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Thursday 5 November 2020
Coronavirus Information and Resources
A number of key updates were made to the SLSNSW Coronavirus webpage on 22 October, including updated information on outdoor gatherings, restaurant bookings and gyms.
Surf Life Saving specific COVID-19 Safety Plan Templates (updated 22 October) are available to download from Dropbox. Please download the Summary of Changes document and ensure you familiarise yourself with the updated information found on the SLSNSW Coronavirus webpage.
2020 Envirobank NSW Super Team Series - Round Two Postponed
Due to forecasted conditions, key event stakeholders and the event safety committee have made the decision to postpone round two of the 2020 Envirobank NSW Super Team Series. An alternative date and location will be communicated in the coming weeks.
Bom Bora Softboards & Bodyboards
SLSNSW is excited to announce a new softboard, bodyboard and accessory product offering through our online shop that’ll have you shredding, ripping and spending hours of fun in the water.
To celebrate the release of these new products we’re offering free shipping* and a gift with purchase (Dry Bag valued at $79) on selected Bom Bora items to all SLSNSW members and shoppers until Thursday 12 November 2020.
Use the code 'BOMBORA' at checkout to redeem this special offer.
*Offer valid on purchases of selected Bom Bora products through the SLSNSW online shop only, free gift valid on Bom Bora softboard purchases only. Offer ends 12 November 2020
Announcements
Development Program Facilitators
Interested in being a facilitator at our Junior Lifesaver of the Year and Youth Opportunity Makers programs? Share in 200 words or less why you'd like to be a program facilitator and what skills you could bring to the role. Submit your response to Claire Bevis, SLSNSW Membership Manager, by 11 November 2020.
2020/21 Junior Lifesaver of the Year Program and Award
Nominations for the 2020/21 Junior Lifesaver of the Year Program and Award are now open!
2021 State Champs Senior Official Nominations
Senior Official nominations are now open for the 2021 State Championships, closing Sunday 15 November 2020.
NSW Gov Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund
The Fund’s objective is to support economic and social recovery at local and regional level in areas impacted by the 2019/20 bushfires.
Latest Circulars
New
- Circular 3654: 2020/21 Junior Lifesaver of the Year Program and Award
- Memo: 2020 Envirobank NSW Super Team Series Round Two Postponement
- Memo: 2021 NSW Surf Boat Interbranch Championship - Dates and Venue
- Circular 3653: 2021 Surf Boat Interstate and Selection Carnivals
- Memo: 2021 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships Update
- SLSA Circular: 08 20/21 - Entry Circular and information for the Qualification Round of the Nutri-Grain IronMan IronWoman Series
- SLSA Circular: 09 20/21 - Nutri-Grain Iron Series – Development Pathway Wild Card
- SLSA Circular: 10 20/21 - Nutri-Grain Series - Wild Card
Reminders
- Memo: NSW Bushfire Community Recovery Fund
- Circular 3652: 2021 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships Senior Officials Nominations
- Memo: COVID Safe Australia Day Grants
- Memo: Expressions of Interest: ALBERT Coaching and Training Sub-Committee
- Memo: Expressions of Interest: ALBERT Content Development Sub-Committee
- Memo: NSW Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program
Events
2020/21 Nutri-Grain IronMan and IronWoman Series
The Nutri-Grain IronMan and IronWoman Series is locked in for the 2020/21 season with all the action LIVE and FREE on Channel 9!
- SLSA Circular: 08 20/21 - Entry Circular and information for the Qualification Round of the Nutri-Grain IronMan IronWoman Series
- SLSA Circular: 09 20/21 - Nutri-Grain Iron Series – Development Pathway Wild Card
- SLSA Circular: 10 20/21 - Nutri-Grain Series - Wild Card
Head to the Iron Series website for more information.
2021 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships Update
SLSNSW has released an update on the planning processes currently being undertaken to deliver a State Championships event this season. Please ensure you familiarise yourself with Memo: 2021 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships Update and visit the 2021 NSW Surf Life Saving NSW Championships for up-to-date event information.
2020 Freshie Masters Carnival
Freshie Masters ‘Covid-19-2020’ will be a stripped back version of Australia’s longest running and successful Masters event. Entries close Sunday 8 November, visit the Freshwater SLSC website for further event info.
2021 NSW Surf Boat Interbranch Championship
The 2021 NSW Surf Boat Interbranch Championship will be held on Sunday 7 February 2021, hosted by Queenscliff SLSC.
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 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 face-to-face fundraising (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.
Employment Opportunities
Multicultural Beach Safety Awareness Presenter - Casual
The Multicultural Beach Safety Presenter is responsible for assisting SLSNSW with the delivery of beach and water safety education programs, both face to face and virtual, to a variety of groups with a key focus on multicultural community groups and those whose first language is not English.
COVID SurfCom Officer - Casual
The purpose of this role is to provide information on the status of beach capacity and operational incidents to media and other stakeholders. In addition, and drawing on data available via the Surfcom system, the role will ensure online information sources including the BeachSafe App are kept up to date.
First Aid Trainer
We are seeking a well-presented and professional First Aid Trainer with excellent communication skills to join our Academy First Aid Training team. The Australian Lifesaving Academy New South Wales (ALA NSW) is the commercial First Aid Training arm of Surf Life Saving NSW and is a respected provider of accredited First Aid Training in New South Wales.
Australian Lifeguard Service NSW - Recruitment Now Open!
With over 350 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 as:
- Lifeguard Supervisors
- Seasonal Lifeguards
- Casual Lifeguards.
Returning 2019/20 lifeguards must reapply online with their user number and password. To ensure your application is registered please follow the instructions on the Become a Lifeguard page of the Australian Lifeguard Service NSW website.
Australian UAV Service - Paid Positions Now Available!
With a presence in every coastal council, the AUAVS is encouraging SLS members 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 as:
- UAV Operators (non-RePL)
- UAV Pilots (RePL).
Returning 2019/20 UAV staff are encouraged to reapply. To ensure your application is registered please follow the instructions on the UAV page of the SLSNSW website.
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