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FRIDAY MARCH 7 2008

 

CIRCULARS & MEMOS

 

cap iconSURFGUARD ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY Proficiency Summary and Member Patrol Report
cap iconSLSNSW Memo - Water Safety Required for State Championships 2008
cap iconSLSNSW Circular 3045 - Awards of Excellence 
cap iconSLSNSW Circular 3044 - Cert II in Public Safety Update Proficiency
cap iconSLSNSW Circular 3043 - Youth Opportunity Makers
cap iconSLSNSW Circular 3032 v2 2009 Country Team management nominations
cap iconSLSNSW Circular 3042 - Additional 2008 NSW State Championship Information


cap iconAll Surf Life Saving NSW Circulars & Memos
cap iconAll Surf Life Saving Australia Circulars

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NEWS

 

SURF LIFE SAVING STAR TO CHAIR GOVERNMENT YOUTH COUNCIL
NSW Minister for Youth, Linda Burney has announced the 2008 Chair of the NSW 2008 Youth Advisory Council is Surf Life Saving Illawarra Branch Development Officer Amanda Scott. Amanda, who was a member of the Council last year, is joined by North Bondi SLSC Lifesaver Martin Drennan who also served on the 2007 NSW Youth Advisory Council. Both active Surf Lifesavers, Amanda and Martin will advise the NSW Government on issues that are important to young people. Click here for full media release.

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.

STATE CHAMPS MASTER MEDIA RELEASE

REDHEAD TAKES IRONMAN AND IRONWOMAN DOUBLE
CRONULLA WINS BUT WANDA AND MANLY CHASES HARD IN NSW AGE SURF TITLES
2008 Westpac Age NSW Surf Life Saving Championship Results – U8-U14

JUNIOR LIFE SAVER OF THE YEAR 2008 ANNOUNCED!
While most of the action took place in the water and on the sand today at the 2008 Westpac NSW Age Surf Life Saving Championships, it was 22 of the movement's finest youngsters who were vying for one of the state's most prestigious awards. CLICK HERE FOR FULL MEDIA RELEASE.

Day 1 - NSW AGE SURF LIFE SAVING CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2008 Westpac NSW Age Surf Life Saving Championships got off to a wet and windy start today as thousands of nippers converged on Blacksmiths Beach to contest a range of beach and water races. Click here for full media release - for Day 1

Day 2 - NIPPERS PREPARE FOR FINALS DAY AT STATE SURF SHOWDOWN Click here for full media release - for Day 2


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UPDATES

SURFGUARD ENHANCEMENTS
CLICK HERE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION REGARDING SURFGUARD.

2008 BARNEY MULLINS SWIM CLASSIC
2008 Barney Mullins Swim Classic hosted by Freshwater SLSC, 16th March 2008.  A 1.5km Ocean Swim at Freshwater Beach.  Online entries through http://www.oceanswims.com/ .  For more information click here. 

WOMEN'S SPORTS LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
NSW Sport and Recreation are offering scholarships in;
* Sport Leadership             
* Coach and Official Development            
* International Travel           
* Sport Management Development.
For more information and application details visit http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/grants/women.asp  Applications close on 27 March 2008

ACCOMMODATION OPTION FOR AUSSIES 2008 - SCARBOROUGH BEACH, PERTH
We’re the closest accommodation to Scarborough Beach in Perth, with the nationals taking place right in front of us. We were booked out months ago and have had hundreds of enquiries we’ve turned away, but now have had cancellations at the last minute from people who’ve stuffed things up. Please see our website at http://www.beachmanor.com.au/ – we’re ranked #1 in Perth on Trip advisor and still have 5 rooms available with Queen size four poster beds and ensuites etc. for 6 or 7 day bookings over the nationals.  Prices are $199 a night including full daily cooked breakfast for 2 with ocean views over Scarborough Beach. It’s the ideal location for officials or competitors and their partners. We can be contacted at: info@beachmanor.com.au or on 08 9245 2288


 

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POSITION VACANT

 

