No Images? Click here Friday 4 October 2019 Junior Athletes Inspired by OlympianOn the back of Team Australia’s impressive win in South Africa this week, our future sport stars have spent three days being inspired and learning from the professionals at the Sydney Academy of Sport, Narrabeen. Lifesavers Remind Holidaymakers to Swim Safely After Tragic DrowningThe tragic drowning of a man on the South Coast on Thursday has surf lifesavers on high alert for the long weekend. Inaugural Senior Officials Workshop a SuccessAs part of a new initiative to improve learning and development pathways for surf sport officials, SLSNSW hosted 27 up-and-coming officials at the inaugural Senior Officials Workshop NSW Athletes Shine in South AfricaThe Australian Life Saving Team, including eight NSW athletes, has taken out the overall International Surf Rescue Challenge (ISRC) Trophy for the eighth consecutive year. Rescue of the Month NominationsA reminder for clubs to submit your September Rescue of the Month Nominations to your Branch by 7 October 2019. Branches are then required to submit their nomination to SLSNSW by 11 October 2019. AnnouncementsSurfLIFE Sounds on iHeart RadioThis Summer NSW surf clubs are invited to get involved in our digital radio station, SurfLIFE Sounds! Record messages promoting your club, events, beach safety or just giving a shout out to your local community. The pre-recorded messages are scripted, so it’s just a matter of getting a few members together to record the messages onto your phone and then send them in. Your club will also have the opportunity to suggest some of the music that will be played on the day. Contact the Partnerships Team to find out how you can get involved! Nominations for SLSNSW Committees, Advisors and PanelsThe SLSNSW Board of Directors is calling for nominations for the following committees/panels:
Public Liability Certificate of CurrencyClub officials can now retrieve their certificate online from the JLT Sport website. Patrol Operations App EnhancementsA number of updates have been made to the Patrol Ops App for the 2019/20 season. Strategic Leadership ProgramApplications are now open for the 2019 SLSNSW Strategic Leadership Program. 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. Latest Circulars Lifesaving Equipment SaleGet ready for the new patrol season and order your stocks of DMC Elite Surf Fins, PAQUAclear Radio Harnesses and Surf Rescue Tubes all at reduced prices. Find out more here or contact Andrew McIvor, Australian Event Safety Services Manager. New
Reminders
SLSA
Events Volunteers Needed - City of Sydney Christmas FestivalWe're looking for passionate Surf Life Saving members to represent the Red and Yellow at this years City of Sydney Christmas Festival from 23 November - 14 December. As the official charity partner we'll be spreading the Surf Life Saving Christmas cheer, our vital beach safety messages and selling merchandise. Fill out the online form to register your interest or contact the Partnerships Team to find out more. Additional Event Information
Know someone in your Club or Branch that would like to receive Club Mail? Grants & Fundraising Pop Down to a Pop-Up and Support Your Local SLSCThe Envirobank pop-up collections are back from this Sunday 6 October. Bring along your eligible containers to collect or donate your 10c refund. Head over to the Surf Life Saving NSW website to find out where the Envirobank pop-up collections will be this weekend and when they will be at a surf club near you. Grant funding is an ideal way to obtain equipment, infrastructure or program funding for your club. In support of Surf Life Saving Clubs in New South Wales, SLSNSW provides a professional grant service at no fee to NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs through Surf Life Saving Foundation’s Grant Seeking Unit (GSU). The GSU is a national grant research and writing support unit for Surf Life Saving entities across Australia. Surf Life Saving FoundationThe Surf Life Saving Foundation 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!With over 330 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. |