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Christine McDonald

Surf, Sand, and Success at Stanwell Park surf club

By publicity officer Christine McDonald of Helensburgh-Stanwell Park Surf Life Saving Club The patrol season is here, and the beach is alive with activity! With the warmer weather drawing crowds, it’s fantastic to see so many beachgoers enjoying the...

Christine McDonald

December 2024

Sport & Leisure

Stanwell Park Surf Club needs you

Attention, lifesavers! The Helensburgh-Stanwell Park Surf Lifesaving 2024-25 Patrolling season began on 29 September and runs until the end of April. It’s never too late to sign up! Join us to make a difference in our community. We provide...

Christine McDonald

September 2024

Sport & Leisure

Well done to all 170 Nippers at Stanwell Park surf club

The official season of Nippers at Helensburgh Stanwell Park Surf Life Saving Club wrapped up on Sunday, 18 February. We farewelled our U14s with the Nippers forming a Guard-of-Honour. We wish these nine young adults all the best as they move into...

Christine McDonald

March 2024

Sport & Leisure

Halle takes home silver!

By Christine McDonald, Helensburgh-Stanwell Park Surf Life Saving Club publicity officer The NSW State Champs were held at North Steyne from 24 to 26 February. We had a small team representing The Park in our red, white and blue colours. Lincoln...

Christine McDonald

March 2022

Sport & Leisure

‘We couldn’t be prouder!’

By Christine McDonald, Helensburgh-Stanwell Park Surf Life Saving Club publicity officer The Illawarra Branch Championships were held on Saturday, 12 February at Thirroul Beach. After a week of bad weather it was great to see the sun out even just...

Christine McDonald

March 2022

Sport & Leisure

Eels’ season slips away

What started out as a positive season soon fell apart. With five swims up our sleeves, we were looking forward to another social and competitive season. Like many organisations due to Covid-19 the shutters came down. We were looking forward to...

Christine McDonald

October 2021

Sport & Leisure

Sea Eels grounded

After a promising start to the season, we have unfortunately once again come to a standstill. We missed out on our ‘competitive’ visit to the Bondi Icebergs, we were to host the South Coast Winter Swimming Championships on 18 July (postponed...

Christine McDonald

August 2021