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Friday 4 January 2024
New Fleet of Jetskis Launched for Summer
Surf Life Saving NSW has an additional 14 jetskis positioned along the coast to protect and save lives this summer. The latest rollout of new craft is part of a NSW Government funded increase to capability that will see 67 new Rescue Water Craft (RWC) in service over the next four years.
Announcements
Calls for Expressions of Interest: NSW Rural Fire Service and Surf Life Saving NSW Coastal Helicopter Trial
SLSNSW 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 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: NSW Rural Fire Service and Surf Life Saving NSW Coastal Helicopter Trial EOI
- Memo: RePL Courses
- Circular 3812: 2024 Oakberry Acai NSW Country Championships Official Nominations – 3rd Call
- Circular 3811: 2024 Oakberry Acai NSW Country Championships – Entry Circular – V2
- Memo: Flexibility of Stored Location for Branch UAVs
- 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
- 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
Events
January
2024 Surf Life Saving Interstate Championships | 11 January
Australia’s finest Surf Lifesavers will represent their State and showcase their lifesaving skills in an elite lifesaving sports competition - FIND OUT MORE
2024 Super Surf Teams League | 12-14 January
The 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 January
Manly 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 January
North 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 January
The 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
March
2024 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships | 1-17 March
The 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 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
ASC Local Sporting Champions Program 2023-24
The 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 2023-24
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.
