Our History
From strength to strength
Carlton Park Surf Life Saving Club was officially established in 1975 following the merger of Hobart Carlton and Park Beach Surf Life Saving Clubs. Both Hobart Carlton and Park Beach made significant and colourful contributions to surf life saving in Tasmania, and original members of both Clubs can still be found at Carlton Park today.
Research into the Club’s history was completed for Carlton Park’s 40th anniversary in 2015, and an outline of significant events is provided below. Further details will be added here over time.
Information and photographs relating to the Club’s history can be forwarded to Amanda Mackinnon on 0427 076 802 or amandalmackinnon@bigpond.com
CPSLSC Timeline
Affiliation of Hobart Carlton SLSC
First ever surf carnival held on Carlton Beach
Affiliation of Park Beach SLSC
Interstate carnival held at Carlton Beach on February 25, attracting over 20 000 spectators.
The April 20 amalgamation of Hobart Carlton and Park Beach SLSC’s gives rise to Carlton Park SLSC.
Purchase of the clubs first Suzuki 4WD to tow the only IRB in the south of the state.
Carlton Park awarded Premier Club by SLST for 1979/1980 season
Women welcomed as lifesavers at Carlton Park, in line with the national policy change by SLSA.
Carlton Park awarded First in State Patrol Competition
Carlton Park awarded Premier Club for 1982/83
First in State Patrol Competition
New clubhouse opened
Carlton Park Junior and Senior Clubs amalgamated
Carlton Park hosted Tasmanian Championships 1st and 2nd March
First in State Patrol Competition
Roof of the clubhouse destroyed by a freak gust of wind on March 10
First in State Champion Patrol and First Aid Competition
Carlton Park hosted Tasmanian Championships 27th and 28th February
First new surf boat acquired
Carlton Park hosted both State Senior Championships and State Junior Championships on consecutive weekends
Carlton Park first in points score at State Championships
Introduction of Surfguard – national membership database
Carlton Park awarded Premier Club for 2005/2006
Clubhouse renovations and improvements completed, including new water tanks.
Year of the Surf Life Saver
Clubhouse renovations and improvements including upgraded toilets, change rooms and new water tanks
Carlton Park win Junior State Titles points score
Spirit of the Seahorse annual trophy introduced for juniors
Introduction of Navy Surf Boat Series (2009/10)
Carlton Park win Junior State Titles points score
Upgrade of First Aid Room
Inaugural CPSLSC Surf Festival -17 December
Clubhouse broken into three times (2011/12)
Kitchen upgrade as part of the capital works program
Participation in the Bass Surf Life Saving development camp- VIC
Carlton Park first in State Lifesaving Championships
Demise of the ‘Mavis’ tent at the Junior State Titles in Burnie when wind blew it onto the railway line.
New IRB purchased with assistance from Westpac Grant
New gear trailer, nipper boards and boat oars purchased. Grants enabled purchase of new Commander ATV and a speaker system.
40th Anniversary of Carlton Park SLSC
20 year anniversary of the Ocean Swim Series
Opening of new storage facility – 21st March
Opening of new beach access at river end of the clubhouse
