Friday 26 February 2016

Announcements

2016 State Championships proudly supported by ClubsNSW

Only one sleep to go until the 2016 State Championships begin! Good luck to all Lifesaving Championships competitors this weekend.

Make sure you visit www.surflifesaving.com.au/statechamps16 for all the latest information including Final Event Information, Site Maps, Timetables and updated Officials Appointments.

Beko Best of the Best Surf Boat Challenge

Congratulations to the 70 nominated crews to compete at this years Beko Best of the Best Challenge. Head to www.surflifesaving.com.au/bob to find out if your club's crew were nominated.

2016 Stramit NSW Country Champs Post Event Survey

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

Vote for Burning Palms SLSC for $5000 from Dulux Weathershield

Burning Palms SLSC in Sydney Branch was the NSW winner for Dulux Weathershield's search for the Toughest Surf Life Saving Club. They club now has a one-in-five shot to win $5000.

Vote for Burning Palms SLSC here.

SLSCs with liquor licences no longer need to provide Biennial returns

If your SLSC has a liquor licence, as a licensee you are no longer required to submit a biennial return, relating to your liquor licences. This means that you are no longer required to complete the return that would have next been due before 31 March 2016. For more information on changes to Liquor Licence red tape reforms click here.

Limited spaces still available for subsidised intensive Training Officer courses

There are still limited spaces available on the Training Officer Courses being run at Bomaderry and Port Macquarie. You can also get in touch to add your name to the waiting list for the Belrose course. These courses will be an ideal opportunity for members with little-to-no training or education experience to gain some highly transferable skills and take their first steps into the Training Officer role within their Club. Don’t miss out! Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book a place now.

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.

New Shark Listening Station Buoys Deployed along NSW

The Department of Primary Industries has deployed eight new customised ‘listening station buoys’ which are around 3.5 metres long and fitted with 3.5 metre long steel sub-frames. The buoys have been deployed at a depth of 10 to 12 metres at the following locations:

• Kingscliff Main Beach, Kingscliff (28°15.141'S and 153° 34.934'E)
• Lennox Headland, Lennox Head (28° 48.258'S, 153° 36.460E)
• Evans Head Main Beach, Evans Head (29° 06.531'S, 153° 26.387E)
• Yamba Main Beach, Yamba (29° 26.000'S, 153° 22.191E)
• Park Beach, Coffs Harbour (30° 17.473'S, 153° 08.717E)
• Front Beach, South West Rocks (30° 52.782'S, 153° 02.715E)
• Lighthouse Beach, Port Macquarie (31° 28.849'S, 152° 56.132E)
• Forster Main Beach, Forster (32° 10.443'S, 152° 30.960E)

Vessel operators are advised to exercise caution when navigating near the buoys which are marked by a yellow flashing light with a range of two nautical miles and a flash rate of one second on, four seconds off.

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.

Latest Circulars

SLSA Circular: IT Enhancements February 2016

Fri 26 Feb 2016 - The following Circular contains information relating to the following systems, websites and applications: Members Portal/Lifesaving Online, Surfguard – award, proficiency and other enhancements, E-Learning, Patrol Ops APP, Join.sls.com.au and Help.sls.com.au.

Memo: Calling for nominations for SLSNSW Director positions

Fri 26 Feb 2016 - Surf Life Saving New South Wales is calling for nominations for SLSNSW Director positions for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 seasons.

Memo: 2016 State Championships R&R Events

Wed 24 Feb 2016 - The purpose of this memo is to provide further clarity on the R&R events to be contested at the 2016 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships. This memo supersedes the memo issued 18 February 2016.

SLSA Circular: Aussies 2016 Entry Circular v2

Mon 22 Feb 2016 - This Circular (version 2) contains the relevant details for entering competitors into the Australian Surf Life Saving Championship 2016.

News

Clubbie Profile February: George Fowler

Our Clubbie Profile for the month of February is George Fowler from Wauchope-Bonny Hills SLSC. George will be the oldest competitor at the 2016 State Championships at the ripe old age of 78 and just last week was honoured by his club naming a surf boat after him.

Lifesavers To Battle For State Honours

History, tradition, pride, and mate ship are all values integral to the Lifesaving Championships and all will be on display when the first event of the NSW Surf Life Saving Championships gets underway at Ocean Beach – Umina tomorrow.

Dangerous Surf Expected For NSW Coastline

Surfers, swimmers, rockfishers and recreational boat users are urged to exercise caution this weekend with a peak swell approaching three metres expected along the NSW coastline.

JLOTY Finalists Announced

Surf Life Saving NSW would like to congratulate the following young lifesavers who were successful in being named branch winners in the prestigious Junior Lifesaver of the Year awards for 2016.

That Warneing Feeling For Cudgen Family

The Warne family from Cudgen Headland SLSC enjoyed a highly successful Country Championships campaign returning home with a combined tally of 21 medals; and now with the State Championships looming over the horizon they’re hoping to make their mark on the competition.

Events

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.

Sun 20 Mar 2016 - North Steyne SLSC Ocean Swim

The 18th Annual North Steyne Ocean Swim is scheduled for Sunday 20 March.

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.

Sun 3 Apr 2016 - Wanda SLSC Open Surf Carnival

With $6,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs, Wanda's Open Surf Carnival looks set to be popular.

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

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.

View the full calendar of events on our website.

New Opportunities

Academy Education Officer

Does applying your administration and customer service skills in an environment that truly believes in continual improvement excite you? We have an opportunity for a hands-on, can do individual to join a motivated, outcomes focused team and assist with continual improvement activities and projects within the Academy (Surf Life Saving NSW’s Registered Training Organisation).

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

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PO Box 307, Belrose NSW 2085
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