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Thursday 25 January 2018
Flag Your Beach - DHL Summer Campaign
DHL wants to know why you love your beach! Show them why and WIN a holiday to any patrolled beach in Australia, PLUS $2000 for your club and loads more daily prizes.
Keep an eye out for competition posters that will be sent out to your club in the coming weeks.
Visit www.dhlsummer.com for updates on the competition.
Water Safety Bodies Issue Australia Day Plea
Surf lifesavers have joined forces with emergency services including the NSW Police, Ambulance Service, and Marine Rescue NSW to reinforce safety on the coast in the lead-up to the Australia Day long weekend.
NSW Claims Interstate Title
A comprehensive team effort along with a powerful culture among the group is being credited for ending a three-year trophy drought for NSW at the 2018 Interstate Championships held at South Australia’s Moana Beach last week.
2018 NSW Board Riding Championships
SLSNSW is seeking expressions of interest from Clubs who may be interested in hosting the 2018 NSW Board Riding Championships.
The Championships is conducted over three days in September and attracts approximately 300 visitors to the host venue. Successful venues will be chosen from Clubs whose beach meets the venue requirements.
EOI's must be submitted by 11pm Sunday 15 April, 2018.
Further information on venue requirements and how to submit and EOI is available via Memo: 2018 NSW Board Riding Championships - Expressions of Interest to Host
SLSNSW Workers Compensation Form
If you have suffered an illness or injury while performing authorised surf lifesaving activities, Workers Compensation may be payable under the Workers Compensation Act.
Information relating to Workers Compensation can be found on our website. The current and up to date Workers Compensation Claim Form (Nov 2017) can also be downloaded here.
Please note that Section 3 of the current Workers Compensation Claim Form must be completed by a SLSC Committee Member (e.g. President, Club Captain).
2018 Training Officer Course
We’re pleased to announce that subsidised cross-Branch Training Officer courses are again available to all SLSNSW members across the state. Thanks to federal funding, we have been able to subsidise the courses to an even greater degree than last season. During the weekend, participants will gain the skills and knowledge to confidently deliver Surf Life Saving awards to new and existing members.
- Bomaderry – 24th, 25th March 2018 – places available
- Ballina – 17th, 18th February 2018
Please note that the closing date for registration is four weeks before the course start date to allow time for the completion of pre-course work. Download course information here.
Please promote widely to potential Training Officers within your Club.
Staminade Ocean Thunder Surf Boat Series - Event 3 Fox Screenings
The Staminade Ocean Thunder Surf Boat Series Event 3, will be shown on Fox Sports as follows:
- Thursday 25 January 2018 at 9:30pm - 10:30pm on Fox Sports 507
- Saturday 27 January 2018 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm on Fox Sports 501
There will also be a back to back run of episodes 1 & 2 on Monday 5 Feb 2018 at 7:00am - 9:00am on Fox Sports 503.
(all times are AEDST. Please check your local guide as program is subject to change)
Wanted - Old SLSC Vehicles
Does your club have any old IRB's, ATV's, RWC's or similar for sale? The vehicles do not need to be in perfect condition, rust and/or engine problems are fine. Please contact Matt Fletcher on 0401 194 601 to discuss. This is a paid promotion.
Latest Circulars
Circular Reminders
- Memo: 2018 State Championships UAV Operators Required
- Memo: 2018 NSW Board Riding Championships - Expressions of Interest to Host
- Circular 3534: 2018 NSW Best of the Best Surf Boat Interbranch Championship Officials Nomination Form
- Circular 3533: 2018 NSW IRB Development Clinics - Nominations
- Memo: Zodiac Milpro ZMSR380 IRB Availability
- Memo: 2018 Development Program Facilitators
- Circular 3532: The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships 2018 Gear and Equipment Subsidy - NSW Club Process
- SLSA Circular: 39 17/18 2018 Aussies Gear and Equipment Subsidy Circular
- Memo: SLSA Policy 5.04 Eligibility to Compete in SLSA Competition
- Memo: 2018 NSW Interbranch Championship - Dates & Venue
- SLSA Circular: 40 17 18 Aussies 2018 Masters & Opens Officials Appointments
- SLSA Circular: 41 17 18 Aussies 2018 Youth Officials Appointments
- Memo: 2017/18 Samsung Tablet Patrol Ops App Update
- SLSA Circular: 37 17 18 Aussies Board Riding Competition 2018
- SLSA Circular: 35 17 18 Aussies 2018 - Scrutineering Circular
- SLSA Circular: 34 17 18 Policy 1.02 Use of Equipment - The updated policy 1.02 can be downloaded here.
- SLSA Circular: 33 17 18 IRB Crew Alongside Bronze Medallion
- Memo: 2018 NSW Pool Rescue Championships - Dates & Venue
- SLSA Circular: 31 17 18 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships Powercraft Circular
- Memo: 2018 State Championships RWC Operators Required
- Memo: 2018 NSW IRB Season Confirmed Venues
- Circular 3525: 2018 NSW Masters and Open Championships Entry Circular
- Circular 3524: 2018 NSW Age Championships Entry Circular
Events
2018 NSW Envirobank Country Championships
The NSW Envirobank Country Surf Life Saving Championships is open to clubs outside the Newcastle-to-Illawarra corridor.
Final event information is available here.
2018 NSW Championships
NSW Surf Life Saving Championships proudly supported by Your Local Club returns to Blacksmiths Beach for 2018.
Lander & Rogers Lawyers have released an informative Risk Management Checklist for carnivals and sporting events which can be viewed online here.
Grants
Local Sporting Champions
The Local Sporting Champions program is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial assistance for young people aged 12-18 towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms, or equipment when competing, coaching or officiating at an Official National Sporting Organisation (NSO) endorsed State, National or International sporting championships or a School Sport Australia State or National championships.
Round three is now open and closes 28 February 2018. For more details please click here.
View all available grants here.
New Opportunities
Regional Development Manager
We are seeking a highly-motivated Regional Development Manager to help shape and implement the hands-on support that Surf Life Saving NSW provides to its Clubs and Branches on-the-ground.
Membership Manager
We are seeking a highly-motivated Membership Manager to champion, drive and implement new and existing initiatives.
This role will develop and implement strategies to better support Clubs in NSW with member recruitment, retention and inclusion, including programs to support volunteer leadership, management and governance across the organisation.
Member Training Manager
We are seeking a highly-motivated Member Training & Education Manager to implement new and existing initiatives focused on the growth and satisfaction of Surf Life Saving NSW’s volunteer Trainers, Assessors and learners, from the delivery of Trainer/Assessor training and professional development, to the development of new administration systems to reduce paper-based administration.
