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Thursday 11 November 2021
Coronavirus Updates
Please ensure that you regularly review the SLSNSW Coronavirus webpage and the NSW Health website to keep up-to-date with the latest restrictions and advice.
Tip of the Cap to Newest SLSA Life Members
More than a century of wisdom, experience and dedication has been recognised by Surf Life Saving Australia, with two of Freshwater SLSC’s finest awarded Life Membership by the national organisation.
National Awards for Worthy NSW Volunteers
NSW volunteers have been recognised for their outstanding service to the community throughout the 2020-21 season at the Surf Life Saving annual National Awards of Excellence. The national event offered many award category winners from that evening the chance to receive recognition across the country.
State's Biggest Surf Sports Event Hits Northern Beaches
Over 21,000 competitors, spectators and volunteer officials will descend on Sydney’s Northern beaches when the 2022 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships, proudly supported by Your local club, returns to metropolitan Sydney after five years based at Lake Macquarie.
2021 NSW Sports Awards Finalists
Congratulations to the following finalists in the 2021 NSW Sports Awards!
- Young Athlete of the Year with a Disability – Eddie Clare (North Cronulla SLSC)
- Masters Athlete of the Year – Scott Thomson (North Bondi SLSC)
- Team of the Year with a Disability – North Cronulla Sea Turtles
Announcements
CPR Push-a-thon
There's still time to join in the CPR Push-a-thon. Form a team, sign up, get sponsored and start pushing before November 19! Each push raises funds for Heart of the Nation and Restart a Heart Day. How long can your team push for?
There are incredible prizes for the top fundraisers, including an AED (valued at $2695), a CPR Training Course for 12 people (valued at $1200) provided by SLSNSW, and discount accommodation vouchers at luxury hotels.
2022 Lifesaving Development Camp
Candidate applications for the 2022 Lifesaving Development Camp close Monday, 15 November.
Bate Bay Gold
Entries close this Sun, 14 Nov for the 2021 Bate Bay Gold. The short course endurance event will be held at Wanda SLSC on Saturday, 20 November.
Active Kids Provider Update
The NSW Government has issued an update for all Active Kids providers that answers some frequently asked questions.
Exclusive Member Offer: Blackroll 30% Off Discount
SLSA partner Blackroll is offering all members an exclusive 30% discount to use on all available products purchased from now until 30 November 2021. Use the code SLS30 at checkout.
Visit their website to shop online.
Latest Circulars
Our Club is Your Club - National Recruitment Campaign Resources
Download the campaign resources including posters, website banners, videos, photos and social media tiles. You can also customise your own using available templates.
Reminders
- SLSA Bulletin 01: 21-22 Surf Sport Manual 37th Edition
- Circular 3694: 2021-22 Super Surf Teams League NSW Athlete Nomination
- Memo: Covid Safe Australia Day Grants
- Memo: Notice of the Election Meeting of State Council
- Circular 3692: 2021 Bate Bay Gold Entry Circular
- Circular 3691: 2022 SLSNSW Country Championships Official Nominations
- Circular 3690: 2021-22 NSW Surf Boat Interstate Selection Carnivals
- SLSA Circular 24: 2021-22 Surf Surf Teams League Information
- Memo: NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility Program October 2021
- Memo: Expression of Interest for Facilitation Positions at the 2022 JLOTY and YOM Programs
- Circular 3689: 2021-22 Junior Lifesaver of the Year Program and Award
- Circular 3688: 2021-22 Youth Opportunity Makers Workshop
Events
2021 Bate Bay Gold
Entries for the 2021 Bate Bay Gold close this Sunday! The Bate Bay Gold will be held at Wanda SLSC on Saturday, 20 November and will feature two course distances. There is over $19,000 in prize money up for grabs in the Elite categories, with prizes also available for all other categories.
Wanda SLSC Tradies 'One Club' Carnival
ENTRIES NOW OPEN - Wanda SLSC is excited to present its Tradies 'One Club' Carnival to be held on Saturday, 4 December 2021. Entry details and draft timetable are available on our website. Entries close midnight Wednesday, 24 November.
Super Surf Teams League
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN - The SSTL will be held at North Bondi SLSC across 3 rounds from January 14-16, 2022. SLSNSW is calling for discipline specific athletes to nominate for selection in the event. Nominations close Wednesday, 17 November.
Tomorrow Man - The Palms Blokes Night, Pacific Palms SLSC
Fri 19 Nov, 6:30pm - This Tomorrow Man workshop is a community supported event to increase mental health awareness and explore how we can look after ourselves, our mates and our families better.
Swansea Belmont SLSC Kracka Challenge
ENTRIES NOW OPEN - Swansea Belmont SLSC presents the 2021 Kracka Challenge to be held Sunday, 5 December 2021.
North Cronulla SLSC Christmas Carnival
ENTRIES NOW OPEN - North Cronulla SLSC presents the 2021 North Cronulla SLSC Christmas Carnival, to be held 18-19 December 2021. Entries close Wednesday, 15 December.
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.
Surf Life Saving Foundation
Please note that due to the Coronavirus health emergency all door knocking appeals have temporarily ceased.
More information about the Surf Life Saving Foundation and the work they carry out can be found on our website.
Employment Opportunities
Partnerships Coordinator
Join a results focused team who thrive on achieving income generation objectives. This role will see you building strong relationships with existing partners seeking out new opportunities for generating income and supporting fundraising activities.
UAV Supervisor (Full Time Fixed Term Contract)
Reporting to the UAV Operations Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to use your excellent practical, communication, operations administration, and data collection skills to further the aims of the Australian UAV Service.
Academy Sales Support Officer
Reporting to the Academy Business Manager, this role is responsible for supporting the sales team by providing excellent customer service to Academy clients, assisting with sales and marketing activities and other administrative support.
Australian Lifeguard Service NSW - Recruitment Open!
With over 330 positions available across 90 locations, the ALS is encouraging surf lifesavers to apply as a means of offering local employment and building stronger relationships with clubs.
Australian UAV Service - Recruitment Open!
Does flying drones interest you? We’ll provide free training and help you to turn your passion into a career. Join the Australian UAV Service (AUAVS) for the 2021/22 season! Operating at over 60 locations and with a presence in every coastal council, there’s sure to be a position near you.
