FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2008

circulars & memos / news / updates / positions vacant / upcoming dates / contact

2009 Junior Lifesaver of the Year Award
2009 State Team Nominations
Lifesaving Exchange Program
Level 1 Surf Coach Course - Mid North Coast
Branch Safety Officer Nominations
NSW Surf Premiership Series v2 (includes prizemoney)
Level 1 Surf Coach Course
Branch-Club Contacts
All Surf Life Saving NSW Circulars & Memos
All Surf Life Saving Australia Circulars

LIFESAVING EXCHANGE PROGRAM
This new initiative will provide an exciting opportunity for patrol captains to broaden their lifesaving experience and skills. Click here for the circular information.

SPECIAL OFFER - BOC CYLINDER REFILLS
BOC is offering all clubs great discounts on oxygen cylinder refills.

Oxygen medical C size	400C	$5.52	CYL
Oxygen medical E size	400E	$10.48	CYL
Oxygen medical D size Cellamix 55 CO2 Food Fresh	400D 098F 082F	$12.34 $30.00 $30.00	CYL

To take advantage of this offer, email your details to john.restuccia@boc.com

RECYCLING OLYMPICS
North Steyne nippers and Manly Council is inviting Queenscliff and Manly U6 and U7 nippers to join in the fun of the 'Recycling Olympics' during the Manly Junior Carnival on Sunday November 16, 2008. For information click here.

USED NIPPER BOARDS URGENTLY WANTED!
Gerringong SLSC on the South Coast is after some unwanted nipper boards from clubs which may have some spare. This is a small club but has had a large influx of new nippers this year and needs some assistance with gear for the kids to use. If anyone can help, please contact the Branch Support Officer Tony Dale on 0409 461 889 or email Tony on tdale@surflifesaving.com.au

WESTPAC ONBOARD FOR BOARDIES DAY Westpac will again be lending a hand with fundraising efforts on Boardies Day - November 28, 2008. Westpac branches will be making contact with surf clubs in their local areas to offer assistance. If your club is taking part in Boardies Day, consider joining forces with your local Westpac branch.

2008 INTERBRANCH BULLETIN
Important information on the NSW Interbranch Championships is available here.

GRANTS FOR SPORTING PROGRAMS
The Australian Sports Commission is making available funding to assist local sporting champions to take part in major state and national sporting events. Click here to visit the website.

BRANCH SAFETY OFFICER NOMINATIONS
To increase awareness of OH&S issues within clubs, we are looking for nominations for people to be trained as Branch Safety Officers. Nominations must be in by November 28. Click here to see the circular.

PRIDE CAMPAIGN What kind of surf lifesaver are you? This month the focus is on interaction with the public and we're encouraging clubs and patrol captains to engage in some positive PR activities on the beach and in their communities. Go to the website for some suggestions on raising the profile of your patrol.

NSW HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
The NSW High Performance Program will be held at Wanda and Cronulla on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November 2008. Saturday includes athletes participating in the Surf Premiership and some presentations and video analysis of the day’s performances in the evening. Sunday will consist of practical training sessions with some high level coaches. Surf Life Saving NSW extends an invite to all coaches and those interested in becoming a coach to the Sunday sessions at Cronulla Beach to observe the programs and interact with some experienced coaches. Email Michael, mtwohig@surflifesaving.com.au for further information.  
 
 

LIFEGUARDS - ALL AREAS
The Australian Lifeguard Service is a division of Surf Life Saving, designed to provide Lifesaving Services to local government, private corporations and the community. The Australian Lifeguard Service is the largest provider of professional lifeguards in Australia.
We are currently seeking the services of duly qualified people to perform Lifeguard duties in various areas from 29th September, 2008 to 24th April, 2009, during the Summer months and Christmas School Holidays. Lifeguard information and application packs can be downloaded from our website: www.australianlifeguards.com.auor collected from the Surf Life Saving NSW Headquarters at: The Sydney Academy of Sport, Wakehurst Parkway, Narrabeen.

LIFEGUARD SUPERVISORS
The Australian Lifeguard Service is seeking motivated Lifeguard Supervisors with strong technical and management skills to join the team. Working closely with lifeguards, local government, clubs and the media, responsibilities focus on recruiting, training and motivating lifeguards. To view the job advertisement click here. A complete position descriptionis available here.

FRESHWATER MASTERS CARNIVAL AND BENNETT CLASSIC
Freshwater SLSC is staging a Masters carnival on Saturday 22 November with team and individual events. The Bennett Classic on Sunday 23 November will feature juniors in U9s to U14s in Board and Ironman events. Visit the website for details or email exo@freshwaterslsc.com or bennett2008@freshwaterslsc.com

BENNETT SURFBOARDS TWILITE MASTERS CARNIVAL
A new event on the master's calendar, Queencliff SLSC will be holding a twilight carnival on Friday December 5, 2008. For details click here.

COFFS HARBOUR SURFCRAFT CARNIVAL
Coffs Harbour SLSC is hosting the Raine and Horne Coffs Harbour 35th Annual Interstate Surfcraft Carnival on 29-30 November at Park Beach. Over $20,000 in prize money is on offer and events include round robin surfboats, ironperson, board, ski and team events. For details and entry forms visit the website or contact 02 6652 3245 or email chslsc@kooee.com.au

PAC PALMS MASTERS CARNIVAL
Pacific Palms SLSC is staging a masters carnival on Saturday 6 December, 2008 at Elizabeth Beach. Go to the website for carnival and entry information.

STH MAROUBRA U9 - U15 SURF CARNIVAL
Sth Maroubra SLSC is holding an U9 to U15 surf carnival on Saturday 6 December, 2008. Medals and prizes will be awarded and all competitors will go into the draw to win a fibreglass Nipper board. Entries close Friday 21 November. Click here to see the flyer.

BILGOLA OCEAN SWIM
Cash prizes are on the line at the 1.5km Bilgola Ocean Swim on December 14, 2008. For entry information click here.
 

   NSW SURF PREMIERSHIP
Round 3 at Redhead on 3 Jan saw the home team dominate to finish third overall behind Cronulla and Terrigal. For results click here...