Friday 8 April 2016

Announcements

Governance and Leadership Webinar Series

Surf Life Saving NSW is pleased to announce that a free webinar series, focusing on effective governance and leadership to support the ongoing sustainability of our Surf Life Saving Clubs, will be available exclusively for SLS members between late April and early June 2016.

Find out more information at www.surflifesaving.com.au/webinars.

2016 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships proudly supported by ClubsNSW

It would be greatly appreciated if you attended the 2016 State Champs could you please participate in the post event survey. The survey is open to all competitors, participants and members and will provide valuable feedback for the running of future competitions.

Please complete survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/Statechamps16

The survey will take no more than 10 minutes and each entry will go into the draw to win one of five SLSNSW Beach Packs! This survey will close on Sunday 1 May 2016.

Beko BOB Surf Boat Challenge Post Event Survey

The post event survey is open to all competitors, participants and members and will provide valuable feedback for the running of future competitions.

Please complete survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/BekoBoBBoats

IRB Premiership and State Championships Team Managers Registration

Clubs who wish to compete in the IRB Premiership Series and State Championships are urged to register their Team Manger's contact details. Please do so via www.surveymonkey.com/r/2016IRBTeamManagerRegistration.

Surf Sports Magazine Issue 47

The Aussies 2016 Program Edition produced by Harvpix is now online. The 47th edition includes stories from Ocean Thunder Boats, KNG Iron Series, Interstate and much more. The magazine can be downloaded here (pdf, 8.4mb).

Rescue 2018 Lifesaving World Championships

Anyone who will be up at The Aussies and is interested in Rescue 2018 in South Australia, John Baker, President of SLSSA and Chair, Rescue 2018 Executive Committee invites you to join them to learn more about the event.

Wednesday April 20th from 4.00 – 5.30 pm at Maroochydore SLSC (Alexandra Parade, Maroochydore). Please note places are strictly limited and RSVP is essential by Friday April 15th 2016 RSVP: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

CoastalWatch Weekend Forecast

Heading out to the beach on the weekend but don’t have time to check the weather forecast? The team at CoastalWatch have you covered with their weekend podcast. This week’s edition can be found at coastalwatch.com.

Latest Circulars

Circular Reminders:
Circular 3443: 2016 Foundation and Development Coaching Courses Nominations
Memo: Surf Club Open Day - Save The Date (Sunday 16 October)

Circular 3447: 2016 Pool Rescue Development Team Management Nominations

Fri 8 Apr 2016 - SLSNSW is calling for nominations for the 2016 NSW Pool Rescue Development Team Management to compete in the New Zealand Pool Rescue Championships in October.

Circular 3446: 2017 NSW Country Team Management Nominations

Fri 8 Apr 2016 - SLSNSW is calling for nominations for the 2017 NSW Country Team Management to compete in the Trans-Tasman Tri Series in January 2017.

Circular 3445: 2016 NSW IRB Premiership Series and State Championships

Thu 7 Apr 2016 - This circular provides information for clubs on how to enter the 2016 NSW IRB Premiership and State Championships.

SLSA Circular: Nominations for SLSA Member Advisory Committee Learning and Development

Thu 7 Apr 2016 - Nominations are invited from suitably qualified and experienced members for the Surf Life Saving Australia positions on Member Advisory Committee as listed: Learning and Development Advisory Committee. Nominations are also invited from suitably qualified and experienced members for the Surf Life Saving Australia position of Adviser as listed: Youth Adviser.

SLSA Circular: Nominations for Independent Members of the Lifesaving Member Advisory Committee

Thu 7 Apr 2016 - Nominations are invited from suitably qualified and experienced members for the Surf Life Saving Australia positions on the Lifesaving Member Advisory Committee as listed: Independent Members (x2). Nominations are also invited from suitably qualified and experienced members for the Surf Life Saving Australia positions of Adviser as listed: National Communications Adviser, National Medical Adviser, National Powercraft Adviser and National Risk Management Adviser.

SLSA Circular: Nominations for Sport Technical Advisers

Thu 7 Apr 2016 - Nominations are invited from suitably qualified and experienced members for the Surf Life Saving Australia positions of Adviser as listed: National Coaching Adviser, National Officiating Adviser, National Event Adviser, National Integrity Adviser and National Technical Adviser (Rules and Equipment).

Circular 3444: 2015-16 Lifesaving Equipment Grant

Tue 5 Apr 2016 - The Lifesaving Equipment Grant is once again available through SLSNSW to Clubs and Branches. This grant is proudly supported by the NSW Government, to assist clubs purchasing new equipment to ensure Lifesaving rescue equipment is an acceptable standard throughout the state.

News

Next Gen Leaders Are Sydney Bound

A group of dedicated young lifesavers will cast aside their school books as they prepare to meet other likeminded people from all around the State for a unique development opportunity on Sydney’s Northern Beaches next week.

Dee Why Lifesavers In Successful Resus

Lifesavers from Dee Why SLSC put their training to good use last weekend after being involved in the successful resuscitation of a male body boarder.

Little Ripper Opens New Horizons

Lifesavers at the recent State Championships at Ocean Beach-Umina were among the first to get a look at the new Unmanned Aerial Vehicle that is being hailed as a breakthrough in rescue techniques.

Success at Beko Best of the Best

The state’s elite surfboat crews put on performances to remember at the 2016 Best of the Best Surfboat Challenge, proudly supported by Beko for the second year.

Events

Sun 10 Apr 2016 - 2016 Shellharbour Ocean Swim

The Shellharbour Ocean Swim is 1.2km which starts from the boat harbour and finishes at North Beach.

Mon 11 Apr 2016 - Youth Opportunity Makers Workshop

The workshop is geared towards creating greater awareness of opportunities and individual abilities in 15-17 year old members.

Mon 11 Apr 2016 - Junior Lifesaver of the Year Development Camp

Surf Life Saving NSW is seeking nominations for the 2015/2016 Junior Lifesaver of the Year Award. The award is a way for clubs and branches to recognise their U14 members’ achievements in surf lifesaving and the contributions they have made to all levels of surf life saving as well as within the community.

Sat 16 Apr 2016 - 2016 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships

The 2016 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, the largest event of its kind, will be held on the Sunshine Coast from Saturday 16 to Sunday 24 April 2016.

Sun 17 Apr 2016 - The Aussie Ocean Swim

To celebrate the return of the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships to the Sunshine Coast for the first time since 1980, Surf Life Saving will be holding The Aussie Ocean Swim on Sunday 17th April 2016 at Mooloolaba Beach.

Sat 7 May 2016 - NSW IRB Premiership - Round 1

Round 1 of the NSW IRB Premierships Series will be held at Caves Beach in the Hunter.

New Opportunities

Partnerships Coordinator

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a highly respected and iconic Australian organisation. Join a results focused team who thrive on achieving income generation objectives. This role will see you building strong relationships with partners whilst driving projects and events in our Fundraising space.

Volunteer SurfCom Operator

Now is your chance to be a part of the Surf Life Saving NSW SurfCom team which supports over 200 lifesaving services through the state.

SURF LIFE SAVING NSW CONTACT DETAILS

3 Narabang Way, Belrose NSW 2085
PO Box 307, Belrose NSW 2085
P 02 9471 8000
F 02 9471 8001
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