Wanda Surf Life Saving Club

07/10/2025

🌟 Milestone Moment 🌟
Re-imagining Education at Wanda

In the first week of the school holidays, we launched our very first SRC to Bronze Transition - intensive Course… and it was a huge success!

Traditionally, this course is delivered over 6–8 weeks, with two sessions per week. But thanks to the vision and commitment of our incredible educators, we trialled a new format, delivering and assessing the entire course over just four days. This innovative approach is designed to boost engagement, improve retention, and get higher-skilled lifesavers on the beach faster.

17 of Wanda’s amazing youth members stepped up, trained hard, and officially transitioned from their Surf Rescue Certificate to their Bronze Medallion. This pilot program fast-tracked their development, building confidence, resilience, and deeper lifesaving skills, and they absolutely rose to the challenge.

We’re so proud of the energy, teamwork, and commitment shown by every participant. They’re now ready to patrol with even greater capability.

❤️💙 A massive thank you to our dedicated trainers, Pippa, Therese, Karen, and Kenny who gave up half their school holidays and backed up after a five-week SRC course with 34 kids. And to their incredible support crew, made up largely of our older youth, who helped make this milestone possible.

💙❤️ Your passion and generosity continue to shape the future of our club, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you

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04/10/2025

10th Annual Tradies Wanda One Carnival

👉 Team Entries now open via LiveHeats
Please follow your clubs' instructions regarding entries. https://liveheats.com/Wanda

👉 Carnival Details >> https://www.wandasurfclub.com/.../2025-wanda-one-club.../

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02/10/2025

🌟 Spotlight on Education: Meet Our Newest Lifesavers! 🌟

We’re absolutely thrilled to introduce our newly qualified lifesavers who completed their SRC over the weekend and are now ready to hit the beach. And what a group - 34 kids, full of energy, enthusiasm, and potential. This milestone marks the beginning of their journey as lifesavers, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Managing a group of this size is no small feat, and it speaks volumes about the strength of our education team. A huge shoutout to our superstar trainers Pip, Therese, and Karen, whose passion, patience, and expertise have shaped this massive crew into confident, capable lifesavers. Your dedication to education and youth development is the reason our future on the beach looks so bright.

Let’s give these young legends a massive round of applause as they take their first steps in service to our community. Wanda is in very good hands!

29/09/2025

Big thanks to Patrols 2 & 9 for kicking off the season! 🙌 Flags are up and members got straight into skills maintenance with the new lifesaving CPR.
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26/09/2025

Big congrats to Noah Steiner on qualifying for the Shaw and Partners Iron Series! 👏 Teammate Dane Sutton was just 3 spots off – huge effort from all our Wanda competitors at Tugun. Can’t wait to see the Wanda cap in action in the Coolangatta Gold! 💪

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2025/25 Shaw and Partners Iron Series Trial Qualifiers, presented by Race One Surf Craft 👏

Read today's wrap 👉 https://ow.ly/AbJL50WZR4a

1. Charlotte Hart / Auden Parish
2. Lily O'Sullivan / Noah Steiner
3. Piper Harrison / Jackson Borg
4. Bianca Rayward / Charlie Verco
5. Dom Stitt / Sean Rielly
6. Tayla Halliday / Henry Simpson
7. Cyra Bender / Nathan Jay
8. Bella Williams / Kai Harland
9. Emily Doyle / Corey Fletcher
10. Gemma Smith-Welch / Dan Collins
11. Hannah Sculley / Tex Dixon
12. Claudia Kelly / Kye Taylor
13. Chelsea Wood / Max Beattie
14. P**i Te Pania / Cooper Williams
15. Dakota Luke / Campbell Asher

Experience Gold Coast

18/09/2025

Wanda Takes on the Iron Series Trials!

This weekend, 10 of our incredible athletes will be heading to Tugun Beach to compete in the 2025/26 Shaw and Partners Iron Series Trials, battling it out for one of just 15 male and 15 female spots in the elite Iron Series.

We’re so proud to cheer on:

🔴Maddix Burke
🔵Otis Jessop
🔴Bailey Krstevski
🔵Mikaela Mead
🔴Nick Middleton
🔵Charlie Morris
🔴Noah Steiner
🔵Ben Sutton
🔴Dane Sutton
🔵Lucas Krstevski

These athletes have trained hard, raced harder, and now they’re ready to take on the best in the country. Let’s get behind them and show our support—go Wanda!

Racing kicks off at 8:00am Saturday and 8:15am Sunday - tune in to Iron TV and cheer on our athletes - https://ironseries.com.au/iron-tv/

Who's going to claim their spot in the Shaw and Partners Iron Series?!

