Merewether News and Events

Determination of Club Fees for 2024-2025 Season:We have increased the fees by $5.00. This is the first rise in 5 years.Membership TypeFeeSenior Active & Cadets (registered on or before 31st October)$105.00Senior Associates (Not patrolling)$140.00Over 65’s Associates$70.00Junior Active member (1st child)$100.00Additional junior active members$80.00Junior Associate (parent)$105.00Community Membership$60.00Patrolling Member with 1 and/or 2 Nippers @ $55 each$205.00Additional …

All members are notified accordingly and invited to attend the 2023-2024 Annual General Meeting.The AGM will be held Sunday 07/07/2024 from 10am in the Club’s Function Room.The Agenda: Presentation of the Annual Report and Club Financials 2023-2024.Year in Review.

The MSLSC Annual Report for the 2023-2024 season has been uploaded to the MSLSC website. You can access it via the MSLSC Club pull-down menu

A First Aid course was run in the Training Room on Saturday 18 May. These courses are run for our members and you should consider taking advantage of such courses when they are on offer.

Last weekend proved to be a great day for Round 3 hosted by Merewether Surf Life Saving Club. Over 50 competitors rolled up for the series representing their Clubs from – Hunter- Central Coast, Sydney and North Coast Branches. Hosting these events are only acheived by our committed members who put the effort in with …

As we move into Christmas and that is a time for sharing we also can take the opportunity to help out those less fortunate than ourselves. On the weekend Saturday and Sunday, 2-3 December 2023, the IRB will be placed out the front of the Club as a collection point for donations. Arrange for your patrols, nippers, …

Check out our new surf cam capturing 180 degree views of the beach. https://www.twitch.tv/merewether_slsc

Club Membership fees are now due. Please renew by no later then 31 October 2023- to avoid cancellation. ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP FEESSenior Active (18+)$100Cadets$100ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP FEES (NOT PATROLLING)Senior Associates$135Over 65,s Associates$65COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIPCommunity Membership (granted by Executive Committee)$55NIPPERS AND PARENTS/CARERS (NOT PATROLLING)Junior Associate Parent/carer$100Junior Nipper (1st child)$95Additional Family Member (child or adult)$75NIPPERS FOR ACTIVE PATROLLING PARENTS*Senior Active …

All members are notified accordingly and invited to attend the 2022-2023 Annual General Meeting. The AGM will be held Sunday 09/07/2023 from 10am in the Club’s Function Room. The Agenda: Presentation of the Annual Report and Club Financials 2022-2023.

On 27 May 2023, the Annual MSLSC Presentation Night was held at the Club. 120 Members joined in to celebrate and congratulate those members on their achievements over the past season. President Nick Newton hosted the Event with Club Captain Garry Semetka who also compared and handed out the Awards to the Winners. We also …

Senior Patrolling Member Anthony Tietze has been awarded Club Member of the Year for 2022-2023. Anthony is currently Patrol Captain and Chief Education Officer at MSLSC and has been recongised by his fellow peers on the work he does to the betterment of the Club. We congratulate Anthony on his acheivements and thank him for …

On 27/05/2023 – 6pm, All Senior Members are accordingly invited to attend the Club for the annual presentation of awards for the 2022-2023 Patrolling Season. This year we recognise those members that have performed their duties above and beyond of the expectations of a Life Saver. Categories: Club Member of the YearPatrol Captain of the …

Looking to be part of our classes ranging from Yoga, Tai Chi to Karate. Come and join us @ all held within the Function Room at MSLSC.

In March 2023, Angela unexpectedly passed away, and as a Club we mourn her passing and share that grief with her family and friends. In 1999, Angela had joined our Club and on completion of her Bronze Medallion in 2004 became a patrolling member with Patrol 7. In 2006, Angela was awarded her Silver Medallion in …

We have announced the next Bronze Course to start up on 4 Jan 2023.Here is your opportunity to complete and obtain Cert 2 in Aquatic Rescue and become a volunteer Surf Life Saver at MSLSC. Come join a great team and iconic Surf Club! Numbers are limited and course is filling up quick.Contact: Club Vice …

Last Sunday the Merewether Nippers were distracted by Santa arriving on the back of the SLS Buggy. Lots a laughs and Christmas Lollies were thrown around the sand for the Nippers to collect and save for later. Its a great time of the year and its a great time to be celebrating the festive season …

For the first time since 2019, Merewether-Hamilton-Adamstown RSL Sub-Branch held it’s annual Anzac Day Service at the Memorial Gates – Townsend Oval Merewether. Each year the Sub-Branch invites both Merewether and Dixon Park Surf Life Saving Clubs to participate in the Service by acknowledging those who lost their lives in defending their country. This Year …

