Lifeguard teams across Kiama, Shellharbour, Wollongong and Shoalhaven represented their local areas at the Lifeguard Challenge on 1 February. This year’s competition was a display of excellent sportsmanship and friendly competition amongst teams. 

The course is a five leg relay starting with a race across the beach, including a swim, a tube swim, a board paddle and a nipper board paddle. The competitive teams delivered an impressive performance, and the excitement was tangible.

Shellharbour Team A took the trophy again this year, followed by two Wollongong teams, Wollongong Red in second and Wollongong Blue in third place. 

The event drew in plenty of spectators and the energy was high as the teams completed the demanding race. Wollongong started ahead, leading the race but as competition tightened Shellharbour took the win.

Congratulations to Shellharbour for taking out another win this year. It was an incredible effort from all the competitors, with special recognition to organiser, Blair Day who puts a lot of work into making the event happen each year.