Saver. With more than 165 patrol hours this season and over 2,100 across his career, his dedication to service, humility, quiet determination and sense of humour is outstanding - thanks Rob!

Congratulations to Emma Neal, recipient of the President’s Trophy. As Communications Officer, Emma works hard behind the scenes to keep members informed & social media up to date while also expanding her involvement through patrols, gaining qualifications, officiating and supporting fundraising initiatives and club events. Her willingness to help wherever needed is greatly valued - thank you Emma!

Well done to Andrew Chapman, recipient of the Best All Round Club Person Award. As Club Captain this season, Chappy led from the front, supporting members and contributing wherever needed. Respected by members of all ages, his passion for the club shines through! - A dedicated patrolling member and competitor, he exemplifies commitment, reliability and club spirit!

Four very deserving recipients - congratulations Darryl, Rob, Emma and Chappy!

17/06/2026

This evening we celebrate the first of our perpetual trophy recipients from Presentation Night recognising outstanding dedication, service and club spirit!

Congratulations to Derek Bawden, recipient of the Most Efficient Patrol Person Award. Derek is known throughout the Club and our SLS Community for his unwavering commitment to patrolling and truly personifies what it means to be a Surf Life Saver. With more than 165 patrol hours this season and over 2,100 career hours - including 1,122 at Seacliff SLSC - his quiet dedication, humility and sense of humour make him an invaluable part of our Club and movement.

Well done also to Evelyn Marr, recipient of the Most Efficient Young Person Award for the season. After gaining her SRC early in the season, Evelyn threw herself into patrolling, accumulating an impressive 47 patrol hours - more than half completed voluntarily to her rostered patrol - despite patrols not being mandatory for U14 competition members. A fantastic example of commitment and service.

A round of applause to Jed Down, recipient of the Most Efficient Youth Award. Ever-present around the Club, Jed is always willing to help and brings a positive attitude to both nippers and patrols. This season he earned his Bronze Medallion, completed more than 100 patrol hours, supported junior water cover, coordinated Youth and Junior R&R and achieved silver medals at both the Sydney Branch Carnival and Aussies in the Open Men’s 5-Person R&R team.

Three incredibly deserving recipients — well done Derek, Evelyn and Jed!

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16/06/2026

🙌🏻 Community Service in Action at Seacliff SLSC!

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming students and staff from to Seacliff Surf Life Saving Club as part of their community service program.

The students spent the day helping around the club, tackling a variety of jobs including window cleaning, gardening, equipment organisation, general maintenance and tidying of club facilities.

Their enthusiasm, teamwork and willingness to help was outstanding, and they certainly left the club looking better than they found it.

A special thank you to .drummond who spent time with the students and shared her experiences and insights. We would also like to acknowledge our Silver Salties - Anne, Heather, Phillip and Marianne for their support throughout the day and for helping make it such a positive and rewarding experience.

The students were respectful, hardworking and a credit to themselves and Trinity College. It was wonderful to see so many young people giving back to their community while learning more about the important role surf life saving clubs play.

Thank you, Trinity College, for your contribution to Seacliff SLSC. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.

📸 Photos:

1️⃣ Group photo outside Seacliff Surf Life Saving Club
2️⃣ Nat speaking with the students inside the clubrooms
3️⃣ Students cleaning the bistro windows and balcony area
4️⃣ Gardening team hard at work around the grounds
5️⃣ A few well-deserved smiles while helping out around the club
6️⃣ Students assisting with equipment organisation in the gear shed

15/06/2026

A moment for all our awesome Clubbies who earned themselves an award or certificate this season!

Not only have you added an incredible achievement to your CV and personal accomplishments, you’ve also gained valuable skills that help keep our community safe.

From SRCs and Bronzies to ART, Silver Medallions and everything in between, each award represents dedication, commitment and a willingness to step up and make a difference.

Shoutout to all the awesome trainers and assessor’s for all their time and effort - couldn’t do it without you!

Thank you, legends, for everything you do. We can’t wait to see you back on the beach next season!

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14/06/2026

Tonight, we celebrate our Competition Award Trophy recipients!

Our winners have demonstrated true Seacliff spirit, sportsmanship and commitment throughout the season, and it was fantastic to see our awardees represented across multiple surf sport disciplines.

Congratulations to everyone who donned the black cap during the 2025/26 season. Your dedication to training, willingness to show up, support your teammates and give your all each and every week does not go unnoticed.

Whether on the beach, in the water or in the competition arena, you have represented Seacliff and worn the black cap with pride.

A special thank you must also go to our incredible officials and judges who gave their time throughout the season. From local carnivals to State Championships and Aussies, your commitment and countless volunteer hours are the backbone of competition. We simply couldn’t do it without you.

Well done to all our award recipients, officials and judges on another outstanding season.

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13/06/2026

✨ The theme for the night – Not All That Glitters Is Gold… and our club certainly sparkled! ✨

A huge thank you to our Presentation Night Sub-Committee for bringing this year’s theme to life and creating such a memorable night.

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What a fantastic evening celebrating the achievements, dedication and commitment of our members throughout the 2025/26 season.

We were proud to recognise our Club Swim Winners, Perpetual Trophy Recipients, Outstanding Patrollers, and members who achieved new awards and qualifications throughout the season. Your hard work, passion and contribution are what make our surf lifesaving community so special.

A big thank you to Louise Miller-Frost MP for joining us and helping acknowledge the incredible efforts of our members.

Congratulations to all our award recipients. Whether recognised on the night or contributing behind the scenes, every volunteer, athlete, official and supporter plays an important role in our club’s success.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening such a wonderful celebration. We look forward to sharing our award winners over the coming days and celebrating their outstanding achievements.

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Let’s start with our Club Swim Award recipients!

Our Club Swim is held every Saturday afternoon throughout the season and is a much-loved part of club life. On a good day, we can have up to 60 swimmers on the start line, ranging from our youngest Nippers right through to our Masters competitors.

A huge thank you to Ken Bell and Emma Webb, who facilitate the Club Swim each and every week, ensuring records and handicaps are accurately maintained throughout the season. We would also like to acknowledge our patrol members and Junior Water Cover volunteers, who ensure every swimmer enters the water and returns safely.

Their commitment and support make this program possible and help create an inclusive and enjoyable environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities.

Congratulations to all of our 2025/26 Club Swim Award recipients!

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01/05/2026

06/04/2026

That’s it! Patrol #4 wraps up the 2025/26 season - What an incredible afternoon to finish on!☀️

A massive thank you to all our Seacliff SLSC patrolling members! SRCs to Bronze, our seasoned legends and first-time patrollers - our patrol captains, vice captains, IRB drivers and crew - to all our award holders, every hour you give and the leadership, skill and commitment you bring - plays a part in keeping our beach safe for the community.

Seacliff Beach is a better place because of you. 🫶🏻

We’re so grateful for your dedication, teamwork and willingness to show up, time and time again.

Enjoy a well-earned break… and we’ll see you back on the sand for 2026/27 - October will be here before we know it!

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