Jun 19, 2011
At the SLSNR Awards of Excellence Muriwai members Oliver Tyack received the U19 Lifeguard of the Year Award and Pauline Butt the Administrator of the Year.
Oliver contributed over 230 volunteer hours lifeguarding at the beach this season, gaining his First Aid Level 1 and IRB crewpersons award in just one season and is thoroughly deserving of the award.
Photo: U19 Lifeguard of the Year, Oliver Tyack
Pauline works tirelessly behind the scenes ensuring that all the administrative tasks that are required to run such a successful club are taken care of and ensures that members receive regular updates.
Photo: Club Administrator of the Year, Pauline Butt
The club had several other finalists : Tim Jago Volunteer of the Year, Mackenzie Cook Rookie Lifeguard of the Year, Bernie Limbrick Official of the Year, Patty Wilson Most Outstanding Contribution to Junior Surf. The Club was also a finalist in the Club of the Year Award.
The Club is in a strong position currently with one million dollars being confirmed this week from the Auckland Council for the club's new lifeguard and community facility. The council contribution is recognition that Muriwai Beach is visited by 1.5million people from across the region.b Further funding is still being sought to enable the project to commence. For further information or to donate www.thesurfclubatmuriwai.org
Despite winter the club is still very active with the annual YMCA versus Muriwai fun run on Sunday 26 June, registrations 9am at the club, cost $5 with all proceeds going to the club.
A surfer was rescued from the rocks on Saturday by on call lifeguards after he got in to difficulties. The club operates a call out system over the winter with local senior guards and members of the Muriwai Surf School. All beach goers are reminded to check the conditions, surf with someone who knows the beach, and surf within their limits.