Surf Sports

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    Surf Boats

    North Cottesloe continues to be a powerhouse in Australian surf boat racing, with crews racing in various local, State and National Carnivals including the Australian Surf Boat Rowers League.

    Crews race in mens and women’s competitions in every age division from U19 to Masters.

    Boats Captain: Andrew Pope

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    Surf Skis

    Our highly successful Ski section has been developing top tier athletes for many years. This section has opportunities to race in single, double and relay surf ski races for U17 and up. Ski Development Programs run all year around, look out for details in our newsletter.

    Ski Captain: Jeremy Doney

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    Board and Iron

    Board paddling is another fundamental life saving skill and one of the most relevant of all the surf sporting disciplines. There are plenty of training and competition opportunities for youth (U14/U15) and open (U17+) competitiors.

    Board and Iron Captain: Archie Davis

  • Nippers Surf Sports

    Nippers aged U8 - U13 can train and compete in boards and irons.

    Nippers Surf Captain: Kate Carbone

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    Nippers Beach Sprint

    We offer sprint training (on grass and sand), strength and conditioning programs for U8 - U13 years, along with Athletics West ‘affiliated track racing opportunities and interstate SLSA championship and competition trips. We are always looking for great competitors to join our team and offer specific training programs for all age groups.

    Nippers Sprint Captain: Renee Gibbs

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    Beach Sprints

    The North Cottesloe Beach Sprint Squad is the premier sprinting squad in WA, catering for youth and open competitors (U14 and above).

    Our events are fast, fun and all about speed, power and agility - with the beach sprint, sprint relay and the unique beach flag events. Training squads cover Nipper, Youth and Senior age groups.

    Sprint Captain: Tom Nolan

  • Lifesaving

    Lifesaving Captain: Ava Smith

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    2km Beach Runs

    2km Beach run is an exciting event that competitors from all sections come together to compete in.

    Come join us on Friday afternoons in Winter for run club, lead by World Champion Hish Scarff.

    Distance Running Captain: Hish Scarff

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    Masters Competition

    In Australian surf life saving competition, competitiors aged 30 and above can compete in masters (as well as in Open) carnivals and events. All disciplines are covered in masters events at both state and national carnivals.

    Masters Captain: Sue Collins

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    March Past

    March Past is an event that brings together competitors from various sections under the North Cottesloe Flag. This event is a great way to mingle with other competitors and gain points for the club at state and national level.

    March Past Captain: Jenny Ford

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    Swimming

    Swimming is the core lifesaving skill. All lifesavers are required to demonstrate proficiency in the pool before they receive their qualification.

    In surf life saving competition, swimming is part of numerous individual and team events, including Surf Race (individual race), Ironman & Ironwoman, Surf Teams (teams of four), Surf Belt (Reel) Race, and Cameron Relay & Lifesaver Relay.

    Many of our members and athletes train with Hooked Swim or join Pod Squad: an open water swimming squad, meeting at NC every morning of the year.

Contact the Surf Sports Team
Information for Competitors

The White Caps

Whether you are an aspiring Olympian, a dedicated surf athlete or just in it for the fun, when you put on the White Cap, you are part of the team, part of the village.

For over 100 years we have been a powerhouse in Surf Life Saving Competition. Boasting a strong cadre of coaches and athletes we’ve experienced exceptional results across disciplines.

Meet your Crew

Our members come from all walks, sometimes coming to life saving and surf sport later in life. By far the best part of getting involved in surf sport, apart from staying fit, is meeting new mates and finding your crew.

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    Steve Gibbs

    Board Member, Chair of Surf Sports

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    Mark Finucane

    Manager Surf Sports,
    Performance & Pathways

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    Stuart McLaughlin

    Operations & Surf Sports Coordinator