Friday 12 February 2016

Announcements

2016 Stramit NSW Country Surf Life Saving Championships

Thank you to those who attended the 2016 Stramit Country Champs at South West Rocks and congratulations to Byron Bay SLSC on their sixth straight title.

We would appreciate everyone participating in the short post event survey about the Country Championships. The survey is open to all competitors, participants and members and will provide valuable feedback for the running of future competitions. The survey will take no more than 10 minutes and each entry will go into the draw to win one of 5 SLSNSW Beach Packs! This survey will close on Sunday 20 March 2016 at 11pm.

• 2016 Country Championships Post Event Survey

Club Information Survey Closes Sunday 11pm

Surf Life Saving NSW would like to hear from you. We are in the process of improving our communication to members and would like your opinion on information you receive from SLSNSW, Branch and Club. The survey will take you less than five minutes and would greatly help us streamline information that is sent to members.

• Please complete the survey here

SurfLIFE #31 Published

In this issue, we feature the historic agreement between the NSW Government and SLSNSW which provides standardised 20-year lease terms for surf clubs located on Crown land, Bellambi’s 291 Project inspires a Myanmar refugee into surf lifesaving, Ali Najem’s love for Surf Life Saving and the Community Inclusion Project rolled out in three trial sites across NSW. This issue will arrive at all NSW clubs next week or it can be read on our website.

SurfCom Operators Wanted

Now is your chance to be a part of the Surf Life Saving NSW SurfCom Team which supports 228 Surf Life Saving clubs, Support Operations and Lifeguard services.

View the SurfCom promotion video on our Facebook Page and find out more information at surflifesaving.com.au/surfcom.

Lifesaving Current Reviews

The SLSNSW Lifesaving department are currently reviewing the following documents: Standard Operating Procedures, Patrol Audit and Gear & Equipment Inspections. Head to our website to read through the reviews.

MONTAGUE Celebrate Country Champs

What a weekend jam packed with personal bests, young talent, amazing team work and the MONTAGUE tree plums! The team at the MONTAGUE tree want to say a massive congratulations to all involved at the Country Championships and thank you for gobbling up every last plum! For those with post-event cravings, you can find the MONTAGUE tree plums in your local Coles Supermarket – look out for the sticker!

Last Chance To Sign Up For 2016 US Summer Holiday Camps

What are you doing this Winter? Do you want to live the endless summer?! If so, it’s not too late to sign up to the Camp Counselors USA program for the Summer of 2016! Work as a Lifeguard in a US Summer Holiday Camp, June to August. Applications close on March 1st.
Come along to the free “last chance for 2016 Information Meeting” on Tuesday February 16th, 6:30pm. CCUSA Office, Suite 811, Level 8, 301 George Street, Sydney. For more information visit www.ccusa.com.au.

Slip’N’Fly Casting

ITV Studios are currently casting for a water based physical challenge show. ITV Studios are currently looking for teams of two people that like being thrown in the deep end…literally! Friends, husband and wives, siblings, twins,and work-mates,we want you all.

If you are 18+, can swim and would like to be involved please register your application at www.slipnflyitvstudios.com.au

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 forecast. This week’s edition can be found at coastalwatch.com.

Your Club has the chance to win $5000 with Dulux Weathershield

Do you think your Surf Club faces some of the harshest weather conditions of any across the country?

Nominations are open for your club to participate in the search for Australia’s Toughest Surf Life Saving Club and the chance to win $5000 thanks to Dulux Weathershield!

To enter, simply submit an image depicting the weather challenges your club faces throughout the year, whether it be gale force winds, extreme heat or torrential rain. If you don’t already have a great example on hand, think creatively (e.g. A melted ice cream outside the club, or, if you think your club could be the coldest, construct a pyramid of ice-cubes!). This must be accompanied by 25 words or less putting your case for the top title.

Joining Dulux in the search for Australia’s Toughest Surf Life Saving Club is Seven News meteorologist Jane Bunn, an expert on Australia’s diverse climatic conditions.

Jane will shortlist entrants with 1 winner per state (VIC/TAS, NSW, QLD, SA/NT, WA), before asking the public to vote for the shortlisted entries online. There will be a $500 runner up prize for the shortlisted clubs.

Clubs can enter via dulux.com.au/duluxsurf. Entries close 19th February 2016.

