In 2026, the Ayr Surf Life Saving Club will celebrate a remarkable milestone - 100 years of service, dedication and community spirit.
Centenary celebrations will take place across a full weekend from Friday the 29th of May to Sunday, the 31st of May 2026, offering something for everyone connected to the club.
Festivities will begin on Friday with a relaxed Meet and Greet and Book Launch at the Kalamia Hotel from 6pm. The evening will bring together past and present members, friends, family and supporters for the launch of a commemorative book written by author Martin Grandelis, capturing the stories and legacy of the club’s first century.
On Saturday, the 30th of May, the celebrations will culminate in a Centenary Gala Dinner at the Burdekin Memorial Hall, commencing at 6pm. The formal evening will provide an opportunity to reconnect with old friends, reflect on shared memories and honour the people who have shaped the club across generations.
The weekend will conclude on Sunday, the 31st of May with a Community Fun Day at the Ayr Surf Life Saving Clubhouse from 10am. Designed as a relaxed, family-friendly event, the day will invite the wider community to celebrate at the place the club proudly calls home.
As it marks 100 years, the Ayr Surf Life Saving Club stands as a powerful reminder of what can be achieved through community, commitment and care - a legacy born from compassion and carried forward by generations of Burdekin locals. Additional details, including Gala Dinner ticket sales are yet to be announced.
Do you spot any familiar faces from these 2000s Ayr SLSC photos? Photo source: Ayr SLSC
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