Thursday 26 November 2020

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2021 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships Update

Last week the COVID-safe event plans submitted by SLSNSW to NSW Health were endorsed which means the 2021 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships can proceed. As such, a working group consisting of staff, referees, Club Presidents and officials are currently drafting the 2021 State Championship program.

Surf Life Saving NSW appreciates your patience and understanding as we navigate the very tight Community Sport regulations to find solutions that will work for SLS events. Current discussions are likely to see the State Championships held at four different beach locations, over four weekends. SLSNSW is working towards a mid-December timeline to communicate a draft program.

Lake Macquarie City Council are an integral partner and have been incredibly supportive in assisting us with options. They have also connected with local accommodation providers to keep them informed of the changes in dates. We have been advised that there is a high volume of general public holidaying in the area so we encourage you to connect with your accommodation provider to update them of the fluid situation.

Please be assured that SLSNSW is doing the very best we can to plan this event and will provide regular updates as they become available. All will be made in the best interests of member experience and participation.

2020 Envirobank NSW Super Team Series - Round Two Cancellation

Surf Life Saving NSW wishes to communicate that the second round of the Envirobank Super Team Series will not be rescheduled. This difficult decision was made based on the overwhelming feedback received from the athlete survey, which went out in early November, and the lack of ability to find a date in the new year to run the postponed round which would be fair and inclusive of all stakeholders.

Round three will continue as scheduled on Saturday 5 December at Umina SLSC.

2020/21 Representative Teams/Development Update

In light of the disruptions we continue to face this season, SLSNSW would like to communicate an update to members regarding representative team activities for the 2020/21 surf season. Information regarding the 2021 Interstate Championships, Super Surf Teams League, 2021 Youth Pathway Cup and the 2021 Surf Boat Interstate Championships is now available on the SLSNSW website. 

2020 NSW Community Sports Awards - Sport NSW

Surf Life Saving NSW would like to congratulate Bulli SLSC, 2020 NSW Community Club of the Year, and Gary Driscoll (North Bondi SLSC, Lifesavers with Pride), 2020 NSW Volunteer Director of the Year, announced last week at the Sport NSW Community Sports Awards.

Surf Life Saving NSW would also like to congratulate Kai Withers (North Cronulla SLSC), NSW Young Coach of the Year Finalist.

2020/21 Nutri-Grain IronMan and IronWoman Series - Qualification Round

Good luck to the NSW athletes competing this weekend at Kingscliff for the 2020/21 Nutri-Grain Series Qualification Round! Eight positions (per gender) are up for grabs through heats and finals.