FRIDAY OCTOBER 17, 2008

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

2009 Junior Lifesaver of the Year Award
Level 1 Coaching Courses
2008 National Leadership College
2009 Championships Nominations
2009 State Team Nominations
Branch Safety Officer Nominations
NSW Surf Premiership Series v2
2008/09 Athletes Exchange Program
Branch-Club Contacts
All Surf Life Saving NSW Circulars & Memos
All Surf Life Saving Australia Circulars

SURF CLUB FACILITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS ANNOUNCED
The NSW Department of Sport and Recreation facility grants have been awarded. For more information click here.

2009 JUNIOR LIFESAVER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Surf Life Saving NSW invites nominations for the Junior Lifesaver of the Year Award. The Award is a great way for clubs and branches to recognise their outstanding Under 14s and the contributions they have made to surf lifesaving and the community. Click here for more information and nomination forms.

2007/08 LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT GRANTS ANNOUNCED
For the latest on the recipients of the Department of Sport and Recreation's Lifesaving Grants click here.

NATIONAL LEADERSHIP COLLEGE - APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT BRANCH NEXT WEDNESDAY!
The 2008 National Leadership College will be held from 1 - 6 December at Sydney University and is specially designed to further develop member skills in leadership. This is a great membership development opportunity for your club's future leaders. Nominations close at Branch on October 22 and at SLSNSW on October 31, 2008. For more information click here.

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT BY NOWRA-CULBURRA SLSC MEMBER
Congratulations to Tyler Wright who won the Beachley Surf Classic Women's World Surfing Tour at Manly last Monday. At just 14 she is the youngest surfer to win a women's world surfing event.

VOLUNTEER GRANTS PROGRAM 2008
The Australian Government is inviting applications for funding under the Volunteer Grants Program 2008. The program provides funds to eligible organisations with volunteers actively working in the community. Organisations can apply for up to $5000 to support the work of volunteers, including purchasing small equipment and sporting items, or contributing to fuel costs. Applications close Friday 17 October, 2008. To view guidelines and application forms, click here.

NEW LIFESAVING RANGE FOR MEN
Former Mambo art director and Bondi clubbie Jon McGuigan has designed a range of comfortable, casual mens wear under the BTF (Between The Flags) label. Visit the website to see more.

NSW ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
In a great start to the surf sports season, our athletes battled it out at Cronulla on October 11 in the NSW Endurance Championships. For the full results click here.

WATER SAFETY EDUCATORS WANTED
We are looking for volunteers from all areas of the state who would be prepared to give a talk about water safety and lifesaving at schools or community centres. We'll provide you with all the props you need! Email our Education Manager if you can help.

LIFESAVING SERVICE AGREEMENTS ARE NOW OVERDUE
Surf clubs, support operations and branches are reminded that Lifesaving Service Agreements were due at Surf Life Saving New South Wales by 1 September 2008. If you are yet to complete this requirement, please do so as soon as possible. Click here to see the full memorandum.

SLSNSW AND LAERDAL AUSTRALIA - CLUBS ORDER ONLINE FOR GREAT DISCOUNTS
A new online ordering system has been launched by SLSNSW and Laerdal Australia which will streamline the process of purchasing first aid training and rescue equipment. Great discounts are available to clubs.For more information click here.

UPDATE YOUR CLUB DETAILS IN SURFGUARD
It's that time of year when SLSNSW requires all of your updated club information including names and contact details of office bearers etc. This year we are using Surfguard to update these important details - you'll find the full instructions here. The circular with all the relevant information is also included under the Circulars & Memos heading above. Please remember that we need your contact information to be up to date as this is a requirement to ensure continued funding. Thank you in advance.

2008/09 NSW SURF PREMIERSHIP SERIES
Changes have been made to the entry information for the Surf Premiership Series. The changes affect Under 13 and Under 14 competitors. Click here to read the circular.

2009 NSW COUNTRY TEAM NZ TOUR
The team for the NZ tour has been announced. Click here for details.

2009 STATE TEAM NOMINATIONS
Nominations for the 2009 State Team are now open. Applications close on Friday November 14, 2008. Click here to nominate.

