FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2008

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

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

BIG DISCOUNTS FOR MEMBERS!
Between The Flags markets a range of surf lifesaving inspired beach and casual wear. The company would like to offer members a special discount of 25% from now until Christmas in any of its stores as well as on-line purchases. In order to receive the offer, members need to click on the link http://specials.betweentheflags.com.au/slsa/ and register details. You'll automatically receive an email with a special code to use for in-store AND on-line purchases. The offer ends mid-night Christmas day and only applies to items not already on sale.

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

ELEMENT X - OPPORTUNITY FOR CLUBS
The inspirational team of Trevor Hendy, Karla Gilbert, Phil Clayton and David Simons have come together to deliver a program based on their training and experience that has led to 8 world championships, over 50 Australian Surf Titles and a combined 33 years at the top of competitive surf life saving in Australia and the world. For club enquiries please go to http://www.elementx.com.au

SPORTS TRAINING WEBSITE
Former National and World Champion and Level 2 Coach, Julian Norton-Smith, offers personalised surf lifesaving training programs for self-motivated athletes who do not have access to a professional coach. Click here for more information or go to www.sportstrainingonline.com.au

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

GET ONBOARD FOR BOARDIES DAY Time is running out to register for Boardies Day - Friday November 28, 2008. This is a great opportunity for clubs to raise funds in their local community. Your local Westpac branch has also offered to lend a hand. Surf Life Saving NSW will be taking over Elizabeth Plaza in Nth Sydney to help raise the profile of the event, complete with IRB and other rescue equipment on display. Go to the website for information on how to get involved.

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. Go to the website for some suggestions on raising the profile of your patrol. Posters are being distributed to all clubs so look out for your copy to display in the patrol room.

NSW HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM - POSTPONED UNTIL JANUARY
The NSW High Performance Program will now be held on Saturday 31 January and 1 February, 2009. Participants will be notified of details by mail. Email Michael, mtwohig@surflifesaving.com.au for further information.  
 
 

JUNIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Surf Life Saving NSW is seeking a self-motivated Junior Administration Officer to assist with a variety of administrative and clerical duties. You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills and preferably, an understanding of Surf Life Saving. Applications close December 12, 2008. To view the job advertisement click here. A complete position description is available here.

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.

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.

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...