Latest Circulars

Circular Reminders:

Memo: RWC Operators Required for 2016 State Championships

Memo: First aid volunteers required for the 2016 NSW State Championships

Circular 3437: 2016 Beko Best Of The Best Surf Boat Challenge Officials Nominations

Fri 12 Feb 2016 - This circular is calling for nominations from all currently licensed surf sports officials at the 2016 Beko Best of the Best Surf Boat Challenge.

SLSA Circular: Rescue 2018 Lifesaving World Championships Organising Committee EOI

Thu 11 Feb 2016 - Applications are invited from experienced and suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for appointment to the Organising Committee at Rescue 2018 | Lifesaving World Championships to be held in Adelaide from November 17 – December 2, 2018.

News

Weekend of Highs For South West Rocks Volunteers

An army of loyal volunteers from hosts South West Rocks played an integral role in the successful staging of the 2016 Stramit NSW Country Surf Life Saving Championships which was enjoyed by over 1400 competitors last weekend.

Pac Palms Back On The Beach

It’s been a while since a surfboat from Pacific Palms SLSC has been sighted on the start line at a major championships with the club all but closing the door on surfboat rowing due to a lack of sweeps and rowers.

Mid-North Coast Surfboat Crews Triumph at Country Champs

Young boat rowers from Wauchope Bonny Hills SLSC proved that they could mix it with the more established crews when they came across the line first in the prestigious Open Women’s division at the Stramit NSW Country Surf Life Saving Championships at South West Rocks.

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Community To Host Coastal Forums

Members from the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie community are encouraged to share their views on coastal safety by attending one of several open forums to be held in the area from this weekend. The public forums are a key part of the state-wide coastal public safety risk assessment Project Blueprint, an unprecedented four year study of the state’s coastline.

Taree-Old Bar Rebuilds

While they didn’t come home with any medals from the Stramit Country Surf Life Saving Championships at South West Rocks, the small contingent of competitors from Taree-Old Bar SLSC did not go unnoticed.

Woolgoolga Rookie Bursts Onto Scene

It wasn’t Beijing’s Bird’s Nest and he might not be Usain Bolt but Woolgoolga teenager Reilly Dalton certainly made a big impact at the 2016 Stramit NSW Country Surf Life Saving Championships claiming two individual beach medals.

Pambula’s Country Adventure

No club travelled further for the 2016 Stramit NSW Country Surf Life Saving Championships than Pambula SLSC, but the state’s most travelled lifesavers made the most of their time in South West Rocks.

Cudgen Mentor Celebrates 20 Years

The 2016 Stramit NSW Country Surf Life Saving Championships were the 20th consecutive Country event for Cudgen Headland SLSC Youth Coach Phil Klein.

Surf Life Saving Backs Lifejackets for Rockfishers

Byron Bay Defend Country Title

Byron Bay SLSC has won their sixth straight NSW Country Title by the narrowest of margins over perennial rivals Cudgen Headland after a pulsating Day 2 of competition at the 2016 Stramit NSW Country Surf Life Saving Championships.

Events

Fri 19 Feb 2016 - Freshwater SLSC - 50 Years of Nippers

Join Freshwater SLSC on Friday 19 February at 6pm to celebrate 50 Years of Freshwater Nippers. A night of fun, food and live music by the Dirty Martinis.

Sat 20 Feb 2016 - Summer of Surf Round 8

Newport will be host to round 8 of the Summer of Surf, and is sure to put on a show once again. The athletes will have to draw on all of their skills to beat the tricky conditions and each other.

Sun 21 Feb 2016 - Malabar Magic Ocean Swim

The Malabar Magic raises vital funds for Rainbow Club Australia, a registered non-profit charity that helps children with disabilities learn to swim and be safe in the water.

Sat 27 Feb 2016 - The Mackerel Challenge

This fun team event run by Avalon Beach SLSC is held on Saturday 27 February and free to enter.

Sat 27 Feb 2016 - 2016 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships

The 2016 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships proudly presented by ClubsNSW will be co-hosted by Ocean Beach and Umina SLSCs.

Sat 27 Feb 2016 - Battle of the Boats

The 18th Annual Battle of the Boats is at Pacific Palms SLSC on 27-28 February.

Sat 2 Apr 2016 - Best of the Best Surf Boat Challenge

The Best of the Best Surf Boat Challenge is one of the premier NSW surf boat events. The challenge includes crews from all six divisions, from each of the Regional/Branch Boat Series.

Sat 2 Apr 2016 - 2016 FMOS Series - Round 3

The third and final round of the Fastest Man on Sand competition will take place at Mooloolaba SLSC for U14s to Opens.

View the full calendar of events on our website

New Opportunities

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.

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