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West Australian
01-06-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Young Albany and Denmark surf lifesavers recognised at annual Surf Lifesaving WA awards
Albany and Denmark Surf Life Saving Club nippers were recognised among the State's top young surf life saving members at the annual Surf Life Saving WA Nipper and Youth awards earlier this month. More than 120 outstanding young members from across WA were recognised for their achievements at the awards in Perth on May 17, with three Albany members and three Denmark members receiving club awards. Albany SLSC's Zach Riddel received a Nipper Club Achiever Award, Oliver Pass received a Youth Club Achiever award, and William Schupp was a finalist for Youth Official of the Year. Nipper Club Achievers are nominated by their clubs for outstanding work in lifesaving, surf sports, surf awareness, and individual safety skills. Youth Club Achievers are also nominated by their clubs for lifesaving, training, leadership, and surf sports skills. Denmark SLSC's Raymi Morris was nominated as a Nipper Club Achiever, and Sadie Barker for Youth Club Achiever. Makiah Suttie was one of three top performing under-13 competitors in the Fuel To Go and Play WA Nipper Surf Lifesaving Championships, which were held in March, and was recognised as an under-13 age group champion. More than 300 guests attended the Perth awards ceremony, including the SLSWA chief patron Governor Chris Dawson and representatives from SLSWA partner organisation the Scottish Masonic Charitable Foundation of WA. Young club members from across the State were recognised for their hard work across lifesaving, surf sports competitions, and volunteering. City of Bunbury's George Cowan was named Nipper of the Year, and Quinns Mindarie SLSC's Brady Fulcher was named under-14/under-15 Lifesaver of the Year. Sorrento's Emma Gibbs was named Youth of the Year, while City of Perth's Florence Shaw took out Youth Official of the Year. Trigg Island's Oliver Browne was named under-14/under-15 Athlete of the Year after a hugely successful State and National Championships, as well as co-captaining the WA Pathways Interstate Team, while North Cottesloe's Edward Wallis took out Nipper Athlete of the Year. Twenty-three outstanding individuals were also recognised for their attainment of gold level in SLSWA's Youth Leaders Program, which required them to have accumulated more than 230 volunteer hours during their time as a youth member.
Perth Now
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Awards for Surf Life Saving WA young stars
More than 120 outstanding young members from across WA were recognised for their achievements at Surf Life Saving WA's annual Nipper and Youth Awards. The awards were presented by the Scottish Masonic Charitable Foundation of WA on May 17 in front of more than 300 guests. Among those recognised on the day was Quinns Mindarie Surf Life Saving Club's Brady Fulcher, named U14/U15 lifesaver of the year in recognition of his service patrolling local beaches over the season. Your local paper, whenever you want it. Brady also achieved Gold Level in SLSWA's Youth Leaders Program after volunteering more than 230 hours during his time as a youth member. He has carried out more than 120 patrol hours over the past season, including the high-risk abalone patrols, and his leadership and professionalism were praised by a member of the public during a recent search and rescue activity. Sorrento's Emma Gibbs was named youth of the year, while City of Perth's Florence Shaw took out youth official of the year. Emma supports her club's Dolphins program for special needs inclusion, mentors younger members and also earned State podium finishes in surf boats, rescue and resuscitation, first aid, and champion patrol. Emma Gibbs was named youth of the year. Credit: SLSWA She has also completed more than 24 hours of patrol service and attained multiple lifesaving qualifications. Florence has been officiating for three seasons and awards judges said she had developed a 'fantastic rapport' with competitors and other officials alike. Florence Shaw receives her award from WA Governor Chris Dawson. Credit: Sports Imagery 'Florence possesses a deep knowledge of the sport, which she uses to make fair and reliable decisions, and her kind and welcoming nature contributes to the overall atmosphere of the event,' they said. In surf sports, Trigg Island's Oliver Browne was named U14/15 athlete of the year after successful State and national championships, as well as co-captaining the WA Pathways Interstate Team. He won an individual gold and five team golds at the championships before going on to win gold in the U15 surf race as well as in the 2km swim for the third time a row at the Australian Championships. Oliver also represented SLSWA in the WA Pathways Interstate Team, where, as co-captain, he achieved gold in both the ironman and surf race and, alongside his teammates, secured bronze medals in the swim teams and cameron relay. North Cottesloe's Edward Wallis was awarded nipper athlete of the year for his exceptional performance on the sand. He won gold in the U13 male sprint and silver in the U13 male flags in Fuel To Go & Play WA Surf Life Saving Nipper Championships. At the Australian Championships on the Gold Coast, Edward won silver in the sprints and flags events and was a member of the North Cottesloe U13 beach relay team, which won gold. Twenty-three people who had accumulated more than 230 volunteer hours during their time as a youth member were also recognised for reaching the gold level in SLSWA's Youth Leaders Program. Foundation chairman George Rogers said the SLSWA's youth programs were integral to helping build future leaders, not only in surf life saving but in their local communities.
Perth Now
05-05-2025
- General
- Perth Now
Whale stranding sparks shark warning on south coast
A shark warning has been issued after authorities reported a whale stranding off the south coast on Monday. The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions spotted the school of whales at House Beach, about 10km east of Bremer Bay in the Shire of Jerramungup, at 5.03pm and reported the incident at 5.09pm. 'The Parks and Wildlife Service is responding to a report of seven false killer whales stranded at House Beach,' a Parks and Wildlife Service statement said. 'Due to the remote location, a DBCA staff member is currently travelling to the location to assess the situation, with additional personnel to be deployed at first light.' The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development subsequently issued a shark advice warning at 5.49pm as authorities fear the stranded animals will attract sharks close to the shore. DBCA are leading the response and managing the incident with staff from other agencies, including DPIRD officers. What to do: Take additional caution in the House Beach area. Adhere to beach closures advised by Local Government Rangers, Parks and Wildlife Service officers or Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA). Use your Sea Sense and stay informed by checking for shark activity on the SharkSmart website, SharkSmart WA app or follow @SLSWA on X (formerly Twitter). If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600. All shark sighting information reported to Water Police is provided to land managers and relevant authorities and to the public on the SharkSmart website, SharkSmart WA app and @SLSWA on X.
