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Friday 21 February 2020
Vale Dennis O'Sullivan: Man of the People
It is with great sadness that Surf Life Saving NSW advises the passing of Life Member Dennis O’Sullivan. Friends knew him as ‘DOS’, a surf lifesaver who put his heart and soul into building communities and uniting clubs. The memorial for Dennis O’Sullivan is 10am Wednesday 26 February at Port Macquarie Crematorium and Memorial Gardens.
Aussie Lifesavers Support New Gaza Surf Club
The Palestinian territory of Gaza isn’t well known for its beaches. Its association with the Australian Surf Life Saving movement, however, dates back to World War II. Now two Gazan surf lifesavers are determined to set up a new Gaza Beach Surf Life Saving Club - with the assistance of North Steyne SLSC in Manly and the Gaza Surf Project.
Dry Lifesavers Take to the Skies
Surf Life Saving NSW has had a long association with aviation over its 112-year history – operating both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters for search and rescue and marine creature surveillance. Now a new breed of ‘dry lifesaver’ is being trained to use unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) technology to help keep beachgoers safe on the NSW coastline.
Five Minutes with Hayley Smith
Hayley Smith from Cudgen Headland SLSC is attending her 10th State Champs this year. At 18, Hayley has developed into a talented surf competitor representing the Far North Coast branch and the NSW Country team at the Interstate Championships.
On the Mic with Harold
Harold Marshall is a member the 2018/19 NSW Club of the Year, Umina SLSC. Not only is he attending the State Champs as the proud parent of upcoming athletes (Davara, 14 and Lucy, 12) and an official, but he will also be the host of the 2020 live stream and highlights show to be aired on Fox Sports.
Five Minutes with Tom Bridge
Tom Bridge from Avoca SLSC will compete in his last Your local club Inclusive Champs this year ahead of transitioning into the Under 12s Nippers program in 2021. His Aunty Kat, who got him into the Sharkies, says it has changed his life in ways she never thought possible.
2020 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships
Can't make it to the event? Tune in on our Facebook page during the weekends of Age and Open Championships to watch some of the LIVE action from Swansea Belmont SLSC! Join the conversation by using #StateChamps20.
Announcements
Sharkskin IRB Series is Back!
Venues and dates have now been locked in for the 2020 Sharkskin NSW IRB Premiership rounds and the NSW Championship. We are delighted to announce that Sharkskin has extended its partnership with us for another three years!
Sharkskin has contributed enormously to the success of these events over the last two years and we are excited to be building momentum for this great race series. Along with backing the IRB series, Sharkskin continues to offer a 25% discount to SLSNSW members on their quality products which can be accessed via the SLSA Members Area. We thank Shane and all the team at Sharkskin for their ongoing support.
Envirobank Renewal Contracts
All Envirobank renewal contracts are now overdue. Please ensure your club has returned their signed copy to Ashleigh Hayward.
Win $5,000 - DHL We Are One Campaign
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SLSNSW History Panel Nominations
Expressions of interest are now open for members interested in joining the SLSNSW History Panel. Nominations close Fri 28 Feb.
Celebrating Women in Surf Life Saving
July 1 2020 marks the 40th anniversary of women's involvement in active surf lifesaving duties.
To help celebrate the 40th anniversary of women as active surf lifesavers, we are calling for stories, photos and video of trailblazing women in the surf lifesaving movement.
Latest Circulars
New
- Memo: Disaster Assistance for Individuals and Organisations – NSW Bushfires Feb 2020
- Memo: 2020 Sharkskin NSW IRB Series Venue Announcements
- Memo: 2020 State Championships - Lycra Vest Collection Times
- Download: 2020 NSW Lifesaving Championships - Final Event Information Guide
- SLSA Circular: 43 19-20 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships 2020 Scrutineering
Reminders
- Memo: Skills Maintenance - Endorsed Delegates
- SLSA Memo: Novel Coronavirus Guidelines and Information
- Download: 2020 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships - Age Water Safety Roster - Updated 17 Feb
- Circular 3632: 2020 NSW Masters, Open and Lifesaving Championships - Entry Circular - Online late entries for Opens and Maters close Sunday 23 Feb
- Download: 2020 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships - Lifesaving Official Appointments - Updated 12 Feb
- Download: 2020 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships - Age Official Appointments - Updated 12 Feb
- Download: 2020 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships - Opens Official Appointments - Updated 12 Feb
- Download: 2020 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships - Masters Official Appointments - Updated 12 Feb
- Memo: Restricted Events for the 2020 NSW Age Championships
- Memo: 2020 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships Powercraft Roster
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Grants & Fundraising
Mental Health First Aid Course
One 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 Foundation
The 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.
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