Bilgola
Surf Life Saving Club
Bilgola Surf Lifesaving Club is located at Bilgola Beach, on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Bilgola Beach is amongst the most beautiful in the world, but can also be one of the most dangerous.
Our job is to ensure that our beach is as safe as possible for all visitors, and that our members and children are educated in surf safety and surf skills.
The purpose of this site is to provide information about our club, and the Surf Lifesaving movement in general, to our members and the public.
News / Upcoming Events
Our job is to ensure that our beach is as safe as possible for all visitors, and that our members and children are educated in surf safety and surf skills.
The purpose of this site is to provide information about our club, and the Surf Lifesaving movement in general, to our members and the public.
Please note the following dates in your diary:
**SOLD OUT** Bilgola Trivia Night Challenge
11th July '09 60th Anniversary Celebrations (Tickets available here)
9th August '09 Annual General Meeting
Passing of Kevin Berry
It is with deep sadness that we advise of the sudden death of a long standing, Distinguished Service member Kevin Berry. Kevin passed away this afternoon (31/3/2009) due to a severe heart attack. Kevin has been closely associated with the Club and Life Saving for many years in many capacities. The Club's deepest sympathies are extended to Gabby and the Chase-Berry family.
Passing Of Bob De Groot
It is with deep sadness that we advise of the death of our Long standing member Bob de Groot. Bob obtained his bronze on 11.11.1956 and was an active and keen member. In 1961 Bob was part of a mass rescue which saw him and other members receiving the citation for bravery which was duly presented by the president of Surf Life Saving Australia. Bob was a great benefactor of the club, contributing a large amount of money for the club renovations. In recent years Bob set up the BDG Trust to help secure the future of the club. This trust will supply ongoing funds for the development of lifesaving at Bilgola. Recently the committee passed a motion to name a perpetual trophy after him, from now on the club man of the year will be presented with the Bob de Groot trophy. Bob requested that his ashes be scattered from a Bilgola Surfboat just off Newport Reef (details above).
11th July '09 60th Anniversary Celebrations (Tickets available here)
9th August '09 Annual General Meeting
Results
160 years Masters - 3rd
Open Women (Gold Crew) - Missed the semis
Open Women (Blue Crew) - Knocked out in the semis
Reserves (Gold Crew) - Missed the semis
UNDER 23 MEN (Gold Crew) - 5th
Under 23 Women (Gold Crew) - 3rd
We are very proud to announce that one of our members Graham Foran was the recipeint of one of Pittwater Councils 2009
Graham Foran was presented with this award for his contribution to the local volunteer surf lifesaving movement. "He pioneered the junior cadet movement aimed at retaining teenage lifesavers between the ages of 14 and 16 at Bilgola Surf Club, which was then adopted by surf clubs across the northern beaches. He has also been involved in coaching young members of the Avalon Junior Rugby League and the Pittwater Baseball Club."
Graham is a Life Member of Bilgola SLSC are this award is well deserved and long overdue.
On behalf of the Club - Well done Graham and thanks for all of your past, current and future help.
Bilgola SLSC 60th Anniversary - 11th July 2009 - Full details soon - Lock it into your diary
Check Out Our NEW
Sippers - Basically Sippers is the club members night, often with live music, with the Bar and BBQ open. "Usually" held on the Last Friday evening of every month - from approx 6.00pm onwards. It is run by volunteers so please try and help out where you can. All members and friends are welcome. The next Sippers is Friday April 24th 2009.
Blackmores Sponsorship of Bilgola SLSC Press Release: See the attached Press Release regarding the new sponsorship with Blackmores.
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Nippers Age Group Photos - Please collect any photos that you have ordered ASAP - See Nippers "Stop Press" for further details
Bilgola Board Riders Surfing Competition
This Summer, come and join in, as our own Board riders battle the waves of Bilgola. The competition will run for all ages, sexes and ability levels of Bilgola SLSC Members - not just the “rad pro's”. Held at 8:30 am on the last Sunday of each month, there will be awards given for the best wave, most improved, best trick, biggest wave and hardest stack. There will also be a Mal competition for all you old cats, followed by a BBQ at the club. This competition is pathway to surfing for SLSA, which is another great way to represent Bilgola Surf Club. Click Here for Full Details