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
💪🏼💪🏼💙💙 Good luck to all of our groms competing at Oceans (U14 Nationals) at the Mount across the next 4 days.All that hard work training this season will pay off. Most of all though – have lots of fun!
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!
🤩 Yes!! It’s that time again! 🤩 🏊♀️ Our Friday night Ocean Swim Series starts again THIS FRIDAY – 22 November 🏊♂️ Registrations: 6.00pm 🏊♀️ Swim starts: 6.30pm 🏊♂️ No cost to current Club Members 🏊♀️ $35/person $45/family 🏊♀️ includes all swims for the season and Club membership 🏊♀️ Hi Vis safety vest compulsory – …
Read more Friday Night Swim Series Weekly at Waihi Beach – All welcome!
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® …
It was a great day for our home Club teams in the Eastern Regional Rookie Champs, hosted at Waihi Beach today. With challenging physical and mental challenges, this all day event tests the rookies in a range of land and beach scenarios, first aid, CPR, a theory exam, surf swim and a board and tube …
Were absolutely delighted to share with our members and supporters that Waihi Beach LGS has won the Surf Life Saving New Zealand National Award for BP Rescue of the Month – February. This was for the rescue of a victim who had a stroke whilst surfing at the northern end of Waihi Beach, near the …
Read more National BP Rescue of the Month WINNERS – WAIHI BEACH LGS.