Sumner Surf Life Saving Club

As this season comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on what an incredible 2025/26 season it has been for the Sumner Surf Life Saving Club ❤️💛

From long days on the beach, early morning trainings, patrols, pool sessions, competitions, fundraising, volunteering and everything in between — this season has been one to remember. None of it happens without the dedication, passion and commitment of our amazing members, parents, coaches, officials, volunteers and supporters 👏🏼

A huge congratulations to all award winners at the Sumner Club Prizegiving. Every single award reflects countless hours of hard work and commitment to our club and community!

Special congratulations to:
🏆 Kaja Jolly – U19 Lifeguard of the Year
🏆 Rongjie Lee – Lifeguard of the Year
🏆 Sjaan Bowie – Volunteer of the Year
🏆 James Quinn – Best All Rounder

We also want to acknowledge the outstanding success Sumner had at the Canterbury Awards of Excellence the other weekend, taking out Club of the Year 🏆

Additional congratulations to:
⭐ Luke Wenham – Paid Lifeguard of the Year
⭐️ Ben Isles – Patrol Support of the Year
⭐ Janelle Quane – Junior Surf Coach of the Year
⭐ Jade Couch, Leanni Browne & Matilda Atkins – Large Vessel Sports Team of the Year
⭐ Lola Seipp – U14 Pool Competitor & Competitor of the Year
⭐ Mille MacIntyre – U15 Pool Competitor of the Year
⭐Sumner IRB team - Top Club South Island Champs

To top it all off, Sumner finished the season as Junior, Senior and Overall Southern Region Pool Champs — an incredible achievement that reflects the strength and depth across our entire club 💪

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this season such a success. Whether you were competing, patrolling, coaching, supporting from the sidelines or volunteering behind the scenes — this club is what it is because of all of you.

Stay warm over winter and bring on next season 🌊

Get ready for a night to celebrate, debrief on the season, and party 🎉

We’re wrapping up an epic season in style – think awards, great food, drinks flowing, and a live band to keep the vibes high all night long 🕺💃

📍 Where: Sumner Surf Life Saving Club
📅 When: Saturday 2nd May
⏰ What’s happening:
Doors and bar open at 3:30 pm with prize giving commencing shortly after. Live music will kick off around 5:30 pm and wrap up at 8:30 pm 🎶

💫 What to expect:
Delicious dinner, well-deserved awards, good company, and a dance floor that won’t quit

👗 Dress code: Smart casual (look good, feel good!)

Bring your team spirit, your loudest cheers, and your best moves – let’s celebrate an incredible season together 🙌

See you there! 🥂

What a weekend it was at IRB Nationals in Gisborne 🔥🌊

Three full-on days of racing, tough competition and plenty of laughs along the way. The crew showed up and delivered, coming away with:

🥇1 Gold
🥈2 Silver
🥉4 Bronze
Finishing 3rd overall on club points💪

Massive shoutout to our Open Males Nick Hornblow + Ryan Thom and Open Females Jade Couch + Leanni Browne for both finishing 3rd overall in their divisions – such a solid effort 👏

With many finals made across the board, plenty of great racing, and an all-round epic team vibe, we couldn’t ask for much more to wrap up the season.

We’re absolutely fizzing after that weekend - bring on next season💥