|
1966-67 |
Beach washed away by big seas, later to become a regular problem |
| 1969-70 |
Steve Thomas won our first State medal – Flags
Lod Leggett became our first Life Member, Tom Strong soon followed.
Tom’s sons, Ron and Vic were to become life members in later years |
| 1973-74 |
WBP & Shellharbour SLSC purchase Jet Rescue Boat with Shellharbour
Council support.
Official opening of Clubhouse (Bucknell Street)
Steve Thomas won clubs’ first Australian medal - Flags
|
| 1974-75 |
Noel Hayman Won Australian Medal – Beach Champion |
| 1978-79 |
Illawarra Branch split and South Coast Branch formed with clubs from
Warilla Barrack Point in the north, to Mollymook in the south. Batemans
Bay was to join the Branch in later years.
Clubhouse re-located to the north after Warilla Beach washed away. |
| 1979-80 |
First IRB won by Dapto Bowling club and presented to Warilla. |
| 1980-81 |
New Jet Boat purchased for $16,937 (complete) |
|
1982-83 |
Stage 1 of new clubhouse completed ($157,000) |
| 1983-84 |
Second IRB won by Boaties in Mayne Nickless competition |
| 1984-85 |
25 Year Anniversary held
Club hosted NSW Junior Country Titles
Stage 1 officially opened. |
| 1985-86 |
83 Life Saving Awards gained including 30 Bronze.
Ron Strong made Life Member of South Coast Branch. |
| 1986-87 |
Launching of new surfboat, new IRB and several skis and boards.
Focus
was placed back on members needs following stage 1 of clubhouse.
|
| 1987-88 |
Vandals cause extensive damage to Radio Tower and Equipment. |
| 1988-89 |
Club obtained Public Hall licence to hold functions. |
| 1989-90 |
Committee undertook major review of Constitution.
A & B boat crews
win inaugaral gold medals at Country Titles.
Boat crews completed in
George Bass and Bourke to Brewarrina marathons.
Club becomes
incorporated.
|
| 1990-91 |
Club hosted NSW Inter-Branch Junior Championships.
A Beveridge and K
Pearson made Life Members.
73 junior members gain their National
Awards.
Shane Dowel wins 8 Gold medals at Country Titles (Man of
Carnival). |
| 1991-92 |
Treasurer Norm Barker made Life Member.
New IRB launched.
Ron Strong
awarded Shellharbour Australia Day Sports Award.
G Beveridge, D Rodwell
and D Sheedy selected to tour New Zealand with NSW Country Team. |
| 1992-93 |
Ron Strong made Life Member NSW State Centre.
Juniors won Branch Point score. |
| 1993-94 |
IRB won Country Titles and our first Australian Gold medal in IRB competition at Freshwater. |
| 1994-95 |
Club celebrates 35th Anniversary.
Stage 2 of Clubhouse officially opened. |
| 1995-96 |
Club hosted NSW Senior Country Titles and NSW Junior Inter-Branch Titles.
Veteran Boat crew win gold at Australian Masters (35-39 group).
|
| 1996-97 |
Lod Leggett and Ken Vance, Life and Foundation members, pass away.
Alfab donate new surfboat. |
| 1997-98 |
New IRB and motor donated by BP Aust and C- Lite.
Life member Vic Strong passed away.
|
| 1998-99 |
Extensions to Gear shed commenced. |
| 1999-00 |
40 Anniversary celebrated
Warilla Bowling and Recreation Club donate a new surfboat
David Smith named South Coast Branch Junior Competitor of the Year and Shellharbour Junior Sports Star of the Year
Cassie Haines named South Coast under 16 of the Year
Nicole Sheedy named under 18 of the Year
Warilla won overall point score in at Branch, Junior, Senior and IRB championships
Warilla Barrack Point SLSC opens its website www.warillasurf.org.au |
| 2000-01 |
Gary Trotter, Laurie Boyle and Tony White are made life members of the Club
Warilla Bowls Boat series commences
KJ Scaffolding donate a new boat and trailer
David smith selected in the state Team
Warilla Barrack point remain Branch Junior, Senior and IRB champions
|
| 2001-02 |
Warilla Bowling and Recreation Club donate a new IRB and Trailer
Ron strong is awarded an OAM in the Queen’s Birthday Honours
David Smith named Shellharbour Junior Sports Star of the Year
Juniors won Country and Branch
Norm Barker, treasurer for the past 30 years, retires |
