26 July, Papamoa Surf Lifesaving Club. We’re thrilled to share that six incredible members from Waihī Beach Lifeguard Services Inc. have been named finalists in this year’s Eastern Region Awards of Excellence: Chiara Woodford – Instructor of the Year Fiona Swain – NZ Lottery Grants Board Volunteer of the Year Andrew Cochrane – Powercraft Contribution …
We are looking for our next intake of trainee surf lifeguards ... Training Starts November 13! If you'd like to join this fun, awesome team, get in touch now and add surf lifesaving to your CV, your transferable skillset and your life.
Huge Congratulations to Ian Robinson on receiving his QSM (Queens Service medal) on Queens Birthday Weekend. Ian has been an active member of Waihi Beach Lifeguard Services since 1953, during this time Ian has been involved at the coalface as a lifeguard and competitive sport, he has also been instrumental in the development of the …
Phoebe Havill, Onemana Surf Life Saving Club, left, James Lloyd and Georgia Eldridge, both from Waihi Beach Lifeguard Services, were at the TSB Nationals. James and Georgia were among those involved in the resuscitation of a Masters competitor. By Murray Robertson, Gisborne Herald Immediate and effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) averted tragedy at the TSB New …
Read more Lifeguards’ CPR saves life after man collapses at TSB Nationals
It was a great weekend all around for our senior lifeguards competing for Waihi Beach in Omaha at the Northern Regional Championships. There was lots of fun and our athletes competed in a wide range of events from the beach events for Sprints, Flags, 2K run and relays, Board Relays, Rescue Tube Rescue Relay, as …
Well done to our outstanding lifeguards – Lucy, Georgia, Nick & James. As well as all the other selected candidates, mentors & instructors from other clubs 💙❤️💛 —————- Repost from SLSNZ CONGRATULATIONS 🎊🎉 to our candidates, instructors & mentors who have been selected for this year’s National Lifeguard School at Fitzroy from December 6 – …
Read more National Lifeguard School at Fitzroy from December 6 – 8!
Our young, upcoming lifeguard who won the Eastern Region Junior Lifeguard of the Year award for last season, Bree McCowatt, has just represented NZ in the World Deaf Championships in Brazil 🇧🇷 This was no ordinary swim meet for Bree.... 🇳🇿 She carried the flag for NZ in the Opening Ceremony 👂 No hearing assistance …
Read more Bree McCowatt in the World Deaf Championships in Brazil
Last night was a very successful night for the Club at the Eastern Region Awards of Excellence. All of our members' volunteer energy, our sporting achievements, membership, Lifeguard Awards and refreshers completed, Junior Surf activities and accomplishments, event hosting, lifeguard development courses, statistics and overall performance have resulted in Waihi Beach LGS being named ZESPRI® …