Cronulla RSL Swimming Club Celebrates 71 years

On the 24th December, in the since demolished Cronulla RSL Cecil Ballroom, Tony Purcell, John Brickwood and Allan Howarth convened a meeting which saw the formation of the Cronulla RSL Swimming Club. 71 years later the club is still in operation providing its members with many social and physical benefits.

Swimming in the local waterways all year round, the members participate in handicap races. Life Member Paul Cavanagh has been swimming with the club for 43 years, following in the footsteps of his late father. Paul states that the Cronulla RSL Swimming Club has helped him lead a very healthy life.

Club Captain Lisa Hedge says the club is an important part of it’s members lives. It is a very friendly club, it has the sporting side, the activity of swimming, the benefits of which are very well know. An indication of that, is some of our members are in their nineties and swimming is one exercise that they can keep up’ says Hedge.

Cronulla RSL Swimming Club get together at Cronulla Beach, North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Pool and Gunnamatta Baths. The club promotes the enjoyment of swimming and companionship. All ages and swimming levels are catered for and new members are always welcome. ‘What I think we would love to see down here, is some more members. Some young people, families to help boost our numbers and enjoy the fun’ said Hedge.

During summer season (1st October to 30th April), the Club swims at Gunnamatta Baths on

• Sunday mornings, registrations at 8.30am,

• Wednesday and Friday mornings, registrations at 9.30am

• Thursday evenings at 6.30pm

During the winter season (1st May to 30th September), the Club swims on

• Sunday mornings from 8.30am at Cronulla beach

• Wednesday mornings from 9am at North Cronulla SLSC pool

• Friday morning from 9am at North Cronulla SLSC pool

For more information, visit www.cronullarslswimclub.com.au