No images? Click here Thursday 11 January 2024 Emergency Beacon Activated in Rip DramaA rescue in real time captured from our Emergency Response Beacon at The Ruins campground near Forster. Two people are caught in a rip current and the ERB is used to quickly alert lifeguards and emergency services. Volunteer Lifesavers Extend Hours for North Coast SafetyVolunteer lifesavers on the North Coast are calling on the public to take extra caution when heading to the coastline after a string of after-hours incidents at Park Beach in Coffs Harbour and surrounds. AnnouncementsCalls for Expressions of Interest: NSW Rural Fire Service and Surf Life Saving NSW Coastal Helicopter TrialSLSNSW is seeking expressions of interest from members interested in undertaking coastal surveillance flights on the North Coast in early 2024. NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility ProgramApplications 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 ProgramSLSNSW 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 CircularsNew
Reminders
EventsJanuary2024 Super Surf Teams League | 12-14 JanuaryThe 2024 Super Surf Teams League will take place at Maroubra SLSC from 12-14 January, with NSW represented by five strong teams - FIND OUT MORE Manly Nipper Nats 2024 | 14 JanuaryManly Nipper Nats is back again! Set to be held Sunday 14 January - FIND OUT MORE North Cronulla’s Australia Day Junior Iron Person Classic | 26 JanuaryNorth Cronulla is hosting their Australia Day Junior Iron Person Classic for U9-U15. Entries close 22 January - FIND OUT MORE 2024 Oakberry Acai NSW Country Championships | 26-28 JanuaryThe 2024 Oakberry Acai NSW Country Championships are heading to Warilla Barrack Point on the South Coast this year. Competition begins 26 January and concludes 28 January. Entries close 7 January 2024 - FIND OUT MORE March2024 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships | 1-17 MarchThe NSW Surf Life Saving Championships, proudly presented by Your Local Club, is returning to the Northern Beaches in 2024. Entries close Wednesday 31 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 ClubThe 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 ASC Local Sporting Champions Program 2023-24The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Local Sporting Champions Program 2023-24 Rd 3 is currently open, closing 31 January 2024. This program is designed to provide financial assistance for young people aged 12-18 years participating in state, national or international level sporting championships, as either an athlete, coach, umpire or referee. NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility Program 2023-24The 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 OfficersTake 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 ClubDo 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. |