 LIFEGUARD OFFICER - Full Time
Surf Life Saving Services is a wholly owned subsidy of Surf Life Saving NSW and is currently contracted to provide quality Lifeguard services to 16 seaside councils. An opportunity exists for a committed, hardworking individual to join our dedicated team working from our Headquarters at Narrabeen.  Reporting to the Manager, Lifesaving Services you will be responsible for the quality and management of over 16 Lifeguard Services contracts spanning across NSW. The successful applicant will be suitably qualified and/or have experience in contract management and lifesaving services.  You will also have an understanding of Surf Life Saving and an appreciation of not-for-profit, volunteer based, membership oriented organisations. Full position description click here. To apply, write or email: The General Manager, Surf Life Saving NSW PO Box 430 Narrabeen NSW 2101.

 ACADEMY QUALITY OFFICER - Full Time
Representing 129 Clubs in 11 regional branches, with nearly 60,000 members, Surf Life Saving NSW reaches into the community through the provision of beach patrol services, training and education, sports and junior development. An opportunity exists for a committed, hardworking individual to join our dedicated Education team working from our Headquarters at Narrabeen.  You will be responsible for the maintenance of the SLSNSW Registered Training Organisation.  The role will ensure the successful adoption of best practice principles with regards to planning, structure and operations of all education programs (accredited and non accredited).  The Academy Quality Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining quality systems for the RTO.  The successful applicant will have sound knowledge and experience working in an RTO. You must hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.  An understanding of Surf Life Saving and an appreciation of not-for-profit, volunteer based, membership oriented organisation is an advantage. For a full job description please click here. Applications close 29th February, 2008. To apply please write or email: The General Manager Surf Life Saving NSW, PO Box 430 Narrabeen, NSW 2101.
employment@surflifesaving.com.au

 WORK AT A USA SUMMER CAMP (JUNE - AUGUST 2008)
Do you want the adventure of a lifetime?
Do you want the opportunity to gain additional lifesaving qualifications?
Do you want to develop your leadership skills?
Do you want to travel the world and make friends from all over the globe?
USA Summer camp may be for you!
CCS are currently recruiting young Australians to work in American Summer Camps between June and August this year. Lifeguards and those with strong swimming skills are highly sought after in this industry and most camps will put each applicant through the "American Red Cross Lifeguard" training course, so not only will you have the best summer of your life (while escaping the Aussie winter!!), you will leave this experience with a new certification! Fore more information, contact:
Shelley Smith
Core Consulting Solutions
Tel. 0401369786
ssmith@ccscamps.com
http://www.ccscamps.com/

 Positions Vacant Section on SLSNSW Website


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UPCOMING DATES

 

YOUTH OPPORTUNITY MAKERS
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 Branch on Wednesday 5 March and SLSNSW 19 March 2008. For more information, please see Circular 3043 or contact krando@surflifesaving.com.au.

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.

INAUGURAL SPORTS DINNER
Saturday April 12, 2008 - Mingara Recreation Club - Mingara Drive TUMBI UMBI NSW 2261.
The aim of the Donnica Clarke Foundation Limited (ABN 161 29 004 860) is to offer financial and moral support to young emerging athletes, male and female, across all sports from the Central Coast region. Nica was a dual Australian Surf Life Saving beach sprint and flags champion, won at Kurrawa Beach on the Gold Coast in 2005 and her loss is the inspiration for the Foundation that bears her name. The inaugural Sports Dinner, on April 12 at Mingara Recreation Club, will be the major fundraiser to establish the financial reserves to meet the aims of the Foundation. For information on the Foundation and Sports Dinner please visit: http://www.donnicaclarke.com.au/


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SURF LIFE SAVING NSW CONTACT DETAILS
Sydney Academy of Sport, Wakehurst Parkway, Narrabeen NSW
PO Box 430, Narrabeen NSW 2101
P – 02 9984 7188
F – 02 9984 7199
E – experts@surflifesaving.com.au
W – http://www.surflifesaving.com.au/
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Surf Premiership for web   NSW SURF PREMIERSHIP
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