Henley Surf Life Saving Club

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100 sleeps till summer!

Who else is counting down?

We can’t wait for those long summer days, patrols back on the beach, Nippers running through the waves, and the club buzzing again. 🏖️🌊

There’s just something about summer at Henley. 💙

Special thanks to Port Hughes Fishing Charters for the artistic inspiration.

Proud to support opportunities that help make surf lifesaving a place where everyone feels welcome, included and part of the community. 🌈🌊

If you or someone you know would love to become a lifesaver, check out the Proud Lifesaver Scholarships below. Already a lifesaver? There are also opportunities to build your skills through further training.

If Henley feels like your club, you can nominate Henley SLSC when asked which surf club you would become a member of — or nominate another club you feel connected to. 💙

Lifesavers with Pride

Matteo Simone has been part of Henley for 42 years, after first joining as a Nipper at the age of 12.

He was introduced to the club by his long-time friend and fellow Life Member Greg Fletcher. Matteo remembers getting his SRC, learning surf skills, making friends and spending as much time as he could at the club.

“It was a great place to grow and learn.”

Since then, Matteo has been involved in pretty much every part of club life - patrolling, surf sports, age groups, carnivals, committees and plenty of jobs behind the scenes. He has clocked up more than 700 patrol hours, been a Patrol Captain and travelled to more than 15 Australian Titles.

One of his favourite memories is competing at the 1986 Aussie Titles at Moana as a Cadet, where he made the beach sprint and beach relay finals.

Now, after 42 years, we asked Matteo what he enjoys most about Henley.

“Everyone pitched in for our 100 year celebrations in varying ways. That unity and club spirit is what I enjoy the most.”

It’s also something he hopes continues into the future, particularly keeping young members connected as they move from Nippers through to Seniors.

And his advice to anyone thinking about giving Henley a go?

“It’s a great club to be part of with great support and opportunity. I’d also suggest bring a friend, the more the merrier!”

Congratulations Matteo on becoming a Life Member, and thank you for everything you’ve given to Henley over the past 42 years. 💙💙

🏆 2026 AUSTRALIAN POOL RESCUE CHAMPIONSHIPS 🏆
💙🤍 HENLEY SLSC POOL RESCUE TEAM 🤍💙

What a weekend for our Henley SLSC Pool Rescue family! From our youngest competitors through to our Masters athletes, our team showed incredible skill, commitment, sportsmanship and — most importantly — fantastic team spirit.

🥉 3rd – Masters Pointscore | 132 points
🏅 14th – Open & Age Pointscore | 63 points

A huge 29 medals across individual and team events!!!! 👏

🥇 8 GOLD | 🥈 9 SILVER | 🥉 12 BRONZE

🌟 RECORD BREAKERS 🌟

🌍 John Ellice-Flint
World Record – 50m Manikin Carry | 54.49
World Record (pending) – 100m Rescue Medley 75+ | 2:00.76

🇦🇺 Alexandra Laws & Lindy Lewis
National Record – 40–49 Line Throw | 15.97

🇦🇺 Alexandra Laws
National Record - 50-54 100m Manikin tow | 1:08.73

🥇 GOLD MEDALLISTS
Alexandra Laws – 100m Manikin Tow & 100m Manikin Carry, 50–54
John Ellice-Flint – 50m Manikin Carry, 100m Manikin Tow & 100m Manikin Carry 70–74
Rebecca Woods – 50m Manikin Carry, 30–34
Alexandra Laws & Lindy Lewis – 40–49 Line Throw 🏆 National Record – 15.97
Leo Ying & Tim Hughes – U14 Line Throw

🥈 SILVER MEDALLISTS

Alexandra Laws – 50-54, 50m Manikin Carry
Jim Plouffe – 55 - 59, 100m Manikin Tow
Kyle Simpson-Purkiss – 36-39, 100m Manikin Carry
Phoenix Laws – Under 12 50m Brick Carry, 50m Swim with Fins & 100m Obstacles
Rebecca Woods – 30-34, 100m Manikin Carry & 50m Obstacles
Bailey Stewart, Phoenix Laws, Tim Hughes & Lucas Reed – U12/13 Brick Relay

🥉 BRONZE MEDALLISTS
Hayley Grosser – 35-39, 50m Manikin Carry
Jim Plouffe – 55-59, 50m & 100m Manikin Carry
Kyle Simpson-Purkiss – 35-39, 50m Manikin Carry & 100m Obstacles
Neville Fielder – 65-69, 100m Manikin Tow, 50m & 100m Manikin Carry
Lucas Reed & Tim Hughes – U12/13 Patient Tow
Lucas Reed, Bailey Tunbridge, Leo Ying & Alan Liew – U14/15 Obstacle Relay
Lucas Reed, Alan Liew, Leo Ying & Bailey Tunbridge – U14/15 Manikin Relay
Phoenix Laws, Jacob Fisher, Tim Hughes & Lucas Reed – U12/13 Medley Relay

👏 Alexandra Laws and Karim Nasr were also selected to represent SLSSA, a fantastic recognition of their performances and a great effort by all the SA representatives finishing 3rd overall!

From our U12s to our Masters, this was so much more than medals. It was about backing each other, celebrating each other’s success, racing for Henley and creating a team where everyone belongs.

💙 2026 Henley SLSC Pool Rescue Team — one team, one family. 🤍

A massive congratulations to every athlete, coach, official, supporter and family member who contributed to an incredible championship campaign.

So proud of our Henley crew! 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️💙🤍

Have you ever wondered where surf lifesaving could take you? 🌊

For our Henley athletes, this season it’s taken them to 4th place overall at the 2026 SA Pool Rescue State Championships! 🏅

Our 23 athletes and teams podiumed an incredible 50 times, winning 12 gold, 16 silver, and 22 bronze across individual and team events, helping Henley finish with 349 points.

🏆 Huge congratulations to Phoenix Laws, crowned Overall U12 State Champion, backing it up with gold in both the 50m Brick Carry and 100m Obstacle Race!

🌟 A National Record for Alexandra Laws & Lindy Lewis in the 40-49 Line Throw 12.5m, clocking 15.62!

🌟 And John Ellice-Flint went one better, World Records in every event he qualified for:

• 100m Obstacle Race — 1:28.34
• 100m Manikin Carry — 1:27.84
• 100m Manikin Tow — 1:21.76
• 100m Manikin Carry with Fins — 55.00

A phenomenal achievement from a truly generous member of our club, congratulations John! 👏

This is what surf lifesaving can do, build champions, break records, and create a community that shows up for each other every single weekend. So proud of every athlete for their dedication this season, and huge thanks to our poolside volunteers who make it all possible.

Nationals is just 5 weeks away, bring it on! 💪

📸 Podium and action shots below courtesy of In Flight Sports.

We are absolutely bursting with pride in celebrating 100 years of Henley SLSC, and being acknowledged in SA parliament.

It's taken countless volunteer hours to bring us to today.

We'd like to acknowledge all members and supporters who have carried us through thick and thin to 2026.