BOARDIES DAY - NOVEMBER 28
Don't forget Boardies Day is on this year on Friday 28 November, 2008. Make sure your club is involved in this great fundraising event. If you want your club to be a beneficiary, you will need to complete the Club Opt-In Form here. If you need more information contact Caroline on 07 3846 8012 or email her at boardiesday@lifesaving.com.au

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.

SURF SPORTS MANUAL
The 33rd edition of the Surf Sports Manual is now available on the member's area of the SLSA website.

PATROL UNIFORMS WANTED TO SWAP
North Bondi SLSC would like to hear from clubs who are looking for patrol uniforms in larger sizes. They are oversupplied with shorts and shirts from XL to 5XL and would like to swap for some smaller sizes. Email info@northbondisurfclub.com

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.

NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Surf Life Saving Australia is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and focused individual to join the team as the National Development Officer. The role involves supporting and developing the organisation's 140,000 members through programs, policies, tools and resources. Applications close on October 24, 2008. For information go to the website or call Shane Stewart on 02 9300 4000.

SYDNEY WATER SURF CLUB PREMIERSHIP 2008/09
Hosted by Illawarra and South Coast Branches, the first of four rounds of the premiership kick off on November 8, 2008. The series includes events for U8s to Masters and up for grabs is more than $30,000 in cash and prizes. Entries close Friday 24 October. Click here to read the flyer.

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

NUTTY MASTERS CARNIVAL 2008
The Wamberal SLSC is hosting its annual "Nutty" Masters carnival on Saturday 1 November, 2008. For more details click here.

COFFS HARBOUR ANNUAL MARCH PAST CARNIVAL - 8-9 NOVEMBER 2008
Coffs Harbour Surf Life Saving Club Invites you to join us at our 2nd Annual March Past Carnival Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th November 2oo8. All Clubs Welcome to join the fun. Park Beach Saturday 8th 2pm, report to the Coffs Harbour Surf Club, (Juniors Room) for a 2.30pm Start on the Beach. Saturday Night 6.30pm for a 7.00pm Dinner at Park Beach Bowling Club. Check it out at www.pbbc.com.au. Sunday 9th 7.00am Breakfast at the Surf Club then a 9am start on the beach - finish about 11.30am. Then Join us back at the Surf Club for Presentation and Refreshments. For further information call Col McIntyre on 66511719 or Rod Silcock on 0412029009 or visit www.coffsharbourslsc.asn.au for more information. You'll find entry forms here, more information on events and accommodation here and the flyer for the event here.

TAREE-OLD BAR SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB - 80TH ANNIVERSARY
Taree-Old Bar SLSC invite you to join our weekend of celebrations to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the club. Celebrations will be held on:
* Friday 17th October 2008
* Saturday 18th October 2008
* Sunday 19th October 2008
For more information, please contact Jim Tyrpenou on 6553 7629 or Bevan Weiley on 6553 7718.

WAUCHOPE BONNY HILLS SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB WILL BE CELEBRATING ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY
This special celebration will take place from the 17 to 19 October 2008.The 'new' club of Wauchope Bonny Hills SLSC (patrolling at Rainbow Beach Bonny Hills) restarted the defunct Wauchope Surf Life Saving Club that patrolled Nobby's Beach in Port Macquarie from 1927 to 1937 when it folded prior to WWII.
We plan to have a get-together on the Friday night (17th) at the clubhouse, a dinner at Wauchope RSL Club on Saturday (18th) and a Barbeque Breakfast and Fun-Day with plenty of reminiscing at beautiful Rainbow Beach, Bonny Hills on Sunday (19th). A 50 Year Anniversary Book of 160 Pages is being published with a DVD and CD that includes around 400 photos. All Members,ex-members and supporters are invited to celebrate with us. For further details please contact:
"Chalkie Bob " Smith OAM, Life Governor, Wauchope Bonny Hills Surf Life Saving Club
H (02) 6585 5033 or M 0407390038 e-mail address: chalkiebobwbhslsc@bigpond.com

 

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