On the 19th of July the Ayr Surf Club hosted the Annual North Barrier Branch Presentation Night to wrap up the 2024-25 Season. The night is a celebration to recognise members from the seven clubs across the Branch - Forrest Beach, Arcadian, Townsville-Picnic Bay, Ayr, Eimeo, Mackay and Sarina - for their dedication, commitment and love of lifesaving in a variety of facets. Surf sports athletes, teams, coaches and officials were recognised as well as volunteers in their respective areas. Four of our local lifesavers were acknowledged for their involvement in surf lifesaving for the season and all progress onto the Surf Life Saving Queensland Awards of Excellence as nominees later this month. A massive congratulations to Stephanie Dale - Official of the Year, Kristy Wassmuth - Master Athlete of the Year, Briella Wassmuth - U14 Junior Lifesaver of the Year and Kellie Lawry - Surf Lifesaver of the Year.
2025-26 Season Commences
The 2025-26 Season of lifesaving has also commenced. The Ayr Surf Club held a Come and Try Day and their nipper program has commenced, however if you are keen to join the club for a fantastic family friendly activity, please reach out to ayrslsc@gmail.com or Junior Activities Co-ordinator Kellie Lawry for further details. The patrolling season at Alva Beach will commence on Saturday 20th September, and the club is always looking for more dedicated volunteers to join our patrolling ranks, so please contact club admin for further information.
Over the weekend, the club had 17 keen competitors head to the first carnival of the season at Townsville-Picnic Bay on the Strand to go head-to-head in a water carnival for the day on Saturday 9th. The kids braved the chilly water a little earlier in the season than normal and all had a fantastic day bringing home some great individual and team results. The nipper program will continue over the coming months, with competitors also looking forward to a regular schedule of carnivals leading up to Christmas.
Contributed with thanks to Kellie Lawry
North Barrier Branch Award winners - Stephanie Dale (Official of the Year), Kristy Wassmuth (Masters Athlete of the Year), Briella Wassmuth (U14 Junior Lifesaver of the Year) & Kellie Lawry (Surf Lifesaver of the Year)
Ayr Team representing at Townsville-Picnic Bay Carnival
Zachary Dale winning U15 Male Ironperson
Quinn Pontifex and Mackenzie Sartori before their U9 Surf Race
Hoyt Pontifex starting U11 Ironperson
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