North Barrier Branch Surf Life Saving

11/10/2026

📣 FRIENDLY REMINDER — EOIs CLOSE TODAY!

Expressions of Interest for the 2027 North Barrier Branch Youth State Team close today at 5:00 pm! ⏰

🏊 Youth State Championships
📅 Thursday 11 March – Sunday 14 March 2027

Want to be considered for the team? Submit your EOI before the deadline:
https://form.jotform.com/252320569523051

Please note:
• Submitting an EOI does not guarantee your child’s selection in the 2027 NBB Youth State Team.
• Only submit an EOI if your child wishes to be considered for selection and intends to attend the championships.
• If your circumstances change and your child no longer wishes to be considered, notify the NBB Branch Office in writing as soon as possible, before 27 November 2026, at [email protected].

📧 Questions? Contact the NBB Director of Surf Sports at [email protected].

05/10/2026

A big shout-out to our NBB cadets who completed their Bronze Medallion or Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) on Magnetic Island! 🏖️

From 21–25 September, cadets from across the branch came together to train, learn and build their skills at the start of the school holidays. Along the way, they also completed additional awards, including Marine Stinger, First Aid and Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART). 👏👏

Congratulations to our newly qualified SRC members as they head into their first patrol season alongside their clubs, families and friends. To our new Bronze Medallion holders, congratulations on taking the next steps to building your knowledge and skills while helping guide our SRC members through to their first year. 🙌

We’re so excited to see you out on patrol! 🎉

28/09/2026

Live in Townsville? 🏄

Come and try Little Lifesavers for FREE — a fun, active school holiday program for kids aged 5–12, no experience needed.

📍 The Strand, Townsville (Net 2)
📅 Thur 1 Oct | 8am–12pm
👧 Ages 5–12
Proudly supported by Symal.
⏰ Registrations close Wednesday morning — don't miss out!
👉 Register now: https://form.jotform.com/262589275303059

28/09/2026

31/08/2026

NBB Bronze & SRC Camp 2026 is here! ❤️💛

Get ready to build your skills, grow your confidence and spend a few days training on beautiful Magnetic Island? 🏖️

We’re calling on North Barrier members aged 13–17 who are looking to complete their Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) or Bronze Medallion this year!

Over the camp, you’ll have the opportunity to work towards your award through hands-on training, you'll develop your lifesaving skills, meet other young members from across the Branch and, of course, have plenty of fun along the way!

📅SRC - 21st–23rd September 2026
📅 BM - 21st–24th September 2026
📍 Arcadian SLSC, Alma Bay, Magnetic Island

Expressions of Interest are now OPEN and close on the 11th September.

Interested in joining us scan the QR code or copy the link below:
- https://form.jotform.com/262417222563049

24/08/2026

2025/26 NBB AWARDS CELEBRATION

Our North Barrier Branch family celebrated our AGM and End of Season Awards. With the 2025/26 season wrapped up, we look back with pride at everything our clubs achieved! 🌊❤️

A massive thank you to everyone who dedicated countless hours to training, patrolling, keeping our beaches safe, and running our clubs this year.

🏆 LIFESAVING SERVICES & BRANCH HONOURS
• Surf Lifesaver of the Year: Lisa Vernon (Sarina)
• Trainer of the Year: Dave Young (Sarina)
• Assessor of the Year: Ian Hemerik (Arcadian)
• Champion Patrolling Club (Surf Rescue Board): Arcadian SLSC

🏆 MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
• Volunteer of the Year (Rossato Family Trophy): Kellie Lawry (Ayr)
• Young Surf Lifesaver of the Year: Lars Gall (Sarina)
• Young Volunteer of the Year: Bella Lawry (Ayr)
• U14 Junior Lifesaver of the Year: Charlotte Lawry (Ayr)
• Clive Hammond OAM Medal: Shelley Brady (Sarina)
• Andy Frizzell OAM Award: Melissa Hall (Forrest Beach)
• NBB 2026 Scholarship: Bella Lawry (Ayr)

