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August 2020
Welcome to our monthly e-news for Surf Life Saving members in NSW. Each month we’ll bring you a quick snapshot of what’s happening across the state, we’ll celebrate the achievements of some of our dedicated surf lifesavers, let you know about the latest special offers for members and feature upcoming events!
Top NSW Lifesavers Honoured at the 2020 State Awards
The achievements of Surf Life Saving NSW’s finest were celebrated at the annual Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence on Saturday 29 August. Over 180 finalists, along with their friends, family and the wider Surf Life Saving community, took part in the virtual awards ceremony.
Mona Vale SLSC Welcomes First Ever Female President
It has been a big year for Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club. Designs for a new club house have been approved, planning is underway for the club’s 100-year anniversary celebrations and members recently elected their first-ever female Club President, Paula Tocquer.
Surf Lifesavers Finalists in Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards
Four volunteer surf lifesavers were among the 28 emergency service personnel announced as finalists in the Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards 2020 by the Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott last week.
24 Hour Row Raises Over $130,000 to Save Lives
The 24 Hour Row for Mental Health has successfully raised $130,000 after a marathon effort by surf clubs throughout the country.
In what was an outstanding achievement, more than 600 surf club and community members from 18 locations across four states kept rowing machines going for 24 hours. The total distance rowed was over 11,884km.
Surf Life Saving Australia launches Virtual Coolangatta Gold
The iconic Coolangatta Gold race will be going virtual in 2020, after Surf Life Saving Australia made the difficult decision to cancel the remaining elite category due to the current border restrictions in place due to COVID-19.
Wingman Donates Products to NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs
Thank you to Wingman Beers who went dry for July and donated products to some of our NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs, giving clubs the opportunity to use the proceeds to support their life saving work.
BLACKROLL Activation & Recovery Series: Week One - IRB Athletes
With the official patrol season set to begin on Saturday 26 September, it's important that our surf lifesavers are rescue ready. We teamed up with BLACKROLL Australia to bring you the Activation & Recovery Series so you can learn the benefits of rolling and trigger work and how it can help you stay strong and healthy throughout the upcoming season.
BLACKROLL are partners with SLSA and have released an official Surf Life Saving Fitness Set to help you with your facia training and you can grab an extra 15% off their products with the code LIFESAVERS15.
Kitchen Catch Up - Understanding Mental Health and Wellbeing
Looking after the mental health of ourselves, friends and family is an important part of staying well. Join us for a 60-minute Kitchen Catch Up with two of our accredited Mental Health First Aid Trainers to learn more about Mental Health and how to look after yourself and others.
Heart of the Neighbourhood
Former Wiggle Greg Page and his celebrity friends are on a mission to save Aussie lives. Greg, together with SLSNSW and Nextdoor, are attempting to break the world record for the most people trained in CPR and AEDs in one day. Register online today to take part in the world record attempt at 7pm on Sat 19 September and your neighbourhood could win some incredible prizes!
Australian Lifeguard Service NSW - Recruitment Now Open!
With over 350 positions available across 90 locations, the ALS is encouraging surf lifesavers to apply as a means of offering local employment, building stronger relationships with clubs and providing opportunities for club members to develop leadership and lifesaving skills as:
- Lifeguard Supervisors
- Seasonal Lifeguards
- Casual Lifeguards.
Returning 2019/20 lifeguards must reapply online with their user number and password. To ensure your application is registered please follow the instructions on the Become a Lifeguard page of the Australian Lifeguard Service NSW website.
How to Win a State Surf Boat Title with Batemans Bay Opens Crew
The 2020 NSW Open Male Champions from Batemans Bay (Michael Bellett, Wayne Coppin, Brendan Ellis, Luke Price and sweep Neil Innes) take us through their state championship final at Swansea Belmont in March. This crew has had a huge year with the bushfires dramatically impacting their lives over summer, through to winning the gold medal and bringing success and good news back to their community.
Ugly Xmas Rashie Pre-sale
Now you can show your support for Surf Life Saving in a uniquely Aussie way!
We’ve joined forces with Ugly Xmas Rashie, the sun-smart summer essential that has captured the heart of the nation for six years running. Follow the link below for pre-sale access to the limited edition 2020 Surf Life Saving design.
Shop Online This Father's Day
This Father’s Day, treat your Dad to something special and sign up to Shopnate for free to access exclusive deals and discounts at over 680 big name retailers like SurfStitch, David Jones, The Iconic, Adrenaline, and so many more! Every time you shop, SLSNSW will also receive a small donation from the retailer at no additional cost to you! Sign up, shop and help us save lives today.
Australian UAV Service - Paid Positions Now Available!
With a presence in every coastal council, the AUAVS is encouraging SLS members to apply as a means of offering local employment, building stronger relationships with clubs and providing opportunities for club members to develop leadership and lifesaving skills as:
- UAV Operators (non-RePL)
- UAV Pilots (RePL).
Returning 2019/20 UAV staff are encouraged to reapply. To ensure your application is registered please follow the instructions on the UAV page of the SLSNSW website.
