On Friday, 28th February 2025, we hosted our Annual Nipper Trivia Fundraiser, and what an incredible night it was! We had an amazing turnout, with 250 nipper parents attending. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us; your support helped us raise just over $22,000 for our nippers! These funds will go towards purchasing essential equipment to keep our fantastic program running for our kids.
A special thank you also goes out to our generous sponsors:
- Nixco
- Holfords Pool Services
- In Control DJ’s
- The Juniors
- Maroubra Seals
- Joseph Medcalf
- Engine
- Top Cat Catering
- Scarecrow Foods
- 6X Training
- Kaboo Studio
- First Education Maroubra
- Good & Fugly
- Westfield
- Holey Moley Golf Club
- Clayground
- Ritz
- Young Henrys
- Dr Jason Kaplan – NSW Cardiology
- Des Renford Leisure Centre
- Manhattan Super Bowl
- Lets Go Surfing
- Taronga Zoo
- Kristen Wells Hair Stylist
- Archie Rose Distilling Co
- Sydney FC
- Verve Portraits
- Sports Lab
- Flooring Xtra
- Sydney Beer Co
- Outpost Agency
- Betty’s Burgers
- Conditin. Maroubra
2025 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships
We are thrilled to share the outstanding achievement of our nipper competition team at the 2025 NSW Surf Life Saving Age Championships, held from March 6th to 9th at Manly beach. The event, which brought together some of the best young surf lifesavers from around the state, saw our talented athletes shine with determination, skill, and sportsmanship.
After months of preparation, training, and hard work, our team proudly finished in 4th place overall—an incredible achievement that speaks volumes about their dedication and commitment to the sport. This result places South Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club among the top clubs in New South Wales, and we couldn’t be more proud of the effort and passion shown by each of our athletes.
Throughout the competition, our juniors showcased their talent in a variety of events, with many athletes making it to finals and achieving personal bests. The fierce competition, challenging surf conditions, and the spirit of camaraderie displayed by all participants made this championship an unforgettable experience for our club.
A huge thank you to all the coaches, volunteers, and parents who supported our team throughout the event. Your encouragement, guidance, and hard work were instrumental in helping our athletes perform at their best.
We would also like to acknowledge our junior competitors for their incredible resilience and sportsmanship. Their efforts on the beach and in the surf demonstrated the true spirit of South Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club.
Once again, congratulations to all our athletes, and thank you to everyone who played a part in this fantastic achievement. Let’s continue to support and encourage our juniors as they strive for excellence both on and off the beach.
Here are our impressive results from the NSW State Age Championships:
All Age Beach Relay – 4th – South Maroubra Team A – Viva Paull, Ella Coleman, Nicholas Kondilios, Ethan Costa, Makayla Kondilios, Dewa Putu Krishna Inder
Junior March Past – 5th – Emily West, Isis Buckett, Jessica Edwards, Lexi Ellis, Alexa Jeffries, Emily Jeffries, Grace Jeffries, Sage Killigrew-Sweeting, Oliva Philp, Francesca McKenney, Saoirse Palmer, Fiona Perry
U9 Female beach flags – 3rd – Viva Paull
U9 Female beach sprint – 5th – Viva Paull
U9 Male beach flags – 2nd – Kycen Puroku
U9 Male beach sprint – 5th – Kycen Puroku
U9 mixed beach relay – 4th – Annabelle Cutugno, Harvey Hornigold, Viva Paull, Kycen Puroku
U10 mixed beach relay – 1st – William Ammon, Ella Coleman, Lucas Salicath, Alexandra Service
U10 female beach relay – 6th – Ella Coleman, Lucy Hunter, Lucy Menere, Alexandra Service
U10/U11 2 Person R&R –
2nd – Ella Hallen-Taylor, Grace Jeffries
U11 Female 2 x 500m Beach run – 2nd – Callie Simpson, Asher Simpson
U11 Female beach sprint – 2nd – Stasia Serafin
U11 Female 1km beach run – 2nd – Asher Simpson, 3rd – Alexa Jeffries
U11 Female beach relay – 1st – Callie Simpson, Asher Simpson, Stasia Serafin, Scarlett Gutteridge
U11 Male beach sprint – 6th – Nicholas Kondilios
U11 male beach relay – 1st – Nicholas Kondilios, Liam Morrissey, Callum Rollo, William Ammon
U11 mixed beach relay – 3rd – Nicholas Kondilios, Liam Morrissey, Asher Simpson, Stasia Serafin
U12 Female beach flags – 6th – London Maynard
U12 female beach relay – 1st – Desak Made Shanti Inder, London Maynard, Francesca McKenney, Billie Rollo
U12 Mixed 2 x 500m Beach run – 5th – Francesca McKenney, Jack McKenney
U12 Male beach sprints – 1st – Ethan Costa
U12 Female 2 x 500m Beach run – 3rd – Francesca McKenney, Niamh Perry
U13 Female board race – 3rd – Sophie Maley
U13 Female Ironperson – 3rd – Sophie Maley
U13 female beach relay – 6th – Billie Rollo, Makayla Kondilios, London Maynard, Skye Sinclair
U13 Male Ironperson – 3rd – Billy Holford
U13 Male Beach flags – 2nd – Max Israel
U13 Mixed 2 x 1km Beach run relay – 1st – Billy Holford, Olivia Philp
U13 Male 2 x 1km beach run relay – 2nd – Billy Holford, Jacob Roorda
U13 male beach relay – 3rd – Sean Dickson, Max Israel, Jacob Coleman, Tenison Millward
U13 male beach relay – 4th – Liam Knibbs, Billy Holford, Jacob Roorda, Aimatai Vakasiwa
U13/U14 2 Person R&R – 6th – Emily Jeffries, Sage Killigrew-Sweeting
U14 Female beach flags – 2nd – Katahra Boyle-Raniga
U14 Female beach sprint – 1st – Katahra Boyle-Raniga, 3rd – Emily Maxwell
U14 female beach relay – 1st – Katahra Boyle-Raniga, Emily Maxwell, Emily Rana, Sienna Sharpe
U14 Male beach flags – 2nd – Dewa Putu Krishna Inder
U14 male beach relay – 3rd – Dewa Putu Krishna Inder, Jayden Newrick, Christian Smith, Jake Tobin
U14 mixed beach relay – 3rd – Emily Rana, Sienna Sharpe, Christian Smith, Billy Holford
Last day of Nippers – Sunday 23rd March 2025
As the 2024/2025 Nippers season comes to a close, we invite all our Nippers and families to join us for a fun-filled and memorable last day of the season on Sunday, 23rd March.
We’ll be celebrating with a fun nipper session full of games, activities, and plenty of smiles as our young surf lifesavers wrap up another fantastic season. It’s the perfect opportunity to reflect on the growth, achievements, and friendships made over the past months.
To make this day even more special, we’ll also have a disco for the kids and we will be firing up the BBQ.
The day will also be a bittersweet moment as we farewell our U14 Nippers, who are moving on from the Nippers program. These nippers have shown incredible dedication and we want to celebrate their contributions to our club. We’ll take a moment to acknowledge their achievements and wish them all the best as they transition to the next chapter in their surf lifesaving journey.
It’s been an amazing season for all of our Nippers, and this celebration is a chance for everyone to come together, have fun, and make lasting memories before we wrap up.
We look forward to seeing you all there for what promises to be a fantastic day of fun, food, and celebration!
Peter Kondilios
Director of Youth Development