SLSNSW Circular 3051 - 2008 NSW Endurance championships Expression of Interest to Host

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COUNTRY ATHLETES SCHEME - GRANT WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The New South Wales Department of Sport and Recreation have announced the 2008 NSW Country Athletes Scheme Grant recipients.
7 Surf Life Savers from the North Coast and Far North Coast will each receive $1,000 from the Department. The lucky athletes are:
- Kayla Russell (Sawtell SLSC)
- Hayden Thomas (Lennox Head-Alstonville SLSC)
- Shannon Hulbert-Green (Byron Bay SLSC)
- Elena Leaver (Lennox Head-Alstonville SLSC)
- Tyler Partland (Coffs Harbour SLSC)
- Madison Beckerleg (Lennox Head Alstonville SLSC)
- Lillian Dellar (Sawtell SLSC)
 
The Scheme aims to provide financial assistance to junior athletes from a wide range of sports as athletes from regional areas are often forced to travel long distances to engage in coaching, training and competition in major metropolitan centers. The Country Athletes Scheme is run by the Department of Sport and Recreation each year. For more information on the Country Athletes Scheme, visit: http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
The Awards of Excellence is a great opportunity to recognise the efforts and achievements of your members. The formal awards night is on 3 May 2008. Click here for your invitation. RSVPs for the formal night have been extended to COB 5pm Wednesday 30th April 2008. Nominees, family and all Surf Life Saving NSW members are invited to attend.

CLUBS FOR THE CLUBBIES - SURF LIFE SAVING CORPORATE GOLF DAY
CLUBS FOR THE CLUBBIES is Surf Life Saving NSW Inaugural Corporate Golf Day. Please click on the link for more information on teams and the course. Clubs for the Clubbies is on 15 May 2008.

SURF CLUB FACILITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 2008/2009 IS NOW OPEN
The Department of Sport and Recreation’s continued support of SLSNSW under its Safety and Rescue Services Program provides invaluable financial and material assistance to our organisation. In addition, their $2 Million of support per annum available to NSW surf life saving clubs through the Surf Club Facility Development Program enables essential and major capital works to take place. Applications are now open, please click on the link to download your application form.

DRAGON BOAT ASSOCIATION
PIDBF would like to announce the extension of provisional entry for the 6th IDBF Club Crew World Championships 2008 and the 8th ADBF Asian Dragon Boat Championships 2008. Click here for the Invitation. Click here for the Information Bulletin

NSW SPORT AND RECREATION SPORT MANAGER COURSES
NSW Sport and Recreation are currently piloting 2 new programs Orientation to Managing Sport Teams in April 2008 and Managing Clubs and Senior Teams in May 2008. Please find attached flyer which includes, dates, venue and times.
Orientation to Managing Sport Teams
Managing Clubs and Senior Teams

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION COORDINATOR - BONDI BEACH
This position is primarily responsible for providing efficient administrative support to SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA Information Technology operations and to provide Helpdesk services to users from Clubs, Branches and States in National IT applications including SurfGuard
Position Description Applications Close: 23 May 2008      Contact Details: SLSA Reception   jobs@slsa.asn.au

COASTAL RISK AND PLANNING OFFICER
We are currently seeking a motivated Coastal Risk and Planning Officer with strong communication skills to join our Lifesaving Services Team.  Reporting to the Manager, Lifesaving Services you will play a key role within the team and your primary responsibilities will be to:

Coordinate and undertake Coastal Risk Assessments throughout NSW
Coordinate research and development activities in regards to coastal risk
Develop and maintain education and information programs on Coastal Risk Management
Develop and implement Emergency Risk Management Plans
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, hard working and have an understanding of Surf Lifesaving and not for profit organisations.  You will also have a strong knowledge of Risk Assessment practices and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
For a complete job description on this full time position please visit our website http://www.surflifesaving.com.au/. Applications close May 9th, 2008. To apply please write or email: The General Manager, Surf Life Saving NSW PO Box 430 Narrabeen, NSW 2101. employment@surflifesaving.com.au

MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
We are currently seeking a high performing Media and Communications Officer to join our Marketing team.  Reporting to the General Manager you will play a key role within the team and be responsible for:

Preparing media releases and articles for internal and external audiences
Working closely with the Marketing team to develop proactive initiatives to build awareness of our programs and accomplishments
Liaison with external media representatives
Liaison with internal departments
Editing, reviewing and publishing the organisation’s publications and website
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, hard working and have an understanding of not for profit organisations.  You will also have proven experience in a similar role with an understanding of Surf Lifesaving being an advantage. For a complete job description on this full time position please visit our website http://www.surflifesaving.com.au/.  Applications close May 9th, 2008. To apply please write or email:
The General Manager, Surf Life Saving NSW PO Box 430 Narrabeen, NSW 2101 employment@surflifesaving.com.au

 Positions Vacant Section on SLSNSW Website

FORSTER SLSC - CLUB TO CLUB SWIM
Forster SLSC's main fundraiser for the year is coming up on the 27th April – the annual club to club swim. The course starts at Cape Hawke Surf Club and goes for 3.8km to Forster Surf Club. There's an easier course too –  the YMCA Pebbly Beach 1k swim. Online entry is available at http://www.oceanswims.com/

PETALS ON THE WATER
Petals on the Water Ltd invite female boat crews and any male boat crews to participate in a memorial service for breast cancer. “Petals on the Water” will be held in Farm Cove near the Opera House on Sunday 11 May 2008 at 11.00am in conjunction with the Mothers Day Classic Walk for breast cancer and the Pinkwater Pinks Dragon Boats breast cancer survivors. Please fill in the registration form and send to George Cooper via fax 9997 4764 or email to georgecooper@cityrentals.com.au. If you require any further information please contact George on 0410 497 045.

NRMA HELPING PEOPLE AWARDS
NRMA Helping People Awards are a great opportunity to recognise the contributions of our members. Categories include Community Volunteer Award (25-59 years), Seniors Volunteer Award (60+ years), Environmental Volunteer Award (25-59 years), Young Volunteer Award (17-24 years). Winners will receive a holiday for two and a $5,000 donation to the charity they volunteer for.  Nominations close on Friday 30 May 2008.  For more information visit www.mynrma.com.au/helpingpeople or call 02 8222 2112.

 
NEW YEAR WARNING
Lifesavers urge revellers to take it easy this New Year. Click here for media release....