Hundreds of the best surf sport athletes will compete in Tugun THIS WEEKEND at the Trial Round presented by Race One Surf Craft to try and grab one of 15 spots in the toughest Series in surf sports.

It's a chance at a metaphorical Golden Ticket to glory.

Experience Gold Coast

12/09/2025

🚨 Save the date! Wanda SLSC is proud to host the 10th Annual Tradies One Club Carnival on Saturday 25 October 2025.

This season-opening 5000pt World Ocean Series event will feature elite & age-group racing, plus Surf Boats, March Past, R&R, Inclusive events and more — bringing together competitors from U8s to Masters.

👉 Entries now open via LiveHeats (team entries open 2 Oct). Please follow your clubs instructions regarding entries. https://liveheats.com/Wanda

Carnival Details >> https://www.wandasurfclub.com/event/2025-wanda-one-club-carnival/
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11/09/2025

💪 Join Wanda on 13–14 Sept for 24 hours of rowing for mental fitness. 🙌
🚣‍♂️Sign up to row with Wanda >> https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/1011803686041/true #/invitation
💲Make a donation >> https://24hourrow.com.au/t/wanda-slsc
Gotcha4Life

10/09/2025

R U OK?Day 💛 This Thurs (11 Sept)

But remember—every day is the day to ask.

1️⃣ Ask
2️⃣ Listen
3️⃣ Encourage
4️⃣ Check in
👉 https://bit.ly/2ZcG05n

R U OK?Day 2025 is this Thursday (11 September) but ANY day is the day to check in and support those who might be struggling.

If you’re not sure how to start the conversation, use these 4️⃣ steps.

1️⃣ Ask R U OK?
2️⃣ Listen
3️⃣ Encourage action
4️⃣ Check in

Find more tips at https://bit.ly/2ZcG05n

05/09/2025

Dane Sutton Shines on the International Stage 🟢🟡

We are incredibly proud of Dane Sutton, who made his debut for Australia over the weekend at the Battle of the Tasman, and what a performance it was!

Dane delivered outstanding individual results:

🥇 1st in Ski
🥇 1st in Board
🥈 2nd in Iron
🏅 4th in Swim

He also played a key role in multiple team events, helping the Youth Team secure victory in the Youth Competition Point score, contributing to Australia’s overall win. What a phenomenal effort!

Next up, Dane will once again wear the green and gold as he heads to Mt Maunganui, New Zealand this November to represent Australia at the International Surf Rescue Challenge. 👏👏👏
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28/08/2025

2025 Battle of the Tasman // This week, we celebrate a truly special milestone. Dane Sutton has been selected to represent the Australian Youth Team at the upcoming Battle of the Tasman on the Gold Coast, taking place on Friday and Saturday.

Wearing the green and gold is a dream many chase, and Dane has earned it through years of dedication, grit, and heart. From joining nippers at Wanda as a 5 year old to becoming a fierce competitor, humble teammate, and inspiring role model, Dane’s journey is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when talent meets perseverance.
To put this into perspective, only a handful of Wanda athletes have ever made an Australian team.

Good luck, Dane!

Compete hard, soak up every moment, and know that your Wanda family is behind you every step of the way.

We thought it fitting to share a collection of photos that trace Dane’s path from sandy toes to elite athlete. Each image tells a story of growth, the importance of community, and the spirit of surf lifesaving.

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08/08/2025

Wanda SLSC is saddened by the passing of John Baker AM ESM, President of Surf Life Saving Australia.

John held key leadership roles over many years and made an immense contribution to the direction of the surf lifesaving movement. His passing is a significant loss for surf lifesaving.

We extend our condolences to his wife Jo, his family, and all members of the surf lifesaving community.

Vale John Baker AM ESM

The Surf Life Saving community is today mourning the sudden passing of Surf Life Saving Australia President John Baker AM ESM.

John, ‘JB’ was the seventh President since SLSA was established in 1907, serving in the role since 2021 after spending 14 years on the national board.

Surf Life Saving Australia CEO, Adam Weir, said John’s passion for Surf Life Saving was felt at all levels of the organisation and his loss will be felt by many.

“Today is terrible for our Surf Life Saving community, losing one of our most dedicated volunteers and leaders.

Beyond the accolades and awards, John was a beloved member of our Surf Life Saving community and will be missed. Our thoughts are with his wife Jo and his family and friends at this time,” he said.

Surf Life Saving SA President and National Director, Sarah Cutbush, said that the South Australian Surf Life Saving community had been devastated by the news.

“This is such a loss for our movement - of a leader, and of a friend.

“Our condolences go out to Jo and his family and friends, as well as Brighton SLSC - we will join you in keeping JB’s memory and legacy alive.”

For more about his life and contribution to Surf Life Saving: sls.com.au/vale-john-baker-am-esm/

Vale John Baker AM ESM