2008-2009 SEASON
This Sunday will be a National
Day of Mourning, as a mark of respect for the loss of life and
devastation after the Victorian Bushfires, Surf
Lifesavers have been asked to wear black armbands whilst on patrol.
On a lighter note, GOOD LUCK to
all competitors competing at the Westpac NSW State Age Championships at
Swansea/Belmont. Also a huge thanks to all the Officials, Water Safety
and Volunteers for the mammoth job over the next 2 weekends.
NOTICES:
Caves Beach Beachside Resort Ocean
Swim has been postponed due to the huge seas. New Date Sunday 8th March 2009
LIFESAVING:
Attention
all Club Captains:
Please don't forget you only have 1 week after the end of the month to
enter patrol hours on Surfguard. It would be appreciated if you could
send in your YELLOW
Patrol sheets to the Branch Office.
Attention
all Chief Instructors:
Could all Blue Proficiency Work Cards for Juniors and Seniors please
be returned to the Branch Office. Also all Junior and Senior proficiencies
and Junior Surf Education Awards should now be entered onto
Surfguard.
Clubs are reminded that if they participate in any
event outside of Surf Lifesaving, Water safety, people power
etc you must
lodge a Special
Event Form to cover your members with Insurance. These
can be downloaded from our website MEMBERS - Downloadable Forms
LAST WORD:
Performance is such an important
aspect of surf lifesaving. When we return home from patrols we want to feel
satisfied in all that we have done during the day. We should always
strive to improve our performance, whether it be through our physical
ability, expanding our knowledge by attending training courses or
generally striving to do our best at all times.
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT:
Youth
Development Camp: Applications
have now closed. Final arrangements are being made for a fantastic
weekend.
Rookie
Challenge Day:
This will be held on the 8th March 2009 commencing at 9.30am. All
Rookies are invited to the challenge day which will be held in
conjunction with the Youth Development Camp. Applications close on the
27th February 2009.
SENIOR FIRST AID:
Next
Senior First Aid Course is to be held on the 21st February 2009
conducted by Scott & Sheree Young Phone contact 0422
734 834
SLS
NSW Training & Education Officer - Linda Miles will conduct a Senior First Aid course on the 20th
March 2009 commencing at 9am to be conducted at the Hunter Branch
Office, Tighes Hill.
All enquiries and for more
information please call directly to Linda on Mobile No: 0409 075
620
CIRCULARS AND MEMOS FROM
SLSNSW:
The following link to SLSNSW will
allow members to keep updated with all the latest information: http://www.surflifesaving.com.au/
EDUCATION:
For
further information on courses and meetings to be held at the
Hunter Branch please check our website:
Registrations
are needed for the following courses to take place as Resources
have to be made up, please contact the Hunter Branch Office: 4961
4533
Spinal
Management Course
- The next course to be held is on the 16th March
2009 at Newcastle Baths commencing at 5.00pm
Defibrillator
Course - Next course
will be held at the Branch Office, on the 24th February 2009
commencing at 6.00 pm
Basic
Beach Management -
Please call the Branch Office to register your interest in this course,
names will be taken and hopefully the next course will take place in
2009
Trainers
Course - Will be held
Saturday 21st March 2009 at the Branch Office commencing 9am to 4pm
Assessors
Course - Will be
held Friday 17th April 2009 6pm to 9pm, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th
April 2009 commencing 9am to 4pm
Advanced
Emergency Care - To be
announced
SURF SPORTS:
The 2009 Interstate Team to travel to
Scarborough for the Interstate Championships has been announced click here
Hunter
Branch Championships - Boarding Riding was conducted at Blacksmiths
Beach with great success - Results - click here
Results
for the Hunter Branch Championships are available on the website
click Here
Westpac
State Age Championships & Allphones
Masters & Open Championships Information click here
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