Sussex County Lifesaving Association Honored by DE State Senate

L-R: Front row: Senator Russ Huxtable and SCLA President Matt Farlow / Second row: Lifeguard Nicole Gibson and Lifeguard Logan Rhode / Third row: Lifeguard Konner Knarr and SCLA Treasurer Quinn Macauley

Last week the Delaware State Senate recognized the Sussex County Lifesaving Association for their winning the US Lifesaving Association National Championship last August. The SCLA was given a tribute commending the guards – they made history as the first team outside of California or New Jersey to claim the national title. This historic win also elevates Delaware’s presence in competitive lifesaving sports.

Additional information from SCLA:

A group of SCLA lifeguards traveled to the state capital to accept the honor in person. As
Senator Huxtable read his tribute, the Senate chamber erupted in applause, celebrating the team’s dedication and success. “This is a proud moment for Delaware,” Huxtable said. “The SCLA has not only brought national recognition to our beaches but has also set a new standard of excellence in lifesaving sport.”

Following the tribute, SCLA President Matt Farlow addressed the Senate, expressing the team’s gratitude. “On behalf of all the SCLA lifeguards, we’d like to say we are extremely honored by this recognition,” Farlow said. “We’re very proud to make the First State first in lifesaving sport, and we will do everything we can to maintain our title in California this August.”

The SCLA’s victory highlights both their athleticism and their commitment to safety along
Delaware’s coast—a commitment now etched into the state’s history books.