Friday 6 June 2014

Announcements

SurfLIFE Online

The latest issue of SurfLIFE, the official corporate publication of Surf Life Saving NSW is now available online.

Coolangatta Gold: Early Bird Discount

Early bird entries are open for the Coolangatta Gold event. Save $75.00 on your individual or team entry if you enter before Friday 25 July 2014.

Latest Circulars

SLSA Circular: Approval of new equipment for IRB Competition

SLSA has been working with both sport and lifesaving technical advisers to provide optimum procedures for trialing IRB equipment to be used for lifesaving and in sport competition.

Circular 3354: SLSA Meritorious Award Information Kit

This kit outlines the process for making meritorious award and commendation nominations to Branch-SLSNSW-SLSA.

SLSA Bulletin: Clarification – Surf Helmets in IRB Rescue Tube Event

This bulletin clarifies the optional wearing of surf helmets by patients in the IRB Rescue Tube event.

SLSA Circular: Australian Surf Life Saving Championships 2015, 2016 & 2017 – Championship Referee & Deputy Referee Applications

SLSA is calling for applications for the positions of Championship Referee and Deputy Referee for the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships for 2015, 2016 & 2017 from members with the current appropriate official qualifications (Level 2 or 3) and experience.

Memo: Keep Australia Beautiful Beverage Container Recycling Community Grants 2014

The Keep Australia Beautiful Beverage Container Recycling Community Grants 2014 is now open.

News

Busy Season For Byron and Ballina Lifeguards

The Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) has concluded its patrols for the 2013/2014 lifeguarding season which saw more than 844,000 people visit Byron Shire/Trust beaches and more than 161,000 visit Ballina Shire.

Freshwater Lifesaver Wins NSW Rescue of the Month

Freshwater SLSC lifesaver, Tod Rowbotham has been awarded the National Surf Life Saving Rescue of the Month for a dramatic rescue in dangerous three metre surf in April.

First Aid Training Continuing To Grow

In June, Surf Life Saving NSW will reach a significant milestone by training its 250,000th person in first aid.

NSW IRB Premiership Heads to Terrigal

The third round of the NSW IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boat) Premiership heads to Terrigal this Saturday with four local clubs looking to catch the competition front-runners.

Sydney Surf Lifesavers Star at Rotary World Convention

Surf Lifesavers were in the spotlight before a world audience as the main flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the Rotary International Convention at Allphones Arena on the weekend.

Vale: Arthur Bunt B.E.M

Surf Life Saving NSW Life Member Arthur Bunt B.E.M (British Empire Medal), of Moruya SLSC on the Far South Coast has sadly passed away aged 93.

Engine Swim High visibility vests

Thinking ahead for next season, does your Club need to order any high visibility vests?

Engine Swim Australia has a great deal on at the moment, order minimum 100 vests and get them for $11 each! Orders must be placed prior to June 30.

Download the order form here.

Events

Sat 7 Jun 2014 - IRB Premiership Series - Round 3

Rounds 3 of the SLSNSW IRB Premiership Series will be held from 7 June 2014.

Fri 20 Jun 2014 - Paddle Craft Weekend

Stand-Up surfing, SUP and Ski long distance race, SUP and Mal Battle of the Paddle. Register online at registernow.com.au - search for "Scotts".

Fri 27 Jun 2014 - IRB State Championships

The SLSNSW IRB State Championships will be held over three days from 27-29 June 2014.

Sat 26 Jul 2014 - Pool Rescue Championships

The 2014 SLSNSW Pool Rescue Championships are returning to Peninsula Leisure Centre on the NSW Central Coast on 26-27 July for what should be an action packed weekend of pool rescue.

Sat 16 Aug 2014 - Awards of Excellence

The Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence recognise the hard work, selflessness and enthusiasm of our volunteers. As we head into a new patrolling season, we look back on the past year and acknowledge the outstanding contribution our members make.

Sat 1 Nov 2014 - Coolangatta Gold

Exclusive early bird discount is now available for the 2014 Coolangatta Gold.

New Opportunities

Volunteer SurfCom Operator

Do you have a voice for radio? Now is your chance to be a part of the Surf Emergency Response system linking SLS to NSW Emergency Services and Government agencies.

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