FRIDAY OCTOBER 3, 2008

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

NSW Department of Sport and Recreation Lifesaving Grant 2008-09
ADDITION - NSW DSR Lifesaving Grant - Club Application Forms 2008-09
Level 1 Coaching Courses
2008 National Leadership College
2009 Championships Nominations
NSW Country Team athlete nominations v2
Surf Coaches & Trainers Insurance
NSW Surf Premiership Series v2
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.

NSW WATER SAFETY AWARDS ANNOUNCED
It was another successful year for SLSNSW, clubs and members at the annual Water Safety Awards announced last week. Click here to see the winners.

NOMINATE DESERVING CLUBBIES FOR THE 2008 NSW VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Nominations for the 2008 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award close on Monday, 30 September. Nominate your volunteers online today.

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
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. For more information click here.

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.

YAMAHA CLUB RESCUE PROGRAM KICKS OFF - FIND OUT ABOUT SUBSIDISED EQUIPMENT
The Yamaha Club Rescue Program is a national initiative developed by Yamaha Motor Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia to enable clubs and branches across Australia to purchase heavily subsidised Yamaha surf rescue equipment. Applications close online on Monday 13 October, 2008. To read the SLSA circular click here.

IRONMAN SERIES
The Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman Series is on again. For dates, locations and entry details view the SLSA circulars.

HELL ON WHEELS CYCLE TOUR
Volunteers who hold a motor bike licence are needed to assist with first aid support for the Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Hell on Wheels Cycle tour from 11 - 18 October in Coffs Harbour. If you have a day to spare, contact Roger Fry on 0413 186 616. They'll even provide you with a bike to ride!

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.

SURFBOAT MARATHON
The Rooster's River Run is being held on 11 October, 2008 as part of the Surf Life Saving NSW Endurance Championships. For entry details click here.

SECOND HAND ATV
Lennox Head-Alstonville SLSC has a 2004 Honda TRX-450 ATV up for sale. For more information contact Glen Moriarty on 0431357426.
 

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.

COUNTRY AND STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS OFFICIALS - NOMINATIONS NOW DUE
Officials nominations for the 2009 Country and State Championships are now due. Please remind all accredited officials to send their nomination forms to SLSNSW by October 6, 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 need more information contact Caroline on 07 3846 8012 or email her at boardiesday@lifesaving.com.au

COACHING ACCREDITATION REMINDER
All boat sweeps are reminded that they require the completion of a Level 1 coaching course in order to sweep this season. Upcoming coaching courses include:
Hunter - 17 & 18 October. Click here to nominate.

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.

 

SLSNSW ANNOUNCES 2008 NSW ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP - 11 OCT, 2008, CRONULLA SLSC If you're keen to enter the 2008 NSW Endurance Championships, which will run on 11 October 2008 at Cronulla SLSC, make sure you get your entry in soon. You'll find all the information you need, including event details and application form in this circular. This event, which is open to the public and offers both running, surf swimming, board and ski events, always draws a big crowd. Age groups for the run include divisions for the U15, U17, U19, Opens, 30-39 Masters, 40-49 Masters, and 50+. For details on the other events read the Circular here. To check out the event timetable click here.

YAMBA SLSC CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS
Yamba SLSC is celebrating its centenary and has a number of events planned. These include:
• Yamba Centenary Craft Carnival - Saturday 27th September
• 100th Year Reunion Dinner – Saturday 4th October. Yamba Bowling Club – Bookings essential.For more information click here to visit the club's website.

FORSTER SLSC WEEKEND OF THE SURF 4-5 OCTOBER, 2008
This weekend of sporting competition and entertainment is on again and this year the club is inviting entries to run, swim, board and ski events that will run over during 4-5th October 2008. Entries and payments to be submitted by Monday 29th September 2008.
There will be a Lucky Draw for ‘KRACKA’ Board, sausage sizzle and host of events for all ages from under 10s to over 50s. Click here to read the flyer.

PHUKET STAGES FIRST EVER SURF LIFESAVING CARNIVAL
With support from its sister club, Cudgen Headland SLSC, the Thai island of Phuket is staging its first ever surf lifesaving carnival on 11 October, 2008. Held at the popular tourist destination, Patong Beach, the event will involve lifeguards from Thailand and surrounding Asian nations, as well as Australia and New Zealand. For more information click here, or take a look at the promotional poster.

COOLANGATTA SLSC INVITES NSW TO CELEBRATE 50 YEARS - 17-19 OCTOBER 2008
In October 2008 Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club is turning 50, and we’d like you to come and celebrate. This wonderful weekend is a time to celebrate the past, present and future.We have organised a weekend full of fun and excitement so remember these dates.
To see the full flyer 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....