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Thursday 28 January 2021
Surf Lifesavers Thanked for Australia Day Rescues
Volunteer surf lifesavers that patrolled NSW beaches during the heatwave conditions and Australia Day celebrations have been praised for keeping beachgoers safe during one of the busiest weekends on the coastline on record.
New South Wales Surf Lifesavers Honoured on Australia Day
Surf Life Saving NSW members have been recognised for their outstanding efforts and service to Surf Life Saving in the 2021 Australia Day Honours List and in local council awards.
Near Drowning Leads to Launch of Innovative Learn to Swim Program
Two rescues performed by off-duty surf lifesavers, which saved the lives of eight men from Western Sydney, were the inspiration for a new learn to swim program that was officially launched on the Australia Day long weekend in Cronulla.
Our Club is Your Club - National Recruitment Campaign Resources
Download the campaign resources including posters, website banners, videos, photos and social media tiles. You can also customise your own using available templates.
Announcements
BRP Equipment Fund - Closing TomorrowApplications for the 2020/21 BRP Can-Am and Sea-Doo Equipment Grants close tomorrow! The grants enable our surf lifesavers to purchase heavily subsidised Can-Ams and Sea-Doos for their lifesaving and rescue operations. |
NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility ProgramThe NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility Program closes 3 March 2021. This program assists NSW SLSCs to develop their facilities to increase the usage, safety and participation numbers in SLS and at SLS facilities used by the general public and/or club members. |
Benefits of Water-Based Environments Survey
Researchers from Western Sydney University, University of Sydney, and Macquarie University have developed a survey as part of their research to help better understand how bluespace (water-based environments) is associated with important health behaviours such as physical activity, and important health outcomes such as mental wellbeing, as well as gaining valuable insight into who accesses bluespace and who does not. Complete the survey for your chance to win a $50 gift card. The survey is open to those 18 years and over.
LAST CHANCE TO WIN with DHL - Stay Safe in Seconds
We've teamed up with DHL Express to give you the chance to WIN! Simply spot the potential dangers at the beach, enter your details and you could win $5,000 to for yourself and $5,000 for your nominated Surf Life Saving Club!
Latest Circulars
New
- Circular 3666: 2021 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships - Second Call for Official Nominations
- SLSA Bulletin: 36th Edition SSM - Changed Rules IRB Events 25 Jan 2021
Reminders
- Memo: 2021 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships - Lycra Vest Collection
- Memo: 2021 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships - Volunteer IRB and Water Safety Requirements
- Memo: 2021 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships - RWC Operator Nominations
SLSA Circular: 21 20-21 SLSA Lifesaving and R&R Events
SLSA Circular: 17 20-21 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships 2021 - Entry Circular
Memo: Australian Government Building Better Regions Fund - Closing 5 March
- SLSA Circular: 19.20-21 BRP Side By Side Equipment Grant 2020-21 - Closing 29 January
- SLSA Circular: 20.20-21 BRP RWC Equipment Grant 2020-21 - Closing 29 January
- Memo: NSW Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program - Round Two Applications Close 22 February
- Circular 3654: 2020/21 Junior Lifesaver of the Year Program and Award
ClubsNSW Clubs & Community Awards - Submission Deadline Extended
The 2021 Clubs & Community Awards submission deadline has been extended to Friday, 5 February, giving Surf Life Saving Clubs an additional two weeks to submit their stories. These awards are a fantastic opportunity to highlight your local member club’s achievements to the industry, and the wider community.
Events
2021 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships, Proudly Supported by Your local club
The Frequently Asked Questions document has been updated and is available on the event page to assist with any queries. Please ensure that you refer to the event page for up-to-date event information.
- Age Championships: 25 Feb - 28 Feb 2021
- Open Championships: 5 - 7 March 2021
- Lifesaving & Masters Championships: 12 - 14 March 2021
- Boats: 19 - 21 March 2021
Head Above Water 24 Hour Swimathon
The Head Above Water 24 Hour Swimathon, proudly supporting Gotcha4Life, will be held at the Collaroy Rockpool, starting at 8am on Saturday March 20 and finishing at 8am on Sunday March 21, 2021. Registrations are now open so get your mates together and help raise money for a great cause, aiming to build mentally fit communities on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
The Head Above Water team are also looking for volunteers to fill positions such as water safety and swim marshalls. Head to the link below to learn more and apply!
The Aussies 2021 - Registrations Now Open!
The 2021 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships will be hosted by Maroochydore SLSC, Alexandra Headland SLSC and Mooloolaba SLSC from 16 April to 24 April 2021.
Entries for the 2021 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships are now open. Early Bird Entries will close on 28 February, before Normal Entries close on 29 March.
2021 Nutri-Grain IronMan and IronWoman Series
The revised Series dates are as follows:
- Round 1 – 12 February – Kingscliff – Channel 9GO! 12PM-2PM AEDT
- Round 2 – 13 February – Kingscliff – Channel 9GO! 12PM-2PM AEDT
- Round 3 – 14 February – Kingscliff – Channel 9GO! 12PM-2PM AEDT
- Round 4 – 26 February – Kingscliff – Channel 9GO! 12PM-2PM AEDT
- Round 5 – 27 February – Kingscliff – Channel 9 12PM-2PM AEDT
- Round 6 – 28 February – Kingscliff – Channel 9 12PM-2PM AEDT
Grants & Fundraising
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 the 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 Foundation
Please note that due to the Coronavirus health emergency all door knocking appeals have temporarily ceased.
More information about the Surf Life Saving Foundation and the work they carry out can be found on our website.
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