Surf boat rowers required for Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations
SLSA has been asked by the Australian High Commission in London to seek expressions of interest from competent surf boat rowers who would like to take part in a 16km row during The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. If you're interested in participating Read more >>
 

Celebrate on Australia Day with SLS and 2GB Radio
On Australia Day, SLS will be working with radio station 2GB during their outside broadcast at Dawes Point near the Sydney Opera House. If you’re in the city, make sure you pop by for a visit! read more >>

Capture your favourite beach moments with Nikon
Are you planning on buying a waterproof camera to capture your summer beach adventures? If so, don’t forget Nikon is helping SLS by contributing $10 to the movement from every COOLPIX AW100 purchased. Plus you can enter the draw to win a Jeep Wrangler Sport when you register your camera! If you received one for Christmas make sure you sign up too. Read more >>
 

Beach wheelchair update
SLS has been in the news of late regarding the use of beach wheelchairs within our clubs. We are currently reviewing this program and have distributed a questionnaire to all club administrators for feedback. For the latest SLS information on beach wheelchairs click here >>
 

Federal Government funding request
SLSA President, Graham Ford, will be communicating with all clubs this week about SLSA’s efforts to source extra federal government funding for the movement. SLSA is making representations to the Australian Government for an increase in funding in the next budget to better support SLS’s lifesaving and drowning prevent efforts. We ask all clubs to review the correspondance and find out how they can help.
 

Sport Headlines

Book your Aussies accommodation with Mantra and save!
We have partnered with Mantra and Breakfree to offer exclusive accommodation rates to members attending the 2012 Aussies. Offering a range of 3.5 to 4.5 star resorts and apartments, Mantra and Breakfree have a variety of properties within easy reach to Kurrawa Beach. Read more >>
 

Rescue 2012 - Less than one year to go!
With under one year to go until Rescue 2012, the World Lifesaving Championships, takes place in Adelaide, South Australia, preparations are well under way to welcome over 4000 lifesavers from around the world. Register your interest here. Read more >>

2012 Interstate Championships set for Sydney this weekend
Some of Australia's best surf sports athletes will descend on Sydney this weekend for the 2012 National Interstate Championships. Competition will take place at the Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre on Sunday 22 January and Queenscliff Beach on Monday 23 January. For more information about the Interstates click here >>
 

Have you seen the great new Dulux commercials promoting the partnership with SLS? Dulux Australia will donate 100 litres of its tough Weathershield exterior paint every year for the next three years to protect every club. Visit the Dulux Surf Club Project website to sign-up or see the repaints as they happen across Australia.

Want to know what makes Ironman champ Shannon Eckstein tick?

Check out Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Facebook page for a behind-the-scenes look at what inspires Shannon to be his best, as well as heaps of insights into the Nutri-Grain IronMen and Women.