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FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2012

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CIRCULARS & MEMOS

SLSNSW Circular 3258: 2012 SLSNSW Coaching the Coast: Regional Development Clinics NEW! SLSNSW Circular 3257: Level 1 Surf Coach Courses UPDATED! SLSNSW Circular 3284: 2012 Endurance Championships Entry Circular  SLSNSW Circular 3283: 2013 Junior Lifesaver of the Year Development Camp and Award  SLSNSW Circular 3282: 2013 NSW Championships Carnival Official Nominations SLSNSW Memo: 2012-13 Rescue Of The Month Program - Nomination Form Nomination for Life Membership of SLSNSW Calling for chaperone nominations for NSW Country Team Tour to New Zealand (2013) SLSNSW Memo: High Visibility Vests SLSNSW Circular 3281: 18-25 Development Networking Program   SLSNSW Circular 3277: 2012/13 Member Development Opportunities  Pre-Season Information Pack 2012  Grants All Surf Life Saving NSW Circulars & Memos All Surf Life Saving Australia Circulars

NEW THIS WEEK

HARMONY WALK – COOGEE BEACH – SUNDAY 21 OCTOBER  Come down to Coogee Beach, Sydney at 2pm on Sunday 21 October in a celebration of united Australia! Harmony Walk 2012 will bring together people from different ethnic, national and religious backgrounds in a strong statement in support of fairness and harmony. The Harmony Walk is a project of The Moving Forward Together Association Inc to mark the 10th anniversary of the Bali bombings and to promote a harmonious Australia. The walk is only one kilometre, so people of all ages and abilities can participate. This year will be the first walk of this kind in NSW – so come along and make history! Register online at http://www.harmonywalk.org.au/ SLSA DROWNING PREVENTION EDUCATION VOLUNTEER - VANUATU The volunteer will work with VSA to build their capacity in the development and delivery of recognised water safety, lifesaving and drowning prevention education and training programs in Vanuatu. This will be implemented through consultation with local community leaders, resort operators and government officials in order to assess the aquatic safety and injury prevention needs of Vanuatu. Click here for more information. ANTIPODEAN ABROAD – CALL FOR CLUB EQUIPMENT   Mark Zanotto is a member of Towradgi Surf Life Saving Club, and is embarking on a project through “Antipodean Abroad” to teach men, women and children the basics of swimming, First Aid and CPR within a small community on the southern-most atoll of the Maldives. The project is self funded however Mark is seeking assistance and support from Club’s willing to help by donating any old or unused equipment such as kick board, goggles, rash vets, rescue board and any other equipment that isn’t currently in use or needed. More information can be found here, along with contact details for Towradgi SLSC. SLSNSW DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FACILITATORS  Want to have the time of your life and get to meet some great young lifesavers from throughout the state? Join the member services team as a development program facilitator!  Development program facilitators play an important role in the planning and delivery of the programs delivered by SLSNSW to support the development of members. As a facilitator, you can build valuable skills in presenting, leadership and mentoring as well as taking the next step on your leadership pathway within surf life saving. For more info and how to apply click here. FREE TRAINING TO HELP MULTICULTURAL WOMEN STEP UP AS SPORT LEADERS Women with a multicultural background who aspire to become leaders in community sport and recreation are encouraged to apply for the Multicultural Women’s Sport Leaders Program. The free program, which will be held in Primbee in Wollongong, is designed for women who would like to become more involved in local sporting clubs or community organisations which focus on sport and physical activity. The program aims to develop and enhance the skills, knowledge and networks of women in all aspects of grass roots sport and recreation. It covers a wide range of skills including communication, presentation skills, goal setting, planning and establishing priorities. Multicultural Women’s Sport Leaders Program Date: Friday 26 - Saturday 27 October and Saturday 3 November 2012 Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm each day Venue: Comfort Inn Fairways, 24 Golf Place, Primbee Cost: FREE   To apply, please submit an Expression of Interest form by Friday 12 October 2012. Forms can be obtained from the Office of Communities - Sport and Recreation office at 84 Crown St, Wollongong or online at http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/. For more information phone Catherine Campbell on (02) 4228 5355 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

GRANTS AND OTHER NEWS

SURF CLUB FACILITY GRANTS - CLOSING TUESDAY SUBMIT APPLICATIONS ASAP
The Surf Club Facility Development Program assists with the funding of upgrades to local surf life saving clubs. This $2million program offers clubs a significant opportunity to develop and upgrade their facilities so get working on your applications! Clubs still preparing applications or awaiting Council DAs should submit an initial application as soon as possible. Click here for the updated Guidelines and to apply.

