Surf Lifesaving Queensland Members Site
Ecosurf Forum
The Sunshine Coast will be home to Queensland’s first Ecosurf forum on Saturday, May 15.
Ecosurf is a Surf Life Saving Australia initiative that is committed to the ecologically sustainable use of the coastal environment. The forum aims to promote environmentally friendly practices, education and awareness of environmental issues to clubs in order to ensure the ecologically sustainable use of coastal resources.
The event is mainly targeted to clubs in the Sunshine Coast branch, however other branches might like to find out more information to run a similar initiative in their regions.
The forum includes three knowledgeable guest speakers who will provide practical experience and case studies on the environment including:
Richard Olesinski, Environmental Consultant & South Australian ‘clubbie’
Jo Cooper – Ecosurf champion’ from Sydney
Alison Ewings - Westpac
The event is sponsored by Sunshine Coast Regional Council, Australian Food and Grocery Council and Westpac.
Download a flyer here.
To find out more information contact Ecosurf Forum Coordinator Don Parry – don@qprint.com.au
2010 PT Train Certificate III in Fitness Scholarship - NOW OPEN
The Australian Lifesaving Academy Queensland (ALAQ) have partnered with PT Train College to offer the exclusive opportunity, for 10 SLSQ members to WIN a scholarship in a nationally accredited Certificate III in Fitness course to be provided by PT Train worth $2,500 per scholarship.
This is a great opportunity for any SLSQ member interested in working within the ftness industry as a career or alternatively wanting to increase their skills in coaching within Surf Life Saving.
For more information click here.
To download an application form click here.
Youth Involvement Program (YIPs)
NEW RESOURCES OUT NOW!
SLSQ and the State Membership Services Committee are excited to release supporting resources to assist clubs with running the Youth Involvement Program.
An innovative program developed by Anglesea SLSC in Victoria to provide motivation for the clubs’ junior members. YIPs is a reward program for members aged 13 to 25 and operates on a points-based system, where participants collect points for being involved in a range of lifesaving activities.
The more activities youth engage in and the more hours they volunteer, the greater the points collected. Points count for EVERYTHING that you can do in lifesaving under the following categories:
1. Lifesaving
2. Development
3. Competition
4. Administration
5. Junior Activities
6. Youth Activities
7. Club Activities
8. Community Project (@ Gold Level)
As points and patrol hours accumulate youth get rewarded for their contribution in three stages along the way:
BRONZE
SILVER
GOLD
Surf Lifesaving is highly respected by the public and continual involvement in a volunteer organisation, as documented by the YIPs program, will do great things to help develop members’ education, broaden employment opportunities, and boost life skills in general.
What are you waiting for? Get involved today! See your club or Branch Lifesaving Development Officer for more information.
Patrol Equipment - Creata/ Surftrade Relationship
As of October 1st, Creata / Surftrade is no longer the supplier of patrol gear, manuals and equipment to surf lifesaving clubs. Their involvement in Surf Life Saving over the last 5 years has been very useful and much appreciated by all – however a brand new and improved Online Shop will open for business by mid October.
This exciting new program, operated by Surf Life Saving Australia, has been set up with 3 main goals:
1/ to reduce the cost to clubs of key products;
2/ over time to expand the range of relevant gear available to clubs, including a range of fundraising merchandise for clubs and;
3/ to improve the security of the system to protect clubs from risk of false orders on their accounts.
The transition away from Creata to the new Online Store is happening right now. In the interim certain items are available directly from SLSA. Your patience in this transition phase is very much appreciated.
An official announcement to clubs giving details of the new Online Store will be made by October 7th. If you have any queries in the meantime you can email info@slsa.asn.au.
SLSQ Awards of Excellence
Fifty-one lifesavers, clubs and community members across the state have been honoured for excellence in lifesaving at Surf Life Saving Queensland's (SLSQ) annual Awards Presentation.
The awards, presented by Premier Anna Bligh at the Parliamentary Annexe in Brisbane, recognise exceptional commitment to lifesaving, surf sports and youth development, as well as members of the community who have worked with Surf Life Saving to improve beach safety and awareness.
SLSQ chief executive officer Tony Scanlan said the Awards Presentation gave the organisation the opportunity to thank its members for their outstanding dedication.
Mr Scanlan said it was fitting to hold the event at the Parliamentary Annexe in 2009, with SLSQ celebrating 100 years since its first recorded rescue in the same year Queensland celebrated turning 150.
"All our volunteer members do great work, but sometimes people perform deeds or show commitment that goes beyond the call of duty," he said.
"The Awards Presentation is our chance to say a particular thank you to the people whose vigilance and service makes their achievements worthy of special recognition.
"I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate all our award winners once again. They are among the thousands of members who perform acts of volunteerism and bravery every day, and who help to make Surf Life Saving Queensland such a respected organisation."
For a full list of winners, click here
SLSQ Welcomes Surf, Wind and Fire + BodyGlove
Surf, Wind and Fire, the Australian distributor of BodyGlove International, is Surf Life Saving Queensland’s preferred supplier of personal flotation devices.
Surf, Wind and Fire made a generous donation of safety equipment to ensure SLSQ's Inflatable Rescue Boats, Rescue Water Crafts and Jet Rescue Boats can safely provide on-the-water and close-to-shore surveillance both inside and outside patrol areas.
SLSQ would like to welcome aboard Surf, Wind and Fire and look forward to working together to ensure the safety of Queensland beaches.
To read more about BodyGlove products visit www.bodyglove.com
Surf Life Saving Queensland and NightOwl Partnership 
NightOwl and Surf Life Saving QLD have joined forces to help provide safer beaches and swimming areas in 2009.The partnership kicks off this month and includes a variety of fundraising and marketing initiatives.
NightOwl has pledged to donate 15 cents from every bottle of NightOwl and Surf Life Saving QLD branded water sold across their 53 stores to the organisation. In addition, NightOwl will conduct fundraising activities throughout the year, from which all proceeds will be donated to Surf Life Saving QLD.
NightOwl is also the major sponsor of the NightOwl Beach Safe Program in Schools, designed to educate children about vital aquatic and beach safety information. The program will take place in more than 100 Queensland schools, teaching around 25,000 school children about surf safety and how to stay safe on Queensland beaches.
NightOwl Marketing Manager Grant Peck said it was fitting that the franchise was partnering with such an iconic Australian brand.
View or buy your favourite action shots from the Surf Sports season!
Harvie Allison, Surf Life Saving's Official photographer has been down on the beach all season capturing the best moments in surf sports action. Head to his website, and you can view and purchase the beach shots from the E toll Ocean Assault series, Westpac Queensland Junior Championships and Crazy John's Queensland Championships.
Visit http://www.harvpix.com/ now for all the best shots of the season!
