C.A. Sanders was the inaugural secretary and treasurer, taking on these important roles at the young age of sixteen. He had been studying at a boarding school in Sydney and

Reverend W Harris Walker was the first club president of South West Rocks Surf Life Saving Club. He led the club for six seasons and was instrumental in having the

President 1930-32

Frank N. Range was a foundation member of the South West Rocks Surf Life Saving Club. He served as club President from 1932 – 1954 and again from 1955 –

Secretary 1936 – 1947 Treasurer 1939 – 1941

Reg Saunders devoted most of his life to Surf Life Saving, being an active member, he also had the responsibility of being the MNC Branch Superintendent for eight years and

Secretary 1947- 49

W. Tom Saul (or old Tom as he was known) was a keen active member, who went on to be one of the best officials and instructors the Surf Life

Secretary 1951-52 and 1953-57.

Secretary 1930-32, 1934-35 and 1957-1963 Treasurer 1928-32, 1934-39 and 1957-1964

‘Coogan’ joined the SWRSLSC in the mid 1940’s and gained his Bronze Medallion in 1946. He was Club Captain for the seasons 1955/57 and 1964/66. In 1954 ‘Coogan’ was selected

Kevin Ruscoe came from New Zealand in 1949 for a holiday and stayed. He joined the SWRSLSC in 1952 and gained his Bronze Medallion on the 3rd January 1953. Kevin

Garry was a member of the SWRSLSC for over 50 years and gained his Bronze Medallion on the 29th November 1953. He was the Club Captain for the seasons of

‘Yakka’ as he was fondly known gained his Bronze Medallion in 1951. He took on the role of Club President for two seasons – 1980/81 and 1981/82. ‘Yakka’ also gained

Bruce gained his Bronze Medallion on the 28th November 1964, which was the start of a life long involvement in the SWRSLSC. He held many committee positions including Club Captain

Anthony (Tony) Hayes first joined the SWRSLSC in 1968. During this time ‘Haysie’ as he is fondly known has gained multiple awards, including: Advanced Resuscitation Certificate, IRB Crew Certificate, Silver

Greg ‘Whale’ Coleman was originally from the Western Suburbs of Sydney and was a late starter to surf club life, in fact his first ever surf club was the South

Colin Ball joined the South West Rocks Surf Life Saving Club as a junior. He was a strong swimmer who won many surf races as a junior and cadet. Colin

Pamela Ball was the Treasurer of the Junior Activities Committee from 1976 – 1987. During this time Pam was a driving force behind South West Rocks hosting the 1976 Inter-Branch

Rod’s distinguished career in Surf Life Saving began when he joined Cape Hawke SLSC in 1979. After obtaining his Bronze Medallion in 1981 he served continuously in many positions at

Mick joined South West Rocks SLSC in 1967 and went on to gain his Qualifying Certificate and Bronze Medallion before going on to be a Council Beach Inspector for seven

Anne as been a member of South West Rocks Surf Life Saving Club since 1993 when she joined and completed her Bronze Medallion. During this time she has completed the

Brienna Elford gained her Bronze Medallion in 1997, patrolled for three seasons, and rowed in the junior girls surf boat crew until she moved to Queensland after finishing Year 12.

Andrew Packwood has been a continuous member of SWRSLSC, joining in 2003 when his children started Nippers. During this time, Packy as he is fondly known, has held various committee