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Friday 10 July 2020
Coronavirus Updates and Resources
With the easing of restrictions, SLSNSW has updated key sections of our Coronavirus webpage with new advice and resources including an updated Return to Sport Plan. We’ve also made available templates for COVID Safe Plans that clubs can easily adopt or tailor for themselves.
2020 SLSNSW Awards of Excellence
The date is set and it’s going to be a massive show.
Lock in Saturday 29 August 6:30pm to help celebrate and recognise our 76,000 lifesavers and members across NSW. The action-packed live show will be hosted by Harold Marshall from Umina SLSC and Georgie Rowe from Collaroy SLSC who will provide laughs and even some surprise knocks on the door for our major awards.
Whether you’re nominated or not, there’ll be something for everyone.
Blackroll Activation and Recovery Series
The BLACKROLL and Surf Life Saving NSW Activation and Recovery Series is here to teach surf lifesavers the benefits of rolling and trigger work using rollers, balls and bands. This week we're covering all the beneficial exercises for surf boat competitors.
GIVEAWAY: Head over to the SLSNSW Instagram to find out how you could win some epic fitness gear from BLACKROLL Australia.
24 Hour Row for Mental Health
The 24 Hour Row is on again 22-23 August, raising awareness and funds for charities, One Eighty and Gotcha4Life. We are excited to see many other clubs put their hand up this year to take part, so get involved and support your club’s rowers to raise money for mental health programs in our communities.
Announcements
Beach to Bush 2020: We Need You!
SLSNSW is calling for enthusiastic and energetic volunteers to present our annual iconic Beach to Bush program. This year's tours are scheduled to commence at the end of October 2020.
2020 Club Lifesaving Equipment Grants
The 2020 Club Lifesaving Equipment Grant (CLEG) is now available to all NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs. This year the CLEG will be dispersed via an online store.
2020 NSW Community Sports Awards
Nominate your club, officials, coaches and sport admins to recognise their outstanding achievements and dedication. Nominations close Friday 17 July. Download the 2020 NSW Community Sports Awards Guidelines.
Expressions of Interest to Compete
Expressions of Interest to compete are now open! Please make sure a representative from your club completes the online Expression of Interest by 11pm this Sunday 12 July.
Officials Nominations
Officials Nominations for the 2020 IRB Premiership Round and State Championships are now open. If you are an official planning on attending the event, please complete your nomination by 11pm this Sunday 12 July.
Team Managers Registration Form
IRB Team Managers are requested to stay up to date with the latest information by completing the Team Manager Registration Form by 11pm this Sunday 12 July.
Living Room Lifesavers - Online CPR Course
Learn life saving CPR skills at home with our new online CPR course, Living Room Lifesavers! Special SLSNSW member pricing of $10.00 for the online components (normally $19.00) and $25 for the face-to-face session (normally $40.00).
Visit our website to find out more or contact Karle Codd (9471 8021) to book.
Latest Circulars
New
- Memo: Expressions of Interest - Country Championships Review Working Group
- Circular 3640: 2020 Sharkskin NSW IRB Premiership Round & State Championships Expression of Interest Circular
- Circular 3641: 2020 Sharkskin NSW IRB Premiership Round & State Championships Official Nominations
- Memo: Northern Rivers Community Fund (NRCF) Recovery and Resilence Grants Program
- Memo: Northern Beaches Council COVID Grants
- Circular 3635: 2020 Club Lifesaving Equipment Grant
Reminders
- SLSA Circular: 69 19/20 Nominations for Sport Technical Advisers
- Memo: NSW EPA Community Litter Grants
- SLSA Circular: 68 19/20 National ICT Circular
- Memo: 2021 Trans-Tasman Tri Series Postponement
- Memo: Central Coast Council Working Together, Staying Strong Funding Support Program
- Memo: Monthly Coach Zoom Workshops
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Upcoming Events
2020 Sharkskin NSW IRB Events
The easing of COVID-19 restrictions from 1 July has given us the green light to run a modified 2020 Sharkskin IRB season. As such, we are planning to run one Premiership Round and the State Championships:
Premiership
Round: 29-30 August (Umina SLSC)
State Championships: 5-6 September (Fingal SLSC)
Please note that dates and locations are subject to change or cancellation based on government restrictions - in addition to weather and swell conditions. Important event information and updates will be posted on the IRB Event webpages.
Event Merch
Pre-event merch sales are now open for the official 2020 Sharkskin IRB Series. Sharkskin will be producing the Sharkskin Everywear Technical T-Shirt and the Sharkskin Hooded Sweatshirt. Get your orders in before 21 August for the pre-event discounted pricing!
Grants & Fundraising
Envirobank Off Peak Season Roster
With the easing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, Envirobank has resumed collections with the commencement of their off-peak season roster from 1st June 2020. The new roster is available on the SLSNSW website. If you require an urgent collection or have any questions please contact Carley via email at ctomkinson@envirobank.com.au or phone 0499 221 521.
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
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 as:
- Lifeguard Supervisors
- Season Staff
- Casual Staff.
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.
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PO Box 307 Belrose NSW 2085 Australia
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