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STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008
2008 NSW SURF LIFE SAVING CAMPIONSHIPS ROUND-UP
For those who made the journey to beautiful Blacksmiths Beach for the State Titles we trust you had an enjoyable time. For a full round-up of the action see the daily reports here. There are also links to the full results for the Age, Masters and Open Championships. If your younger members competed at the Age titles, we’re assured that photographs will be available on the Professional Event Photography website within the next few days. Visit http://www.proeventphoto.com.au/ and enter the password - champions.
SLSNSW AWARDS ITS TOP SURF LIFESAVERS AND VOLUNTEERS
During the championships, the action stopped during the Age and Allphones Open titles for the presentation of the movement’s most prestigious awards. 2008 Junior Surf Lifesaver of the Year was awarded to Sophie Hardcastle of Long Reef (Sydney Northern Beaches) and Allan Abraham of Taree-Old Bar (Lower North Coast). For more click here.
The 2007 Surf Lifesaver of the year was awarded to Mitch Dawson, one of the youngest recipients of the award at just 21 years, who is Club Captain with Tacking Point. Meanwhile, Lyn Cumming, President of Central Coast club, Toowoon Bay, won the 2007 Volunteer of the Year.
NORTH STEYNE PICKED AS NSW NOMINEE FOR SLSA CLUB OF THE YEAR
With the Aussies looming, one Northern Beaches club is preparing to strut its stuff for NSW in the Surf Life Saving Australia Club of the Year award. North Steyne was named as the NSW nominee for the club’s for undertaking a membership survey that fueled changes including mentoring programs, environmental initiatives and proficiency training during patrols. For more click here.
ILLAWARRA INVITATIONAL CHALLENGE CARNIVAL THIS SAT 15 MARCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
AWARDS FO 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
YOUTH OPPORTUNITY MAKERS - APPLICATION CLOSE WEDNESDAY!
Surf Life Saving New South Wales invites nominations for the 2008 Youth Opportunity Makers workshop. The workshop is geared towards creating greater awareness of opportunities and individual abilities in 15-17 year old members. Branches are encouraged to use this workshop as a method of recognising members who have the potential to develop skills further by working with like-minded youth. Applications are due at SLSNSW 19 March 2008. For more information, please see Circular 3043 or contact krando@surflifesaving.com.au.
FIRST AIRD TRAINING FOR SLS NSW MEMBERS
SLS NSW provides an efficient and cost effective option for your clubs first aid and associated training requirements. Click here for more information.
FEBRUARY PATROL HOURS AND STATISTICS SHOULD NOW BE ENTERED IN SURFGUARD
As per the SLSNSW Standard Operating Procedures and the 2007 Proficiency Pack, all Clubs and Support Operations are reminded that, “All Patrol Hours and Statistics from the Patrol Logs must be entered into SurfGuard with in 7 days following the last day of the month.” This means that if your club is yet to enter this data in SurfGuard for February you will need to do so ASAP
CITY OF PERTH SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB ENTERTAINMENT
The City of Perth Surf Life Saving Club, Challenger Parade, City Beach will be hosting two fantastic events this year:
* Saturday 5th of April – Pool Party on the largest balcony on the west.
DJ – playing great hits, Entry $15 – tickets available on the door, Doors open at 7pm, 18+ event. See attached FLYER for more information
* Sunday 6th of April – 2nd Annual After Aussies Celebration, Entry $15 – tickets available on the door, DJ – playing great hits, Doors open at 8pm, 18+ event. See attached FLYER for more information.
The Club Bar will be open Wednesday through Saturday afternoons from 4pm onwards. All drinks at club prices. Food will be available.
INAUGURAL TAMARAMA OCEAN SWIM - SUN 13 APRIL
If you’re ever been to Tamarama beach around 10 o’clock on a Saturday morning you will have noticed a group of swimmers heading out for a quick dip to McKenzie’s then over to Bronte and back in to Tama. They are the Tamarama Ocean Swim Squad (or TOSS) and made up of lifesavers from around the eastern beaches. Now their swim has become so successful they’re starting up an annual Ocean Swim and it will be open to anyone who fancies a bit of ocean swimming. Click here for entry form.
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/
PACIFIC PALMS REAL ESTATE 'ROCK TO ROCK'
Pacific Palms SLSC is holding their annual Pacific Palms Real Estate 'Rock to Rock' 1.5km ocean swim on Easter Sunday, 23 March 2008. $25 entry includes cap and free BBQ sandwich. Prize money for 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female, medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings in each age category
(U/14 - O/60 male and female). Entry is online via http://www.oceanswims.com/ or see our website http://www.pacificpalmssurfclub.com/ for entry form and flyer.
FORSTER SLSC - CLUB TO CLUB SWIM
Forster SLSC main fundraiser for the year is coming up on the 27th April being the club to club swim – Cape Hawke Surf Club to Forster Surf Club 3.8k Ocean Swim along with the easier YMCA Pebbly Beach 1k swim. On line entry is available through http://www.oceanswims.com/
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. The activity / project will demonstrate that;
the project benefits the community in some way
the idea for the project has come from young people
the application has been created by young people
the project will increase community interaction
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
NATIONAL MASTERS WIND-UP
ALL MASTERS COMPETITORS are invited to Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club West Coast Drive SORRENTO (7km north of Scarborough) on Wednesday 2 April 2008, 6.30pm onwards. Join us for a night of celebration; relax by the sweeping views of the Indian Ocean; enjoy a good selection of drinks; gourmet wood fired pizzas; spectacular sunset; live music; wonderful company amongst fellow members from clubs Australia wide. For catering, please RSVP to your club, or admin@sorrentoslsc.org.au Ph (08) 9448 1431; the latest Wednesday 26 March 2008. Bar is open every night of the week of the Nationals 4.00pm onwards. ALL WELCOME!
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