Sandon Point Surf Life Saving Club IncorporatedRegistered

The Club s core activities are unchanged, namely the provision of Surf Life Saving (SLS) and other Emergency Services at Sandon Point Beach and along the adjacent coastline. Ensure that members meet Surf Life Saving Australia standards and that services are delivered by qualified and proficient volunteers. Promote and conduct inclusive training courses, diverse development activities along with competency assessments. Provide a venue for other water focused associations and the broader community to gather and interact socially. In common with previous years the number of beach goers increased during the 202425 season. The rapid urbanisation of Sydney s southwest around Campbelltown and beyond, has changed swimmer demographics from predominantly local families to a broader group, with a corresponding decline in water/surf competencies. To address this a Float to Survive program was developed in house and training offered every weekend from December 2024 to May 2025. In addition the scope of patrols was expanded with members deployed along the full length of the beach. Nipper activities were strong, while training activities eased . After four years of planning, major building work to extend and roof the Club s upper deck was completed in January 2025. For the first half of the season the clubhouse was a construction site necessitating changes to lifesaving procedures and the curtailment of social events. The cost of the project was $457K, which was funded by a $307K Facilities Grant from NSW Department of Sport, with the balance from Club accumulated funds. The work has exceeded expectations, providing enhanced lifesaving capabilities and expanded social opportunities. A wider cross section of the community frequently use the Clubhouse, which attracts new members and strengthened the Club s financial position. Increased numbers on the beach resulted in more rescues and preventative actions. Overall membership declined to 547, however the Club remains the fifth largest in the Illawarra Branch. Members completed the full spectrum of training awards, gaining their Bronze Medallions, Surf Rescue Certificates, First Aid Certificates, IRB Crew. A growing band of members represented the Club at local, Branch and State level carnivals. The focus of the 202526 season will be to grow membership, increase social and community interaction and in doing so strengthen the Club s capabilities. With a sound membership base and experienced management committee the Club is well positioned to continue to fulfil community and Association expectations in the delivery of Rescue and Emergency Services.