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a century
at Cities

United by purpose, shaped by community, and driven by care.

Our story so far

  • EARLY 1920s
    • Perth’s population grows and beaches become increasingly popular and accessible.
    • The groundwork is laid for new surf lifesaving clubs.
  • DECEMBER 1924
    • Members of the City of Perth Amateur Swimming Club begin informal lifesaving patrols at City Beach.
  • EARLY 1925
    • City of Perth Surf Life Saving Club officially forms – becoming Western Australia’s third Surf Life Saving Club.
    • Early conditions are basic, with shack-style clubrooms and heavy surf boats carried manually by members.
  • 1938
    • The club builds its first substantial clubhouse to support growing membership and activities.
  • LATE 1960s
    • The 1938 clubhouse is replaced with modern clubrooms in preparation for hosting major events.
  • 1970s
    • The club begins gaining a reputation in interclub competitions, complementing its strong patrol efforts.
  • 1971
    • City of Perth SLSC hosts the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships at City Beach.
  • 1980s
    • City of Perth SLSC achieves 11 consecutive State Championship pointscore victories.
    • Members begin to win national and international titles in lifesaving sport.
  • RECORD PATROL EXCELLENCE
    • The club has won the Surf Life Saving WA Patrol Efficiency Championship a record 23 times, demonstrating consistent excellence in beach safety.
  • 2014
    • As part of the City Beach redevelopment by the Town of Cambridge, the club undergoes a major transformation.
    • The club opens state-of-the-art new facilities, including upgraded gym, bar, social areas, and modern equipment.
  • TODAY
    • City of Perth SLSC boasts over 1,200 members, from nippers to seniors.
    • The club continues to foster community, camaraderie, and surf safety, staying true to the spirit of its 1920s founders.

Life Members

  • 2020 - 2029
    • Brett Wakefield
      2026
    • Brett Slocombe
      2026
    • Stephen Carrick
      2024
    • Sonya Read
      2022
    • Greg Johnston
      2021
    • Gabrielle Murphy
      2021
  • 2000 - 2019
    • Eddie Gibbs
      2018
    • Lloyd Kelly
      2016
    • Murray Hughes
      2015
    • Grant Trew
      2015
    • Penny Cohen
      2012
    • Peter Waey
      2012
    • Bruce Lilburne
      2012
    • Mal Lowther
      2010
    • Geoff Wilson
      2010
    • Rodney King
      2008
    • Rick Turner
      2005
    • Jane Scott
      2005
    • Paul Andrew
      2004
    • Joy Jardine
      2004
    • Bill Gaynor
      2001
    • Jeff Scott
      2001
    • John O’Donoghue
      2001
  • 1980 - 1999
    • Dennis Trew
      1998
    • Robbie Somerford
      1997
    • Leigh Buchan
      1995
    • Bill Jarman
      1993
    • Jim Pouleris
      1993
    • Geoff Leivers
      1993
    • Kevin Hogg
      1992
    • Ian McRae
      1992
    • Greg Mickle
      1989
    • Sue Scott
      1988
    • Greg Trew
      1988
    • Richard Groser
      1987
    • John Leivers
      1984
    • John Harbison
      1980
  • 1960 - 1979
    • Stan Jacks
      1977
    • Eugene Mickle
      1975
    • Ric Roberts
      1974
    • Jock Trethowan
      1971
    • Ian Scott
      1971
    • Bob Ramsay
      1966
    • George Kino
      1966
    • Tom Hayden
      1963
    • Warren Somerford
      1960
  • 1940 - 1959
    • Kevin Riley
      1956
    • Bill Mortimer
      1952
    • Owen Harmer
      1951
    • Ben Jacks
      1950
    • Hugh Henderson
      1949
    • Les Jacks
      1948
    • George Parr
      1946
    • Maurie McMillan
      1945
    • Reg Sanderson
      1944
    • Jackie Mayberry
      1943
  • 1925 - 1939
    • Alf Peacock
      1939
    • Rex Gatherer
      1935
    • Harry Bader
      1935
    • Carl Bader
      1935
    • Alf Levy
      1935