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Thursday 13 July 2023
Vale John Bevan
Surf Life Saving NSW is saddened to advise of the passing of Stockton SLSC, Hunter Branch and SLSNSW Life Member, John Bevan.
New Beacons to Keep Swimmers Safe at Fingal
Locals and holiday makers at a popular but hazardous coastal location at Port Stephens will be able to swim a little safer with new lifesaving technology installed for use in emergencies.
Caves Beach Crowned Twice on Bumper IRB Race Weekend
A hoodoo of nearly a decade was broken on the Central Coast on Sunday as Caves Beach SLSC emerged victorious from the 2023 Sharkskin NSW Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Championships.
In doing so, the Hunter club ended an eight-year run of Kiama Downs SLSC dominance and brought up its first Championships overall point score win since 2015.
2023-24 Lifeguard Season Recruitment Now Open
The Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) is encouraging applications from club members, their family and friends for more than 350 paid lifeguard positions available across the NSW coastline.
The ALS will be running award courses for applicants, which can be found here, and is excited to welcome a new crop of lifeguards and welcome back those who will return to the role.
For further information, please contact the Supervisor in the area you wish to work.
Announcements
Bring the 2024 Sharkskin IRB season to your beach!
SLSNSW is calling for expressions of interest from clubs to host a round of our 2024 Sharkskin NSW IRB Premiership, or to host our 2024 NSW IRB Championships. Expressions of interest close tomorrow.
2023 NSW IRB Interstate and Development Teams Announced
The NSW IRB Interstate and Development teams were announced over the weekend at the 2023 Sharkskin NSW IRB Championships over the weekend.
The 2023 IRB Interstate Championships will coincide with the Sharkskin Australian IRB Championships at Kingscliff from 20 July – 23 July.
Latest Circulars
New
- Memo: SLSNSW Advice to Members on the Voice to Parliament
- Circular 3772: Annual Compliance Requirements for Clubs and Branches 2023-2024
Reminders
- SLSA Circular 65 – 22-23: SLSA Skills Maintenance Requirements for 2023-24
- Circular 3771: 2024 NSW IRB Premiership & State Championship Expression of Interest to Host
- Circular 3770: 2024 NSW Board Riding Championships Expression of Interest to Host
- SLSA Circular 72 – 22-23: Shaw and Partners Coolangatta Gold Downwind Paddle Entry Circular
- SLSA Circular 71 – 22-23: Shaw and Partners Financial Services Coolangatta Gold – Entry Circular
- Memo: Officials Insurance & Quotas
- Circular 3769: 2023 NSW IRB Interstate Team Nominations
- Circular 3765: 23/24 & 24/25 NSW Championship Referee & Deputy Referee Nominations
- SLSA Circular 57: Inclusive Beaches Grant
- Circular 3759: 2023 Sharkskin NSW IRB Premiership Rounds & IRB Championship Entry Circular
- Circular 3758: 2022-23 SLSNSW Awards of Excellence
Events
July
2023 Sharkskin Australian IRB Championships | 20-23 July
The Sharkskin Australian and Interstate IRB Championships will be held at Kingscliff in NSW over one action-packed weekend promoting the skills required to complete a successful IRB rescue - FIND OUT MORE
August
2023 Australian Pool Rescue Championships | 4-6 August
The 2023 National and Interstate Pool Rescue Championships will be held at the Southport Aquatic Centre on Queensland’s Gold Coast, from 4-6 August - FIND OUT MORE
September
2023 Rainbow Gold Enduro | 16 September
Wauchope-Bonny Hills is hosting the Rainbow Gold Enduro at Rainbow Beach on 16th September, with a 2km Ocean Swim being included this year! Early bird entries close 31st July. - ENTER NOW
October
2023 Coolangatta Gold | 14-15 October
One of the most challenging endurance races in surf sports, the Shaw and Partners Financial Services Coolangatta Gold will be held on 14-15 October on Queensland’s Gold Coast - 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
Employment Opportunities
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 begins in September.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Training & Education Manager - Exciting opportunity to use your experience to support SLSNSW volunteers in delivering consistent, high-quality training and education to members - APPLY NOW
State Duty Officer - Unique opportunity to join the team in our State Operations Centre as their new State Duty Officer - APPLY NOW
Emergency Management Manager - Exciting opportunity to join our Public Safety portfolio as their newest Emergency Management Manager - APPLY NOW
Zone Emergency Management Officers - New opportunities to join the Public Safety portfolio as our Zone Emergency Management Officers. This position is open in three areas: MidCoast, Bega Valley, Bellingen - APPLY NOW
Branch Administration Officer – Sydney Northern Beaches - Support the Sydney Northern Beaches Branch as their new Branch Administration Officer - APPLY NOW
Senior Psychologist - Unique opportunity to support the welfare and wellbeing of our members as our Senior Psychologist - APPLY NOW
