FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2008

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

2009 Junior Lifesaver of the Year Award
Lifesaving Exchange Program
Age Manager Requirements
Level 1 Surf Coach Course Hunter
Level 1 Surf Coach Course - Mid North Coast
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.

CONTAINER STORAGE FOR AUSSIES
The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships in Perth is only 16 weeks away and Surf Life Saving Australia is starting work on the venue again. In order to store your gear container or truck, space will need to be allocated. Please contact Bob Welch ASAP on 08 9205 1044 or 0414 714 593, with details of the transport company you will be using. Don't forget to mark your club name on both ends of the container so that it can be identified when it arrives in Perth.

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

COOGEE HISTORY BOOK LAUNCHED
A Century of Vigilance and Service, written by Coogee SLSC life member and historian Joe Seddon is out now. The 10 year labour of love details the history of the club and the surrounding eastern suburbs. The book features more than 1000 photos. Copies can be purchased by contacting David Park on 02 96653886 or email lpark@bigpond.net.au

END OF YEAR SALE
Canopies Australia is offering E-Zup shelters and marquees at 2005 prices to NSW surf clubs for orders made before the end of the year. Click here for more information or call 1800 688 202.

SURFBOAT TRAILER FOR SALE
In the market for a good quality surfboat trailer? Fully galvanised and equipped with heavy duty tyres, the trailer has only been in the water a handful of times. It's registered and comes with lights and a winch. Call Steve Gobert from Umina SLSC on 0418 114 491.

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.

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.
 

 
NEW YEAR WARNING
Lifesavers urge revellers to take it easy this New Year. Click here for media release....