Over recent days it has been well broadcast there is a very high probability the Sydney area will be subject to extreme heatwave conditions over the next 3 days. Sydney Branch Director of Surf Sports has issued the following information in relation to the 2017 Branch Championships this coming weekend at Maroubra.
Letter re 2017 Branch Championships Forecasted Heatwave Conditions
As per email to Club Captains 23/1/2017
Surf Lifesaving Sydney is currently seeking feedback from Clubs and Services relating to the new Digital Network and SurfCom to ensure patrol needs are suitably met. Could you please complete the below short survey and submit by Friday 27th January 2017. Please be factual and objective in your response providing as much detail as possible.We ask for ONE response per Club/Service only please.
Congratulations to Clovelly SLSC and in particular members of Patrol 8 who have been awarded Sydney Branch Rescue of the Month Winner for the month of December. The rescue took place on 4 December on the northern cliffs at Clovelly.
Sydney Branch acknowleges the efforts of other nominations – North Bondi rescue conducted 25th December and North Cronulla rescue conducted 26th December. All members involved in these rescues are to be commended on their efforts.
SurfCom radioed Patrol 8 requesting assistance with a person who had fallen off the northern cliff face at Clovelly. The request was to mobilize our IRB to lend assistance to locate the person. Within 2 minutes Clovelly had mobilized their IRB with “Chrisco” (Lifeguard) on duty and had travelled to the northern cliff face at Clovelly. Patrol Captain Brett McCormick mobilized a northern rove to assist the incident. Radio contact was maintained at all times between IRB, Patrol Captain and northern rove. On reaching the northern cliff a Policeman signalled to the IRB, pointing out where the patient was situated as it wasnt visible from the ocean due to the treacherous conditions. James Dorney (IRBD) and Ben Carney (IRBC) were able to drop ‘Chriso’ close to a rock platform. ‘Chriso’ was able to scramble up onto the rock platform. The radio reports were that the patient probably hadnt survived the fall. Once in position the Lifeguard was able to check the patient and confirm she was alive. He administered first aid to the patent (who had a broken ankle) while SurCcom dispatched the helicopter for paitent pick up and return to ambulance waiting in Burrow park.
The Branch will be conducting the Lifesaving Events at the Coogee Carnival on Saturday 4th February 2017. The Carnival entry system for entering in these events is now open. Entries close Midnight 24th January 2017.
All information can be found in Branch Circular 16
circular-16-slss-lifesaving-championships-2017-date-events
As per SLSNSW Circular – Clubs/Services can now apply for Lifesaving Equipment Grant for season 2016-17
Applications are to be actioned via the webform on SLSNSW website.
All details of criteria, eligibility and equipment lists is available in the SLSNSW Circular.
Clubs need to have submitted their online application by 3rd February 2017
3489_circular_lifesaving_equipment_grant-2016-17
Clubs are invited to submit EOIs for the Silver Medallion Patrol Captain Course #1 sched
Please find attached new Branch Circular 01 with information of incoming officers and co
Congratulations to all our nominees and winners announced and presented on Saturday 31 M
Surf Life Saving Sydney is seeking Expressions of Interest for Duty Officer positions to
Our SLSS Rescue Services team operators are to be commended on their contribution this s
Congratulations to Elouera 14/3/25, South Maroubra 30/3/25, Tamarama 15/3/25, and Bron
