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
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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
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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
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Kevin Kolar – New York State Lifeguard of the Year

Kevin Kolar started his ocean lifeguard career in 1986 at Smith Point Park, under the Legendary Joseph W. Dooley. During his tenure, as a Senior Lifeguard, Mr. Kolar maintained the outstanding record of “0” drownings. Kevin Kolar as one of the country’s top land pullers has led the Smith Point team to numerous Local, Regional and […]

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August 24, 2013
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2013 Cassie Dooley

Cassie Dooley Lifeguard of the Year Cassie Dooley is currently going into her senior year at Bayport-Blue Point High School. Cassie exhibits on a daily basis what ocean rescue stands for. She is responsible, quick-thinking, and reliable. When she is not in tower, you will still see her working. From taking care of the tower, […]

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August 23, 2013
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Smith Point Wins, 7th National Lifeguard Championship!

Final Score! Chapter: POINTS: 1. Smith Point NY 433.125 2. Destin 207.875 3. Fort Lauderdale 199.75 4. Boca Raton 98 5. Carolina Beach 79 6. Los Angeles City Lifeguard Assoc 41.5 7. East Bay 28.5 8. Hollywood Beach 24.5 9. Long Beach Lifeguard Assoc 22 10. Kauai 16 11. Aloha Surf Lifesaving 13 12. Los […]

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August 12, 2013
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National Lifeguard Championship 2013

Schedule of Events – USLA National Lifeguard Championships THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 9:00 AM – Water Course 1 & 2 Board Race: Open M/W (Heats) Surf Boat Race: M/W (Heats) Surf Boat Age Group M/W (Finals) Landline Rescue: Open (Heats) Taplin Relay: Open M/W (Heats) Rescue Race: Open M/W (Heats) Board Rescue: Open M/W (Heats) Surfski […]

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August 5, 2013
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Kevin Kolar (Class of 1986) Inducted into the Smith Point Hall of Fame

Kevin Kolar started his ocean lifeguard career in 1986 at Smith Point Park, under the Legendary Joseph W. Dooley. During his tenure, as a Senior Lifeguard, Mr. Kolar maintained the outstanding record of “0” drownings. Kevin Kolar as one of the country’s top land pullers has led the Smith Point team to numerous Local, Regional and […]

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July 29, 2013
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D.J. Simonton (Class of 1990) inducted into Smith Point Hall of Fame

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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July 29, 2013
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2013 Long Island Lifeguard Championship

Results … 1st Long Beach – 47 2nd Rehoboth – 39 3rd Fire Island – 38 4th Smith Point – 36 5th East Hampton – 27 6th Jones Beach – 23 7th West Hampton – 22 Dedicated to: Joseph W. Dooley Bernie Kolar Members and their families of the Armed Services Corporal Christopher Kelly, USMC              […]

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July 28, 2013
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