Beyond the Flags

Surf Life Saving Tasmania’s Weekly Newsletter

Wednesday, 6th July 2022

Update: Change to upcoming meetings and events.

In this weeks edition:

SLSA Annual Policy Review
Lifesaving Weekend 2022
2022 Awards of Excellence
SLSA National ICT Online Circular
SLST Performance Squad Announcement!
SLSA Female “Coaching for the Elite” Program
SLSA Surf Craft Specifications
Age Manager Mentor Award
2022 Community Infrastructure Grants
North West Community Leadership Program Opportunities
Surf Sports Officials - Nominations Open for the Aussies 2023/2024
Upcoming Meetings and Events

SLSA Annual Policy Review

As part of SLSA's annual policy review the SLSA Board has endorsed a number of amended Policies, which are all available on the SLS Members Area. The Social Media Policy (6.20), Sponsorship Policy (6.28) and IT Systems - Terms of Use Policy (6.19) have had amendments made. These policies are particularly important for Clubs to understand.

Further SLSA’s Integrity Policies have also undergone a significant review, to ensure that they are best practice and meet the Standards set by Sport Integrity Australia. The Integrity Policies are made up by the following policies:

5.11 - Competition Manipulation and Wagering Policy
6.00 - SLSA Integrity Framework
6.04 - Child Safe Policy & Commitment Statement
6.05 - Member Protection Policy
6.06 - Complaints Resolution Policy
6.23 - Improper Use of Drugs and Medicine in Sport Policy

SLSA is happy to assist clubs and members with questions that arise out of these changes to the policy. We encourage you to reach out to your state or territory entity in the first instance with any enquiries; however, you can contact the team at SLSA by Email.

Members App Link: SLSA Policy’s

Lifesaving Weekend 2022

The Lifesaving Advisory Committee are pleased to release further information and a program for the 2022 Lifesaving Weekend, scheduled for Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th August at Ulverstone SLSC.

The Lifesaving Weekend will be SLST’s key event in 2022 to prepare volunteers for the 2022/23 lifesaving season ahead and address issues arising from the past season. Members will be provided with topical and essential information.

For more information, the program and to register please see circular 22-08.

Registrations Close 8th August 2022.

View Circular 22-08

2022 Awards of Excellence

Nominations have now closed for all categories in the 2022 SLST Awards of Excellence!

However, online ticket bookings are still available, please visit the link below to book your ticket if you haven’t already.

Group/Club/Unit bookings can made by contacting Karyn at SLST via email or phone.

RSVPs close on the 22nd July 2022.

Book your ticket

SLSA National ICT Online Circular

The Online Circular contains information relating to:

Important Changes to SMS Usage in Surfguard
Surfguard Enhancements and “Bug” Fixes
Members Area “Bug” Fixes
SLSA IT Helpdesk Support Hours

To view this circular please click on the button below:

SLSA ICT Circular

SLST Performance Squad Announcement!

Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected in the Tasmanian Surf Life Saving Surf Sports Performance Squad for the 2022/23 season. Squad members will have the opportunity to participate in a program designed to provide further opportunities for surf sports athletes who are performing at a high level. Selection was based on athlete's performances over the last 12 months. Program information will be forwarded to selected athletes and clubs shortly.

Please click the button below to see the full list of selected athletes for this season.

Selected Athletes for Performance Squad 2022/2023

SLSA Female “Coaching for the Elite” Program

Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) embraces the importance of a diverse and inclusive organisation, including gender equality, and seeks to increase the number of female members who hold leadership roles within SLS nationally.

SLSA is calling for nominations to participate in the Women in Sport ‘Coaching for the Elite’ Program. The program will take place in Sydney 20 & 21 August 2022. The closing date for nominations is Wednesday 20 July 2022.

Find out more information and how to nominate in the circular below:

Coaching for the Elite Program Circular

SLSA Surf Craft Specifications

SLSA has released a bulletin in regards to new Surf Craft Specifications.

After the 2022 Australian Championships in April, it was noted that a more reliable method was required to accurately determine the width measurement of single and double surf skis. It was also noted that a clear definition was required for the foot blocks.

To view the new specification changes please view the SLSA Bulletin below:

The updated document for Craft and Surf Boat Specifications for 2022 can be found on the members area.

SLSA Surf Craft Specifications

Age Manager Mentor Award

In line with SLSA processes moving forward, we are seeking a Junior Activities parent or current Junior Activities Committee member to assume the role/s of Age Manager Mentor. This is not an onerous role and will be focussed on identifying potential Age Managers of the future and guiding them towards the process and, on occasion, gauging competency of Age Managers in training and endorsing them for accreditation on behalf of your club.

This is a new award and will be introduced softly over the coming season but is designed to ensure that all Child Safe Awareness protocols are strictly adhered to that all candidates meet the endorsement requirements of their respective clubs in the aim to keep our volunteers protected, and our programs inclusive.

For more details please contact Shayne Jupp via Email or Phone

2022 Community Infrastructure Grants

The Tasmanian Community Fund will be calling for applications ($50,000-$300,000) to support community infrastructure projects that contribute to community wellbeing.

The Tasmanian Community Fund recognises the community’s ongoing need for infrastructure that provides places for the community to participate, build connection and learn. Priority will be given to community infrastructure projects in rural and regional Tasmania unless the infrastructure is aimed at reducing entrenched disadvantage.

Expressions of interest open on the 6th August 2022 and close 14th September 2022.

Any interested applicants are encouraged to discuss project ideas with the TCF staff via Phone. Applications will be taken via the Tasmanian Community Fund Website when expressions of interests open. Their website is linked below.

Tasmanian Community Fund Website

North West Community Leadership Program Opportunities

This brand-new leadership program is designed to amplify the already resilient leadership on the North West Coast of Tasmania. Delivered by Tasmanian Leaders, in partnership with the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation, this dynamic program responds to the region’s unique opportunities.

The Leading Australian Resilient Communities (LARC) program will launch in July 2022 starting with a series of FREE public future focused forums held in the following locations:

King Island – Wednesday 27 July, 12.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Smithton – Thursday 28 July, 9.00 am – 4.00 pm
Devonport – Friday 29 July, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm

Part discussion. Part workshop. These forums provide the opportunity for community members to discuss their preferred futures, using scenario planning alongside the latest economic and social data compiled by the Regional Australia Institute, while also developing skills for resilient and adaptive leadership.

Find out more