2009-2010 SEASON
It's finally here! Start of the Season. Patrols commence Saturday 3rd October 2009, thank you to all our Patrolling members who volunteer their time to look after our beaches. Also thank you to all Hunter Branch Clubs for their hard work in preparing for the new season.
LIFESAVING:
There has been a very important update for Hunter Branch Clubs with a change of radio call signs. We are now using Channel 3 on radios with the call sign being Surfcom Central Coast.
Surfcom will radio Clubs for Sign On/Sign Off and also 3 times during Patrols for updates and statistics relating to Crowd Numbers, Incidents and Surf Conditions.
Could all Club Captains please be aware of their Clubs Defibrillators and make sure they are Serviced, Operable and Available.
It will be great to see all the new Red/Yellow Patrol Tents and Sandwich Boards donated by Hunter Branch SLS to all Clubs at the AGM on our beaches this weekend.
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 click here These forms have been updated so please read carefully.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION:
Congratulations to all members who have been successful in gaining a position on the Community Education Team. Further details to follow
JUNIOR ACTIVITIES:
The Hunter Branch Website has been updated. For more information Click Here
ROOKIE CAMP:
Information to follow about upcoming Rookie Camp to be held at Las Salle Kincumber in the October School Holidays for more information please contact Kate Preston at the Hunter Branch Office
This would be a great opportunity for Surf Rescue Certificate candidates to update their skills in readiness for their Assessment as well as have lots of fun, in a safe environment.
Application Form: Please Click Here
SENIOR FIRST AID:
Senior First Aid Courses are being held at Redhead SLSC conducted by Scott & Sheree Young - Phone contact 0422 734 834
If your Club has sufficient numbers to complete a Senior First Aid Course/Refresher this can be arranged to be done at your Club.
SLS NSW Training & Education Officer - Linda Miles will conduct a Senior First Aid course on Wednesday 28th October 09 commencing at 9am to be conducted at the Hunter Branch Office, Tighes Hill.
All enquiries for SLSNSW Training 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 within the Hunter Branch, please check our website:
Registrations are needed for all the following courses to take place as Resources have to be made up, please contact the Hunter Branch Office: 4961 4533 or email info@hsls.org.au
Spinal Management Course - 19th October 2009
Defibrillator Course - 21st October 2009
Basic Beach Management - - Monday 14th December and Tuesday 15th December 09 To be held at Tighes Hill
Trainers Course - 24th October 2009 To be held at Tighes Hill
Assessors Course - 13th, 14th & 15th November to be held at Tighes Hill
Advanced Emergency Care - 2nd & 4th November 2009 To be held at Tighes Hill
SURF SPORTS:
There will be a launch this week for the EAST COAST SURF SERIES - Watch this space for an opportunity to win huge prize money
The Surf Lifesaving regional governing bodies from the Hunter, Central Coast and Sydney Northern Beaches and Sydney have
forged a partnership to deliver athletes from the eastern seaboard a competitive series to be rivalled by no other.
Surf Sports Calendar - Click here (This is a live document changes will be made, please check regularly)
First carnivals for the season are Round 1 Peters Boat Series on the 18th October 2009
and Round 1 Newcastle Perm Junior Series to be held at Catherine Hill Bay Under 11's to Opens
Expressions of Interest are being called for the next Officials Course which will be held on the 27th & 28th October 2009
Please complete the Application Form CLICK HERE and form and return to the Hunter Branch Office.
For all Surf Sports Information please check the Hunter Branch Website, as we are updating the site continually
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