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Thursday 10 August 2023
Four World Records for NSW Athletes
A record-breaking weekend at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre saw four NSW athletes set new world record times across an exhilarating three-day Australian Pool Rescue Championships.
Remarkably, 58 Australian records and five world records were broken in total at the event.
Announcements
Ticket Sales Close Tomorrow for 2023 NSW Awards of Excellence
The Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence celebrates the incredible people in our organisation and the positive impact they have on clubs and local communities across NSW.
Date: Saturday 26 August
Time: 6:00pm, for 6:30pm start
Location: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Ticket sales close tomorrow so get your tickets while you can and join us for an amazing night celebrating our members!
Clubs or Branches wishing to purchase tickets can also contact the SLSNSW Membership Team directly.
2023/24 Pre-season Information Pack
The 2023/24 Pre-season Information Pack is here. This year it focuses on:
- Changes to policies or procedures
- Links to key reference materials
- Key tasks to complete before the beginning of the season
- Key dates to be aware of
Outdated Rashies
SLSNSW has some outdated stock of rashies of various sizes available for Club training purposes ONLY.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
- 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
Reminders
- 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
- Circular 3774: NSW Official Advisory Panel – Call for Nominations
- Circular 3773: 2023 Radio Memo to Members
- Memo: SLSNSW Advice to Members on the Voice to Parliament
- Circular 3772: Annual Compliance Requirements for Clubs and Branches 2023-2024
- SLSA Circular 65 – 22-23: SLSA Skills Maintenance Requirements for 2023-24
- Circular 3770: 2024 NSW Board Riding Championships Expression of Interest to Host
- 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
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
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
Employment Opportunities
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.
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.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Branch Administration Officer – Illawarra Branch - Join our team and support the Illawarra Branch as their new Branch Administration Officer - APPLY NOW
Emergency Response Operator - Unique opportunity to join our State Operations Centre (SOC) team as a casual Emergency Response Operator - APPLY NOW
Lifesaving Manager - Do you have a passion for Surf Life Saving and want to make it a career? Join our Lifesaving team as their new Lifesaving Manager. - APPLY NOW
Emergency Management Manager - Fantastic opportunity to join our Public Safety Portfolio in the new role of Emergency Management Manager - APPLY NOW
Branch Administration Officer – South Coast Region - Join our team and support the South Coast Branch as their new Branch Administration Officer - APPLY NOW
