SLSNSW Club Mail No Images? Click here Friday 16 March 2018 2018 State ChampsCongratulations to all clubs that competed at the 2018 State Champs and well done to Elouera SLSC, Bondi Surf Bathers LSC and Newport SLSC for taking home their respective Titles. We would like to thank all competitors and volunteers for what was a great three weeks of competition! You can catch all of the finals action from the Opens Championships on Fox Sports (503) this weekend from 1pm - 3pm - make sure you tune in! Lifesavers Gear Up For Hot And Busy WeekendA sweltering autumn weekend forecast for much of NSW has volunteer surf lifesavers on their toes as they prepare for an influx of people to hit the beach. Lifesavers Urge Caution As Swell Builds Off CoastBeachgoers across Northern NSW are being urged to remain vigilant both in and around the water in coming days as a developing swell has prompted the Bureau of Meteorology and Surf Life Saving to issue a warning for hazardous surf conditions. Holden Signs On As National PartnerEarlier this year, Holden was announced as a new major partner of SLSA, under a deal that sees Holden’s beach-loving Colorado 4WD becoming the official patrol vehicle of SLSA. This partnership represents an exciting alignment of two iconic Australian brands and a significant boost to the organisations ability to help save lives. Not only is Holden committed to flying the flag for Surf Life Saving Australia, but they are also treating you as a surf lifesaving member some great Members Offer’s. To celebrate the new three-year partnership with Surf Life Saving Australia, Holden want to welcome you to the Holden family! Whether you need a Colorado to fit the surfboard, an Equinox to pack in all the little nippers or an Astra to zip from the café to the beach, they have you covered. As a member of Surf Life Saving, you have access to exclusive discounts across the Holden range*. You’ll even get the latest warranty, roadside or servicing offer at no additional cost, depending on your choice of Holden^. Just present your member certificate to the dealer, before commencing your purchase. It's that easy. What do I need to do?
*Offer applies to advertised price of listed vehicles. Valid for private buyers only, who are approved Partner Program/Member Offer members, for orders placed through authorised Holden dealers before 30th June 2018. Offer applies to new and demonstrator vehicles only. Offer excludes all HSV and VF Commodore V8 vehicles. Offer includes GST. The Partner Program/Member Offer certificate must be presented to your Holden dealer at time of vehicle order to redeem the offer. Discount issued at time of sale and deducted from the drive away price of the vehicle. Only one voucher per vehicle purchase. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. ^3 Years Free Scheduled Servicing applies to all 2017 plated vehicles, and 2018 plated Colorado & Trailblazer (excludes ZB Commodore & Equinox). 2018 plated vehicle sales (excluding ZB Commodore and Equinox) receive 5 Year Warranty and 5 Year Roadside Assistance. All ZB Commodore and Equinox vehicles receive 7 Year Warranty and 7 Year Roadside Assist. Nominations For SLSNSW Director PositionsSurf Life Saving New South Wales (SLSNSW) is calling for nominations for SLSNSW Director positions for the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 seasons. Please note that the positions to be voted on at the Election Meeting on Saturday, 5th May 2018 will be for the positions of President, Director of Finance, Director of Surf Sports and Director of Education for two year terms. Candidates interested in nominating for any of the Directors positions should complete and sign the nomination form found online here and lodge it with their Branch by 3pm, Friday, 30th March 2018. More information regarding the nomination process can be found via Memo: 2018 Calling For Nominations For SLSNSW Director Positions. NSW Boater SurveyTransport for NSW has launched a Boater Survey to better understand the way people use their boats and watercraft on NSW waterways. This represents an opportunity to help Transport for NSW and Roads and Maritime to identify key issues facing the boating public. Results from the survey will help design programs that deliver more accurate and efficient outcomes in safety, services and infrastructure to the boating public. Please click here to complete the survey, it will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Completing the survey also puts you in with a chance to win a Kannad Safelink sportpro+ GPS EPIRB and GMEGX800 Hand Held Marine Radio (combined value over $1,100) or 1 of 10 L150N Auto Inflatable Pro Fit lifejackets (valued over $145 each). Coastal Issues SurveySurf Life Saving Australia have released a survey designed to identify large-scale, regional coastal issues as lifeguards and surf lifesavers experience them. It is not club or council-based, and the data will be unidentifiable. The survey does not contain any operational questions, rather focusing on understanding coastal problems. The information will be used to identify the current and future issues that lifeguards and surf lifesavers observe and will feed into a strategic plan to address these. The survey contains 10 questions and should take about 5 minutes. Please click here to complete the survey. Latest Circulars Circular Reminders
Events 2018 NSW ChampionshipsNSW Surf Life Saving Championships proudly supported by Your local club returns to Blacksmiths Beach for 2018. 2018 Best of the Best Surf Boat Interbranch ChampionshipThe Best of the Best Interbranch Championship includes crews from all eight divisions and 11 Branches. Lander & Rogers Lawyers have released an informative Risk Management Checklist for carnivals and sporting events which can be viewed online here.
Grants Holden Home Grown AdvantageIf there’s one thing that brings communities together — it’s sport. Which is why Holden started the Home Ground Advantage program in 2014 — to help grass roots sport grow. The purpose of the Program is for Holden to provide financial assistance to local sporting clubs and community organisations to develop their club rooms, sporting grounds and general facilities, and invest in the growth and development of their emerging talent. For more details, visit the website here and view the full T&C’s here. Layne Beachley Foundation Aim For The Stars Scholarship ProgramThe Layne Beachley Foundation Aim For The Stars Scholarship Program is now open for applications. The program offers a $4,000 scholarship opportunity for Australian females aged 12 years or older who have initiative, passion and are committed to achieving a dream in their field of choice. The closing date for applications is 31 March 2018 and winners will be announced on 1 July 2018. The applications and guidelines can be accessed here. More information is also available via Memo: Layne Beachley Foundation Aim For The Stars Scholarship Program. Stockland CARE Grants ProgramThe Stockland CARE Grants Program 2018 is now open. The program aims to provide one-off funding for not-for-profit organisations in recognition of their contribution to their local community. Funding of $1,000 is available for projects that support local health, leisure and recreation clubs or programs, local employment, education and skills development initiatives, social engagement clubs and programs and environmental programs. Applications must be for initiatives which will be implemented in the Local Government Area of a participating Stockland asset. Applications must be for a project which demonstrates alignment with one of the following focus areas relevant to SLS:
Applications close 5pm Friday 23 March 2018. The application and guidelines can be accessed here. New Opportunities Risk And Safety OfficerMake a difference in this iconic Australian organisation in a new key role focusing on enterprise risk management and safety. Take ownership of the risk management framework and drive improvements throughout the organisation. SurfCom OperatorWe are currently seeking professional individuals with great communication skills for our State Operations Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to provide operational and communication support to our State Operations Centre- the communication and coordination hub in NSW. State Duty OfficerSLSNSW is seeking expressions of interest from appropriately experienced/interested SLSNSW members for the key volunteer role of State Duty Officer. The volunteer State Duty Officer (SDO) role is fundamental to the delivery of Surf Emergency Response System and joint operations between SLSNSW and other emergency services. PA To The CEO - Maternity ContractThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, professional Personal Assistant. To be successful you must have strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. A flexible approach to work, proven confidentiality and demonstrated initiative is essential. |