Shoalhaven Heads Surf Club

We have a new group of patrol trainees starting the Bronze Medallion course this Sunday . With  gradual easing of the COVID restrictions set by NSW Government  in our locality, Surf Life Saving Australia has advised clubs that training of can resume. We have a number of  of cadets moving up to the greater responsibilties of the Bronze Medallion . They’ll build on the experiences gained since doing the SRC as a younger cadet. We also very pleased to have some new adult members signed up to do the course[…]

Huge thanks to all patrolling members who have volunteered to be on the beach for our club and community again  this season and for your help in getting club resources ready  during the pre season gear inspection period. If you have any questions about SLSNSW patrol operations for this season please talk to Club Captain, Jaidyn, your Patrol Captains  or Club President, Graham. The Club Board of Directors  is planning, with Club Captain and JAC , for our Nippers (u6-u14) and younger SRC Cadets U16, to get back on the[…]

A new committee was elected at the Club AGM and planning is underway for the start of the patrol season. Surf Life Saving patrol services are scheduled to commence across NSW from Saturday 18 September 2021 and at Shoalhaven Heads from Sunday 19 September 2021. The current extension to Covid health restrictions across NSW and other states may result in service variations to these dates for some Greater Sydney and regional localities. Nippers for this season and Bronze Medallion and Surf Rescue Cert training courses for patrol members are being[…]

Club AGM will be held on Sunday 25 July @ 11am. All members were sent an email notification in early July (please check your spam mailbox) and are encouraged to come along in person . This is the final event of the current 2020/21 season. It will be great to have more cross club participation this year to help plan for next season especially to share some of the minor club admin tasks and planning . We need more hands and ideas this season from across all membership areas from[…]

Well it’s definitely  been a season with a difference thanks to the El Nina weather . The combination of summer storms,very high tides and swells caused significant erosion of the Southern length of Seven Mile Beach from the river mouth right up to Berry’s Beach . The major issues were in the section between the beach accesses from north and south of Shoalhaven Heads . Sand cliffs up to 4metres high formed as the swell cut into the dunes taking  big sections of  bush vegetation away with the tidal flow[…]

HELP!    We’re still in need of more parent helpers this season so if you’ve been with us a few seasons or have experience from another club and can help with the age groups please email Kim. We also need a new uniform assistant too as Kim can’t continue to wear so many hats! Please  speak to her on sunday drop her a line via info@headssurf.com.au or IMPORTANT  We muster Nippers at 9am on the grass area immediately at the front of the dune to the side of the club[…]

A stormy, wet day blew in our new recruits for the start of the Bronze Medallion and Surf Rescue Certificate Course. We have 11 Cadets and 5 others signed up across both awards . They’ll be mentored through the online training and practical skills learning by Club Lead Trainer, Karl and senior patrol team members. Course content for the day was an introduction to the Club and Surf Life Saving and modules in signalling and radios followed by a bracing dip in the ocean. Thanks for standing up and raising[…]

Nippers got under way today after early showers cleared on a dull and cool Sunday morning. As usual parents were feeling the chill more than the kids, who were having fun on the beach and still wanting to swim, so the Barbie Brekkie fundraiser at the end was a welcome warm up. Nippers runs every week in most weather . An SMS or email will be sent to families if we do need to cancel due to adverse weather, ocean conditions or other safety concerns like bushfire smoke or flood[…]

Thanks to  all the returning and new families who came to Bomaderry Aquatic Centre to do the assessment swims and complete online registrations. For those who couldn’t make it there will be a catch up session when the village pool opens. Kim, Junior co-ordinator (JAC) will let you know the date soon. HELP! We’re still in need of more parent helpers this season so if you’ve been with us a few seasons or have experience from another club and can help with the age groups please email Kim. We also[…]

A blast of cold air brought in the new patrol season last weekend with Patrol 1 having the honour of  Raising the Flags for season 2020/21.  Our IRB trainees completed their course with Jaidyn and Matt gaining their SLS IRB Driver awards Its only one week to the first day of Nippers so make sure you have signed up or renewed memberships at sls.com.au/join before you head to Bomaderry Aquatic Centre on Sunday 11th October 11-1pm