(by editorial board, Coast Community News, February 20, 2026)
Freemasons on the Central Coast (FotCC) and Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC) recently celebrated 13 seasons of partnership with the annual Freemason’s Rookie Challenge, bringing together the next generation of lifesavers.
The Rookie Program provides U13 and U14 surf life saving members with invaluable hands-on experience by placing them on SLS patrols as rookies.
Under the guidance of experienced lifesavers, the young members learn the fundamentals of beach safety and patrol operations before undertaking their Surf Rescue Certificate when they turn 14.
Held each January, the event attracts rookie lifesavers from all the Central Coast Surf Life Saving Clubs together for a day of theory and physical challenges.
The competition included various relay races with lots of running and then surf rescue boards, bodyboards, swimming, boards with…
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Under the guidance of experienced lifesavers, the young members learn the fundamentals of beach safety and patrol operations before undertaking their Surf Rescue Certificate when they turn 14.
Held each January, the event attracts rookie lifesavers from all the Central Coast Surf Life Saving Clubs together for a day of theory and physical challenges.
The competition included various relay races with lots of running and then surf rescue boards, bodyboards, swimming, boards with…
read more:
The competition included various relay races with lots of running and then surf rescue boards, bodyboards, swimming, boards with…
read more:
