2025 Lifeguard Award Celebration at the Big Chill Beach Club
The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce and Big Chill Beach Club proudly present the 2025 Lifeguard Award Celebration. This annual event honors the outstanding men and women of the local lifeguard patrols with a theme for the festivities.
Enjoy a taco bar, music, and a cash bar along with music and killer views. Awards will be given to the 2025 "Lifeguards of the Year," recognizing a member from each of the eight patrols as voted by their fellow lifeguards and selected by their captains.
We look forward to recognizing those representing Sussex County Lifesaving Association in Nationals!
PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 8
Guards attend for FREE! Guards can pre-register through the Chamber.
Guests of guards, Chamber, and community members = $10
EARLY REGISTRATION: EVENT T-SHIRT
All guards who pre-register by August 1st will receive a FREE event t-shirt, sponsored by Fells Point Surf. Guards who register by July 22 will be guaranteed their selected size.
Shirts available for pre-sale for guests who RSVP for $10.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
6:00 pm Guest check-in, receive 21+ wristband for cash bar
6:15-7:00 pm Mingle and eat!
7:00 pm Registration & Check-in closes
7:00-7:30 pm Awards Ceremony
7:30-8:30 pm Final Celebrations
PARKING INFO
Free parking is provided by Patrol Sponsors for all REGISTERED guests.
Big Chill Beach Club is located on Delaware Seashore State Park at the Inlet
Visit often? Consider purchasing a State Park Pass from the Chamber's Visitor and Information Center
SHIRT SALES TO SUPPORT SCLA LIFEGUARDS
If you are a friend or family member of a guard or simply wish to support the patrols, purchase a Lifeguard Award shirt!
A portion of proceeds raised from t-shirt sales will support local lifeguards who will represent SCLA (Sussex County Lifesaving Association) in Nationals this year! Shirts cost $10 and can be purchased through the registration portal.
1. Click "Register"
2. Under "Not a Member" section - Select "Click here to continue event registration"
3. Select "Lifeguard Award T-Shirt" and be sure to include your Name and Contact information.
*You will be notified when shirts are available for pick-up at the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce (36913 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island)*
PATROLS
- Bethany Beach
- DE Seashore State Parks
- Fenwick Island
- Middlesex
- North Bethany
- Sea Colony
- South Bethany
- Sussex Shores
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SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Chamber members are invited to support the guards through event sponsorship. Click here for available sponsorship opportunities. Email completed application to Alyssa at events@thequietresorts.com. Sponsorship will be confirmed by Chamber staff.
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Date and Time
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Fees/Admission
Lifeguards attend for FREE!
Guests of guards, Chamber, and community members = $10
RSVP's are due by August 8
Contact Information
Alyssa Weaver
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