August 2025 A Message from Our Sponsor: Solid Oak Insurance
In recognition of the success and impact of the first season of the Rescue Sport Series, Solid Oak Insurance has increased its total investment over the three-year period from R1.5 million to 2.3 million. We believe in the long-term value this platform offers to the lifesaving community—and we’re excited to keep building, together.
We are immensely proud to have partnered with the Rescue Sport Series in its inaugural season. Watching the lifesaving community embrace the series’ vision and mission has been both exciting and deeply rewarding.
As part of our commitment, we contributed R252,800 to this season’s prize pool—and are pleased to confirm the same level of support will be reinvested annually for the next two years. We hope our investment is just the beginning of what will become an ever-growing prize pool, paving the way for more sponsors to come on board and strengthen the series even further.
This investment forms part of a broader strategy that also includes support for competition equipment, facilities, media, and overall exposure.
Looking ahead, the off-season presents an opportunity to build on this momentum. Projects in the pipeline include the launch of a brand-new website to serve as a digital hub for the series, and the introduction of a Pool Rescue Short Course competition to drive participation during the winter months.
We also extend our thanks to the Rescue Sport Series team for their excellent work in data collection and insights. It has been fascinating to track both competitive performance and the growth of clubs throughout the season. Congratulations to Clifton Surf Lifesaving Club for securing the top overall points score, and to Strand Lifesaving Club for achieving the highest club growth.
Here’s to a stronger, faster, more connected future for lifesaving sport.
— Solid Oak Insurance