2008-2009 SEASON
Wow
what a start to the New Year. All is full steam ahead and all Clubs are
extremely busy.
URGENT REMINDER:
Thank you to all Clubs who have returned their Ducks 4 $ ticket butts. Could all Ducks 4 $
ticket butts please be returned to the Office for processing no
later than Wednesday 21st 2009. Ticket sales are very
popular this year; we have used all of our stock of tickets
so it would be appreciated if all unused tickets could be returned to
the Office so we can continue to sell. Please note that ALL
unsold tickets MUST
be returned before January 26th (Charity Act - Raffle
Tickets) A great day to be had by all, come along on Australia Day
and watch your duck race.
A
Reminder to Executive of Hunter Branch:
The next Executive Meeting will be held on Tuesday 20th January
2009 commencing at 6pm at the Branch Office.
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 start sending 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.
LIFESAVINGÂ HINT:
With
the new IRB resources, Gratis Waterways licences are no long valid. All
IRB Crew and Drivers should have received their laminated license
through SLS NSW which should be carried at all times. If you have not
received your licence, members should contact their IRB Captains who
can make further inquiries on their behalf at the Branch Office.
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT:
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.
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. More information will be available soon.
SENIOR FIRST AID:
A
Senior First Aid Course is to be held on the 28th January 2009
commencing at 9am to be conducted at the Redhead SLSC please contact
Scott or Sheree Young 0422 734
834
SLS
NSW Training & Education Officer - Linda Miles
will conduct a Senior First Aid course on the Friday 23rd January
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 4.30pm
Defibrillator
Course
- Next course will be held at the Branch Office, on the 19th
January 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:
Cooks
Hill Carnival to be held Sunday 18th January 2009 -
Carnival Program click here
Hunter
Branch Championships will be held at Fingal Beach SLSC on the 7th and
8th February 2009
Program
Information is as follows: Also all information available on
website
7th
February click here
8th
February 2009 click here
Attention
all Club Directors of Surf Sports:
reminder that entries for the State Age SLS Championships close on
Sunday 1st February 2009.
If
you require more information on Passwords please contact Kate
Preston 4961 4533 Australian entries also need to be done.
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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