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Friday 28 September 2018
Lifesavers Urge Caution, Drownings Up
As volunteer surf lifesavers raise the flags on a new patrol season, a report on coastal drowning deaths shows a worrying increase in fatalities during 2017/18.
Flags Are Up As Surf Lifesavers Hit The Beach
Summer came early to the iconic Manly beach today as the red and yellow flags outside North Steyne SLSC signalled the return of volunteer surf lifesavers for the 2018/19 Patrol Season.
Tragedy Inspires Generous Lifesaving Gift
Out of the tragedy of the drowning of a young father in January, a family has donated vital rescue and first aid equipment to a small Illawarra surf club in the hope that lives can be saved in the future.
Announcements
Working With Children Check Updates
Information about the recent changes to the WWCC are now available online.
2018/19 Pre-Season Information Pack
The updated Pre Season Information Pack is now available online.
SLSA Operations App Relaunch
A new version of the SLSA Operations App has been released.
Beach to Bush Presenters
Applications are now open, contact Mike Anderson to apply.
Child Safe Sport Workshops
Free workshops to help clubs understand ways to create safer clubs for young people.
Wet'n'Wild Community Nippers Program
Water safety volunteers are required, contact Naomi Stevenson to register.
Latest Circulars
Circular Reminders
Memo: 2019 SLSNSW Envirobank Country Championships Powercraft Roster
Memo: 2019 State Championships First Aid Roster
Memo: 2019 State Championships Powercraft Roster
Memo: Surf Boat Rowing and Navigation Between Sunset and Sunrise
Memo: Sun Protection and Swimwear in Competition
Circular 3569: NSW Country Interstate Team Nominations
SLSA Circular: Officials Nominations for the Australian Surf Boat Team Trial
SLSA Circular: 20 18-19 Australian Surf Boat Representatives - All Nominations
SLSA Circular: 23 2018-19 National ICT Circular & Relaunch of SLSA Operations App - Updated Operations App User Guide and SLSA Operations App Video Guide
Circular 3568: 2019 SLSNSW Best of the Best Surf Boat Interbranch Championships - Official Nomination Form
Circular 3567: 2018 SLSNSW Interbranch Championships Officials Nominations Form
Memo: 2018 Officials Re-accreditation
Circular 3565: 2019 NSW Sharkskin IRB Competition - EOI to Host - Closing 1 October
Circular 3564: 2019 NSW Surf Interstate Athlete Nominations - Closing 7 October
Circular 3563: 2019 NSW Surf Boat Interstate Selection Carnivals
Events
- 29 September - The Professionals Weekend of Surf
- 7 October - Between the Flags Charity Event
- 20 October - ALBERT - Tathra SLSC
- 17 November - Cronulla SLSC 8th Annual Short Course Carnival
Grants & Fundraising
CLOSING 5 OCTOBER - NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility Grant Program 2018/19
The program aims to increase the availability, standard and quality of SLSC for the benefit of their members and the wider community.
NSW ClubGRANTS Cat 3 Infrastructure Fund 2018/19 October Round
Applications close 22 October 2018. Funding is available towards the costs of construction, alteration, renovation, fitout of infrastructure and purchase of mobile infrastructure.
AIDR Emergency Management Volunteer Scholarships
Applications close 15 October 2018. This scholarship fund has been established to recognise the complex services delivered by volunteers and the high-level skills and leadership required for emergency situations.
BRP Equipment Fund Grant
Applications close 2 November 2018. Opening 1 October 2018, this grant includes a total of $360K + GST worth of equipment on offer for surf clubs. SLSC and services seeking equipment from the grant are encourage to submit an application as soon as possible