START THE NEW SURF S EASON WITH THE HOYTS MOVIE VOUCHER FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE 
Want to raise valuable funds for your club this season? Then the Hoyts Movie voucher fundraising initiative can help you do just that. All it takes is 3 easy steps:

1. Contact Hoyts to let them know your club will be conducting the Hoyts fundraiser.
2. Start selling. Give out Supporter Order Forms to all your friends and family and then collect completed Supporter Order Forms with payment at a time nominated by you.
3. Place your order. Complete the Organiser Order Form with a summary of all Movie Voucher Packs ordered through the Supporter Order Forms and send this to Hoyts.

Hoyts will email your club a tax invoice for your records and once payment is received your Hoyts Movie Voucher Packs will be couriered to you in approximately 2-3 working days to distribute to your supporters. Click here for more details and forms. For any further information please contact Sophie Kelly (02) 9471 8000 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

NSW GOVERNMENT LOOKING FOR YOUNG ADVISORS
The NSW Government is looking for smart and switched on young people who want to help tackle the issues facing their generation to form the NSW Youth Advisory Council. The council will comprise of 12 young members from all over NSW and will provide a direct avenue of communication between young people and the NSW Government. Applications are now open, with all people aged 12 to 25 with experience in youth and community organisations encouraged to apply. Further information and application forms are available at http://www.youth.nsw.gov.au/ or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The closing date for applications is Monday, 29 October 2012 at 5pm. Appointments will be announced in early 2013. 

2013 JUNIOR LIFESAVER OF THE YEAR – NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!
Surf Life Saving New South Wales invites nominations for the 2013 Junior Lifesaver of the Year Program to be held on the 23-26 April 2013 at Collaroy on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. The week long Development Camp brings together the 2013 Branch winners of the Junior Lifesaver of the Year award. The program is full of high energy discussions, practical challenges and lots of fun activities. For more information contact your Branch or check out the Circular.

ENGINE SWIM OFFER DISCOUNT ON HIGH VISIBILITY RASHIES TO ALL NSW CLUBS
The SLSNSW Board has determined that Season 2012-13 will be the start of an implementation period for the introduction of high visibility competition vests whilst competing in “Surf Carnivals” (see memo). Engine Swim is offering discount rates on high visibility singlets for all NSW surf clubs. For more information contact Malcolm Allen on 0401466151 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Carly Wilson on 0403 304 937 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

18-25 DEVELOPMENT NETWORKING PROGRAM
SLSNSW is excited to announce the opening of applications for the 2012 Development Networking Program. This year’s program will be held from Friday 23 November to Sunday 25 November 2012 at the YHA in Sydney. If you are between the ages of 18 – 25 and are passionate about Surf Life Saving please click here for more information and to complete the Registration Form. All you need to do is get your club to sign this before sending on to your branch for endorsement. Applications close with SLSNSW on Monday 8 October 2012.

WILL YOUR CLUB BE NEXT TO WIN $1,000 WITH THE DULUX CLUB REPAINT PHOTO COMPETITON?
Congratulations to Rosie Wood for taking out the July winning photo and receiving $250 for herself and $1000 for The Entrance SLSC! If you want to be in the running for this month's prize take a creative photo of your club repaint underway and upload to the Dulux blog to win. For more information on how to submit photos please click here.  Remember Dulux has offered every Surf Life Saving club nationally up to 100L of Dulux Weathershield paint to revamp their club. So if you haven’t already put in your order, please click here to contact Dulux and get your project underway.

POSITIONS VACANT

AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICE
Ever wanted to be a lifeguard?  Click here for more information on how to become a lifeguard with the ALS.

RECEPTIONIST / OFFICE ASSISTANT
Surf Life Saving NSW has an exciting opportunity for a "Can Do" Receptionist who is professionally presented to provide a positive first impression at our front desk. Click here for more information. Click here for the job description. 

ACADEMY ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
SLSNSW is currently seeking a self motivated Administration Officer who has excellent organisational and communication skills to assist our Commercial Training team in providing first aid training courses to organisations and the community across NSW. Click here for more information. Click here for the job description.

