Surf Life Saving SA

12/06/2026

Put this one in your calendars! 📣

The 2026/27 Lifesaving Conference will be held on Saturday 12th September at Surf Central.

The Lifesaving Conference provides clubs with the latest operational updates, strategic priorities, training information and practical guidance to ensure they are well prepared to deliver safe, effective and professional lifesaving services throughout the upcoming season.

This is ideal for Club Captains, SLSC Emergency Response Team members, and any members who are passionate about lifesaving!

12/06/2026

Final days to enter!!

As a thank you for helping keep our beaches safe, Surf Life Saving Australia and Qantas are giving active Patrol Members the chance to win a share of 1 million Qantas Points ✈️

From bucket-list holidays to weekend escapes, this could be your next adventure.
🎁 5 x prizes of 200,000 Qantas Points are up for grabs
📝 Enter via the link in bio (active Patrol Members 18+)

Permits:
SA: Licence No. T26/616

Enter here 👉 https://ow.ly/4MPr50Z9KYs
Full T&Cs available 👉 https://ow.ly/eULh50Z9KYt

10/06/2026

Today is Thank A First Responder Day, and the team at Surf Life Saving SA would love to recognise and thank the wonderful surf lifesavers in our family for their incredible service, commitment and sacrifice ❤️💛

Whether you respond from the sand, surf or sky, on the frontline or behind the scenes, we are so grateful for the genuine care and courage you show every single day.

But beyond those who don the red and yellow, we also express our gratitude to ALL emergency services personnel across the state and country for their diligent work in keeping our communities safe 👏

If you have the opportunity today, and any other day, say thank you to a first responder in your community!👋

08/06/2026

Congratulations to Donald ‘Bullet’ Henderson from North Haven Surf Life Saving Club on being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the King’s Birthday Honours! 🙌

This honour recognises an extraordinary 75 years of dedication to surf lifesaving - a lifetime spent protecting others and serving our community 👏🏽

A truly well-deserved award. Thank you Bullet for your incredible contributions ❤️💛

07/06/2026

Vale Robert Mayo AM.

Surf Life Saving SA, along with South Port SLSC Inc. and our broader Surf Life Saving family in SA, are saddened to learn of the passing Robert 'Bob' Mayo AM. Robert was a Surf Life Saving SA and Surf Life Saving Australia Life Member and Hall of Famer. His list of accomplishments are extensive, just some of the listed below, and he was a stalwart of our movement.

We are thinking of Bob's family and friends at this time, as well as the South Port SLSC community.

Vale, Bob. ❤️💛

Such sad news today with the passing of Club Life Member Robert ‘RJ’ Mayo AM on Thursday 4 June.

‘RJ’ was a legend of the Club joining in the early 1960’s.

Over his exemplary commitment to South Port, he held numerous positions including Club Captain for a season, Secretary and Treasurer for 4 seasons together with being the Club’s March Past coach for numerous years, donating his time in an unmeasurable amount!

Besides being a Life Member of the Club, he was also a Life Member of Surf Life Saving Australia together with Surf Life Saving SA.

He was recognised in many levels for his dedication to not only the Club but to surf life saving in general which included:

- Inducted into Surf Life Saving Australia Hall of Fame in 2008.

- Inducted as Member/Coach of the South Port March Past Team into Surf Life Saving Australia Hall of Fame in 2015.

- Inducted into Surf Life Saving SA Hall of Fame in 2016.

- Inducted as Member/Coach of South Port March Past Team into Surf Life Saving SA Hall of Fame in 2016.

- Inaugural South Port SLSC Sporting Hall of Fame Member in 2020.

Bob's legacy is significant with the Club being nationally recognised as a leader in the Australian March Past arena but also through his support of the Club’s Mayo Room.

Members send our sincere condolences to wife Kaye, son Phil and the extended Mayo family.

RIP ‘RJ’ you will be sorely missed 😢

04/06/2026

Serious airtime ✈️🫡

We love to see In Flight Sports capturing the best of our SHARKSKIN SA IRB Series competitors in flight 😉📸

02/06/2026

The off-season training continues! 🌊

A huge congratulations to these Aldinga Bay Surf Life Saving Club members who successfully passed their IRB Crew assessments in challenging conditions 👏

We also celebrate a new trainer, with Tom Barnes passing his assessment with support from Dave Lucas - what an achievement!

A big thank you to all the trainers and assessors who continue to support and develop our members year-round 💛❤️

29/05/2026

🔴 LEADERBOARD UPDATE🔴

Aldinga Bay Surf Life Saving Club jump up to first place, with Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club hot on their tails 👀🔥

Things are heating up in the SHARKSKIN SA IRB Series, and you can catch all the action in Round 4 this Sunday at Christies Beach Surf Life Saving Club!

Event results and more info ➡ https://www.surflifesavingsa.com.au/sharkskin-sa-irb-series

28/05/2026

Congratulations to all of our 2025/26 Summer Champion Athlete winners! 🏆🌟

These athletes have shown incredible talent and perseverance throughout the season, with outstanding performances across every age group.

🔴 U8s – Billie Davison (Semaphore) & Phoenix Magier (Seacliff)
🟡 U9s – Lily Davies-Roundhill (North Haven) & Julian Jones (Port Noarlunga)
🔴 U10s – River Francis-Staite (Brighton) & Eli Fielder (Grange), Leo Nichols (Semaphore), Macson Horton (Port Elliot), Mason Bartemucci (Glenelg)
🟡 U11s – Madeline Reynolds (Grange) & Oliver Findlay (Glenelg)
🔴 U12s – Amaya Fulton (Glenelg) & Callum Cornish (Brighton)
🟡 U13s – Grace Burton (Grange) & Xavier Dalton (Glenelg)
🔴 U14s – Mia Weston (Glenelg) & Jayden Size (Grange)
🟡 U15s – Zara Newmarch (Grange) & Jimmy Toivonen (Grange), Harrison Robb (Grange)
🔴 U17s – Jade Rocca (Grange) & Harrison Carberry (West Beach)
🟡 U19s – Jessica Burton (Grange) & Toby Sutton (West Beach)
🔴 Open – Hannah Deacon (Glenelg) & Joseph McKinnon (Seacliff)
🟡 Masters – Leila Nazimi (West Beach) & Jamie Scadden (Aldinga Bay)

Semaphore SLSC Seacliff Surf Life Saving Club North Haven Surf Life Saving Club Port Elliot Surf Life Saving Club Port Noarlunga Slsc Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club Grange Surf Life Saving Club Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club West Beach Surf Life Saving

28/05/2026

The 2026 South Australian Aquatics Conference & Awards is coming this August! 🎉

Join industry professionals from across South Australia for a day of learning, connection and celebration at Glenelg Golf Club on Thursday 20 August.

Led by Surf Life Saving SA, Royal Life Saving SA and AUSTSWIM, this annual event brings together leaders from the aquatic industry to share ideas, explore challenges and shape the future of the sector together 🤝

Attendees will:
💦 Hear from inspiring industry speakers and keynote presenters
💦 Take part in an engaging and practical workshop
💦 Connect with professionals from across the sector
💦 Celebrate excellence at the Aquatics Awards ceremony

Tickets are on sale now! Find out more and secure your ticket ➡ www.aquaticeventssa.com.au