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Thursday 14 December 2023
Vale Lindsay Paton OAM
Surf Life Saving NSW is saddened to learn of the passing of Mona Vale SLSC, Sydney Northern Beaches Branch, SLSNSW and SLSA Life Member, Lindsay Paton OAM. He was 92.
NSW Lifesavers Awarded National Medal
Surf Life Saving NSW would like to congratulate a host of surf lifesavers who have been awarded the National Medal, as well as Second Clasps and First Clasps for their sustained service and commitment to Surf Life Saving.
Announcements
NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility Program
Applications are open for the NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility Program. The Program assists NSW Surf Life Saving clubs to develop facilities that will enable increased participation, increased use of facilities by other community groups and/or the public, improved safety, and improved financial and/or environmental sustainability.
Volunteer Patrol Support Program
SLSNSW is again asking for expressions of interest from members wishing to support smaller clubs as visiting patrolling members over the summer and Christmas holiday period. This is a great opportunity to utilise your lifesaving skills at another beach location, and at the same time visit some amazing coastal destinations. Full list of participating clubs, responsibility matrix and more information can be found via our website.
Latest Circulars
New
No new circulars this week
Reminders
- Memo: 2024 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships Restricted Events
- Memo: 2024 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships – RWC Operator Nominations
- Memo: 2024 Oakberry Acai NSW Country Championships – RWC Operator Nominations
- Circular 3806: SLSNSW Constitution Amendments
- Memo: Patrol Support Program Information and Responsibilities Matrix
- Memo: NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility Program
- SLSA Circular 25 23-24: Super Surf Teams League Entry Circular
- Circular 3803: 2024 NSW Surf Life Saving Inclusive Championships – Entry Circular
- Circular 3802: 2024 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships Surf Boats – Entry Circular
- Circular 3801: 2024 NSW Surf Life Saving Masters Championships – Entry Circular
- Circular 3800: 2024 NSW Surf Life Saving Open Championships – Entry Circular
- Circular 3799: 2024 NSW Surf Life Saving Lifesaving Championships – Entry Circular
- Circular 3798: 2024 NSW Surf Life Saving Age Championships – Entry Circular
- Circular 3797: 2024 Oakberry Acai NSW Country Championships – Entry Circular
- Memo: 5.04 Eligibility to Compete and Exemptions 2023
Events
December
North Cronulla Christmas Surf Boats Carnival | 16-17 December
North Cronulla are hosting a Christmas Surf Boats Carnival on 16-17 December. Entries close Wednesday 13 December - FIND OUT MORE
SLSSNB Surf Sports Intensive Camp | 20-21 December
Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches is hosting a Surf Sports Intensive Camp for nippers aged U9-U14 - FIND OUT MORE
2024 Events
January
Manly Nipper Nats 2024 | 14 January
Manly Nipper Nats is back again! Set to be held Sunday 14 January - 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
NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility Program 2023-24
The NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility Program is now open, with categories 2 and 3 closing 31 January 2024. This program assists NSW Surf Life Saving clubs to develop facilities that will enable increased participation, increased use of facilities by other community groups and/or the public, improved safety and improved financial and/or sustainability.
Employment Opportunities
Casual AESS Safety Officers
Take advantage of the skills you’ve learnt through your surf club to work at major events right across Sydney and NSW for the Australian Event Safety Services (AESS).
The AESS provide first aid and water safety services to a wide range of clients and are currently recruiting for Casual AESS Safety Officers for events over the summer period.
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 to commence in the lead up to Summer.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Community Education Manager - Unique opportunity to join the Community Education team as their new Manager. - APPLY NOW
URBNSURF Surf Coaches - Join the URBNSURF team as a surf coach as they prepare to open their new Sydney surf park - APPLY NOW
URBNSURF Aquatics Manager - Join the URBNSURF team as their Aquatics Manager as they prepare to open their new Sydney surf park - APPLY NOW
URBNSURF Surf Academy Manager - Join the URBNSURF team as their Surf Academy Manager as they prepare to open their new Sydney surf park - APPLY NOW
URBNSURF Surf Repair Technician - Join the URBNSURF team as a Surf Repair Technician as they prepare to open their new Sydney surf park - APPLY NOW
URBNSURF Surf Guides - Join the URBNSURF team as a Surf Guide as they prepare to open their new Sydney surf park - APPLY NOW
