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Thursday 24 August 2023
Spotlight on Lifesaving at SLSNSW Awards
At the core of the mission of our membership is saving lives – the ultimate aim of what all the training, education and dedication represents when we hit the beach.
The Lifesaving Awards category includes Patrol Captain of the Year, Support Operations Member of the Year and Rescue of the Year.
Quality Educators on Show at State Awards
For Trainers, Assessors and Facilitators, it’s about getting the “right people on the beach”. A simple mantra, but one that takes a lot of effort to put into practice.
The Education Awards category includes Trainer of the Year, Assessor of the Year, Facilitator of the Year and Community Education Program of the Year.
Athletes Marshall for State Awards of Excellence
Involvement in Surf Sports at any level – be it a competitor, coach or official – requires sincere and often unrivalled commitment to stand out in the field.
The Surf Sports Awards category includes Coach of the Year, Official of the Year, Masters Athlete of the Year and Surf Sports Team of the Year.
Register Today for The Gotcha4Life 24 Hour Row for Mental Fitness 2023
The Gotcha4Life 24 Hour Row is back for another year! Did your club participate last year? Want to make this year your first year? Register today and join in the efforts to raise money for Gotcha4Life.
Last year an amazing 45 surf clubs from around Australia took part in the event and this year we are looking to sign up even more. Contact your local surf club today and get involved.
Announcements
Come and Try Nippers Resources
SLSA has released some 'Come and Try Nippers' resources for clubs and branches to use this coming season.
These resources are targeted to the nipper age groups 5-13 years of age. Please access the Bulletin and the Supporting Guide for additional information and frequently asked questions.
Expressions of Interest: Coolangatta Gold 2023 Event Volunteer
SLSA is calling for expressions of interest for passionate and enthusiastic Event Volunteers for the 2023 Shaw and Partners Financial Services Coolangatta Gold.
Express your interest by Friday 22 September.
Outdated Rashies
SLSNSW has some outdated stock of rashies of various sizes available for Club training purposes ONLY. If Clubs are interested please register your interest including what sizes, amounts, address to be sent to and contact name, and we will try to supply the best we can (we will confirm by return email if we have the stock you have requested).
Latest Circulars
New
- Memo: Confirmation of 2024 NSW Surf Life Saving Championship Dates
- Memo: Coaches and Officials Accreditation Expiring 31 December 2023
Reminders
- Circular 3784: 2024 NSW Surf Interstate Squad Athlete Nominations
- Circular 3785: 2024 NSW Surf Interstate Team Management Nominations
- Circular 3782: 2023 Club Lifesaving Equipment Grant
- Circular 3781: 2023-24 NSW Championship Carnivals – SEMC Nominations
- Circular 3780: 2023 NSW Beach Stormers Series – Official Nominations
- Circular 3779: 2023 NSW Beach Stormers Series – Entry Circular
- SLSA Circular 2 – 23-24: PSAR35 Changes in Access
- SLSA Circular 65 – 22-23: Skills Maintenance Requirements for 2023-24
- SLSA Circular 64 – 22-23: SLSA Member Education Resource Changes for 2023-24 Season
- Circular 10 23-24: 2023-24 Ocean Thunder Surfboat Series Expressions of Interest
- SLSA Circular 6-2023-2024: Powercraft Training for Women in Lifesaving – Call for EOI for Program IRB Trainers, Assessors and Facilitators
- SLSA Circular 5 – 23-24: Beach Safety Equipment Fund (BSEF) 2023-2024
- Circular 3778: 2023-24 Gear and Equipment Inspection Program
- Circular 3777: 2023-2024 Rescue of the Month
- Circular 3776: 2023-24 NSW Interbranch Championships – Official Nominations
- SLSA Circular 4/23-24: Womens Mentoring Program Nov 2023 Cohort 5
- Circular 3775: 2023-24 NSW Surf Boat Interstate Selection Carnivals
- Memo: SLSNSW Advice to Members on the Voice to Parliament
- Circular 3772: Annual Compliance Requirements for Clubs and Branches 2023-2024
- SLSA Circular 72 – 22-23: Shaw and Partners Coolangatta Gold Downwind Paddle Entry Circular
- SLSA Circular 71 – 22-23: Shaw and Partners Financial Services Coolangatta Gold – Entry Circular
Events
August
2023 Awards of Excellence | 26 August
The 2023 Awards of Excellence is back and will be held at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth on Saturday 26 August\ - FIND OUT MORE
September
Gotcha4Life 24 Hour Row for Mental Fitness | 9-10 September
The Gotcha4Life 24 Hour Row is back for another year! Register your club or donate today - FIND OUT MORE
2023 Rainbow Gold Enduro | 16 September
Wauchope-Bonny Hills is hosting the Rainbow Gold Enduro at Rainbow Beach on 16th September, with a 2km Ocean Swim being included this year! Early bird entries close 31st July - ENTER NOW
October
2023 Coolangatta Gold | 14-15 October
One of the most challenging endurance races in surf sports, the Shaw and Partners Financial Services Coolangatta Gold will be held on 14-15 October on Queensland’s Gold Coast - FIND OUT MORE
Wanda SLSC Tradies One Club Surf Carnival | 28 October
Wanda SLSC presents its 7th annual Tradies One Club Surf Carnival - FIND OUT MORE
December
2023 NSW Interbranch Championships | 2-3 December
Surf Life Saving NSW are delighted to announce the 2023 NSW Interbranch Championships will be hosted by Hunter Branch at Fingal Beach SLSC - FIND OUT MORE
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 the 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.
Raise Funds for Your Club
The Surf Life Saving Foundation has made fundraising for Clubs a whole lot easier! Your club can have its own dedicated Lottery web landing page and receive 50% commission on all tickets sold through it. To take advantage or find out more, contact Reginia Goode on 0436 680 090 or email rgoode@slsfoundation.com.au
2023-24 Volunteer Grants
The Australian Government Volunteer Grants 2023-24 program has commenced opening for Expressions Of Interest (EOIs), with closing dates throughout August and September 2023.
This program offers grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 to support the efforts of volunteers.
Employment Opportunities
The Best Lifeguards are Members of your Club
Do you have Members looking for Work on the Beach? The Australian Lifeguard Service is on the hunt for new professional lifeguards to patrol NSW beaches. All the training they need is provided to get started. Forward the application link now because recruitment is now open and training begins in September.
Lifeguard Supervisor Roles Available
The Australian Lifeguard Service is currently hiring for Lifeguard Supervisor roles in Shoalhaven and Kempsey-Bellingen-Nambucca.
A Lifeguard Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the lifeguard service in their specified Local Government Area (LGA) meets, or exceeds the obligations outlined in the contract. The Lifeguard Supervisor is also responsible for providing mentoring and guidance to Lifeguards in their catchment throughout the season.
Email the ALS to register your interest or apply today.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Training & Education Manager - Great opportunity to join our Training and Education team as their new manager and help support SLSNSW volunteers in delivering high quality training to members. Position closes 1 September - APPLY NOW
Branch Administration Officer – Illawarra Branch - Join our team and support the Illawarra Branch as their new Branch Administration Officer. Position closes 31 August - APPLY NOW
