Friday 17 June 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! 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.

SurfLIFE Issue 32

The latest issue will be available at your local surf club next week and can be read online via our website. In this SurfLIFE we feature the release of the Economic Value of Lifesavers in the NSW Community report and how for every dollar that is invested in Surf Life Saving the community receives a return of 46 dollars. We review the summer that was for our volunteer lifesavers, provide an update on season statistics as well as highlight some of the major incidents involving our members. Our surf sport athletes ended a successful summer of competition on a high at The Australian Championships and we highlight some of their achievements.

NSW IRB Premiership Round 4

Goodluck to competitors this weekend at South Maroubra for the final round of the IRB Premiership. Visit the event page for the latest information.

Community Shark Forum – Lennox Head

The Department of Primary Industries are holding a Community Shark Forum on Tuesday, 28 June at 1 Mackney Lane, Park Lane Theatre, Lennox Community Centre.

Barry Bruce from CSIRO will be in attendance from Hobart to co-present the latest White Shark research with our shark biologist, Vic Peddemors and we will provide an overall update about the Shark Management Strategy to the wider community. Call Kim on 0437 075 710 for more information.

Resources for 2015-16 Annual Report

The 2015-16 Annual Report Guidelines for Clubs and Branches has been published. Download the resource sheet here.

Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games

The 16th Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games is to be held on the Sunshine Coast from 8 – 15th October 2016. Visit their website provides you with information on the 50+ sports being offered.

Track & Field is running over two days at the University of Sunshine Coast, 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs on Monday 10th & Tuesday 11th October. Register here.

CoastalWatch Weekend Forecast

Latest Circulars

Circular Reminders:
Circular 3455:2017 NSW Country Representative Team Nominations. Nominations close 26 June.
Circular 3453: 2015 NSW Pool Rescue Championships Entry. Entries close 3 July.
Visit www.surflifesaving.com.au/boardriding for information on the entry process to the 2016 NSW Board Riding Championships.

SLSA Circular: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Update

Tue 14 Jun 2016 - An update on PPE within SLS Events.

SLSA Circular: Coates Hire Coolangatta Gold 2016 Entry

Tue 14 Jun 2016 - This Circular contains the relevant details for competitors entering the Coates Hire Coolangatta Gold 2016.

News

Rising Drowning Toll Prompts Safety Plea

After two rock fishing deaths in the last week alone, and the highest NSW coastal drowning toll in five years, Surf Life Saving, Police, and Marine Rescue NSW are pleading with the public to be vigilant when near the water.

Surf Lifesavers Set To Race In Sydney

More than 270 surf lifesavers will travel to South Maroubra SLSC this weekend for Round 4 of the NSW IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boat) Premiership.

Clubbies Make Connections At Development Program

A group of 14 clubbies from around the state, and new to Surf Life Saving gathered in Sydney during the Long Weekend as part of the second ever Beyond My Club 26+ Development Program.

Lifesavers Honoured in Queen’s Birthday Awards

Surf Life Saving NSW would like to congratulate a number of current or former members who have been recognised in the 2016 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Rock Fisherman Dies At Whale Beach

Lifesavers from Avalon Beach and North Palm Beach Surf Clubs and Branch support operations have assisted the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter in recovering the body of a rock fisher believed to have drowned at Whale Beach on Sydney’s Northern Beaches on Sunday.

Events

Fri 17 Jun 2016 - Macksville-Scotts Head SUP Weekend

Macksville-Scotts Head SLSC will once again be hosting their SUP Weekend from 17 to 19 June 2016.

Sat 18 Jun 2016 - NSW IRB Premiership Round 4 - South Maroubra

Sat 25 Jun 2016 - 2016 Gold Coast Pool Rescue Champs

Surf Life Saving QLD will be hosting their Gold Coast Pool Rescue Championships on Saturday 25 June.

Sat 2 Jul 2016 - 2016 NSW IRB State Championships

For the second year, Mollymook SLSC will host the NSW IRB Championships.

Sat 2 Jul 2016 - SLSNSW Sydney Pool Clinic

Our Sydney Pool Clinic will be run over two days from the 2-3 July 2016.

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 on 9-10 July 2016 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.

Grants

NSW Emergency Financial Assistance and Information

Surf Life Saving Clubs in areas effected by the recent storms may be eligible for emergency financial assistance.

Memo: NSW Community Building Partnership

The Community Building Partnership program offers grants across the State at an individual State Electorate level for the enhancement of community facilities.

New Opportunities

Design and Communications Officer

This is a great opportunity to work for an iconic Australian organisation applying your layout and graphic design skills across various print and electronic publications.

Duty Operations Officer

We are currently seeking a professional individual with a can do attitude and great communication skills. There is a sensational opportunity to provide operational and communication support to our State Operations Centre which is the central communication and coordination hub in NSW for lifesaving services.

Club Development Officer - NPOB New Zealand

New Plymouth Old Boys Surf Life Saving Club would like to employ a Club Development Officer (CDO) in order to provide coaching and development of all competitive and patrolling members and also to assist with promoting the club in the community.

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

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