Last Saturday Night the Annual Awards Presentation Night was held in the Events Centre @ MSLSC. Patrolling Member Mr Kris Wall was awarded the highest club accolade for 2021-2022. Kris has shown a strong commitment to his Club and contributed to advancement of surf lifesaving at Merewether SLSC. Congratulations also to following Patrolling Members. Jamie …

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On Friday 22 April 2022, The Federal Member for Newcastle, Ms Sharon Claydon awarded Club President & Life Member, Mr Nick Newton with the Community Service Award recognising his dedication and commitment to surf life saving. Mr Newton is a stalwart member of our Club and his committment to MSLSC and surf life saving has …

AGM Agenda 2022DownloadAll financial members are invited to attend from 10:00am – 12pm. Presentation of the Annual Report 2021-2022Nominations for Committee Members 2022-2023Financial Reports for 2021-2022General BusinessNick Newton Club President

MSLSC is fortunate to have 4 new IRB crew members, following the IRB CVA which was held at Nobbys Beach on Sunday 3 April.  Sofia Royds, Mike Parsons, Michael Ovenstone and Steve Baines did the club proud with a faultless display of skills.  And Charlotte Owen joined the MSLSC team for the event.  We’ll look …

Life Member Laurence Hedley MARCH who sadly passed away in February of 2021, received posthumously the Order of Australia Medal for 2022 for his service to surf life saving. Laurie is survived by his wife Linda who along with his family received the OAM Medal with great honour. On behalf of the members of MSLSC …

Congratulations to our new Bronze and SRC Candidates that have successfully passed CERT 2 in Aquatic Rescue. Thanks to our Education Team who once again delivered another successful Bronze Course. On behalf of us all of here at MSLSC, Welcome to the team and see you all on Patrol!

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Friday 5 November from 4pm sees the re-opening of the PUMPHOUSE BAR and EVENTS CENTRE. We are excited to announce local restauranteur and surf club member Liam is premiering his new venture, The chip ! Serving all your favourites, from burgers to Schnittys every Friday and Sunday Nights from the 5th November . Great view …

As of this Monday 11 October 2021, the Club will re-open. Members can have access to all amenities and facilities accordingly. Conditions of Entry:1: Be Financial2: Be Fully Vaccinated 3: QR CODE in and out of the Club. 4: MASKS to be worn at all times when indoors. Be 1.5 meters apart from each other. …

Merewether Surf Life Saving Club – Patrols recommence their volunteer service at Merewether Beach from 9am – 5pm every weekend and pubic holiday starting this Saturday 18/09/2021 till 25/04/2022. Our volunteer Life Savers have been training behind the scenes to be ready for the upcoming challenges that NSW Surf Life Saving faces as a whole. …

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The Annual Report for 2020-2021 has been published showcasing our Club achievements for the past 12 months. Highlights – Bronze Training – Members Awards. Congratulations to all our Members for a great season!2020-2021 Annual Report July 2021Download

Last Friday Night the Hunter SLS Awards Night was held City NEX and well represented by 13 SLS Clubs throughout the Hunter Region. Merewether SLSC was well represented with nominations in most catergories. Administrator of the Year – Club Secretary Jamie ParasVolunteer of the Year -Club Captain Dave HoarAthlete of the Year ( Masters) Life …

On 29 May 2021 Saturday Night we hosted the Annual Patrol Awards and was well attended. A great night of celebration and acknowledging those members who have been recognised for their devotion to surf life saving. Highlights of the evening:Club Person of the Year; President/Life Member Nick NewtonPatrol Person of the Year: Kris WallPatrol Captain of …

Congratulations to Jason Simmons from Patrol 8 the worthy recipient of Patrol Member of the Month. Jason and his wife moved to Canberra at the start of last season and since then they have combined their monthly trip to Newcastle for Jason’s patrol with visits to relatives. For his patrol on Saturday 6 February Jason’s …

The IRB CVA was run at Nobbys Beach on 5 December. Thanks to the training efforts of our IRB Captain Nathan Wright MSLSC now has 3 new drivers and 4 new crew. Congratulations to all for your hard work and dedication.

The CVA was run last Saturday at Nobbys Beach.  The MSLSC Bronze team performed with great skill in the challenging conditions, bringing credit to our club.  A celebration BBQ was held on Sunday and the uniforms were presented.  Congratulations to our new patrolling members.

The inaugural Patrol Member of the Month (OCTOBER 2020) was awarded to Josh D who is with Patrol 1.Josh has been recognised for his diligence and commitment whilst on Patrol. Josh was awarded with a Club Polo Shirt for his efforts by Club Secretary Jamie Paras. Congratulations to Josh!

