FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

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

National Leadership Conference NEW
Junior Preliminary Skills Evaluation - Swim and Float Verification NEW
Special Events Insurance
SLSA Circular - Surfguard and IT - Start of Season
2009/10 Proficiency Testing
33rd Edition - Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue Manual
Surf coaches/education trainers insurance
Beach Flags event rule amendment
Review of swimsuit standards
Waterproof Binoculars Special
Age Managers Circular
Gear and Equipment Inspection 09-10
2010 IRB Expressions of Interest DATES AMENDED
Membership Prohibited Employment Declaration Forms
2009 NSW Endurance Championships
Talented Athlete Program
2009 NSW Water Safety Awards
Annual Compliancy Requirements 09/10
Level 1 Coaching Courses DATES AMENDED
Endurance Champs 2010/11 Expressions of Interest
Special Events Application Form
All Surf Life Saving NSW Circulars & Memos
All Surf Life Saving Australia Circulars

2009 NATIONAL LEADERSHIP COLLEGE - NOMINATIONS OPEN
The National Leadership College is the perfect member development experience for your club's future leaders. Participants will be involved in leadership training that is specially designed for members aged 20-30 years of age. Nominations close at Surf Life Saving NSW 16 October 2009. Please click here for more information.

SLSA TRAINING IN INDIA
SLSA is currently working with Rashtriya Life Saving Society India on a number of developmental projects. The first one of which is a lifesaving training program planned for Gwalior, India from 24 to 31 October inclusive. SLSA are currently seeking a suitably qualified and experience Trainer Assessor to travel to India from 22 October to 4 November to take a lead role in the delivery of the program.
Click here for the overview of the project and an application form for those who may be interested. This program is open to both volunteers and staff. Applications close 11 September 2009.

JUNIOR COOLANGATTA GOLD ENTRY FORM
Entries are now open for the Junior Coolangatta Gold to be conducted on Sunday 18^th October 2009 at Surfers Paradise beach. Any athletes who are members of clubs outside of Queensland please enter by clicking here for the manual entry form.

INSURANCE FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
Important changes have been made by SLSA's insurer which will affect premiums for clubs conducting special events. Click here for more information.

SLSA BOARDS AND COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS
Nominations and expressions of interest are being sought for various SLSA boards and committees. Download the circulars:
Director of Lifesaving and Director of Surf Sports
Positions on Boards and Committees
SLSA Officers, Advisers and Committee Chairs

PRE-SEASON INFO PACK
SLSNSW has released the 2009/10 Pre-Season Information Pack outlining proficiency testing requirements. Click here to view the circular.

33rd EDITION OUT NOW The updated manual for the Bronze Medallion and SRC has been released and is available to clubs. Significant changes have been made to the format and content. Click here for more information.

BOATS AT RESCUE 2010
The ILS Sport Commission has announced that surf boat and IRB racing will be included in the World Lifesaving Championships to be held in Egypt in October 2010. Officials for these events are needed. To nominate please click here.

PROHIBITED EMPLOYMENT DECLARATION FORMS
The season is fast approaching, and a membership form must be completed and signed by all members at the beginning of each season whether joining, renewing or transferring membership. In addition to this SLSA form, a prohibited employment declaration form must be signed annually and must be recorded on Surfguard. If applicants do not complete this form, their membership application/renewal will not be accepted. Please refer to the circular for a copy of the forms and processing requirements.

JUNIOR ACTIVITIES WATER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Clubs should familiarise themselves with the requirements for water safety when conducting junior aquatic activities. All clubs and branches are to ensure they comply with the Lifesaving Standard Operating Procedures concerning water safety requirements for junior aquatic activities. Click here to view the junior activities water safety requirements.

PLANNING SERVICES FOR LICENCED CLUBS
An architectural consultancy specialising in assisting clubs to maximise the commercial viability of their operations is offering a range of design and planning services to NSW surf clubs wanting to better utilise their facilities. Click here for more information. 
 
 
 

UPCOMING DATES

UMINA SURF LIFESAVING CLUB CELEBRATING 50 YEARS
Invites all past & present members to a weekend of celebrations.
Friday 30th October, 2009, informal get together from 5pm.
Saturday 31st October – 5pm - tickets for the Saturday night only required, semi formal.
Sunday 1st November - Family get together from 4pm.
For ticket purchase - please contact Kerry Armstrong Smith on Tel: 4342 7461 or Christine Lavers on Tel: 4342 6123 by 30 September.

DOLPHIN CLASSIC
The BMD Northcliffe Dolphin Ocean Classic is on again with $25,000 in cash and prizes to be won on Saturday 3 October, 2009. Click here for more information.

FENN CUP 2009
Oceanpaddler.com together with Long Reef Surf Club is running a Four Race Ocean Paddling Series with cash and prizes worth over $50,000. The series is to be held over 3 weekends. Paddlers will have the opportunity to compete in either the 16-20km FENN CUP Downwind Paddle or 8km SKODA CHALLENGE 2 lap Circuit. It’s open to all types of paddle craft including Ocean racing skis, SLSA skis, plastic skis, doubles, Outrigger Canoes OC1s & OC2s and an exciting new category for Stand Up Paddle Boards.
Click here for the poster. Entries now open online http://www.oceanpaddler.com/Events/Fenn-Cup/Entry.aspx