Leo Martinez and Pearl Brown recently represented North Steyne in the Sydney Northern Beaches Junior Lifesaver of the year competition. They both put in significant effort and did the club proud!
Special mention and congratulations to Pearl who was named the overall female winner!!!
Pearl will now represent SNB in the State competition.
What is the Junior Lifesaver of the Year?
Each season SLS Sydney Junior Development Committee hold the Junior Lifesaver of the Year competition which is open to any U14 from across the Sydney Clubs who holds their Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) award. The Junior Lifesaver of the Year Award is a way for Clubs and Branches to recognise their U14 members’ achievements in Surf Life Saving; the contributions they have made to all levels of Surf Life Saving as well as within the community.
This award is assess on a wide range of skills and achievements at Nippers and in the wider community.
The candidates gained their Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) in the U14’s of the current season, and have completed their time at ‘Nippers’, now graduating to serving on patrol in their SLS red and yellow uniform.
The nominated candidates are interviewed by a panel from Sydney Branch including members of the Branch Junior Development and Lifesaving and Education Committee’s, plus previous winners.
We wish Pearl the very best 😊