UPCOMING DATES

2012 ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS HEADS TO HUNTER
The annual early season Endurance Championships will head to Swansea Belmont SLSC this year with the event to be held on Sunday 28 October. The club has a proud history of hosting major Surf Life Saving events in NSW including hosting the State Championships from 2008 to 2010. Click here for the entry circular.

ELOUERA BOAT CARNIVAL
Elouera SLSC is holding a Boat Carnival on Saturday 20 October 2012. Click here for more information and to enter.

FRESHWATER BENNETT IRONMAN AND BOARD CLASSIC - SUN 25 NOVEMBER 2012
Freshwater SLSC is holding the Bennett Ironman and Board Classic on Sunday 25 November 2012 for nippers aged U11-14's. Prizes for 1st to 3rd in every race. First 450 entries receive FREE carnival beach towel and wax!  Click here for more information or go to www.freshwaterslsc.com/ 

2012/13 PETERS BOAT SERIES
Round 1: Sunday October 14 2012, Tea Gardens
Round 2: Sunday October 28 2012, Swansea- Belmont
Round 3: Sunday November 11 2012, Soldiers Beach
Round 4: Sunday December 2 2012, Fingal Bay
Round 5: Sunday December 16 2012, MacMasters Beach
Round 6: Sunday January 6 2013, Caves Beach
Round 7: Sunday February 17 2013, Shelly Beach
Round 8: Sunday March 17 2013, Umina Beach
Click here for more information and to enter.

2012/13 NEWCASTLE PERMANENT IRON PERSON SERIES
Round 1: 13 October 2012, Terrigal
Round 2: 17 November 2012, Umina
Round 3 (Final): 2 February 2013, Copacabana
Click here for more information and to enter.

ULTIMATE ELIMINATOR
The 2012 Ultimate Eliminator will be held at Kurrawa SLSC on Saturday 27 October 2012. Click here for more information.

TESTIMONIAL SPORTSMAN'S LUNCH FOR MALCOLM ALLEN
To celebrate Mal Allen’s retirement from Surf Life Saving competition, Bronte Surf Club is holding a Testimonial Sportsmans Lunch on Friday 5th October 2012 at 12noon at Bronte Surf Club. $50 a head and includes a Seafood Buffet Lunch and 2 Free Drinks. Click here for more information.

TOOWOON BAY OCEAN SWIM
The 8th annual T.B.O.S. event is on again at beautiful Toowoon Bay beach. The event date is 1 December 2012 and swim legs include a 400m junior and senior category and 1km & 2km swim events. Registrations begin @ 7.30p.m. with the first event commencing @ 8:45 a.m.
Please see attached entry form and flyer for further information. Alternatively go to http://www.oceanswims.com/ or www.tbslsc.com.au or phone Greg Owen 0414 877 672.

2012 DOLPHIN ENDURO
Entries are now open for the 2012 Dolphin Enduro to be held at Lennox Head Alstonville Surf Club on Saturday 13th October. Competitors from U10 to U17 will compete in an endurance Ironperson event consisting of a swim, board paddle and run.  Entries Close Wednesday 10th October. Click here for more information. Click here for the entry form.

WANDA BIG BOARD BOUNTY
A big day of board racing will feature at Wanda on Saturday 6 October 2012. Up to $10,000 in prizes are up for grabs. All age groups. Click here for more information.

LION ISLAND CHALLENGE
The Lion Island Challenge will be hosted by Avalon Beach SLSC at Station Beach (Pittwaterside of Palm Beach) on Saturday October 6th, 2012. Click here for more information and to enter.

ROOSTER RIVER RUN
The Rooster River Run will be hosted by Burning Palms SLSC on the Georges River on Saturday 13 October 2012. Click here for more information and to enter.

KIAMA DOWNS SLSC 30th ANNIVERSARY
Kiama Downs is celebrating its 30th anniversary this season, for more information contact the club at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Josh on 0438376233.
 

SURF LIFE SAVING NSW CONTACT DETAILS

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PO Box 307, Belrose NSW 2085
P – 02 9471 8000
F – 02 9471 8001
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W – http://www.surflifesaving.com.au/
Online Shop - http://www.surfshop.slsa.com.au/

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