Junior Lifesaver of the Year (JLOTY)
Nominations have been extended untill 5pm Thursday 1 February for JLOTY with interviews being held on Saturday 1 February.
The Junior Lifesaver of the Year Award is a way for Clubs and Branches to recognise their U14 members’ achievements in Surf Life Saving; the contributions they have made to all levels of Surf Life Saving as well as within the community.
All U14 members who believe they could be the next Junior Lifesaver of the Year should apply through their Club and/or Branch. The male
and female Branch winners will then progress to the SLSNSW development camp and interview process to determine the State winners.
Contact the Director of Member Services, Maria Caldwell at memberservices@slsillawarra.com.au.
Youth Development Day
SAVE THE DATE! Sunday the 24th of March
SLSI are holding a youth development day at Woonona SLSC for 13-17 year olds. Members must hold their Surf Rescue
Certificate (SRC) and/or Bronze Medallion (BM) to attend.
The day will involve patrolling Woonona Beach, team building activities and is an opportunity to further develop your skills and patrolling pathways.
Further details to be advised in the coming weeks.
Volunteers Needed
University of Wollongong (UOW) Orientation Days
The Illawarra SLS Branch are holding a stall at UOW's Orientation Days on Wednesday 22 February and Thursday 23 February. The purpose of this event is promote our 17 clubs and potentially help to recruit new member's to clubs.
We are looking for a small amount of patrolling members who would be happy to help out either day for a few hours and share your local patrolling knowledge with potential new members.
If interested please email
office@slsillawarra.com.au with your name, club and what days you are available.
Multicultural Water Safety Day
SLSI are holding at Multicultural Water Safety Day at Fairy Meadow SLSC on Saturday 16 March to raise awareness of water and beach safety. A small number of volunteers will be needed to assist on the day.
Further details to be advised.