2018 NSW Envirobank Country Champs

Congratulations to all of our country clubs that competed at the 2018 NSW Envirobank Country Championships last weekend and well done to Cudgen Headland SLSC for holding onto the title. We would like to thank all competitors and volunteers for what was a great weekend!

• Watch the Sunset Wrap here.
• Click here to read the wrap stories and view results.
• Fill out the post event survey here.

Active Kids Provider Registration

SLSNSW has provided details of all NSW surf clubs to the Office of Sport (OOS) which means individual surf clubs do not need to register as providers within the program, this has already been completed for you!

Each surf club should by now have received an email directly from Office of Sport asking them to log in and confirm their most appropriate contact details at their club for this program. Please note this email would have been sent to the contact on file which in most cases was the Secretary or Administration club member. 

If you can’t find the email, you will still be able to activate the business account for your club via ServicesNSW. To do this either follow the links from the email or visit www.service.nsw.gov.au. Once that is completed parents will have the ability to transact the Active Kids program vouchers against the account. If  you have any problems activating your club’s account, please call 13 77 88 (Service NSW Active Kids call centre), and the helpful staff from the OOS will be able to walk you through the activation steps. Thanks to the dozen clubs that have already activated their accounts!

Once your club is activated you can download official Office of Sport logos that illustrate the status of an Approved Provider under the program. To access the Approved Provider logo and a variety of materials for the promotion of Active Kids, please click here. If you’re creating your own material using the assets we’ve supplied, please send a copy of your creative to branding@sport.nsw.gov.au. 

As the Nippers season is drawing to a close, SLSNSW will provide further information about the program and the benefit to surf clubs, including how to redeem vouchers this winter in the lead up to the recruitment period for season 18/19.

All information about the program can be found here.

Local Supply SLS Sunglasses

Local Supply have teamed up with SLSA to produce a collaboration pair of sunglasses designed for patrol use by lifesavers. Featuring the iconic red and yellow SLSA club cap on the outside arms and Surf Life Saving Australia on the inside arm. For every pair of Patroller sunglasses ordered by a club member, Local Supply will donate $10 to your local club.

Special surf club offers:

• For every pair of Patroller sunglasses ordered by a club member, Local Supply will donate $10 to that members local club
• Members will also receive a special discount of $30 per pair. Orders are placed directly via the Local Supply website
• To redeem the $30 discount, members enter the following discount code at checkout. Code: SLSA30
• Members include their local club name in the order notes to allocate their $10 donation

For more information please click here. 

Aussies 2018 Gear and Equipment Subsidy

A friendly reminder of the process outlined in Circular 5352: The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships 2018 Gear and Equipment Subsidy - NSW Club Process.

Clubs interested in accessing the subsidy are to complete the online form by 11pm, 18 March 2018 outlining the gear and equipment being transported.

Flag Your Beach - DHL Summer Campaign

DHL wants to know why you love your beach! Show them why and WIN a holiday to any patrolled beach in Australia, PLUS $2000 for your club and loads more daily prizes.

Keep an eye out for competition posters that will be sent out to your club in the coming weeks.
Visit www.dhlsummer.com for updates on the competition.

SLSA Policy 5.04 and Exemptions

A friendly reminder about the communication that went out to all members regarding Policy 5.04. If you intend on competing in any surf sports events please ensure that you have read through Memo: SLSA Policy 5.04 and Exemptions and SLSA 5.04 Eligibility To Compete in SLSA Competition - October 2016.

2018 NSW Board Riding Championships 

SLSNSW is seeking expressions of interest from Clubs who may be interested in hosting the 2018 NSW Board Riding Championships. 

The Championships is conducted over three days in September and attracts approximately 300 visitors to the host venue. Successful venues will be chosen from Clubs whose beach meets the venue requirements.

EOI's must be submitted by 11pm Sunday 15 April, 2018.

Further information on venue requirements and how to submit and EOI is available via Memo: 2018 NSW Board Riding Championships - Expressions of Interest to Host

Circular Reminders

• SLSA Circular: 52 BRP Grant
• Memo: Powercraft Operations Notice
• Circular 3535: Beyond My Club (26+) Development Program 2018
• SLSA Circular: 47 2018 SLSA National Awards of Excellence
• Memo: 2018 State Championships UAV Operators Required
• Memo: 2018 NSW Board Riding Championships - Expressions of Interest to Host
• Circular 3534: 2018 NSW Best of the Best Surf Boat Interbranch Championship Officials Nomination Form - CLOSING SUNDAY 11 FEB
• Circular 3533: 2018 NSW IRB Development Clinics - Nominations
• Memo: Zodiac Milpro ZMSR380 IRB Availability
• Circular 3532: The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships 2018 Gear and Equipment Subsidy - NSW Club Process
• SLSA Circular: 39 17/18 2018 Aussies Gear and Equipment Subsidy Circular
• Memo: SLSA Policy 5.04 Eligibility to Compete in SLSA Competition
• Memo: 2018 NSW Interbranch Championship - Dates & Venue
• Memo: 2017/18 Samsung Tablet Patrol Ops App Update
• SLSA Circular: 34 17 18 Policy 1.02 Use of Equipment - The updated policy 1.02 can be downloaded here.
• SLSA Circular: 33 17 18 IRB Crew Alongside Bronze Medallion
• Memo: 2018 NSW Pool Rescue Championships - Dates & Venue
• Memo: 2018 NSW IRB Season Confirmed Venues
• Circular 3525: 2018 NSW Masters and Open Championships Entry Circular - ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY 12 FEB 11PM

Lander & Rogers Lawyers have released an informative Risk Management Checklist for carnivals and sporting events which can be viewed online here.

• 14 April - 2018 Aussies
• 5 May - 2018 NSW IRB Premiership - Round One 
• 19 May - 2018 NSW IRB Premiership - Round Two
• 2 June - 2018 NSW IRB Premiership - Round Three

Local Sporting Champions

The Local Sporting Champions program is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial assistance for young people aged 12-18 towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms, or equipment when competing, coaching or officiating at an Official National Sporting Organisation (NSO) endorsed State, National or International sporting championships or a School Sport Australia State or National championships.

Round three is now open and closes 28 February 2018. For more details please click here. 

View all available grants here.