🏆 SURF SPORTS
• Athlete & Young Athlete of the Year: Zara Richardson (Mackay)
• Junior Athlete of the Year (Stuart Braddick Trophy): Lane Brady (Sarina)
• Sports Team Manager of the Year: Josh Grant (Mackay)
• Sports Team of the Year (George & Jenny Clarke Trophy): Scout Hastie & Eden Shearman (Townsville Picnic Bay)
• Volunteer Coach of the Year (John Galea Trophy): Daniel Shearman (Townsville Picnic Bay)
• Official of the Year (Brian Coomber Trophy): Lisa Vernon (Sarina)

🏆 CLUB & COMMUNITY
• Community Engagement & Club of the Year (3rd year running!): Forrest Beach SLSC

✨ NORTH BARRIER BRANCH LIFE MEMBERSHIP ✨
A huge congratulations to Julie Muller (Townsville Picnic Bay) on being presented with NBB Life Membership! This honour recognises years of extraordinary service and dedication to our movement. Thank you, Julie! 🌟

Congratulations to all the winners and to every club in our branch for an unforgettable season. Bring on the next one! ☀️

24/08/2026

🌊 NORTH BARRIER BRANCH MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 🌊

From 17–19 July, we proudly wrapped up our very first Membership Development Program, held alongside our AGM and End-of-Season Awards Night celebration.

It was an incredible few days filled with opportunities for our members to connect, learn, share ideas and grow together — strengthening not only our individual skills, but our clubs and our branch as a whole. ❤️

A massive shout-out and thank you to Mackay SLSC for welcoming us into their fantastic club and allowing us to make use of their facilities and equipment. We’re also incredibly grateful to the catering team for keeping everyone fuelled throughout the weekend with plenty of amazing food! 🍽️👏

A special thank you to all of our knowledgeable guest speakers, facilitators and presenters, and to everyone who came along with such great energy, enthusiasm and engagement. Your willingness to participate, ask questions and share experiences is what made the program so valuable.

Throughout the weekend, members could choose from a range of different streams designed to support development across our branch:

🗓️ SATURDAY
• Branch AGM
• All-Day Youth Collective Workshop
• Age Manager / JAC Workshop – Child Safety
• Surf Sports – Coaching & Officials Workshop
• Education & Lifesaving Workshop
• NBB End-of-Season Awards Night Celebration 🏆

🗓️ SUNDAY
• Special Guest Speaker – Glen Gallagher, SLSA Chair of Lifesaving
• AI & Tech Tools for Club Land
• Member Wellbeing – Burnout, DEI, Mental Health & Peer Support
• Youth Development & Membership – Plans, Goals & Roles

What a fantastic way to bring our membership together, celebrate the season we’ve had, and look towards the future of our branch. 🌟

We’ve learnt a lot, shared plenty of ideas, and we’re already looking forward to making the next one even bigger and better!

A very special thank you to Linda Murray, NBB Director of Membership, and Isa Murray, NBB Deputy Director of Membership, for the vision, time and dedication that went into bringing our very first Membership Development Program to life. ❤️

We also want to acknowledge and thank everyone behind the scenes who helped plan, organise, coordinate and deliver the weekend. From preparing the sessions and coordinating speakers and facilitators, to setting up, supporting our members and making sure everything ran smoothly — your hard work and commitment did not go unnoticed.

It truly takes a team to make an event like this a success, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who played a part. 👏🌊

Thank you for helping create such a positive and valuable experience for our members. We couldn’t have done it without you!

26/05/2026

NORTH BARRIER BRANCH MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

The North Barrier Branch Membership Development Program (MDP) is coming to Mackay this July and we’d love to see members from across the branch involved.

📅 17–19 July 2026
📍 Mackay SLSC – Lot 67 East Point Drive, Mackay Harbour

The program has been designed for members of all backgrounds and ages — from Little Nippers through to youth members, parents, patrolling members and anyone looking to become more involved within their club or across the branch.

Across the weekend, participants can expect:
• Leadership and governance sessions
• Coaching and education workshops
• Surf sports & officials development
• Youth collective activities
• Networking opportunities
• Wellbeing and child safety sessions
• Activities for Nippers
• NBB Awards Night

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other members, develop new skills and help strengthen our branch community.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to submit your Expression of Interest.
EOIs close Friday 29 May.
For enquiries please contact your club admins or [email protected]

We look forward to seeing members from across the branch involved! 🌊

19/02/2026

Wishing all our NBB Youth Team Members Good Luck.
💙🤍