2008-2009
SEASON
With
countless Victorian communities devastated, and the rest of the country
still in shock over the worst natural disaster in Australia’s history, Surf Lifesavers have been
asked to wear black armbands whilst on patrol on Sunday for the
National Day of Mourning.
Our hearts, thoughts and wishes go out to all.
Congratulations
to all the hardworking members of Fingal SLSC, to members of the Board
of Surf Sports and all Officials and volunteers, the Hunter Branch
Championships were a great success. The results of the Hunter Surf
Series will be available soon.
The
2009 Interstate Team to travel to Scarborough for the Interstate
Championships has been announced click here
NOTICES:
Caves
Beach Beachside Resort Ocean Swim has been postponed due to the huge
seas. New Date Sunday
8th March 2009
Hunter
Branch Championships - Boarding Riding Venue change now to be held at
Blacksmiths Beach not Redhead. With a 7.00am start
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
HISTORY OF RED & YELLOW
The
red and yellow flag was initially used with great success in World War
1 particularly by ships, and when flying at full mast, indicated man
overboard and all friendly ships in the vicinity commenced search
procedures. On the 25th April 1915, the red and yellow flag was hoisted
to symbolise mateship on the shores of Gallipoli. In order to ensure
that the ANZACS could easily recognise friend from foe, the red and
yellow flag was conceived to signal a safe haven of their own.
The
red and yellow flag was born on Australian beaches at the instigation
of these men who saw the flag as a representation of years of mateship,
service and above all, a duty to protect others.
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT:
WINNERS
OF THE JUNIOR BRANCH LIFESAVER OF THE YEAR:
Female
Abbey Coburn (Cooks Hill) As the standard was so high a
High Distinction was given to Emily Ross (Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest)
Male
Luke Warzecha (Caves Beach)
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL
NOMINEES.
Abbey and Luke are now finalists for the State Junior
Lifesaver of the Year.
Youth
Development Camp: Will be held on the
7th and 8th March 2009. 2 Under 14 and 2 Under 15 Rookie Members will
be asked to apply to attend. Please follow the link to our website for
more information. Click Here
APPLICATIONS
CLOSE MONDAY 16TH MARCH 09
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.
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 February 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:
Hunter
Branch Board Riding Championships Click Here Don't forget change of
venue Blacksmiths
not Redhead 7am start
Results
for the Hunter Branch Championships are available on the website Click Here
Information
available on website
Attention
all Club Directors of Surf Sports:
Entries have now closed for the Westpac State Age SLS Championships.
Westpac
State Age Championships Information
click here
Allphones
Masters & Open Championships click here
For all Surf Sports Information please
check the Hunter Branch Website, as we are updating the site
continually
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