And we are off… and just like that the 2023 Summer Season is over. Please be safe, be smart and remember … always swim near a lifeguard! Beach Safety Tips1.Swim only in guarded area.2.Do not dive into shallow water.3.No ball playing or Frisbees on shore line.4.Never swim alone.5.Children should always swim with adult supervision.6.Check with […]
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On Thursday, August 31st, 2023 Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced that Smith Point beach will remained open for two more weekends. The dates and hours of operations will be 9/9/23, 9/10/23, 9/16/23 and 9/17/23 from 10 AM – 5:30 PM.
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SPLA hosted a breakfast at our three beaches this morning; Smith Point, Cupsogue and Meschutt. We wanted to express our gratitude to all of our lifeguards for your commitment, camaraderie, teamwork, hard work, valor and unity.
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NYSUT is proud to be a sponsor of the Smith Point Bridge 5k Run/Walk for Literacy: This is the 21st year for this event, which raises funds for various educational and scholarship programs across our region. The Run/Walk is taking place this Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Please consider joining your NYSUT colleagues […]
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The awning of a shopping center in Shirley was destroyed on Saturday. (Peggy Spellman Hoey/Patch) It was an EF-1 with gusts of 86 to 110 MPH, the National Weather Service said at about 8:30 p.m. on Sunday. Peggy Spellman Hoey,Patch StaffPosted Sun, Nov 14, 2021 at 9:30 pm ET|Updated Sun, Nov 14, 2021 at 11:30 pm ET SHIRLEY, […]
Read More A Tornado ‘Likely Touched Down’ In Shirley: NWS Meteorologists
Honoring all who served. SPLA would like to thank all of the men and women who have served and continue to serve. Thank you!
Read More Veterans Day 11/11/2021
Larry is going to be the third major hurricane — Category 3 or higher. Larry could reach Category 4 strength with maximum winds of 140 over the weekend. Check back in for more details. 9/5/21 5 AM Update 9/6/21 9:00 AM Update 9/7/21 5:00 AM Update 9/8/21 5:00 AM Update 9/9/21 5:00 AM Update 9/10/21 […]
Read More Hurricane Larry becomes a major storm
We are trying to get the United States Lifeguard Association (USLA) to add a female landline event in local, regional and national level competitions. This is the only event in which women do not have a fair and equal opportunity to showcase their skills and strengths in this portion of lifesaving. Please show you support […]
Read More Smith Point Lifeguard Women need your help!