As a Club we are immensely proud of our patrolling members and would like to highlight the achievements and extend our congratulations for these very well -deserved accolades.Highlights of the night. Jamie Paras –    Club Person of the YearTerry Flynn   –    Patrol Person of the YearDave Hoar    –     Patrol Captain of the …

MSLSC has three new IRB drivers and there new IRB crew. They all passed with flying colours at the CVA held on Stockton Beach on Sunday 14 April. Many thanks to Nathan and his team for their training and expertise.

Congratulations to our new Bronze Medallion team. They all did MSLSC proud at the CVA on Stockton Beach on 13 April. A celebration BBQ was held on Sunday 14 April, where the patrol uniforms were presented. Many thanks to the training team for their dedication, time and expertise.

Our Surf Lifesaving Award team have been refining their spinal management skills on Merewether Beach.

Some of our participants of the current MSLSC Bronze Medallion course. We have 15 members on the team working towards the CVA (Central Venue Assessment) on Stockton Beach on 6 April (and very importantly having a lot of fun in the process).

MSLSC will be running a Radio Operators Course on Wednesday 20 March commencing at 6:00pm. The course is completed over a single evening. See Training Courses under the Education tab for more information.

The MSLSC summer Bronze Medallion course will now commence on Wednesday 30 January, 2019.  Please look at Training Courses under the Education tab for more information.

Proficiency sessions for your Advanced Resus and Spinal Management awards will be run on Sunday 10 February. Check the Training Courses Calendar under the Education tab for times. Email mslsc.education@gmail.com for more information.

Santa came early to the iconic Merewether Beach on the Sunday before Christmas. The nippers had a ball.

MSLSC Bronze Medallion team in their new patrol uniforms at the celebration BBQ.  We have fifteen new Bronze Medallion holders from the last course, all now patrolling at Merewether Beach.

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The Radio Operators Certificate course was run at MSLSC on Wednesday 7 November.  Henry Scruton from Hunter Branch kindly gave up his time to deliver the course.

MSLSC will be running a Spinal Management proficiency session on the evening of Wednesday evening 31 October at 6:00pm.  It will largely practical and held rain, hail or shine.  You will need warm gear and wetsuit.  Duration will be around 1 1/2 hours and the meeting place is the MSLSC Patrol Room. Please see Training …

An Advanced Resuscitation Techniques course will be held at MSLSC over two evenings on Wednesday 10 October and Wednesday 17 October.  For more information look under Training Courses on the Education tab on the home page.  Email mslsc.education@gmail.com to register.

MSLSC will be running the Apply First Aid course over two evenings, the first session on 26 September and the second session on 3 October, both commencing at 6:00pm. Contact mslsc.education@gmail.com to register.

Would you like to become an active patrolling lifesaver at Merewether SLSC? Please note that we have pushed the start back to 12/09/2018.

On Saturday 29/09/2018, patrol season for 2018-2019 was officially launched at Nobbys Beach. All SLS Clubs in the Hunter attended and paraded their Club Flags. Hunter Surf Life Saving celebrate 100 years of patrolling our beaches along the Hunter/Port Stephens coastlines. It was a moving event that acknowledged our gallant life savers who were most …

To be run by Hunter Branch SLS on the evening of Tuesday 18 September. This course is mandatory for people wishing to become a Patrol Captain.  See Training Courses under the Education tab for more information. To register your interest please contact Anthony Tietze at email mslsc.education@gmail.com.

Hello everyone, the latest Shore Dump newsletter is on the club website, and to encourage you to read and share it we have a great quiz and prize available. Here are the questions: 1. Where are the AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) located at Merewether Beach? 2. When does the IRB Crew Course start? 3. Who …

Our Merewether Surf Lifesavers are trained male and female volunteers that patrol on the weekends and public holidays throughout the summer. They undertake a number of roles including aquatic rescues, providing first aid and emergency care and providing surf safety information to the public. To become a lifesaver you require The Bronze Medallion/Cert II Public Safety …

    Members are invited to attend the AGM for 2017-2018, that will be in The Function Room on Sunday, 10:am- 15 July 2018. The 2018 Annual Report and Financial Statements will be available at the Club on the day.

All members are invited to attend the Merewether Surf Life Saving Club Annual General Meeting 2016-2017, will be held in the Club’s Function Room on 16 July 2017 at 10:00 am. The Annual Report and Financial Statements will be available on the day.   N. Newton Club President    

Round 1 Caves Beach 29 & 30 April 2017 Round 2 Mollymook 20 & 21 May 2017 Round 3 Ocean Beach 3 & 4 June 2017 Round 4 Cape Hawke 17 & 18 June 2017 State IRB Championships South West Rocks 1 & 2 July 2017 Email Nathan for more info.