"The association aims to develop and improve National and International standards of life saving
on the beaches of Wales, whilst co-operating with all organisations with similar aims."
Peter Lake, MBE -
SLSA Wales President
Charity No. 1157762
WELCOME TO SLSA WALES - SURF LIFE SAVING ASSOCIATION OF WALES
The Surf Life Saving Association of Wales is the largest volunteer organisation for ocean safety and rescue work in Wales.
Our goal is "to prevent the loss of life through drowning”
History
Surf Life Saving originated in Australia in the early 1900s with the growth of seaside towns and the interest in swimming. Surf Life Saving was then introduced into Great Britain in 1955 in Bude, St Agnes in Cornwall and Brighton in Sussex.
Clubs were formed in Wales during the mid 1960s at Aberavon, Atlantic College , Barry, St Johns , Llantwit Major, Pen-y-bont, Porthmawr & Rhoose.
Throughout 1967, leading into the winter of 1968, discussions took place between Charles Thomson, Leader of the Extramural Department at Atlantic College, John David and a number of other people, notably Reg Whittle, Frank Clark and Alf Thomas, in creating the Surf Life Saving Association of Wales. In the spring of 1968, John David was elected as the first Chairman, Reg Whittle as Secretary and Margaret Whittle as Treasurer.
About Surf Lifesaving
Surf Life Saving Association WALES is a not-for-profit Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Number ~ 1157762. Thirty-one voluntary lifeguard clubs currently affiliate to SLSA Wales from Jacksons Bay, Barry in the east to Aberystwyth in the west and Rhosneigr on Anglesey in the north. Covering every Local Authority from the Vale of Glamorgan to Gwynedd, the majority of our lifesavers complete patrols on the weekend and in their own free time.
The primary aims & objectives are to save lives, to develop and improve National and International standards of life saving whilst co-operating with all organisations with similar aims. We also aim to provide the facilities for young people to participate in organised life saving.
IN THE NEWS..
Facebook and Safeguarding
Surf Life Saving Association of Wales now has a Safeguarding page on Facebook. Please view and share with our volunteers....
Lansio CRONFA NEWYDD ar gyfer clybiau a sefydliadau cymunedol
Mae gan Chwaraeon Cymru grant Cynnydd newydd sy’n darparu cyllid o hyd at £50,000 i helpu i wneud clybiau a gweithgareddau’n gynaliad...
NEW FUND launched for community clubs and organisations
Sport Wales has a new Progress grant, providing funding of up to £50,000 to help make clubs and activities sustainable into the future.
Covid-19 awareness course
The Welsh Sports Association is running an online Covid-19 awareness course for the Sport and Recreation Sector, Please click here: shorturl.at/CHMTY...
Firebreak and 2021 Stillwaters update 22nd October 2020
Following the firebreak announcement from the first minister, all clubs must suspend activities for the duration of a fire break.
