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Thursday 12 October 2023
Sport Development Academies
Expressions of interest for the five regional Surf Sport Academies close tomorrow. Spots within the academies are open to athletes aged 15-16, and will align with SLSNSW's existing five regionally based Super Surf Teams.
The program is the first-of-its-kind within the movement.
Announcements
Call for Officials Nominations: 2024 State Championships
SLSNSW is calling for nominations from accredited officials wishing to attend the 2024 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships on the Sydney Northern Beaches.
Nominations close this Sunday.
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Latest Circulars
New
- SLSA Circular 23 - 23-24: Nutri-Grain IronMan IronWoman Series Wildcard Circular
- Memo: 5.04 Eligibility to Compete and Exemptions 2023
Reminders
- Circular 3793: 2023 NSW Beach Stormers Series Official Nominations – 2nd call
- Circular 3795: NSW Surf Sport Development Academies Athlete EOI
- Circular 3794: NSW Surf Sport Development Academies & SSTL Team Management EOI
- SLSA Circular 19 23-24: Nutri-Grain IronMan IronWoman Series Trial – Entry Circular
- Circular 3792: 2024 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships – Official Nominations
- Memo: Club SMS Messaging Service
- Memo: NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility Program
- Memo: Branch UAV Coordinator Guide, Branch UAV Coordinator Position Description and Guide to SLSC Use of UAVs
- Circular 3790: Public Safety Standard Operating Procedures Release 18
- SLSA Circular 65 – 22-23: Skills Maintenance Requirements for 2023-24
- SLSA Circular 64 – 22-23: SLSA Member Education Resource Changes for 2023-24 Season
- SLSA Circular 5 – 23-24: Beach Safety Equipment Fund (BSEF) 2023-2024
- Circular 3777: 2023-2024 Rescue of the Month
Get your Clubhouse a New Coat of Paint with Dulux
Did you know that every surf life saving club in Australia is entitled to 100L of Dulux Weathershield paint every year?
Dulux is proud to have partnered with Surf Life Saving Australia for over 10 years and help protect and preserve these iconic buildings from some of the world’s harshest weather conditions.
Looking to re-paint your club’s exterior soon? If so, register now to hear from one of Dulux’s friendly team to find out more!
Find out more about the Dulux and SLSA program.
Events
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
Beach Stormers | 21 October
Round one of the 2023 Beach Stormers Series will be held at Nth Steyne. Entries close Tuesday 17 October - FIND OUT MORE
Sydney Water Series | 21 October
Round one of the 2023 Sydney Water Series will be held at Warilla Barrack Point SLSC - FIND OUT MORE
Tradies One Club Surf Carnival | 28 October
Wanda SLSC presents its 7th annual Tradies One Club Surf Carnival - FIND OUT MORE
Dean Mercer Dash
The Dean Mercer Dash is back for it's second year at Thirroul SLSC- FIND OUT MORE
November
Beach Stormers | 4 November
Round two of the 2023 Beach Stormers Series will be held at Coogee. Entries close Tuesday 31 October - FIND OUT MORE
Sydney Water Series | 4 November
Round two of the 2023 Sydney Water Series will be held at Kiama Downs SLSC - FIND OUT MORE
Wanda Boat Carnival | 4 November
Round 2 of the SLS Sydney Boat Series will be held at Wanda this year as part of the Wanda Tradies One Club Carnival - FIND OUT MORE
2023/24 Nutri-Grain IronMan/IronWoman Series Trial | 11-12 November
The 2023/24 Nutri-Grain IronMan/IronWoman Series Trial will be held at Tugun SLSC, QLD on 11-12 November - FIND OUT MORE
Beach Stormers | 18 November
Round three of the 2023 Beach Stormers Series will be held at Merewether. Entries close Tuesday 14 November - FIND OUT MORE
Sydney Water Series | 18-19 November
Round three of the 2023 Sydney Water Series will be held at Bulli SLSC - FIND OUT MORE
Coffs Craft Carnival | 25 November
Coffs Harbour are holding their 50th Coffs Craft Carnival on Saturday 25 November. - FIND OUT MORE
Sydney Water Series | 25 November
Round four of the 2023 Sydney Water Series will be held at Wollongong City SLSC - FIND OUT MORE
December
2023 NSW Interbranch Championships | 2-3 December
Surf Life Saving NSW are delighted to announce the 2023 NSW Interbranch Championships will be hosted by Hunter Branch at Fingal Beach SLSC - FIND OUT MORE
Beach Stormers | 9 December
The fourth and final round of the 2023 Beach Stormers Series will be held at North Cronulla. Entries close Tuesday 5 December - 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
Australian Sports Commission Local Para Champions Programs
The Local Para Champions program is designed to provide financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-24 participating in state, national or international championships for athletes with a disability. Funding of between $750 and $1000 for individual applicants is available, to contribute towards the cost of participation in the nominated championships.
Applications close 31 October 2023.
NSW Government Community Building Partnership 2023
The NSW Government Community Building Partnership 2023 is now open, closing 27 October 2023.
This program offers funding between $5,000 and $150,000 (average grant awarded is $20,000) for:
- Capital works including construction of new community infrastructure as well as refurbishment, repair and maintenance of existing community infrastructure;
- The purchase of freestanding equipment;
- The purchase of vehicle(s) e.g. cars, buses, trucks, trailers, rescue vehicles incl. boats and modifications to existing vehicles.
Australian Sports Commission Local Sporting Champions Programs
The Local Sporting Champions 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. Funding of between $500 and $750 for individual applicants is available, to contribute towards the cost of participation in the nominated championships.
Applications close 31 October 2023.
NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility Program
The NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility Program is opening soon. The program assists NSW Surf Life Saving clubs to develop facilities that will enable increased facility usage, improve safety and increase participation in Surf Life Saving.
Clubs and Branches looking to apply are encouraged to commence gathering required approvals and documentation ASAP. As soon as the new guidelines are released, we will distribute the details.
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
Sport Pathways Coordinator - Join the Sport team as their new Sport Pathways Coordinator and assist in implementing the surf sports pathway program. - APPLY NOW
Club Capability Support Coordinator - Illawarra - Brand new opportunity to join our team and support the Illawarra Branch as their Club Capability Support Coordinator - APPLY NOW
Child Safe Officer - New opportunity to work for SLSNSW as our new Child Safe Officer. - APPLY NOW
AESS Operations Coordinator - Join the AESS team as their new Operations Coordinator to help ensure event services meet or exceed contract obligations with clients/partner - APPLY NOW
ALS & AESS Business Coordinator - Great opportunity to become the new ALS & AESS Business Coordinator - APPLY NOW
