No images? Click here Friday 13 December 2019 12 Days of Surf GiveawaysTo celebrate the festive season, as well as our peak season as surf lifesavers, we've pulled together some EPIC giveaways to count down the last 12 days until Christmas. Make sure you're following us on Facebook and Instagram to find out how you can win one of our Christmas gift packs! Three in a Row for Northern Beaches Surf StarsSydney Northern Beaches athletes have cemented their place at the top by winning the 2019 NSW Interbranch Championships for the third year in a row. NSW Youth Team Named to Defend Undefeated TitleSLSNSW is pleased to announce the NSW Youth Pathway Cup representative team. The 20 Under 14 and 15 athletes will head to Alexandra Headland, QLD in January to defend their title. Rescued Swimmers Reunited With LifesaversTwo volunteer surf lifesavers, who were awarded the prestigious National Rescue of the Month Award for performing back-to-back rescues, have been reunited with the men whose lives they saved. What the Surf?! Episode ThreeThis month on What the Surf?! we hear the story behind the remarkable national rescue of the month with lifesavers Jemima McGahey and Alex Taylor, we talk race strategy and superstitions with IronMan Jackson Borg, we speak to Surfing NSW about their Surfers Rescue 24/7 program and we catch-up with the bronze-medal-winning, all-women surf boat crew from South Maroubra SLSC. GeoSnapShot - 2019 NSW Interbranch ChampionshipsGeoSnapShot is an online photography marketplace that enables you to purchase your favourite photos. If you remember being snapped at the 2019 Interbranch Champs, make sure you check out all the photos and secure your memories! AnnouncementsGotcha4Life Rural AppealWe’re supporting Gus Worland and Gotcha4Life as they raise funds to deliver much needed mental and emotional support to regional Australia, as communities battle terrible drought and now fires. Level Two Water Restrictions - Information for Clubs and BranchesLevel-two water restrictions are now in force across NSW. Sydney Water, however, has issued exemptions to SLSCs within its area of operations stating that they can use a hose with a trigger nozzle for washing of designated equipment immediately after use. This is common practice and necessary to protect equipment from saltwater and sand degradation. Celebrating Women in Surf Life SavingJuly 1 2020 marks the 40th anniversary of women's involvement in active surf lifesaving duties. Latest Circulars New
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Grants & Fundraising Mental Health First Aid CourseOne in five Australians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. The Australian Lifesaving Academy NSW is now delivering the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) – Standard 2 Day Course as authored by Mental Health First Aid Australia, delivered by instructors who are currently accredited by MHFA Australia. The course will equip participants with the skills necessary to help someone they may be concerned about. For more information please contact the Australian Lifesaving Academy NSW on 1300 766 257. Grant funding is an ideal way to obtain equipment, infrastructure or program funding for your club. In support of SLSCs in NSW, SLSNSW provides a professional grant service at no fee to NSW SLSCs through Surf Life Saving Foundation’s Grant Seeking Unit (GSU). The GSU is a national grant research and writing support unit for SLS entities across Australia. Surf Life Saving FoundationThe SLSF carry out weekly raffle ticket sales at shopping centres and a monthly giving program (face-to-face door knocking) called Guardians Of The Surf. A full list of the current face-to-face door knocking locations can be downloaded from our website. Employment Opportunities Australian Lifeguard Service NSW - Recruitment Now Open!Are you interested in becoming a lifeguard with the ALS at Lake Parramatta, Shoalhaven, Bega or Clarence Valley? 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. |