10 from10 … Random facts from 10 years of USLA Nationals (2004-2013)

10 from10. Random facts from 10 years of USLA Nationals (2004-2013) I am sure there are more…: 1. Most Individual Titles: Male: 19 – Brian Murphy (L.A. County) (Matt Nunnally with 7) Female: 6 – Maggie Hogan (Monmouth, San Diego) (Mindy Nowviskie – 5) 2. Most individual events competed: Male: 37 – Matt Nunnally (Monmouth […]

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January 13, 2014

FiLMUiN

Meet, entrepreneur, S.P. lifeguard Thomas Robertson and his co-idea of FiLMUiN… Good Luck Robertson! Posted by SouthShorePress on December 11, 2013 FiLMUiN is an exciting, new video review website pioneering the way people view and confidently choose restaurants, hotels, nightlife, and other locations before actually going there. Our mission is to offer our users the most informative, visually stimulating […]

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December 17, 2013

Rescue 2014 Squad

United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) is calling for athletes to apply for selection into the Rescue 2014 Squad. Any USLA Lifeguard athletes wanting to be considered for the US National team are encouraged to apply for the Rescue 2014 Squad. Interested athletes need to read the “ Selection Criteria for the USLA National Team ” […]

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November 30, 2013

Kevin Krause Saves Suicidal Woman on Robert Moses Bridge!

Officers Save Suicidal Woman on Robert Moses Bridge Woman had written on Facebook earlier in the day that she planned to jump off of the well-known landmark. Suffolk County Police Officers are being credited for saving a woman who was attempting to commit suicide by jumping off the Robert Moses Bridge earlier this morning. Police […]

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November 18, 2013

Getting ready for Hurricanes

FEMA Family Communication Plan for Children  FEMA Family Communication Plan for Parents Are You Prepared? Hurricanes | Flooding Get Prepared Download the FEMA App Know your Evacuation Zone Make a Plan & Be Ready Stay Informed Forecast Hurricanes | Weather Getting Prepared… Getting prepared for a storm is the most important thing you can do for yourself and your family before a storm. […]

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November 9, 2013

Sanyo Bussan International Surf Rescue Challenge – Update

08:00 / Team Managers Briefing 09:00 / Start of the event 1. Ocean Woman Open (Ironwoman Open) 2. Ocean Man Open (Ironman Open) 3. Ocean Woman Youth (Ironwoman Youth) 4. Ocean Man Youth (Ironman Youth) 5. Surf Race Female Open and Youth 6. Surf Race Male Open and Youth 7. Beach Sprint Female Open 8. […]

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September 22, 2013

The Suffolk County Legislature Recognizes Smith Point Lifeguards

From left to right: Michael Branca, Erik Gorman, Ron Kister, Charlie Appel, Legislator Kate Browning, Legislator Lynne C. Nowick, Legislator Robert Calarco, Brian Costello, Chief Robert Kolar, Captain Marty Viera, Combat Rescue Officer, 106 Rescue Wing, Mariusz Borkowski and Tim Delaney The Suffolk County Legislature wishes to join the citizens of Suffolk County in recognizing The Smith Point Lifeguards […]

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September 18, 2013

2013 Sanyo Bussan International Surf Rescue Challenge

United States Lifesaving Team representing the International Surf Rescue Challenge, September 19-23, has been finalized! 2013 Sanyo Bussan International Surf Rescue Challenge Onjuku Beach, Chiba Prefecture Japan. “..Is based around a comprehensive competition program conducted over 3 tests, which includes swim, paddle board, surf ski and beach events..” 23 events each test day, 7 countries/10 teams […]

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September 2, 2013

Bob Kolar receives The Billy George USLA Sportsmanship Award

In 2008, the Smith Point Lifeguards received The Billy George Sportsmanship Award. All of the lifeguards were very proud of this outstanding accomplishment. Five years later, at the National Lifeguard Championship in Manhattan Beach, California, Chief Bob Kolar received The Billy George Sportsmanship Award. This award is presented to the individual, who in the opinion […]

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August 29, 2013

D.J. Simonton – New York State Lifeguard of the Year

D.J. Simonton started his ocean lifeguard career in 1989 at Smith Point Park, under the Legendary Joseph W. Dooley. During his tenure, as a Senior Lifeguard, Mr. Simonton maintained the outstanding record of “0” drownings. DJ as one of the country’s top beach flaggers and a sprinter has led the Smith Point team to numerous Local, […]

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August 26, 2013