Beyond the Flags

Surf Life Saving Tasmania’s Weekly Newsletter

Wednesday, 29th March 2023

In this weeks edition:

Summer Coastal Safety Report Released.
Development Advisory Committee Appointments Finalised.
2023 Awards of Excellence, Nominations Now Open!
SLSA Committees Update.
2023 Aussies underway, view the action via the livestream.
Upcoming Meetings and Events.

Summer Coastal Safety Report Released

Summer in Australia coincides with the Christmas holiday period, making our coastline a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. However, many do not understand the risks and hazards along the coast, leading to thousands of rescues, first aid treatments and other interventions provided by Surf Life Saving services across the country.

The 2022/23 summer recorded 83 deaths along the coastline, 54 (65%) of which were due to drowning. Read a full statistical analysis of the 2022/23 summer season in the Summer Coastal Drowning Report.

Summer Coastal Safety Report

Introducing the Development Advisory Committee

The composition for the Development Advisory Committee has been finalised. These seven members from across the state work together to provide development focussed goals for SLST’s clubs and units. They are hard at work on delivering member opportunities, safety, retention initiatives, junior activities and promoting diversity and inclusion.

Last week the representatives contacts were circulated to clubs and units. Please feel free to reach out to the Development Advisory Committee if you wish to raise any matter pertaining to the development of Surf Life Saving Tasmania.

SLST Committees

2023 AOE Nominations Now Open!

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Awards of Excellence.

The Awards of Excellence are an opportunity to recognise the achievements of our clubs, units and members through a variety of award categories. We encourage all clubs and units to nominate worthy members for each of the categories where appropriate.

To find out more about the award criteria and how to nominate, view SLST Circular 23-14 via the link below.

Book Now and join us as we celebrate the achievements of our amazing clubs, units and volunteers at this years Awards of Excellence. Bookings can be made via the link below, or clubs/units may organise group bookings by contacting Karyn at SLST via email at kblakey@slst.asn.au or by calling 0417 333 504.

2023 Awards of Excellence, 19th August 2023

Paranaple Convention Centre, Devonport.

#AOE2023

Circular 23-14

Book Online for the Awards of Excellence

SLSA Committee Update

Congratulations Nick Wood

SLST extends its warmest congratulations to Nick Wood on his appointment as Deputy Chair – Lifesaving on the SLSA Lifesaving Member Advisory Committee. With an impressive background in lifesaving that began at Ulverstone SLSC and has encompassed various club, state, and national programs and committees, Nick brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role. We are confident that he will make a significant and positive impact on the committee.

Nominations Now Open

Nominations are invited from suitably qualified and experienced members for the following positions:

SLSA National Chair, Development
SLSA National Chair, Education

These positions will be for a 3-year term (i.e., June 2023 to May 2026). Please submit your Expression of Interest no later than Monday, 24 April 2023. No late submission will be accepted.

Nominations must be submitted online and endorsed by the nominee and seconder, as well as your club and SLST.

Members interested in nominating should read the circular and terms of reference in the SLS Members Area or contact nreardon@slst.asn.au to obtain a copy.

SLSA Members Area