75th Anniversary Celebration

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Waimārama Surf Lifesaving Club 75th Anniversary Celebration

5-6 December 2025 – Registrations now live!

Join us for a weekend to celebrate the clubs 75th anniversary. Take a trip down memory lane and reconnect with old club mates; hang out at the beach to relive your beach days; then get dressed up to celebrate 75 years of all things Waimārama Surf Club over drinks and dinner.

Registration is now open CLICK ON THE REGISTRATION BUTTON BELOW to secure your tickets NOW!

Register and Reconnect

Join us for drinks and nibbles as we kick off our 75th anniversary celebrations. Re-connect with clubbies, in a relaxed social setting to reminisce and share your stories.

  • When: Friday 5th December, 2025 from 6:30pm-10pm
  • Where: Havelock North Community Centre
  • For: Clubbies past and present (age 14+)
  • Cost: $25.00

What’s Included:

Kick off the celebration in style!

  • Enjoy a complimentary FREE drink and indulge in delicious canapés while you mix and mingle with your old clubbies and relive the epic beach days that shaped the Waimārama Surf Club legacy!
  • Grab your exclusive WSLSC 75th Anniversary commemorative badge — it’s a must-have keepsake to mark this special milestone.  A symbol of our shared history, our surf spirit, and the memories we’ve created together.
  • Be inspired by our special guest speaker, Dwyane Kale – a true inspiration and a perfect way to honour the incredible journey we’ve all been part of.
  • This weekend is more than just a celebration; it’s a tribute to the friendships, the adventures, and the spirit that has carried WSLSC through 75 years.
  • Cash bar available.

Let’s make it a weekend we’ll never forget!

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Family Beach Day

Come prepared for fun in the sun with your WSLSC family (bring your speedos) and enjoy hanging out with old club mates as you remember your time in the club. We’ll provide the entertainment with activities organised by past and present club members for the whole family to enjoy.

  • When: Saturday 6 December, 2025 from 10am – 2pm
  • Where: Waimārama Surf Life Saving Club
    9 Moori Road, Waimārama Beach
  • For: Clubbies past & present; Waimārama club supporters
  • Cost: Free

What’s Included:

  • A tour of the (new) Clubhouse and Tower
  • Rescue four ways, IRB, Board, Swim and Reel demonstrations
  • Be part of your Decade Group photo (when you qualified as a Lifeguard)
  • Coffee and Food Truck available to buy lunch out at the beach
  • Activities for the kids
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75th Celebration Dinner

A celebration dinner to commemorate 75 years of the club. A night to put your glad rags and bring your dancing shoes.

  • When: Saturday 6th December 2025 from 5:30pm to midnight
  • Where: ToiToi Events Centre, Hastings
  • For: Clubbies past and present and supporters. Suitable for ages 14+
  • Dress code: Formal
  • Cost: $85

What’s Included:

  • Special guest speakers: the amazing Aimee Fisher and Nigel Avery
  • Buffet meal with all the trimmings and a complimentary drink
  • Dance the night away with Naked Gun band, guaranteed to turn up the celebration vibe!
  • Cash bar available
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WEEKEND PACKAGE – Do It All & Save $10!

Join us for an unforgettable weekend as we celebrate 75 amazing years of the Waimārama Surf Club! Book the weekend package to attend all three events and save $10.

  • Friday night: Register and Reconnect (age 14+)
  • Saturday day: Family Beach Day
  • Saturday night: 75th Celebration Dinner (age 14+)
  • Cost: $100

It’s the perfect opportunity to reconnect with your patrol mates, relive unforgettable memories and celebrate this incredible milestone with your club family. Don’t miss out on the fun – let’s make this anniversary one to remember!

Waimarama Surf Life Saving Club float in Hastings Blossom Parade

Ready to join the celebrations?

Use our form linked below to register yourself and the whole whānau in one go. Whether you’re
coming for the full weekend or just a few events, we’d love to see you back at the beach to help
mark 75 years of Waimārama Surf Life Saving Club.

Waimārama 75th Anniversary MerchANDISE – Order Now!

Waimārama 75th Anniversary Beach Towel

To mark our 75th Anniversary of Surf Life Saving, we are offering an amazing opportunity to purchase a 75th Waimārama Surf Life Saving Club Anniversary beach towel.

Artwork by @joshlancasterpaintings

Check out all our cool branded hoodies and tees to support our club where ever you go.

Share your club stories and photos

We’d love to hear your surf club stories. Tell us your stories below and share a memory.

We’d also love to see any special photos you have of your time at the club.
Email them to 75@waimarama surf.org.nz and make sure we know who the people are and what year the photo was taken. Maximum of 5 photos please.

You can also send photos by snail mail to Linda or Jenny:
WSLSC 75th
PO Box 858
Hastings