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Friday 8 July 2016

Announcements

Australian Lifeguard Service Now Recruiting!

Lifeguard applications for the 2016/17 Season are now open! The ALS NSW provides a variety of employment opportunities for prospective lifeguards including full time, seasonal and casual employment. Apply at www.lifeguards.com.au/nsw.

Awards Of Excellence Tickets On Sale

Tickets to our 2015/16 Awards of Excellence proudly presented by Stramit are now on sale! You can save over 15% on table purchases. The awards will celebrate the accomplishments of members, clubs and branches in the 2015/16 season. Everyone is invited, come and celebrate the season with your fellow NSW surf lifesavers! Purchase your tickets at www.surflifesaving.com.au/aoe2016 and join us on 13 August in Sydney.

NSW IRB Championships

Congratulations to Kiama Downs SLSC for winning the NSW IRB Championships making it a clean sweep for the season. Thanks to everyone involved in an outstanding NSW IRB racing season. Photos from the NSW IRB Championships can be found at www.geosnapshot.com. Good luck to all crews with their preparations leading into the Australian IRB Championships.

SLSA Online Surf Store Access

Clubs and Branches are reminded, access to the full SLSA Surf Store can only be accessed by Club/Branch “Online Member Store Administrators”. Each Club/Branch has two available positions on SurfGuard for Surf Store Administrator access.

As we roll over into the 2016-17 season, clubs may need to update their “Online Member Store Administrators” access periods manually in SurfGuard to continue access to the SLSA Surf Store.

The Online Member Store Administrator position can be found in SurfGuard by selecting the following tabs: [Organisational Management > Officers > Officers] If you have any questions regarding SLSA Surf Store access please contact NSW Lifesaving Officer, Michael Tuck This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Want To Be In A TV Ad?

Surf Life Saving Australia is looking for extras to assist in a new Rip Current Campaign Television Commercial. Filming will take place at North Palm Beach on the 21st and/or 22nd of July 2016. We need men, women and children of all ages.

If you are interested in being involved please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your availability on 02 9215 8076

Risk and Outdoor Play - Research Project

Macquarie University is conducting a research project looking at risk and children’s outdoor play. The purpose of the study is to explore how constructions of risk are shaping children’s play experiences in bush and beach spaces during middle childhood in Sydney. The study aims to make a valuable contribution to bettering our understanding of how children are playing in and relating to outdoor spaces in Sydney.

The ethical aspects of this study have been approved by the Macquarie University Human Research Ethics Committee. Working with children clearance has been obtained by the researcher.

If you think you might be interested in participating or would just like to find out more visit www.outdoorplayresearchproject.info.

Masterchef Australia Applications Now Open

If you have a passion for food, MasterChef is offering you the opportunity to take your cooking to the next level. Apply here.

What's Your Story?

Our members are our greatest asset, and it is the characters and stories that make our movement what it is today.

Are you all or anyone you know celebrating a milestone in Surf Life Saving? Do you know a good yarn about your club? We'd love to hear from you, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Latest Circulars

Circular Reminders:
Circular 3459: 2016 NSW Pool Interstate Team Nominations . Nominations close at 11pm Thursday 14 July

SLSA Circular: EOI to host IRB Championships 2018 & 2019, and the Interstate Championships for 2019

Mon 4 Jul 2016 - This document is to advise all States, Clubs, Council, State Government, Community Groups etc. that SLSA is seeking interest from those who may wish to host the 2018 & 2019 Australian IRB Championships and the 2019 Interstate Championship.

News

From The Surf To The Pool – Lifesavers Primed To Make A Splash

Over 250 of the state’s best surf lifesavers will trade the beach for the pool in Sydney this weekend as they battle for medals and glory at the 2016 NSW Surf Life Saving Pool Rescue Championships.

Three Clubs, 60 Summers, Lifetime Of Memories

It’s a universal truth that all good things eventually do come to an end and after 60 summers of patrolling the beaches of Coogee, Collaroy and Crowdy Head the time has come for John Ward to hang up his lifesaving cap.

Strong Surf Conditions Forecast For NSW Coast

Beaches from the Victorian border through to Port Macquarie are bracing for the arrival of more powerful surf conditions forecast to hit the coast from tomorrow.

Kiama Downs Win NSW IRB Champs

A magic weekend of IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boat) racing at Mollymook has seen Kiama Downs SLSC break its NSW Championship victory drought.

NSW Announce Young IRB Interstate Team

A strong team of 34 surf lifesavers will be representing NSW at the 2016 IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boat) Interstate Championships at Mollymook later this month.

Events

Sat 9 Jul 2016 - 2016 Queensland Pool Rescue Champs

Surf Life Saving QLD will host their State Rescue Pool Championships on 16-17 July 2016.

Sat 9 Jul 2016 - 2016 NSW Pool Rescue Championships

The 2016 SLSNSW Pool Rescue Championships will be held this weekend at Ryde Aquatic & Leisure Centre.

Fri 22 Jul 2016 - 2016 Australian IRB Championships

The Australian IRB Championships provides an opportunity for the best IRB crews from around Australia to compete against each other over an action-packed weekend of competition. With a National title and Surf Life Saving Club pride on the line, crews put it all on the line at some of Australia's most well-known beaches.

Fri 5 Aug 2016 - 2016 Australian Pool Rescue Championships

Surf Life Saving Australia will host the National Pool Rescue Championships at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre on the 5-7 August 2016.

Sat 13 Aug 2016 - 2015/16 SLSNSW Awards of Excellence

The Awards of Excellence proudly presented by Stramit recognises outstanding achievements and contributions in all aspects of Surf Life Saving.

Fri 19 Aug 2016 - 2016 NSW Board Riding Championships

The 2016 NSW Board Riding Championships will be held at Soldiers Beach SLSC from 19-21 August.

Grants

Emergency Financial Assistance

Following the recent storms, 34 Local Government Areas (LGAs) were declared Natural Disasters. Emergency financial assistance options are available for affected clubs and individuals. For all information and how to apply, please click here.

NSW Building Partnership

NSW Community Building Partnership has opened and supports projects that encourage community participation, inclusiveness and cohesion, and deliver positive social, inclusive/recreation outcomes. The Community Building Partnership program offers grants across the State at an individual State Electorate level for the enhancement of community facilities. Grant funding of up to $200,000 is available for every NSW State Electorate with an additional $100,000 for electorates with higher levels of social disadvantage as indicated by higher comparative unemployment rates. For more information and how to apply, please click here.

Gold Coast Airport Community Benefit Fund

The Gold Coast Airport Community Benefit Fund FY17 is a new grant program currently open for Gold Coast and NSW Northern Rivers community groups to apply for financial support for grassroots community based initiatives. The program awards funding of up to $1,000 and would be suitable for an extensive range of funding needs your club may have including patrol equipment, sporting equipment, training support or community education programs. For more information please click here.

Surf Life Saving Foundation Grant Seeking Unit

The Surf Life Saving Foundation’s Grant Seeking Unit is available to support all Clubs and Branches with advice regarding grant seeking and writing grant applications. The GSU is available to help with gaining funds, which can be a time-consuming exercise for clubs. For more information or to contact the Grant Seeking Unit please click here.

SLSNSW - Club Mail - 08 July 2016