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NSW AT THE AUSSIES
All eyes are on Manly at the 2008 UBD Aussies as the Northern Beaches club aims to repeat its NSW State titles success and take out the overall pointscore at Scarborough Beach, WA. Their chances to shine lost their lustre a little however, when it was announced the Naomi Flood, favourite to win the open ironwoman event, could not compete because of an eye infection and Tom Fraser-Homes bowed out because of a virus. After day three of competition, the championship table was dominated by the Sunshine Coast’s Alexandra Headland (56 points) while fellow Queensland teams Northcliffe and North Burleigh were sitting in second and third, respectively. Click here for the latest.
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
The Awards of Excellence is a great opportunity to recognise the efforts and achievements of your members. Nominations close on Wednesday 9th April 2008. Details can be found at;
http://www.surflifesaving.com.au/NR/rdonlyres/3A6642F2-EDC4-443D-9529-06329765A0E7/2328/30452008AwardsofExcelllence.pdf
The formal awards night is on 3 May 2008. Click here for your invitation. Nominess, family and all Surf Life Saving NSW members are invited to attend.
NSW SPORTS FEDERATION - OFFICAL OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to Jeff Mowbray (Swansea Belmont SLSC) who has been awarded Official of the Month at the NSW Sports Federation awards for the last quarter. Jeff has contributed a significant amount at all levels in Surf Life Saving including club, branch, state and national. He commits numerous hours coaching Swansea Belmont SLSC members, the Hunter Branch team and was assistant coach for the victorious NSW Interstate Team. Jeff is also President of Swansea Belmont SLSC and was integral in the NSW Championships being held at Swansea Belmont. He was a key member of the organizing group for this successful event whilst also holding the position of Carnival Referee for the 2008 Westpac NSW Age Surf Life Saving Championships and Deputy Referee for the 2008 Allphones NSW Surf Life Saving Championships. Surf Life Saving NSW thanks Jeff for his commitment and dedication.
APPLY FOR YOUR SHARE OF $400,000
Are you a leader in sport? The Sport Leadership Grants for Women provide funding and support for women to seek accredited training and education in coaching, officiating, governance and management. Grants of up to $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 are available through this initiative which is from the Australian Government and is jointly managed by the Australian Sports Commission and the Australian Government Office for Women. Grants are available in five key areas:
* High performance coaching and officiating
* Indigenous women
* Women in disability sport
* Women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
* women in general sport leadership.
The program is aimed at providing women who want to undertake sport leadership training. Click here for more information.
VENUE CHANGE FOR 2010 AUSTRALIAN SURF LIFE SAVING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) today announced that it will look at alternative venue options for the 2010 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships. This is due to the various financial, logistical and environmental requirements at the proposed site at Boambee Beach in Coffs Harbour, which may not be resolved in time to allow the detailed event planning necessary in the lead up to 2010 championships.SLSA Chief Executive Officer, Brett Williamson OAM, said that the organisation remained fully committed to working with Coffs Harbour City Council and the NSW Government to reschedule the event to Coffs Harbour at a later time.
“We are confident the Boambee Beach site has the potential to provide an excellent venue for future surf sports events, including the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, once the various issues, including environmental assessments and approvals, are properly resolved,” he said.
“We look forward to reaching agreement with Coffs Harbour City Council and the NSW Government for the hosting of this and other great events in the following years, however in the meantime, SLSA will investigate opportunities for hosting the championships at another location from 2010, and possibly through to 2012,” he said.
“Our obligation now is to sit down with the NSW Government and Coffs Harbour City Council to determine realistic timeframes for the Boambee Beach venue, as well as assess alternative options in NSW.
“We are hopeful that we will be in a position to reach agreement on the venue before the middle of this year, which provides us with adequate time for the detailed planning necessary for an event of this size,” he said.
The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships are the biggest event of their type in the world attracting surf lifesavers from across Australia and around the globe. For 12 years from 1995 until 2006, the championships were successfully conducted at Kurrawa Beach on the Gold Coast, and have been held at the purpose-built, world-class facilities at Scarborough Beach, Perth since 2007. In 2007 the championships won the prestigious Western Australian Tourism Award in the Major Festivals and Events category, while an independent economic study found that they are worth more than $23 million to the Western Australian economy each year. Williamson said that SLSA would also now assess options for establishing a longer-term schedule for all major surf sports events.
“A long-term schedule for surf sports events, including the championships, would provide greater certainty for SLSA, our members, the host venue or venues, as well as other key stakeholders, and allows us to consolidate the future of surf sports in Australia ,” he concluded.
For further information:
Sean O’Connell, Communications Manager, SLSA, 0407.286.619 or soconnell@slsa.asn.au
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FIRST AID TRAINING FOR SLS NSW MEMBERS
SLS NSW provides an efficient and cost effective option for your club's first aid and associated training requirements. Click here for more information.
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.
CRONULLA SLSC'S AUSSIES AFTER PARTY
Sunday night is over, Mad Monday has come and gone, but let's not stop the party. A SPECIAL INVITATION to you and your Club members to CRONULLA SLSC’S AUSSIES AFTER-PARTY Friday 11th April 2008
Time: 7:30 - 11:30pm
Where: Purcell Room Cronulla SLSC
Cost: $15 (Includes first drink)
Theme: Bright and tight!!!!
BAR OPEN: Beer, Wine, Champagne, Pre-Mixed Drinks available for purchase. Music/ Dancing/Chance to catch up. Note: Bring a change of clothes for further celebrations at Sting Bar Cronulla.
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2008 NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE
Please find attached the Surf Life Saving New South Wales nomination for office form for 2008. Click here for the form.
INAUGURALDONNICA CLARKE SPORTS DINNER
The Inaugural Donnica Clarke Sports Dinner will be held on April 12 at Mingara Recreation Club - Mingara Drive TUMBI UMBI NSW 2261 and the event formally kicks off the major fundraising activities for the Foundation. Nica was a dual Australian Surf Life Saving beach sprint and flags champion who died in a tragic cliff fall at North Avoca Beach, on the Central Coast of NSW, on April 10, 2007 aged 16. The Donnica Clarke Foundation has been established to keep the memory of the bubbly and multi-talented teenager at the forefront of the community's minds. The Foundation will offer financial support to young male and female athletes from all sports disciplines who live on the Central Coast. For information on the Foundation and Sports Dinner please visit http://www.donnicaclarke.com.au/.
INAUGURAL TAMARAMA OCEAN SWIM - SUN 13 APRIL
When: Sunday, 13th April 2008 Time: 9.30am: 400m Servcorp Virtual Office Dash for Cash then at 10.00am: 2km Ocean Swim
Cost: $30 prepaid, $40 on the day (regos close @ 9.30am) For more info please visit http://www.tamaramaoceanswim.com/
Click here for entry form.
SHELLHARBOUR SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB OCEAN SWIM. Harbour to Beach, 1.2km, Sat 19 April 08, starts 11am
Entries at: http://www.oceanswim.com/ or via http://www.shellharboursurfclub.com/. Entries $20 online or $25 on the day.
YOUTH PARTICIPANT GRANTS PROGRAM
Youth Action and Policy Association (YAPA) are offering grants to the value of $5,500 to young people between the ages of 12 – 25 for community activities in their local area. Ideas for projects include websites, community days, festivals, recreation programs, youth forums etc...Applications close on 24 April 2008 (round 1) and 25 July 2008 (round 2). For more information and application details see http://www.yapa.org.au/yapa/ypp/index.php
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.
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